Jane's Blog

Number of Closed escrows is climbing in Big Bear Valley. Beautiful weather, crisp air and a sparkling lake with something to do every day in paradise has done the trick! Buyers who were fence sitting have climbed down and are buying places, some are retiring, moving up here to make a new life and...

I thought this had so much great info. I wanted to share it. Thank you to the author Colleen Craig for sharing her knowledge with us. 203k MADE SIMPLE? Ok, maybe not, but I will attempt to make it as simple as possible for the client to understand and want to read on.  For many of us in the busin...

I am quite lucky! I live in a 4-season, Southern California resort area and love it. Today, the 4th of July it is very busy (we have one of the best firework displays) there are many people out on boats in the lake and the weather could not be better, 75 degrees with barely a cloud and a slight b...

What to do when you don't know what to do! If you owe more than your house is worth and you are in a true hardship, get help. Raise your hand and ask for help from a Real Estate Professional. A short sale is better than a foreclosure on your credit report for many reasons. You may have to wait to...

The weather in Big Bear can't be beat these days. It is hot and humid in areas "down the hill" and we continue to enjoy blue skies, cool evenings and sunshine so we may enjoy all the things Big Bear has to offer. Every weekend there are multiple events, right now it is the Trout Derby where you c...

Everyday should be earth day for everyone! Every April 22 there are activities in most communities that focus on reuse, renew and recycle. I have found that the extra seconds to not "throw away" everything and to sort what can be recycled, is paid back to me everyday. Some things to think about ...

Big Bear's farmers market is now open. Every Tuesday, April through October at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center parking lot located at 42900 Big Bear Blvd.  Produce, Baked Goods, Flowers, Crafts, Jewelry.

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are offering a free service that allows immediate updates to your mobile device with what you can expect before you head to the snow. Just follow this link to sign up and be sure to read about carrier charges, if any and opt-out policy. Isn't technology great? http:/...

What is the Real Estate market doing in Big Bear? If I had a nickle for every time I heard that... What we are seeing in Big Bear (approx. 6,700 feet in the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California) is an increase for closed real estate transactions, low prices, mortgage interest rates in ...