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reo: New Big Bear Lake REO, Bank Owned Listing - 07/16/10 04:37 PM
 

 
 
JUST LISTED
$124,900
 
Just listed.  This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin is located in the east end of the Big Bear valley.  The home is a spacious 1176 square feet and sits on a 5000 square foot ot.  Plenty of R.V. parking and breathtaking views.
 
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reo: GMAC REO Financing Coming to Big Bear - 06/10/10 07:30 PM
On June 21, 2010 GMAC will be offering financing incentives on their REO properties.   This program will help buyers save some money on fees and services when buying a REO in Big Bear that is owned by GMAC.  Not all GMAC REO properties will qualify for this program.  When I get … (0 comments)

reo: 7 Tips for Buying Bank Owned, REO Property in Big Bear - 06/05/10 01:18 PM
The Big Bear Valley is expecting the number of bank-owned REO properties to rise in the summer of 2010. Here are 7 Tips that can help you snag a bank-owned property.
First- Hire an REO expert with experience buying and selling bank-owned properties in the Big Bear Valley.  I am that … (0 comments)

reo: The Price in Big Bear is WRONG Bob! - 05/15/10 06:23 PM

You would think that with 730 homes for sale in the Big Bear Multiple Listings that you would have a great selection of homes to choose from.  I think it is safe to say that out of that 730 homes for sale in Big Bear, 650 of them are overpriced.I … (4 comments)

reo: Foreclosure Notice Posted on Wrong Home in Big Bear - 05/13/10 03:05 PM

While sitting at my desk the other morning, I received a phone call from a very anxious and nervous client of mine.  Why was he so nervous and anxious you ask?  He came to Big Bear to work on the small fixer cabin that he had purchased and found a … (0 comments)

reo: A day in the life of a Big Bear Realtor - 05/08/10 02:30 PM
I went out to preview a bank owned, REO property today in Big Bear that I planned to show to a client tomorrow.  According the Multiple listing Service, this property fell out of escrow and came back on the market.  The details in the listing did state that the purchase of … (0 comments)

reo: So You Want To Buy A Short Sale! - 01/03/10 03:36 PM
More and more, people come into my office at Coldwell Banker in Big Bear Lake, or the call me and ask me to help them buy a home that is listed for sale as a short sale.  So often, the buyer has the mindset that the best deals to be had … (3 comments)

reo: Do I Really Need To Do A Home Inspection? - 10/24/09 04:06 PM
The Home Inspection has always been pivotal point when buying a home in Big Bear Lake, CA.  The importance of this fairly inexpensive inspection has become even more important with the influx of the bank owned, REO properties.  When you buy a home in the Big Bear valley from a home … (0 comments)

reo: What does Real Estate and Weather have in common? They’re both local! - 05/14/09 03:11 PM
Previously Posted on www.tonycard.com
I was reading through a Real Estate forum yesterday when I came across a consumer asking the question, "How Much Should I offer On a House?"  The majority of the responses were statements like, Offer 80% of asking price, or my all time favorite answer was LOWBALL … (0 comments)

reo: Bank Owned Property in Big Bear Lake, CA - 05/04/09 01:42 PM
One of the first questions that I ask a potential seller when I arrive at his house to discuss listing his home is, do you really need to sell?  If they answer that question with no, then my recommendation is to hold on to the property.  I'm sure that this sounds … (0 comments)

reo: How much off asking price should I offer? - 03/26/09 05:46 PM
That is a very common question that I get from buyers who are looking to purchase a home in Big Bear.  It matters not whether it is a Seller's market or a Buyer's market, the question is asked.   I've even been asked if it is safe to figure on offering 30% … (6 comments)

reo: Five Of The Most Frequently Asked Questions I’m asked in Big Bear - 03/18/09 04:20 PM
Previosly posted on www.tonycard.com
I've been selling Real Estate for the Tim Wood Group at Coldwell Banker in Big Bear since 2003.  In this time period, I've seen the market do some crazy things.  In 2003 we had a strong sellers market with double digit appreciation.  In those days, the days … (0 comments)

reo: Has the Big Bear Real Estate Market hit the bottom? - 03/11/09 03:31 PM
This is one of the questions that I get almost daily.  This question got me thinking about the changes in the Big Bear market between 2008 and 2009.  As the results are rather interesting, I thought I would share them with you.
Let's compare the number of homes sold in January … (2 comments)

reo: If Real Estate is local, then your Realtor should also be local. - 03/07/09 06:49 PM

 
If you're looking for beach front property at Newport Beach, wouldn't it make sense to hire a Realtor who specializes in the ocean front property?  What good is a Realtor from San Bernardino going to be?  Is your local Realtor going to be qualified to answer your questions about … (0 comments)

reo: How Can A Seller Compete With the Bank Owned, REO Listing - 02/02/09 10:11 AM
As a Realtor in Big Bear Lake, I have the opportunity to meet with a number of people, some Buyers and some Sellers.  In the five years that I've been selling Real Estate in Big Bear, I've gone from a very strong seller's market to the current Buyer's market.  The days … (0 comments)

reo: Over Pricing Your Big Bear Property Will Cost You A Lot Of Money - 01/10/09 05:48 PM
 
Three months ago, I took a listing on a clean 1 bedroom cabin in the east end of the Big Bear Valley.  The problem is that I took the listing at to high a price.   After previewing the cabin, I suggested a list price of $99,000.  At that time, there … (0 comments)

reo: 10 Ways To Help You Sell Your Big Bear Cabin - 12/29/08 02:44 PM
 
 
There's little doubt that the real estate marketplace in Big Bear and all over California has changed from a Seller's to a Buyer's market. Sale volume has dropped off from where it was at the peak in 2005. The days of quick sales and multiple offers are few and … (0 comments)

reo: Dentist or Realtor, Who would Your Prefer To See? - 12/24/08 12:49 PM
When the time comes to buy a property in Big Bear, do you shutter at the thought of dealing with Real Estate Agents?  Have you ever been in escrow on a property and wondered if your agent was really working with your best interests in mind? 
More and more people are … (0 comments)

reo: 6 Questions Commonly Asked By Big Bear Real Estate Buyers - 12/22/08 03:39 PM
With the change in market conditions my clients are asking me a lot of questions while we're out looking at property in Big Bear.  I've compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions and thought I would go over them in this blog.
•1)      What is going … (0 comments)

reo: Bank Owned (REO) or Short Sale - 12/03/08 04:55 PM
There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not on the phone talking to clients about Short Sales.  Today's buyers spend a lot of time on the internet looking at cabins for sale in the Big Bear area before they ever come up and look around.  Between the bank owned, … (0 comments)

 

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