greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Cream of the Crop - Agent Tour Highlights (07/24/08) - 07/25/08 12:19 PM
It was another pretty short tour this week with only 10 new listings on the hot sheet for Arrowhead Woods. There were 13 properties in Arrowhead Woods that were "re-toured" either with a price reduction or just to refresh the agents' memories.
Here are the good ones, the "cream of the crop" … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Twin Peaks Real Estate: Price Reduction - 26644 Lake Forest, Twin Peaks Just Reduced to $279,000 - 07/23/08 06:22 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New Listing - 740 Cottage Grove, Lake Arrowhead For $165,000 - 07/23/08 10:34 AM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Cream of the Crop - Agent Tour Highlights (07/17/08) - 07/22/08 02:11 PM
Sorry for the delay to those of you who follow this weekly posting. I usually put together this report each Thursday afternoon, but I've been so busy (thank you, Lord) that it got pushed back a few days...
For the agent tour on 7/17/08, there were 14 new listings in Arrowhead … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Cedar Glen Real Estate: Price Reduction - 29324 Lakeview Drive, Cedar Glen Reduced To $169,000! - 07/21/08 10:02 PM
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greg steffens: Twin Peaks Real Estate: New Listing - 26644 Lake Forest Drive, Twin Peaks for $283,000 - 07/21/08 09:58 PM
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greg steffens: Cedar Glen Real Estate: New Listing - 29400 Lakeview Drive, Cedar Glen for $199,000 - 07/21/08 09:43 PM
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greg steffens: Cedar Glen Real Estate: New Listing - 23996 Lakeview Drive, Cedar Glen for $162,500 - 07/21/08 09:35 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: 4th of July in the Mountains - 07/07/08 11:08 AM
It was a busy weekend in Lake Arrowhead with all the 4th of July festivities. The town was packed. The fireworks were phenomenol - there's nothing like seeing the spectacle of the bright lights silhouhetting the trees. Our family enjoyed a wonderful outdoor dinner with all the traditional fixings (I … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Price Reduction - 1119 Evergreen, Lake Arrowhead Reduced To $429,000 - 06/30/08 10:30 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Price Reduction to $509,000 for 27315 Maplewood in Lake Arrowhead - 06/27/08 05:31 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Price Reduction to $279,000 - 27839 Rainbow Drive in Lake Arrowhead - 06/27/08 05:27 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Price Reduction to $319,977 for 26504 Lakeview Drive in Rim Forest - 06/27/08 05:21 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Lakefront Property Values....Climbing! - 06/25/08 05:07 PM
Lakefront properties continue to be a good investment in a less-than-ideal real estate market. In speaking to one local appraiser recently, he shared that most mountain area real estate values have been decreasing from 1/2% to 2% per month (depending on the area, of course). In contrast, the median sales price for … (4 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Haley Turns Two - 06/21/08 06:34 PM
Our little "Haley-bug" turned two years old on June 14, 2008. It is extremely hard to believe that the time has passed so quickly.
We gathered together to celebrate at Grass Valley Park (as we did last year). This is one of our favorite locations for get-togethers with a … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Father's Day Pride... - 06/16/08 06:40 PM
Just wanted to show off the "arrows in my quiver." We had a wonderful Father's Day together.
Haley turned two just the day before (06/14/08), Garrett is nine and Taylor is eleven. Along with my bride (behind the camera), they're all the inspiration I need to do what I do.
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-Owned (REO) and Short Sale Properties For Sale (as of 06/14/08) - 06/14/08 11:28 AM
This is a weekly updated page of bank-owned properties and short sale properties in our mountain communities from Crestline, through the Lake Arrowhead communities and through the Running Springs areas. Here, we give an accounting for the new listings and those whose prices have been reduced. Bank-owned listings dropped a tad this week, … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Cream of the Crop - Agent Tour Highlights (06/12/08) - 06/12/08 05:54 PM
It was a pretty short tour today (not even two full pages of houses). Eighteen new Arrowhead Woods homes were on the hot sheet, including two lakefront homes.
In the "tour re-cap" meeting this afternoon, the agents present thought these were the top picks for the day:
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Cedar Ridge Estates - 06/11/08 05:11 PM
One of the premier Lake Arrowhead communities is Cedar Ridge Estates, located on the south-eastern side of the lake. Though it is only a short drive to all the restaurants, activities and events of Lake Arrowhead Village, it feels like you're in a very secluded, old-world location.
