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
New Vacation Rental Ordinance in Big Bear Lake
UPDATE: Click here for info on the Vacation Rental Ordinance adopted Sept. 16, 2021 New Vacation Rental Ordinance Moving Forward Excerpted from Elevation 6752' - The Official Newsletter of the City of Big Bear Lake, CA Issue #21-6 - Published June 25, 2021 After months of thoughtful review, and consideration of hundreds of verbal and written comments from the public, the Planning 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
COVID-19 Situation in Big Bear
Following are excerpts from press releases from Big Bear Lake City Manager, Frank Rush, May 2-4, 2020. For the most recent COVID-19 info from the City of Big Bear Lake, click here. The City of Big Bear Lake seeks responsible reopening Earlier today, Governor Newsom indicated he expects to loosen some restrictions for low-risk retail establishments, including bookstores, music stores, toy Continue Reading
Business as (un)Usual in Big Bear During COVID-19
While we are all doing our part to beat COVID-19, and we will, we also want you to know that the BigBearRealEstate.com team is here for you in Big Bear! For instance, if you own a cabin in Big Bear, and have not been able to visit for awhile, reach out to us and we'll go check on it for you. If you are wondering what is going on in Big Bear, in the real estate market or otherwise, reach out to Continue Reading
Winterize Your Big Bear Cabin
Be wise and winterize! As temperatures get down below freezing in Big Bear, homeowners need to take precautions to protect their cabins from property damage due to frozen broken pipes. Any water pipe exposed to temperatures of 32ºF or below can freeze. Expansion of water as it freezes can generate enough pressure to burst pipes and fixtures. As those pipes thaw, water may Continue Reading
Pre-Listing Appraisals A Good Idea in Big Bear
Should I get an appraisal of my Big Bear cabin before listing it for sale? By Rick Hackney, Hackney Appraisal Service If you’re working with a Realtor to list your property, most likely they will provide you with a CMA (comparative market analysis) that identifies recent comparable closed sales, properties in escrow, current listings and expired listings. This is an important step in getting Continue Reading
Vacation Rental Owners Rights
Private Home Rentals In Big Bear Owning a second home in a resort market like Big Bear offers numerous benefits. Many people who decide to purchase a cabin in Big Bear do so because of the income-generating potential of renting it out as a vacation rental. Vacation rental properties can yield significant returns, financially and otherwise. A significant number of private homes in Big Continue Reading
Top 10 Home Projects To Recoup Costs At Resale
Which home improvement projects offer the most return on investment? To maximize the resale value of a home, homeowners should consider doing improvement projects that will give the most bang for the buck. The cost of the improvement should be compared with the value it is likely bring when the home is resold. The infographic below, provided by the California Association of Continue Reading
