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Breaking it down! August 2010 Real Esate Sales in Arrowhead Woods, Lake Arrowhead, CA Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted September 05, 2010 2:03pm

The tables below highlight the number of homes, lots & docks sold in the Arrowhead Woods area of Lake Arrowhead in August 2010, as well as the number of current listings for each.

The Arrowhead Woods area includes Lake Rights to Lake Arrowhead.

We have plenty of homes and lots available in every price range. Vistit www.remaxlakearrowheadrealestate.com to search for properties in the area or give us a call and one of our agents will be happy to pull a customized list of properties for you.                         

Residential            Sold        Active 

Lakefront               1              39

$1 Million +            2              45

$600-999k             0              73 

$300-500k             9             209

Under $300k          7              92

Total                     19            458

LOTS                 

Under $50k          2                29

$50-100k             1                30

$100-300k           0                15

$300-600k           0                10

$600 +                 0                 4

Docks                

All                        3                19

Price Drop ~ Charming Lake Arrowhead Lake House Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted September 04, 2010 12:03pm

Lake House Price Drop in Lake Arrowhead! ~ $275,000

 28963 Palisades, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 

Located steps away from the Lakes Edge, this 3bdrm 2bath Lake House charmer has a bright living room, a fireplace, warm kitchen with eat-in dining and a large deck perfect for entertaining.

Filtered lake views and dock access across the street make this house perfect for any activity.  Half the double dock for boat storage on Emerald Bay is an additional $95,000.

 For a details and a private showing call JoAnn Dickinson at (909) 260-8228.

Open House ~ Lake Arrowhead, CA Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted September 04, 2010 12:05pm

Give us a call to for details and directions to any of these Open Houses today in Lake Arrowhead, CA (909) 337-9999

Saturday and Sunday! 

Lakefront! 28853 North Shore, Lake Arrowhead ~ 4bedroom, 4bath

Louisa Millington ~ $2,500,000

28136 North Bay, Lake Arrowhead  3bedroom, 2.5bath

Sophie Formby ~ $389,000

363 Cedar Way, Blue Jay ~ 3bedroom, 2bath

Completely Remodeled!  ~ JoAnn Dickinson - $369,000

373 Redtail Hawk, Lake Arrowhead

3bedroom, 2.75bath 4,600 Sq. Ft. in Cedar Ridge .

Charlie Dickinson - $1,750,000

Perspectives: U.S. and CA Home Sales Decline in July Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted September 03, 2010 4:32pm

Over the past week you’ve probably heard at least some of the details from The National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) announcement that homes sales throughout the country dropped 27% last month while home prices increased slightly nationwide compared to the same measures from July 2009.

 Despite the drop in sales in July, the Pending Home Sales index, a forward-looking indicator, rose 5.2% to 79.4 based on contracts signed in July. This number reflects contracts signed, not closings, which may take 1-2 months to show up as sales. 

California’s market followed the national trend with sales dipping 20.8% versus July 2009 and the median home price increasing 10.4%. The average price for a California home in July 2010 came in at $314,850 and in San Bernardino the median home price jumped 45.7 percent ringing in at $190,870.

Like most, you probably want to know “Why” this happened and “What does this mean” for the future.  Here’s a few interesting views from NAR, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal to shed some light on the situation.

NAR, the largest real estate trade organization in the country, as well as other housing experts, were not surprised by July’s decline saying the numbers were distorted by the home buyer tax credit which caused a rise in sales the first half of 2010 as buyers rushed to close escrow before the June deadline and secure the $8,000 government incentive.  Many families bought homes earlier then planned because of the tax credit. Thus a number of sales that would have shown up throughout the year were recorded January – May.

Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR called consumers “rational” for planning their home purchases for the beginning of the year to use their tax credits, but said the boost in sales early this year will pad the market for awhile, causing a pause in activity that is likely to continue through September.  Lawrence says there is a chance the market will balance at year’s-end if the country experiences consistent job growth, in turn enabling consumers to take advantage of low interest rates and affordable home prices.