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Be Wary of Rattlesnakes - 06/11/08 03:05 PM
A 3 year old girl was bitten by a rattlesnake as she played on the front porch of her home on the north side of Lake Arrowhead on Monday. Though she received proper and prompt medical attention and is expected to make a full recovery, it reminds us all that we … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Mountain Weddings - 06/10/08 12:41 PM
It is that time of year that wedding bells ring through the mountains. Lake Arrowhead and the surrounding communities have some of the most spectacular locations to host a wedding ceremony and/or reception. Whether you're looking for a spot overlooking the lake or tucked into the trees, you can find a … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Driving in Mountain Fog and Rain - 06/09/08 12:07 PM
Driving in the fog and/or the rain in the mountains can be challenging. There have been times in my life when I could only see the end of the hood of the car and not much more. Rain (even just a high humidity level) can cause rocks and other debris to … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Driving Safely in the Mountains - 06/07/08 07:08 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-Owned (REO) and Short Sale Properties For Sale (as of 06/07/08) - 06/07/08 05:08 PM
This is a weekly updated page of bank-owned properties and short sale properties in our mountains communities from Crestline, through the Lake Arrowhead communities and through the Running Springs areas. Here, we give an accounting for the new listings and those whose prices have been reduced. Bank-owned listings continue to climb … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Esate: A Celebration of Life - Larry Marinke (1944 - 2008) - 06/07/08 12:09 PM
Our company and our community lost a dear friend this past week. Larry Marinke passed away quite suddenly on Tuesday, June 3rd. We were all shocked. He will be missed.
Larry was a gruff kind of guy, but with a huge heart. His love for his family is what I'll always … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Cream of the Crop - Agent Tour Highlights (06/05/08) - 06/05/08 04:41 PM
Welcome to June (believe it or not). There were sunny skies for today's tour and an average-sized tour it was. Twenty one new listings were on the hot sheet, including one lakefront, one condo and three lots. Our office's "tour re-cap" group did their efficient review of the properties they saw … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-Owned (REO) and Short Sale Properties For Sale (as of 5/31/08) - 05/31/08 06:23 PM
This is a weekly updated page of bank-owned properties and short sale properties in our mountains communities from Crestline, through the Lake Arrowhead communities and through the Running Springs areas. Here, I give an accounting for the new listings and those whose prices have been reduced. A new threshold has been … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Lake Level Update - 05/30/08 11:08 AM
With the weather system that came through the area over Memorial Day Weekend, rain water was running down the sides of the streets and snow and slush covered the roads. The run-off brought the lake level, as of 05/29/08, to 5106.16 feet. This is just about 8 inches shy of being … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: The Cream of the Crop - Agent Tour Highlights (5/29/08) - 05/29/08 05:15 PM
It was the quiet after the storm, so to speak, with a very small tour this week. The big push for most sellers was to have their property on the market by the holiday weekend and so, accordingly, there were fewer this week than normal. Unfortunately, the weather for Memorial Day Weekend … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-Owned (REO) and Short Sale Properties For Sale (as of 5/24/08) - 05/24/08 07:28 PM
Bank-owned properties are one step away from crossing into "the 40's" in terms of number of listings for the first time since I've been doing this page. Seven new REO homes make the list this week, along with an equal number of price reductions. Short sale properties still hover closer to 30, … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Cream of the Crop - Best of the Agent Tour (05/22/08) - 05/22/08 06:30 PM
Believe it or not, it snowed during tour today! Not much, but it was still a surprise....
There were 26 new properties on tour in Arrowhead Woods this week and a few stood out more than others (both for positive and negative reasons). Our office's agent "tour re-cap" group is still … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New Listing - 1058 Heaton, Crest Park for $289,000 - 05/22/08 02:38 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Price Reduction - 818 Cottage Grove, Lake Arrowhead now $309,000 - 05/22/08 01:08 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Memorial Day Weekend Weather Report - 05/22/08 11:41 AM
It is Thursday morning and rain is coming down hard and steady. Reports of snow in Big Bear and Running Springs have been filtering through the office! Most reports that I'm looking at are calling for thundershowers through Saturday, tapering off Sunday and mostly clear on Monday.
