Market Wide Summary Big Bear Real Estate market snapshot for the month of October 2015 The median sales price of single family homes in October decreased by 6% compared to the previous month, and is 11% year-to-date above where it was January-October of last year. Average sales price was down 5% from last month, and was 5% higher YTD compared to January-October 2014. List Price Continue Reading
Luxury Vacation Rental Investment
5 Considerations For The Luxury Vacation Home Investor Luxury vacation homeowners often have mixed feelings about placing their fine homes on a vacation rental program, especially when a revenue return was not necessarily a requirement for making the investment. There is a significant demand for high-end vacation rental properties in the Big Bear market. Renting out a luxury vacation Continue Reading
Market Snapshot – September 2015
Market Wide Summary Big Bear Real Estate market snapshot for the month of September 2015 The median sales price of single family homes in September increased by 12% compared to the previous month, and was 10% year-to-date above where it was January-September of last year. Average sales price was up 14% from last month, and was 5% higher YTD compared to what it was Continue Reading
Market Snapshot – August 2015
Market Wide Summary Big Bear Real Estate market snapshot for the month of August 2015 The median sales price of single family homes in August increased by 9% compared to the previous month, and is 8% year-to-date above where it was January-August of last year. Average sales price was up 1% from last month, and was just about even YTD compared to January-August 2014. List Price Continue Reading
Market Snapshot – July 2015
Market Wide Summary Big Bear Real Estate market snapshot for the month of July 2015 The median sales price of single family homes in July increased by 9% compared to the previous month, and was 9% below where it was in July of last year. Average sales price was up 13% from last month, and was up 1% compared to July 2014. List Price vs. Sale Price and Days on Market Properties Continue Reading
Who Needs An Adrenaline Fix?
This post is part 2 in a series of entries entitled "Things To Do In Big Bear". Big Bear has more resort market value than ever and it’s only getting better. For those on the prowl for adventure, Big Bear offers up many options. These are our top 10 picks for getting your heart pounding in the fresh mountain air. Things To Do In Big Bear - Get Your Adrenaline Fix 1. Soar through the Continue Reading
Market Snapshot – June 2015
Market Wide Summary Big Bear Real Estate market snapshot for the month of June 2015 The median sales price of single family homes in June decreased by 12% compared to the previous month, and is 8% below where it was in June of last year. Average sales price is down 24% from last month, and is down 16% compared to June 2014. List Price vs. Sale Price and Days on Market Properties Continue Reading
Things To Do In Big Bear – On The Lake
This post is part 1 in a series of entries entitled "Things To Do In Big Bear". Big Bear is a wonderful 4-season alpine resort and there are so many ways to enjoy the splendor of this special mountain oasis. Since it is now officially summer, we will focus on the things to do in Big Bear on the lake! Things To Do In Big Bear - On The Lake 1. See the spectacular 4th of July Fireworks Continue Reading
Market Snapshot – May 2015
Market Wide Summary Big Bear Real Estate market snapshot for the month of May 2015 The median sales price of single family homes in May increased by 4% compared to the previous month, and is just 1% below where it was in May of last year. Average sales price is up 14% from last month, though is down 7% compared to May 2014. List Price vs. Sale Price and Days on Continue Reading
What Is A 1031 Exchange?
The tax-deferred exchange Section 1031 is a section of the Internal Revenue Code that allows investors the option of swapping one investment property for another with little or no tax due at the time of the exchange. An investor can essentially change the form of his or her investment without "cashing out" or realizing a taxable capital gain. Exchanges not only protect investors from capital gain Continue Reading
