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
New Map-Based Big Bear MLS Search
Intuitive, feature rich map-based interface We are excited to announce that BigBearRealEstate.com now offers a new and improved map-based property listing search tool. Search all MLS listings currently for sale using the best Big Bear MLS search solution available today. Instant listing results combined with Google Maps make the map interface easy for buyers to zoom and pan to areas of Continue Reading
Market Snapshot – April 2015
Market Wide Summary Property values continue to rise year over year in the Big Bear area. The median sales price of single family homes in April decreased by 18% compared to the previous month, though is 9% higher than it was in April of last year. Average sales price is up 2% from April 2014. List Price vs. Sale Price and Days on Market Properties Continue Reading
Top 10 Home Projects To Recoup Costs At Resale
Which home improvement projects offer the most return on investment? To maximize the resale value of a home, homeowners should consider doing improvement projects that will give the most bang for the buck. The cost of the improvement should be compared with the value it is likely bring when the home is resold. The infographic below, provided by the California Association of Continue Reading