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-Owned (REO) and Short Sale Properties For Sale as of 5/17/08 - 05/17/08 05:41 PM
Four bank-owned properties went into escrow this past week with list prices ranging from $84,900 to $319,900. Seven new bank-owned listings took their place, while five price reductions hit the market. In short sale activity, a whopping nine properties were added to the list, as well as a couple of … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: The Cream of the Crop - Best Deals on the Agent Tour (5/15/08) - 05/15/08 06:56 PM
Today's agent tour was a good example of "the good, the bad and the ugly" (and the overpriced)! There were 18 new Arrowhead Woods listings on tour and 46 total properties to view.
According to our office's "tour re-cap" group, there were some really good values and then there were some … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: The Legend of the Dogwood... - 05/12/08 01:31 PM
The beautiful dogwoods are in bloom throughout the mountain communities and reminded me of the legend that surrounds this tree...
The Legend of the Dogwood
Two thousand years ago, few trees in the Middle East were big enough to construct anything. However, one tree was valued above the others for its … (6 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Price Reduction - 28050 Hwy 189 #101, Lake Arrowhead for $395,000 - 05/12/08 10:35 AM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Summer Concert Series Continues... - 05/11/08 03:57 AM
Tonight we were taken back to the days of Journey and, to tell you the truth, if my eyes had been closed I would have thought Steve Perry himself was belting them out from Center Stage. The band "Lights" was phenomenol.
Haley loved the music and danced the night … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-Owned (REO) and Short Sale Properties For Sale (as of 05/03/08) - 05/05/08 12:13 PM
It was a relatively uneventful week with bank-owned properties. Only 3 new properties and two price reductions. The total number is edging closer to 40 - almost 10 more than when I started doing this analysis about 2 months ago. Short sales saw 5 new properties added to their ranks, but not one … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Summer Concert Series Kickoff... - 05/05/08 11:33 AM
The "Beach Toys" (Beach Boy cover band) opened the Summer Concert Series at Center Stage in Lake Arrowhead Village this past Friday evening. The weather was perfect (though it was a touch windy and chilly once the sun went down) and lots of people were there.
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate - Weekly Market Update (04/27/08 - 05/03/08) - 05/05/08 11:14 AM
Listings, listings, listings - 48 new ones this past week hit the multiple listing service for areas from Crestline to Green Valley Lake. Of the 5 sales in Arrowhead Woods, the average days on market was under 100 (though for all the sales reported in the mls for this past week … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Fabulous, New 100% Financing Program - Check It Out! - 05/01/08 12:21 PM
I've recently been working with a client who has good credit, but not much money saved up. I called Tom Crate at Arrowhead Home Loans who turned me on to a new loan program that just became available through USDA Rural Development.
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New Listing - 818 Cottage Grove, Lake Arrowhead - 05/01/08 02:23 AM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: 27839 Rainbow, Lake Arrowhead - Just Reduced to $299,000! - 04/30/08 06:54 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: The perfect condo... - 04/30/08 12:46 PM
Yesterday, for part of our "Family Day" we went over to the condo that Michelle's parents own in Lake Arrowhead Village and soaked in the hot tub for a while. It wasn't too hot - in fact, it was the perfect temp for Haley. She kept saying, "Bath!" and was very … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Spring Weather.... - 04/30/08 12:25 PM
It was clear, warm and sunny this morning on the North side of the lake where we live, but you could see the clouds spilling over the Rim and fingering down into the canyons as it headed into town. By the time I reached the office in Blue Jay, it was … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New Listing: 26504 Lakeview Drive, Rim Forest - 04/28/08 06:45 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Weekly Market Update (04/20/08 - 04/26/08) - 04/28/08 04:15 PM
New listings continue to come on the market, with a total of 64 from peak-to-peak (Crestline to Green Valley Lake and all places in-between). Only 7 sales posted this week, though there are nearly a hundred in the pipeline (in escrow). The average days on market this week are considerably lower … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: A Buyer's Joy... - 04/26/08 07:32 PM
Sometimes, as real estate professionals, I think we get a little dulled to the excitement and joy that buyers experience when they purchase a new home. Though not intentional, I think it gets lumped into the rest of the transaction instead of truly sinking in.