Stephane Fitch, real estate advisor at Forbes doesn’t think slower sales are bad thing, stating, “I think the slow pace of home sales represents, above all, a sign that homeowners, home sellers and home buyers are coming to their senses. A market full of sober, careful players is a good thing.” He pointed out the last time we saw housing sales soar and everyone thought it was such a good sign, we were actually right in the middle of what we now call the housing bubble –and we all know where that got us. Here.

Another interesting point of view from Nick Thomas writing for the Wall Street Journal’s blog sees the sales decline and price increase as a standoff between seller’s and buyers who aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on price. His source’s say sellers were setting prices based on increased sales and demand caused by the tax credit rush two months ago, while buyers were looking “steals” due to unemployment data and low consumer confidence. The only way to solve this sales roadblock is seller’s lowering prices in order to sell homes. So, we’ll hopefully see increased sales transactions, but prices will come down.

Overall, housing affordability mixed with rock-bottom mortgage rates has created an unprecedented buyer’s market.  To take advantage of the lowest prices we’ll see for years, start by choosing a well-informed real estate agent with a large network and deep market experience in the area you’re selling or buying.  Nothing will work for you better than an agent capable of keeping you educated on the market and providing you with straightforward advice when it comes to accurately pricing a home, listing a short sale or making a the best offer.

Keep coming back for future news from the National and California Association’s of Realtors, as well as local information about the Lake Arrowhead community in the San Bernardino Mountains.

373 REDTAIL HAWK, LAKE ARROWHEAD Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted September 03, 2010 7:53pm

OPEN HOUSE     "Saturday in Cedar Ridge" September4th, 2010 10am - 4pm

Restful and Peaceful Mountain getaway  Located in Cedar Ridge Estates. This custom Alpine Log Home has a spacious open floor plan offering panoramic forest views, situated on over 6 acres.Approx.2 acres are fenced.Drive up to your own gated property. 2 bedrooms plus a loft, 2.75 baths,master bedroom with cedar lined closets and his and her bath areas,Granite kitchen with sub-zero fridge, to many amenties to mention. custom stone work, beautiful workmanship, 3 car garage, landscaped w/waterfall. $1,750,000

CALL RE/MAX LAKESIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION 909-337-9999

“Saturday in Cedar Ridge” Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted August 28, 2010 5:08pm

CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE - SEPT. 4, 2010

WHAT: Spend Saturday, Sept. 4^th personally touring over 20 exclusive properties all currently for sale in the Cedar Ridge Estates community of Lake Arrowhead. Pick your favorite, meet with real estate agents & take in the scenery.

WHY:  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of cedar ridge homes & experience first-hand why this prestigious, master planned, gated community is said to include some of the finest mountain homes in the local area.  Make sure to bring some friends and make a day out of it!

WHEN: Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 10:00AM – 4:00PM

DIRECTIONS:  Take Hwy. 173 to Hook Creek Road. Go 25 Yards, Turn Right on Cumberland Drive & Follow the Open House Signs

CONTACT:  RE/MAX Lakeside at (909) 337-9999 for details & visit the Cedar Ridge Estates Property Owners Association to learn more about this unique community.

**Don’t Miss RE/MAX Lakeside Properties in Cedar Ridge Estates!**

Mary Vail Presents:

373 RedTail Hawk

Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

Single Family Home - $1,750,000

3 Bdrm, 2.75 Bath Alpine Log Home

Over 4, 500 Sq. Ft. on 6 Acres

3 Car Garage + Numerous Custom Amenities & Forest View

Mary Vail Presents:

187 Cedar Ridge Drive

Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

Vacant Land - $500, 000

Build a Custom Home on a 1.76 acre

Corner lot in the gated

Cedar Ridge Estates Community

Lush trees surround & a gentle lot enabling a level access design

Lake Arrowhead Real Estate - Shorts Sales Rising Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted August 13, 2010 10:20pm

Equator announced on July 15 that 300,000 Short Sales have been initiated on its system since November, according to a DSNews article. The company, which provides an online platform for 7 of the top 10 U.S. banks to manage their REO and Short Sale inventory, reported that it had hit the 200,000 mark for Short Sale initiations in June. In just a month's time, that number has increased by 50 percent.

