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6 New Bank Owned REO Homes in Big Bear this Week, 12/6/2009
$79,900 46044 Wooded Road, Big Bear City ( Baldwin Lake Area) 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 992 sq ft home on a 3000 sq ft lot. Sold for $115,000 in 2004. FANTASTIC VIEWS FROM THIS CLEAN HOME IN A QUIET AND PEACEFUL AREA. NICE DECK IN FRONT TO ENJOY THE VIEWS. SELLER ADDENDUM TERMS TO APPLY. […]
A Great Example of Superior Service (Oakley).
Oakley does it right. Example: I called them at 6:30 am and they answered the phone. Found me in their data base after 6 years. Determined the part that I needed. Earsocks for my Spike glasses that were a discontinued pair of glasses. Put me on hold for less than a minute. (cool music plays […]
Higher Mortgage Rates or Changes in Prices: The Great Trade-Off
At the current statewide median price of $297,500 for October and mortgage rates in the five percent range, how will higher mortgage rates affect your monthly payment? What about price fluctuations? How will this trade-off impact buyer’s affordability? In the last several months, the median home price has hovered just below $300,000. For the purpose […]
Affordability at Historic Highs in 2009
By: Sara Sutachan, Senior Research Analyst & Oscar Wei, Senior Research Analyst Seasonally adjusted and annualized sales in the third quarter of 2009 increased to 537,690 units, up 1.7 percent from the previous quarter sales figure of 528,580 homes and up 7.7 percent from the year ago figure of 499,110 units. The size of the […]
California Real Estate Fast Facts
Fast Facts Calif. median home price – October 09: $297,500 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region October 09: Santa Barbara So. Coast $970,000 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region October 09: High Desert $118,580 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index – Third Quarter 2009: 64 percent […]
5 New Bank Owned REO Homes for Sale in Big Bear 11/29/2009
As of this morning, we have 54 bank owned homes (REO’s) on the market, that’s only 7.40% of the 729 active listings. Please call or email if you want to purchase a bank owned home in Big Bear, I will get you the best deal. I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear. Search the Big […]
Funny Video About REO, Bank Owned Buyer and Agent
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Moonridge Area of Big Bear Sales Trends for the Past 90 days
As of 11/21/2009 We had 52 closed sales in the Moonridge area for the past 90 days. There are 110 active Moonridge listings, and 27 pending in escrow. We have a 6.47 month supply of inventory at the current rate of sale. 12 of the 52 closed sales were Bank Owned and 5 were Short Sales. The price differential shown […]
Market Condition Report for the Big Bear Area 11/15/2009
Please call me if you would like to discuss the Real Estate Market here in the Big Bear Area. I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear. Search the Big Bear MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Search the Southern California MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Steve Hirschler Associate, The Tim Wood Group Coldwell Banker Mountain […]
8 New Bank Owned REO Homes Avaialble in Big Bear 11/14/2009
As of this morning, we have 53 bank owned homes (REO’s) on the market, that’s only 7.14% of the 742 active listings. Please call or email if you want to purchase a bank owned home in Big Bear, I will get you the best deal. I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear. Search the Big […]
Do Mortgage Lenders Make More Money When a Loan Goes into Foreclosure? — dailypress.com
Do Mortgage Lenders Make More Money When a Loan Goes into Foreclosure? — dailypress.com Posted using ShareThis
11 Homes Sold this Week in Big Bear 11/1/09 – 11/7/09
Click Here to see the details for these homes I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear. Search the Big Bear MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Search the Southern California MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Steve Hirschler Associate, The Tim Wood Group Coldwell Banker Mountain Gallery 42153 Big Bear Blvd. P.O. BOX 6820 Big Bear […]
San Bernardino County Average Sales Prices September 2008 vs 2009
County/City/Area Sept 2009 Sept 2008 Y-T-Y % Change San Bernardino County 150,000.00 205,000.00 -26.8% Adelanto 80,000.00 131,000.00 -38.9% Apple Valley 105,500.00 162,500.00 -35.1% Barstow 55,000.00 106,250.00 -48.2% Big Bear City 150,250.00 207,500.00 -27.6% Big Bear Lake 305,500.00 272,500.00 12.1% Bloomington 140,000.00 185,000.00 -24.3% Chino 300,000.00 341,250.00 -12.1% Chino Hills 430,000.00 422,500.00 1.8% Colton 125,000.00 152,000.00 […]
Is the California Housing Market Headed Back to Normal?
NOD’s and Trustees Deeds Filed in California 2005 – 2009
By: Robert Kleinhenz, Deputy Chief Economist The median price in California continued to increase in September, driven by lean inventory levels, while home sales remained on track with expectations for the month. The median price of a detached existing single family home was $296,090 in September, up 1.1 percent from the August median of $292,960, […]
6 New Bank Owned REO Homes Avaiable in Big Bear 11/1/2009
As of this morning, we have 49 bank owned homes (REO’s) on the market, that’s only 6.51% of the 752 active listings. Please call or email if you want to purchase a bank owned home in Big Bear, I will get you the best deal. I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear. Search the Big […]
77 Homes Sold in Big Bear, October 2009
ML # Price Address Area Bd Baths SF Apx Ttl Sold Price Sold Date 291407 2,495,000 220 N EAGLE BLE 3 2.5 2734 2,100,000 10/9/2009 281876 1,575,000 38860 WATERVIEW DRIVE BLW 3 3 2567 1,325,000 10/2/2009 291793 1,495,000 38998 WATERVIEW DRIVE BLW 4 3.5 2476 1,495,000 10/1/2009 282018 1,475,000 354 GIBRALTER ROAD BLC 4 3 […]
Market Condition Report for the Big Bear Area October 2009
I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear. Search the Big Bear MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Search the Southern California MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Steve Hirschler Associate, The Tim Wood Group Coldwell Banker Mountain Gallery 42153 Big Bear Blvd. P.O. BOX 6820 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 stevehirschler@gmail.com 909 866-3481 EXT. 217 CELL […]
Does your Big Bear Real Estate agent tell you what you want to hear, or the truth?
Listening to a Real Estate agent that has their interests in front of yours can be a big mistake. I must admit that I have a problem, I am often Brutally Honest. Being honest is not the problem, but I know I could improve on the way I deliver the message. I don’t do the sugar-coating […]
Shouldn’t I Price My Big Bear Home with a Little Cushion?
I get this question on most listing appointments that I have. The sellers want to leave some room to negotiate. In a market that is moving in the sellers direction, pricing your home with a little cushion will benefit sellers because 30, 60, 90, or more days from the list date, the home will […]
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