Thanks for checking in with us regarding the Big Bear real estate market. Winter is in full swing here in Big Bear with lots of snow on the ground and lots of fun to be had on the slopes. With the New Year recently underway, it is a good time to get caught up on what has transpired in our market in 2012 and what the prevalent trends tell us to expect in the year to come.

Dramatic Increase in Properties Sold

For the Big Bear real estate market, 2012 was a very encouraging year. Compared to 2011, we saw an impressive 24.7% increase in the number of residential sales (1,080 in 2012 vs. 865 in 2011). To put that in perspective, we haven’t seen a year with transactions over 1,080 since 2005. ...continue reading →