Short Sales made up 18 percent of buy-side real estate transactions in June, according to an independent survey of more than 2,500 real estate agents across the country.

The survey, conducted by Campbell Communications, found that Short Sales constituted 12.5 percent of property sales in July 2009. That's compared with move-in ready and damaged REOs, which comprised 17.9 and 19.8 percent, respectively, of all closed transactions during the same time frame.That trend has apparently reversed. In June, move-in ready REOs and damaged REOs comprised 15.2 percent and 13 percent, respectively, of closed transactions.

"These numbers are encouraging because it tells us that more people are avoiding foreclosure," says RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger (ABR, CDPE, CRB). "Short Sales are infinitely more complex and time-consuming transactions, so agents need to be educated on how to assist homeowners in this situation. We'll see an even greater influx of Short Sales flood the market as people take advantage of the government's Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program."

The HAFA program, which streamlines the Short Sale process, was created to help both homeowners and banks avoid foreclosure, through the use of Short Sales or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure when homeowners don’t qualify for or maintain a loan modification

More about HAFA

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I just went through the HAFA underwriting pile for 45 days with a seller, and contract in hand. The seller was denied as they had vacated the home as they were unable to afford to live there. Like good Americans they felt if they could not afford to live in the home they should move out. HAFA stated only verbally to us, so far, that it's the reason for denial. So sad. Bank of America should have expressed this to the homeowner prior to 45 days of underwriting trauma. It's clear that HAFA and BOA don’t communicate to each other. 
– Donna Courter-Matsko, RE/MAX Metro Realty, Seattle, Wash.

Warning to those representing owners for short sale transactions.  If the owner files bankruptcy after they've signed your listing agreement thinking they'll postpone foreclosure, they're right, but as their agent you're screwed.  During a bankruptcy, the bank cannot do anything with the file.  The file is locked until the bankruptcy is discharged and even then it can take a bank weeks after the discharge before the file is released for processing.  THEN, you finally have a qualified buyer, you get everything fully negotiated, and your seller then refuses to sign because the contract does not protect him/her from potential financial liability.  The seller chooses foreclosure because he/she knows the law has them protected through their bankruptcy. Bankruptcy appears on their credit report, not the foreclosure if the mortgage was included within the bankruptcy. Word to the wise: Terminate your listing if you find the owner has filed bankruptcy. I'm sharing this story because it happened to me and I have yet to hear any of these short sale courses covering bankruptcy situations.  I not only had one but two bankruptcies filed separately during this one short sale listing.  I had brought not one but two buyers to the seller. The first one fizzled because of the waiting and the second one was lost because the seller refused to sign due to the mediation clause and the potential liability with attorney fees.  10.5 months WASTED!!!! and no paycheck to show for it in the end!Why haven't our state commissioned attorneys promulgated contracts for our distressed sales? Our attorneys just don't get it if they think the short sale addendum is sufficient. Absolutely not!
– Brenda White, RE/MAX Northwest, Spring, Texas.

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Survey Says! – Home Buyers Find Green Features Attractive When Shopping for a Home Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted August 31, 2010 1:55pm

 Recent research reveals 55% of home buyers consider the availability

of green features in a home, such as energy efficient appliances and solar

panels an “important” or “somewhat important” factor when deciding to

purchase a new home.  At the top of the green wish list, 89%, said energy efficient

appliances are the most important green feature in a home. Not a surprise in this economy,

however it is surprising that less the 1% of real estate listings promote any green features.

Green-home hunter’s motivations include:

Saving money (49%)

2.      Opportunity to help environment (40%)

3.      Occupant/Family Health (37%)

4.      Home’s resale value (15%)

5.      Tax credit availability (12%)

These results highlight an opportunity for realtors to help homeowner’s set their homes apart by listing any existing green features in

their home, or recommending they add of energy efficient appliances or make a few energy-saving home improvements before putting a

home on the market.

In addition attracting “green house-hunters,” other perks for homeowner’s include rebates

on Energy Star appliances and eligibility for tax credits up to $1,500 for energy-efficient

home improvements in insulation, duct sealing and infiltration reduction, installation of energy-efficient

windows and skylights, high efficiency central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps, high efficiency

gas furnaces and boilers and high efficiency water heaters.