I spent a couple hours with some of … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Happy Birthday, Nonni! - 04/26/08 06:59 PM
I'm trying to think about (and blog about) the many things that we, as mountain residents, do throughout the year. That way, I hope to help those considering a move to Lake Arrowhead (or the surrounding communities) to picture what life is like as a "local."
This week, we celebrated Pam's … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-owned (REO) and Short Sale Properties For Sale (as of 4/26/08) - 04/26/08 06:23 PM
From Crestline, through the Lake Arrowhead communities and including the Running Springs areas, there are currently about 41 properties listed in the MLS as REO or bank-owned properties. This week there were 6 price reductions and 9 new properties! Prices range from $74,900 to $514,900. Additionally, there are now 22 (2 new and 2 price … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New on the market - screaming deal! - 04/24/08 07:25 PM
I just received a voicemail message that was broadcast to all the agents in our office. It was a message from one of our agents who really works the bank-owned market (and is very successful at it). She just listed a bank-owned property in Arrowhead Villas and, get this....
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Agent Tour Highlights (04/24/08) - 04/24/08 04:28 PM
There were some good buys on the agent tour this week, according to our "tour re-cap" group that met this afternoon. Of the 56 total properties on the route sheet (from Crestline, through the Lake Arrowhead communities and up to Running Springs), there were a handful that our group thought were … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Free, Local Entertainment....Quail! - 04/22/08 12:24 PM
I was showing homes the other day in Arrowhead Villas and as we made our way through the front yard to the door, two gray shapes darted across our path. Their heads bobbed around as they headed around the corner of the home and out of sight....I never get tired of … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Memorial Day Weekend....are ya ready?! - 04/21/08 11:33 PM
Being a life-long resident of the Lake Arrowhead area, I think it is safe to say that I might know a thing or two that the average visitor to the area may not. One of the things that you probably won't find on any "event calendar" for the mountain is the … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Weekly Market Update (04/13/08 - 04/19/08) - 04/21/08 10:59 AM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Spring has sprung....and it is beautiful - 04/20/08 12:23 AM
Beauty can be found in some pretty unusual places. I was shooting some pictures of a bank-owned property this afternoon. It is a pretty run-down home, built in the '40's, but could be something very special with a pretty substantial investment of blood, sweat and tears (and money). I represent the … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-owned (REO) and Short Sale Properties For Sale - 04/19/08 11:33 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Agent Tour Highlights (04/17/08) - 04/17/08 05:26 PM
Many of the new listings on tour this week were, according to our tour re-cap group, overpriced. This could be sellers positioning themselves high at the beginning of the sales season with the idea that they have some time to reduce later on. There are, however, some properties that we thought … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Lakefront Homes For Sale - 04/15/08 12:45 AM
With the lake roughly eight inches shy of full, this year is warming up (literally and figuratively) to be a great year for lakefront property sales. Lakefront living is the epitome of the "Lake Arrowhead lifestyle" - lounging at dockside in the afternoon, taking a quick run across the lake in the … (6 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Price Reduction - 27839 Rainbow, Lake Arrowhead - 04/14/08 11:58 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Weekly Market Update (04/06/08 - 04/12/08) - 04/14/08 01:04 PM
Forty eight new listings in our MLS this week and 11 sales. Most areas showed marked decreases in average number of days on market and an increase in list to sale price percentages. This would indicate, to me, that buyers are coming into the market and are willing to pay what they … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Banked-Owned and Short Sale Properties for Sale (as of 4/12/08) - 04/13/08 02:58 AM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Agent Tour Highlights (04/10/08) - 04/11/08 01:07 AM
The influx of new listings continues with 22 new listings in Arrowhead Woods alone on the agent tour this week.
One new lakefront 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath listing in Point Hamiltair for $5,199,000.
