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Big Bear Real Estate Residential Statistics 2017 vs 2016
2017 SOLD 2016 SOLD 2017 vs. 2016 Sales (units) up 22.99% Price sold AVG up 8.68% Price per square foot sold AVG up 8.12% […]
Will my Vacation Rental in Big Bear cover its overhead?
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Big Bear Real Estate Market Update 11/8/2017
Big Bear Market Update 10/11/2017
Big Bear Real Estate is HOT
Big Bear Real Estate Residential Statistics Closed Residential Transactions YTD 8/31/2017 – 900 2017 vs 747 2016 +20% increase 2016 Sold YTD 8/31/2016 Average Price per square foot sold +7.19% YTD ($201.94/2016 vs. $216.47 /2017) Average price sold up 3.10% ($299,691 vs. $308,992) Days on market +3% (102 vs. 99) Sales price / list price differential up […]
Big Bear Real Estate Facts and Statistics July 2017
Units Sold are up 25% 125 Closed residential Units in Big Bear Area during July 2017 vs 100 in July 2016 Price per foot is up 5.8% Average Price per foot is $215.30 vs $203.41 Average days on the market 99 List price to sales price differential median is 98.49% Current active […]
Sold in Big Bear June 2017
Property Details for 121 Sold in June Price Address AREA Beds Baths Sq Ft Total Close Price $1350000.00 39473 Lake Drive BLC 4 5 2874 $1350000.00 $995000.00 42785 Fox Farm Road FOXF 6 5 4377 $915000.00 $995000.00 125 N Starvation Flats FOXF 4 5.5 4575 $950000.00 $899000.00 375 Glenwood Drive FOXF 5 3 3700 $840000.00 […]
Big Bear Real Estate Year to Date Statistics 2016 vs 2017
The Real Estate Market in Big Bear is HOT.. YTD through 6/30, units sold are 585 residential units 2017 vs. 513 in 2016 same period. This represents a 14% increase in units closed YTD. 352 (60%) of the 585 sold YTD were $300,000 and below. 170 (29%) of the 585 sold YTD were $301,000-$500,000 32 […]
6 Reasons Your Big Bear Listing May Not Be Marketed Correctly
Many sellers that list their home for sale in the Big Bear area get a raw deal from their listing agent. 1. Listing with an out of the area agent gives you a smaller chance of having your home shown to potential buyers. Agents from out of the area list homes in Big Bear in the So […]
Big Bear Area Real Estate Fast Facts
Current Inventory 449 active 170 pending / backup status 97 sold in past 30 days = 4.6 month supply Days to sell average. Number of new listings Sales price average
“What time of the year is the best time to sell in Big Bear?”
A question I often hear from sellers is: “What time of the year is the best time to sell?” While it’s true we sell more homes during the summer and fall most years, that isn’t always the best time. Competition is higher during the summer months due to higher inventory levels. Many skiers and winter […]
Big Bear Real Estate Statistics for February 2017
As indicated in the graph above the average sales price has been bouncing around since this time last year between $250,000 – $300,000. The median sales price has also been flat over the last year. The cumulative days on the market average has dropped to approximately 80 days. The cumulative days on the market median has […]
Sellers respond better to actions than words.
Sellers respond better to actions than words. Recently I have had lots of calls on my listings from agents representing buyers interested in knowing if we get any offers. I have even had my own buyers tell me to let them know if we get an offer on a home that they are interested in. […]
Big Bear Real Estate Update / January 2017
Below are charts showing market trends. If you would like to discuss the Big Bear Real Estate market, please give me a call. Remember, real estate not unlike weather, is local. Hire a local Realtor that knows the market. Median and average sales price over the past 12 months. Days to sell average and number […]
Generational Differences
2016 Year End Statistics for Big Bear Real Estate
Year over year units sold were down 2% (26 units) from 1246 in 2015 to 1220 in 2016. Average price sold is increasing 2015 average was $283,520 and 2016 was $299,703 up $16,183 (+5.7%). We are seeing homes more homes being […]
Big Bear Real Estate / November 2016 Market Statistics
With the inventory continuing to drop (443 units), confidence high, and interest rates still near historic lows, this is a great time to buy or sell. Current inventory 443 / Sold 108 / 4.10 month supply (leaning towards a seller’s market) Average sales price to list price 98% (buyers negotiated an average of 2% off) Average sales price […]
Selling in Big Bear? , Check out these October 2016 Statistics
With the inventory continuing to drop (497 units), confidence high, and rates at an all time low, this is a great time to sell. Current inventory 497 / Sold 120 / 4.14 month supply (seller’s market) Average sales price to list price 97% (buyers negotiated an average of 3% off) Average sales price to original list price […]
September 2016 Statistics for the Big Bear Area
With the inventory low (540 units), confidence high, and rates at an all time low, this is a great time to sell. Current inventory 540 / Sold 120 / 4.5 month supply (seller’s market) Average sales price to list price 97% (buyers negotiated an average of 3% off) Average sales price to original list price 94% Median […]
Big Bear Area Real Estate Statistics August 2016
Current inventory 603 / Sold 102 / 5.91 month supply Average sales price to list price 97% (buyers negotiated an average of 3% off) Average sales price to original list price 95% Median days on the market 65 Average price sold $310,234 Average price per square foot valley wide $208.5 27.4% of all homes sold in July […]
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