For iFor information on tax incentives and rebates for energy-efficient improvements and appliances, visit http://energytaxincentives.org and www.energystar.gov.

Source: http://www.buildingonline.com/news/viewnews.pl?id=9621&subcategory=208

Labor Day Weekend? More Like Leisure Day Weekend in Lake Arrowhead Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted September 03, 2010 4:11pm

Get one more taste of Lake Arrowhead’s chill summer style this weekend as the warm season comes to a close and before we know it, SNOW! No matter where you are in Southern California, it’s only a short drive to change your elevation, breathe the fresh mountain air, take a water-ski lesson, tour an array of open houses throughout town and enjoy the final summer concert at the Village outdoor theatre.

The last two concerts at the Arrowhead Village include performances by classic rock band, “The Answer” on Friday night and rock violinist “Antonio Pontarelli” on Saturday night. The Village events kicks off at 5:00pm Friday with a farmer’s market full of produce, crafts and unique vendors followed by music under the stars.

Stop by our office in the Lake Arrowhead Village to pick up maps of the area, lodging, dining, and hiking trail information. We’re happy to show you the area if you are looking for a new home, vacation cabin or investment property.

Saturday there will be an open house with over 20 homes open to the public in the coveted Cedar Ridge community. You may call for directions or come by one of our offices to pick up a map.

Have a great weekend – here are a few recipes from the Food Network to get your culinary imagination cooking, including 50 Kebab recipes and grilled mango with jalapeños!

Finger-Licking Kebabs

1. Pick a flavor- 50 Kebab Recipes:

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes-and-cooking/50-kebabs/index.html

2. Cut the ingredients into similar-size pieces and prepare as the recipe directs. If marinating, refrigerate 1 hour for fish and

up to overnight for meat and poultry.

3. Preheat a grill to high. Thread the ingredients onto skewers.

4. Grill the kebabs, turning, until the ingredients are charred and cooked to desired doneness, 3 to 15 minutes. If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before grilling.

Try Something New – Grilled Mangos with Jalepenos

• 3 mangos

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Cayenne pepper, to taste

• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

• 1 lime, halved

• 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or 1/3 cup sour cream mixed with 2 tbls milk)

• Thinly sliced jalapeno peppers and fresh cilantro, for topping Preheat a grill to medium.

Peel the mangoes and cut the flesh from the pit in large flat slices; lay on a baking sheet. Season the mango slices with salt, black pepper and cayenne and drizzle with olive oil. Turn the slices over and repeat. Grill the mango slices, turning once, until well marked, 2 to 3 minutes t otal. Transfer to a platter and squeeze the lime juice on top. Drizzle with the crema and top with jalapenos and cilantro

RE/MAX Lakeside Welcomes New Broker Associate Ken Hunter Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted August 13, 2010 12:34pm

As RE/MAX Lakeside approaches its one-year anniversary serving the Lake Arrowhead area and surrounding mountain communities, we are continuing to add experienced, mountain-savvy real estate agents and brokers to our team. Our goal is to bring you a diverse set of agents and brokers equipped with the most knowledge about our lovely mountain communities and lakeside lifestyles!

Most recently, long-time Lake Arrowhead resident and Broker Associate, Ken Hunter, jumped on board at RE/MAX Lakeside eager to continue contributing to the thriving real estate market in the San Bernardino mountains.

Ken has closed 167 transactions in his career and prides himself on his deep familiarity with the local mountain communities and ability to assist buyers and sellers with their various needs. He is also happy to work with families looking for homes in the Inland Empire and Orange County areas if needed.

In addition to 20 years of selling mountain real estate in his pocket, Ken is also a former carpenter with extensive knowledge of housing construction.  These two specialties compliment one another well and are a great asset to home buyers and sellers working with Ken.

Be on the lookout for Ken’s face at our Blue Jay and Lake Arrowhead Village offices and feel free to call anytime with questions or to view a property.

