Israel's Big Bear Blog

I'm sure every Realtor on here has these kind of buyers. The ones who are really gung ho and talk the talk. They are on the internet everyday, looking and then having you investigate properties for them. They want to look every weekend and are looking " For The Perfect Property ". At first, you a...

I don't know what it is, but 2008 has been great so far. The phones in our office are ringing a great deal more than they were just a month ago. I have been very busy and am doing much better than I anticipated after last year. As a matter of fact everyone in my office seems to be doing very well...

As many of you probably already know, bank owned properties come in a wide variety of conditions. From pristine to tear downs. What some agents new to the business may not be aware of, is the condition can directly affect the ability to get financing. On Sunday I showed property to a couple who a...

SUGARLOAFIf you are in the market for an affordable property in a mountain setting, Sugarloaf is a good place to start.  Situated in the East End of The Big Bear Valley, Sugarloaf is a heavily forested area that borders The National Forest.  When Sugarloaf first came into being, it was a neighbor...

For the last year or so we have all been hearing about the great deals to be had on Bank Owned property. This exceptional home really proves that statement to be true. Built on a promontory overlooking Stony Creek, this home is an absolute beauty.  From top of the line appliances, to the four fi...

BIG BEAR LAKE CENTRALBig Bear Lake Central is an area of extremes. In one area you will be surrounded by little, older cabins and the next block over will be multi-million dollar lakefronts. Since it is one of the older neighborhoods in the valley, the conditions of the homes vary greatly. Forest...

Boy, is it cold up here. There are some very ominous looking clouds starting to peek their heads over the mountains. It definitely looks like we are in for another winter storm. We have already had two substantial storms this year, and hopefully this will be another one. A good storm is a great b...

As I am sure we are all aware, bank owned properties came in all manner of conditions. You can look at one on one street that is nearly immaculate, and the next block over, find one that is falling into pieces. Sometimes the ones in the worst condition, are priced the highest. Sometimes the best ...

In addition to being the premier vacation spot in Southern California, Big Bear also has the distinction of being a top training spot for boxers and MMA fighters. In fact, due to the high altitude and proximity to Los Angeles, we have become the area of choice for many of the top fighters in the ...

If you are a person who really likes to " Get away from it all " then Baldwin Lake is the place for you. Located at the far East End of the Big Bear Valley, Baldwin Lake has the best seclusion Big Bear has to offer. The terrain is a combination of mountain and desert, with pinon pines vying for s...