There were seven price reductions on the whole tour:
770 Cottage Grove, Crest Estates- 3 br 1 ba reduced to $299,000 (agents … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New Listing - 29324 Lakeview, Cedar Glen - 04/10/08 11:50 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New Listing - 27315 Maplewood, Lake Arrowhead - 04/08/08 12:15 AM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New Listing - 1119 Evergreen, Lake Arrowhead - 04/08/08 12:03 AM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: New Listing - 364 Pioneer, Lake Arrowhead - 04/07/08 11:48 PM
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greg steffens: Just For Fun: Calculate your life expectancy - 04/07/08 06:29 PM
The link below will take you to a series of questions which have scientifically calculated to give you a pretty good idea of what your biological age is and to at least what age you can expect to live. You start with where the average life expectancy is for your chronological age and … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Weekly Market Update (03/30/08 - 04/05/08) - 04/07/08 05:08 PM
Here come the listings! As expected, listing numbers continue to climb - four weeks ago there were 26 new listings from Crestline, through Lake Arrowhead and up to Green Valley Lake (and everywhere in between). This week there are 50 new listings including two lakefront properties. Buyer activity is definitely increased and the media is … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Bank-owned, REO and Short Sale Properties (as of 4/3/08) - 04/03/08 02:00 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Weekly Market Update (3/23/08-3/29/08) - 03/31/08 10:45 AM
Lakefront activity at zero, though with Spring and Summer coming, it won't be that way for long. About 35 new residential listings mountain-wide and well over 100 homes in escrow. Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages are fantastic and there are many properties to choose from. Personally, buyer activity has been noticeably increased over … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: How to get a screaming deal, Mr. and Mrs. Buyer! - 03/30/08 05:07 PM
I know I've been focusing a lot on sellers in my recent posts - mainly because we're dealing with a market where buyers are few and listings, well.....aren't.
With buyers wanting to get a great deal and take advantage of the current market conditions, I thought I'd spend a few minutes touching on what I think … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Lazy Spring Day - 03/29/08 05:53 PM
It is a beautiful Lake Arrowhead day with the sun shining and warm temperature. I went home for lunch with Michelle and we spied this squirrel in an oak tree just off our deck.
After the harsh winter we've had, he was definitely soaking up the sun's rays. He slept there, with his tail curled … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Open House Today (3/29) - 27839 Rainbow Drive - 03/29/08 10:50 AM
Hi Everyone! If you're out and about today, stop by our open house at 27839 Rainbow Drive in Lake Arrowhead. We'll be holding the property open from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm. Come see this beautiful 3br 2ba home, nestled into the dogwoods. Located near Lake Arrowhead Village and the Ice Castle … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: How to Better Represent Sellers - 03/28/08 02:55 PM
This morning, my broker held a round-table discussions about what (as a company and as individual agents) we can do to better represent out sellers. It was a group of that included some very successful Realtors and the discussion was lively.
According to my broker, the most common complaint he received from … (4 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Agent Tour Highlights (3/27/08) - 03/27/08 02:42 PM
Every Thursday we have our agent tour for new listings, and properties that are being "re-toured" because of price reductions or other changes (i.e. the house has been cleaned-up, improvements have been made, etc). This week's "hotsheet" has 43 properties on it. Of these properties:
4 are vacant land listings
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Price Reductions - 03/26/08 01:44 PM
Wow! Approximately 125 properties have reduced their list prices so far this month (according to our multiple listing service). There are great deals to be had for buyers who are looking. Many properties go right away after a price reduction has been done (people are keeping their eyes out for great … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: What helps a seller to sell their home, part 4 - 03/26/08 12:25 PM
Though it may be more difficult to sell now than, say, two years ago, there are definitely certain things you can do to increase your odds of a sale.1) Work on the "WOW factor." First impressions and truly crucial. There should be nothing that would keep a potential buyer from saying … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: What are "lake rights?" - 03/25/08 02:35 PM
Whether you're looking for shopping, boating, relaxing, moutain biking, wake boarding, great food, or anything else, chances are that you'll find what you're looking for in Lake Arrowhead. If you're looking to buy property here, or if you're just going to visit, there are several things that you will want to know and be … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: What helps a seller to sell their home, part 3 - 03/24/08 04:06 PM
Last time I talked about other agents being the seller's "best friend(s)" because they have their pulse on the market, alert their buyer clients when new listings come onto the market and because they have access to all properties listed in the multiple listing service. My point in part two of … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Weekly Market Update (3/16/08 - 3/22/08) - 03/24/08 02:02 PM
Keeping you up-to-date with current market conditions. Twenty-nine new listings from Crestline to Green Valley Lake (and all places in-between) and almost 100 homes in escrow. With good weather on the horizon, buyers should be making the trip to the mountains to look at property. Bank-owned homes are getting a ton … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Midnight Marauders - 03/24/08 12:14 PM
Raccoons 2008 - "Midnight Marauders"
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: What helps a seller to sell their home, part 2 - 03/22/08 03:37 PM
The last couple days I've been talking about what will help sellers to sell their properties. In this current market, it is important to understand what is helpful and what really isn't (when all is said and done).