The Oil Spills Effect on Real Estate Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted July 18, 2010 5:56pm

The Oil Spills Effect on Real Estate

 RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate

We are all aware of the economic impact that oil spill has had. Real Estate Brokers and Agents say that BP's Deepwater Horizon oil-drilling catastrophe has kept vacationers away. However other renters including BP staff, National Guard, Coast Guard Personnel, and the media are picking up a bit of the slack.  

              The environmental and economic costs caused by the disaster will certainly be major. Vivid media coverage is greatly discouraging real estate activity and risk of a tropical storm or hurricane lurks. There's a lot of real estate within a 20 mile distance from the coastal beaches of Gulf States and there's virtually nothing that can be done to prepare for such an event. All forms of real estate including, farms, office buildings, schools, government buildings, military installations, utility systems and homes are in peril which raises the question, who would want to live there let alone buy or invest property?

             If you would like to help several web sites are compiling places to donate money, time and resources. The Greater New Orleans Foundation is focused on charities that help fishermen and their families in Louisiana. The National Wildlife Foundation and the Humane Society of the United States are taking donations to help wildlife on the coast.

Just Listed! – Lake Arrowhead Area Properties Presented by RE/MAX Lakeside Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted August 02, 2010 10:57am

Call the RE/MAX Lakeside team at (909) 337-9999 with questions and to schedule a time to tour properties in your preferred area.

Search all our current listings at RE/MAXLakeArrowhead RealEstate.com.

New Homes on the Market

$459,000 – 1272 Kodiak, Lake Arrowhead – In the coveted “Arrowhead Woods” community

Very cool "Lake-View" lodge-style Arrowhead Woods home built to capture the surrounding views with walls-of-glass and wrap-around decks.  A soaring rock-fireplace centers the great room with huge vaulted ceilings.  The kitchen opens to a den on one side and the dining room on the other with bedrooms and baths on each level making it a great choice for multiple families to enjoy.  Property includes plenty of parking, a plowed road, Lake-Rights and a quick walk to local forest trails.   Very "cool" house that is definitely worth seeing!

Listing agent: Barry Lieberman

$89,900 - 26225 Alpine Lane, Twin Peaks – Perfect for Weekend Getaways

Check out this very clean level entry cabin nestled in the Twin Peaks community, close adjacent to Lake Arrowhead. The property features brand new carpet throughout and was just painted inside and out.  Priced to sell quickly...

Listing agent: Stanley Phelps

Lake Arrowhead Lots

$60,000 – 0 Massive, Lake Arrowhead, Ca

Looking for a piece of land near the lake?  Located in the “The Woods” area of Lake Arrowhead, RE/MAX Lakeside presents a fantastic “golf-course” view lot in a sought-after neighborhood walking distance to the Country Club and plenty of room for a gentle driveway, home, garage and walk-out yard and patio areas. The road is plowed throughout the winter and is NOT in the burn area.  Call today to check out this wonderful piece of property with Lake Rights!

Listing agent: Barry Lieberman

Community Profile~Crestline California Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted July 17, 2010 5:35pm

RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate

Crestline California is located about 15 minutes from Lake Arrowhead California and 90 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Crestline is the home of beautiful Lake Gregory and sits at an altitude of about 4800' above sea level. This mountain community is surrounded by magnificent forests of pine, oak and cedar.  

           The Crestline resorts are situated on privately owned acres totally enclosed within the 812,000 acres of San Bernardino National forest. The name Crestline was chosen back in 1906 as a part of a contest sponsored by H.A Guernsey, in an effort to promote real estate development, which several others owned. Dr. Wesley Thompson submitted the winning name.

            Lake Gregory, a man made lake, was created in the early 1930's. The great town of Crestline has been known as the prefect family oriented mountain and vacation destination.

            Access from the San Bernardino Valley is via Historic State HWY 18, a nationally designated scenic byway known as "Rim of The World Highway" and provides magnificent views ranging on a clear day to the Pacific Ocean, and Catalina Island visible in the distance.

            Crestline Village is host to various events and recreation activities year round.Lake Gregory offers  trout fishing, catfishing, shore fishing, float tube fishing, swimming and water slides, aqua cycle rental, paddle board rental, sail boat rental, rowboat rental, basketball rental, sand volleyball and Hiking trails.

