Every seller is looking for a way to get their home sold in this market. With only 1 out of every 15-20 Big Bear homes selling every month, it is understandable to want to try every possible strategy. One question that comes up a lot is whether to offer sales incentives to help entice more showi
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11/04/2008
Selling your Big Bear home in this market does not need to be any tougher. The real estate market conditions are scary enough these days. So you can imagine my surprise when I went out on a listing appointment recently and the seller did not want to have their property listed on the open MLS. Nop
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11/03/2008
Breathtaking Full Log Home in Prestigious Meadowbrook Estates. Location: Meadowbrook EstatesCustom built by Brad Lindley with oversized 13’ full logs. Dramatic floor to ceiling rock fireplace and cathedral ceilings dominate the living area. Decorated in lodge motif, this home feels like a true mo
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11/01/2008
Super Sized Lake View Property In Prime Gilner Point Location - Big BearLocation: Gilner PointCheck out the price for this 3 bed, 3.5 bath 3500 sqft. lake view home in prime Gilner Point area of Big Bear Lake. Fabulous lake views highlight this recently updated home. Remodeled kitchen w/ newer ca
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11/01/2008
This question brings up visions of a Geico commercial for me. There is a school of thought out there that believe buyers can save money by purchasing a property directly through the agent who has the listing, otherwise called the listing agent. While that may be the true in some circumstances, it
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11/01/2008
Lakefront properties in Big Bear are the most sought after type of property in our area. Understandably, there is something inherently desirable, albeit romantic, about have a home on the water, not too mention a vacation cabin or second home. The tough part is that there are less that 600 homes
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10/31/2008
The real estate business is very complex. There are a lot of documents to go over, countless time frames & legalities to maneuver around, and various issues & unique personalities to deal with in every real estate transaction. While I work in this business every day, it is no wonder that buyers
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10/30/2008
I received a question last week on Trulia.com asking about the difference between a bank owned property and a foreclosure. These terms can be confusing to those who are not in the business, and even for some of us in the business. Here's a short video explanation of the differences between bank o
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10/24/2008
Alpine Woods ChaletLocation: Alpine WoodsImmaculate chalet style home located in the heart of Fox Farm in the beautiful Alpine Woods subdivision. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath plus loft. Vaulted cathedral ceilings with T&G wood. Cozy wood pellet stove plus fireplace in the master suite. Attached 2 car garag
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10/22/2008
There was some surprising news to come out yesterday regarding home sales in the Southern CA area. Sales were up quite a bit in September 2008 though prices were down. I guess some news is better than no news at all but I think this report needs to be looked at in the proper perspective. I had a
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10/22/2008
