Big Bear Lake vs. Lake Arrowhead: Which Mountain Town is Right for You? Here are 5 Key Differences for Buyers and Visitors to Consider: When considering a mountain getaway or investment property in Southern California, Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead are two popular destinations. While both offer scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, they differ in several key aspects. Here's a Continue Reading
Big Bear Vacation Rental Management Costs
What does it cost to manage a vacation rental in Big Bear? A common question we get from our clients is, "What are the costs associated with owning, managing, and maintaining a vacation rental cabin in Big Bear?" This is an excellent question and is one that should be considered by every homebuyer shopping in the Big Bear real estate market. Costs can vary significantly based on several factors, Continue Reading
Big Bear Lake Fullest In Over A Decade
Big Bear Lake is at its fullest in over a decade Excerpts from Orange County Register and KNX News “We are three feet 10 inches from capacity, and we haven’t had these water levels since May of 2011,” Visit Big Bear’s Travis Scott said. After hitting record lows two years ago due to drought, Big Bear Lake reported a 10-foot increase in its water level in December 2023 and new data shows Continue Reading
Bear Mountain – Snow Summit Interconnect Proposed
One mountain to rule them all According to plans released August 29, Big Bear Mountain Resort intends to expand and connect neighboring resorts Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The scope of the master development plan would include new chairlifts and approximately 77 acres of new trails with snowmaking. Two chairlifts, about 4,000 feet each, would connect the resorts and meet at a central low point Continue Reading
Moonridge Corridor Improvement Project Construction Underway
Moonridge Corridor Improvement Project Resumes Construction Construction on the Moonridge Corridor Improvement Project resumed in April 2022. Subsurface improvements began in July 2021, and construction was put on hold in October for the winter. Originally conceived as part of the Rathbun Corridor Sustainability Plan in 2017, the project will ultimately transform the Moonridge Corridor Continue Reading
New Vacation Rental Rules in Big Bear Lake
New Vacation Rental Rules Now in Effect in Big Bear Lake Vacation Rental Ordinance Adopted September 16, 2021 The City of Big Bear Lake enacted a new vacation rental ordinance that contains more robust enforcement rules which went into effect on Sept. 16, 2021. The ordinance includes: Guests must sign a Good Neighbor Policy published by the City prior to occupancy. Owners/managers should Continue Reading
Moonridge Corridor Improvement Project
Moonridge Corridor Improvement Project Set to Begin Construction Excerpted from Elevation 6752' - The Official Newsletter of the City of Big Bear Lake, CA Issue #21-6 - Published June 25, 2021 The City Council formally awarded a contract for the construction of the Moonridge Corridor Improvement Project at its June 21 meeting, and construction is expected to begin in Continue Reading
Is My Big Bear Vacation Rental Compliant?
Big Bear Vacation Rentals Must Follow The Rules All homeowners who wish to rent their cabins as vacation rentals in Big Bear must comply with rules, regulations, and restrictions as governed by the city or county. Getting your vacation home permitted for rental can be daunting, but fret not. Jumping through the hoops is a necessary process but is not impossible. The rules and ordinances exist Continue Reading
How Accurate are Zillow Home Value Estimates in Big Bear?
By Rick Hackney, Hackney Appraisal Service - 7/2/2017 Zillow is one of the most popular websites for real estate information. You can enter an address and get an estimate of the home's value called a "Zestimate". These computer generated value opinions are often taken as gospel and are regularly quoted to real estate agents by buyers to challenge high asking prices and sellers Continue Reading
Big Bear Government Lease Cabins
Recreation Residences ("Government Leases") Recreation Residences are cabins located on National Forest land throughout the country. The cabins are part of the U.S. Forest Service's Recreation Residential Program, started nearly 100 years ago to encourage use of what was then the fledgling national forest system. The cabins themselves are privately owned by individuals, while the land on which Continue Reading