Do you realize that many of the things Realtors do for their sellers … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: What helps a seller to sell their home? - 03/21/08 12:39 PM
Yesterday, I talked about how open houses are not exactly the best way for a seller to sell their home. They are a great way for the agent to find more buyer clients and to advertise themselves, but seldom do people walk into an open house and buy it.
So what, in … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Good Friday - Obituary - 03/21/08 10:25 AM
Jerusalem ________ OBITUARIES _________ 33 AD
CALVARY - Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle Judas, Jesus was crucified by the Romans, by order of the ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture, and … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Open Houses and Sellers - 03/20/08 06:57 PM
My Personal Thoughts about Open Houses
Picture this: You're driving down a mountain road on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Just ahead you see a colorful sign advertising an open house. You think, "Hey, why not?" as you make the turn and follow the signs to the house.
Stop! Before you even get out … (3 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Heaps Peak Arboretum - 03/20/08 12:14 PM
In the Mountain News this week is an article about the Heaps Peak Arboretum - an interpretive hike (about 3/4 mile) and education center that is located on Highway 18 between Skyforest and the transfer station (the dump). This site is an easy walk for most people and describes the various … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Easter Services and Activities - 03/20/08 11:47 AM
Easter is upon us and it looks like the weather will be cooperating! If you plan to be in the mountains, here are some of the things going on....
Lake Arrowhead Village:
Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday - 2 years and under 11:00 am in front of Bass, 3-5 years at … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Point Hamiltair - 03/18/08 11:45 AM
My wife's parents have been out of town for a few days and the task of walking their dog was handed to me. I've been stopping by their house on my way into work in the mornings to walk her and again in the evenings on my way home to walk … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Mountain Paradise - 03/18/08 10:24 AM
This past weekend brought a small winter storm to the area and left 1-4 inches of light, powdery snow in it's wake. Most had melted by sundown and the clouds were still moving through as the light faded. What a gorgeous area to live in. What mind-blowing sunrises and sunsets we … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Weekly Market Update 03/09/08-03/15/08) - 03/17/08 04:49 PM
To be an informed seller or buyer, it is imperative to know what is happening in the current market. There are many factors to determining the proper price when listing a home for sale. There are just as many factors to help you decide whether you are getting good value for … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Twin Peaks Real Estate - 03/14/08 02:09 PM
Twin Peaks is a beautiful area, located between Crestline and Blue Jay. Being the highest community in elevation of all of the Lake Arrowhead sub-communities, it is usually crisp and cool most of the year 'round. Also because of the elevation, this area also receives more accumulation snow in the wintertime, … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Cell Phone Etiquette - 03/12/08 01:12 PM
I am amazed at how people treat each other. I can't tell you how many times I've been having a conversation with someone and their cell phone rings. That the phone rings doesn't bother me at all. I can't believe it, though, when people actually break-off our discussion to answer the … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Lots For Sale - Lot Inventory and Statistics - 03/11/08 01:16 PM
A topic that isn't often covered in our Lake Arrowhead real estate conversations is lot and land sales. Undeveloped land can often be a great investment, whether you are looking for a site to build a future dream home, or to hold onto for resale down the road.Lots in Arrowhead Woods sold … (1 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Grass Valley Lake - 03/10/08 04:11 PM
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Weekly Market Update (03/02/08- 03/08/08) - 03/10/08 12:45 AM
To be an informed seller or buyer, it is imperative to know what is happening in the current market. There are many factors to determining the proper price when listing a home for sale. There are just as many factors to help you decide whether you are getting good value for … (0 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Condos For Sale - 03/09/08 12:33 PM
With our new condo listing (see prior post), I've been doing some number-crunching for recent sales of condos in Arrowhead Woods and thought I would pass my findings on to you.
Condos in Lake Arrowhead are a great option for those who don't wish to spend the time, energy and expense to … (2 comments)
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greg steffens: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: REO, Bank-owned and Short Sale Properties For Sale - 03/08/08 01:03 PM
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