Tony's Big Bear REO Blog

I went out to preview a bank owned, REO property today in Big Bear that I planned to show to a client tomorrow.  According the Multiple listing Service, this property fell out of escrow and came back on the market.  The details in the listing did state that the purchase of the home was subject to...

Clients of mine just closed escrow on a property that was being sold by a private owner.  While the clients ended up buying a cabin in Big Bear from a private party, they originally came to buy a Bank Owned, REO.  This couple came to Big Bear with the intention of buying a bank owned, REO and nev...

Realtors are specialist, just like your doctor.  Would you go to a foot doctor if you had a heart ailment?   Of course not!  You would seek out a professional that specializes in the area of treatment that you need and then you would go and see him.  Then let me ask you this?  Why is it that you ...

So, you want to buy a Short Sale in Big Bear? So, you want to buy a Short Sale in Big Bear.  My response to that statement is simply why?  Did you know that there are some great deals on bank owned, REO properties in the Big Bear Valley?  Were you aware that there are some home owners who are wil...

  Their loss is your gain!  Recently foreclosed on and now back on the market for $299,900 At this price, it is $100,000 less than the last time it was listed for sale.  This REO won't last long! 533 Maltby was built in 1996 and features 1800 square feet of fine living on a 7200 square foot lot ...

More and more, people come into my office at Coldwell Banker in Big Bear Lake, or the call me and ask me to help them buy a home that is listed for sale as a short sale.  So often, the buyer has the mindset that the best deals to be had are from the short sales.  I've had a remarkable amount of s...

  JUST REDUCED   This spacious home in Big Bear sits on a large corner lot with spectacular views of the ski slopes has just been reduced for a quick sale.         The living room features a open beam ceiling and  cedar, tongue and groove walls through out.  Skylights two numerous to count provi...

Are you one of the many home owners who own a cabin in the Big Bear Valley?  Are you now in a place in your life where you need to sell your cabin in Big Bear as a Short Sale?  If you find yourself in this position, please make sure that you hire an experienced Real Estate agent to help you with ...

The Home Inspection has always been pivotal point when buying a home in Big Bear Lake, CA.  The importance of this fairly inexpensive inspection has become even more important with the influx of the bank owned, REO properties.  When you buy a home in the Big Bear valley from a home owner, you nor...

I have been out of the office for over a week, laid up with health issues but was able to go in and work for a few hours yesterday.  I was just finishing up and getting ready to head home when I checked one last correspondence.  What I learned at that point made me the happiest Realtor in Big Bea...