Dennis Neal's Big Bear Home Team Blog

Escape the Crowds: Top Hidden Gem Cabin Destinations in Big BearAre you dreaming of a mountain getaway, but worried about navigating the hustle and bustle of popular tourist spots? Big Bear is a fantastic destination, but it can get quite busy, especially during peak season. Fear not, mountain dw...

The "Mountain Pivot": Trading the Grind for Big Bear’s Four-Season LivingGood morning, Big Bear!  If you feel like you’re always working, you’re not imagining it. A recent analysis of the 116 largest cities found that the typical American works 1,796 hours a year—significantly more than workers i...

Skyward Wildfire: Can We Stop Lightning Before It Strikes Our Mountains?Good morning, Big Bear! Living in the San Bernardino Mountains, we are all too familiar with the tension that comes with summer thunderstorms. While we love the cooling rain, the dry lightning that often accompanies it is a m...

The Mall Rat Dream: Why Adaptive Reuse is the Next Big Trend for Big BearGood morning! Did you ever spend your teenage years wandering the local mall, wishing you could just move in and stay forever? Between the food court, the multiplex, and the social scene, it seemed like the ultimate way to l...

All Eyes on Maine: A Data Center Pause and What It Means for Our Mountain EnvironmentGood morning, Big Bear! While we are used to talking about lake levels and snow totals, there is a new conversation bubbling up across the country that hits close to home: the massive energy and water demands of ...

Cracking the Code: The Science of the Perfect Mountain EspressoGood morning! If you thought you had perfected your morning coffee ritual in your Big Bear cabin, think again. An international team of mathematicians and scientists just published a study claiming to have cracked the code for the per...

Where Are All the Swimming Pools in Big Bear?If you are moving to the mountains, you might expect to trade your swimsuit for a parka. But when summer hits the San Bernardino Mountains, the first thing many new residents and visitors ask is: "Where can I go for a swim?"While the "mountain pivot" i...

Don't Let Your Real Estate Dreams Become a Digital Nightmare: Protecting Your Move in 2026The mountain air in Big Bear Lake and Fawnskin is crisp, and the lifestyle is unbeatable, but there’s a different kind of "wildlife" home buyers need to watch out for this year: cyber criminals.While we are ...

Why the "Big Bear Lifestyle" is Dominating Southern California Real Estate TrendsIf you've been scrolling through real estate listings lately, you’ve likely noticed a significant shift. More than ever, home buyers are trading the coastal suburbs and the "concrete jungle" for the crisp mountain ai...

Stars, Stripes, and a $100,000 Surprise: A Thank You to Our VeteransFor many of our nation’s heroes, the dream of homeownership represents the ultimate "welcome home." This summer, that dream could get a massive $100,000 boost.In a powerful show of appreciation, realtor.com® and Veterans United H...