For more information regarding this great mountain town go to the Crestline Chamber.

The Blue Jay Jazz Foundation Presents, Jazz in Blue Jay! Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted July 16, 2010 5:04pm

 The Blue Jay Jazz Foundation Presents, Jazz in Blue Jay!

RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate

Jazz in Blue Jay is back in The Lake Arrowhead area! Join the fun as the Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa plays host to this wonderful Jazz concert! Syde & Co. along with Emmy Award winner Rich Calacci on Piano will be kicking off the concert series this Sunday July 18, 2010, 4pm at the beautiful Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa. August concerts will be held in Blue Jay Village above the rite aid shopping center.

Concert Schedule 

Greg Adams, August 5, 2010 @ 6pm Click here for more about Greg

Elliot Deutsch 17 Piece big band August 12, 2010 @ 6pm Click here for more about Elliot

For more information on this popular Lake Arrowhead event go to, Blue Jay Jazz.

RE/MAX Lakeside Agent, Frank Smedley Presents, 0 STRAWBERRY PEAK Lot Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted July 16, 2010 1:54pm

RE/MAX Lakeside Agent, Frank Smedley Presents, Lot 0 STRAWBERRY PEAK.

Build your dream home on this secluded, treed lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Shared driveway for level entry. Distant views of the forest and surrounding mountains.$27,500

28150 POINT HAMILTAIR LANE, Lake Arrowhead ~Presented by Mary Vail~ Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted July 10, 2010 1:50pm

                                                                                                      28150 POINT HAMILTAIR LANE

28150 POINT HAMILTAIR LANE On the tip of the peninsula in Point Hamiltair. One of the most coveted lakefront lots. Level entry, situated on APP. 200 feet of pristine shoreline, offers a unique 270 degree view of Lake Arrowhead. Tastefully and lovingly remodeled. Newer slate roof, master bedroom on main floor. Custom wine cellar.$4,000,000

                                                           Call Today and Schedule your Private Tour! (909)337-9999

Lake Arrowhead Area Listings ~Presented by JoAnn Dickinson~ Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted July 10, 2010 12:36pm

Lake Arrowhead area Listings

Call JoAnn Dickinson Today and schedule a private tour to any of these beautiful Lake Arrowhead homes.

 (909) 260-8228

783 GOLF COURSE. Adorable home with distant views. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, loft upstairs w/master, 2 bedrooms on main, parking deck off access road for easy access & great deck with views. Short Sale $150,000

28963 PALISADES. Charming Lake House Just Steps away from Lakes Edge! Offering 3bed, 2 ba, bright livngroom w/fp, kitchen w/eating area, bedroom/bath on main level, large deck for entertaining, filtered lake views, dock across the street 1/2 Dbl Dock for addition $95k in calm Emerald Bay.$299,000

28527 SHENANDOAH. Beautifully maintained home offering 3/2 master on main, open kitchen w/granite counter, updated cabinets, newer app. included Large living room offers new stone fireplace, fresh paint, newer carpet, dual pane windows, 4yr new roof, ext. stone work, serene back & side patio area, deck off 2nd bedroom, fully landscaped w/dogwoods in bloom, fenced backyard for pets, 2/gar, RV parking in back, workshop below front steps. $400,000

1636 EAST BIG BEAR BLVD. Bank owned property 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, 1944 sq. feet lot size 7800 sq. feet. Two car garage. This new construction is located in an equestrian area and very close to Ski Resort and Big Bear Village. Seller may complete construction upon request. $295,000

363 CEDAR COURT. "Circa 1932" absolutely adorable Vintage Blue Jay Canyon Cabin! Complete remodel with guest quarters or poss. rental. Home offers 3 bed, 2.75 baths, original hardwood flooring, workshop, AC, 2 car garage. Beautiful grounds w/dogwoods, lilacs and vinca for the traditional Lake Arrowhead landscape. Deck, back patio & Paver sitting areas to relax & enjoy the tranquility of Blue Jay Canyon bordering Lake Arrowhead. $369,000

To View more Lake Arrowhead Listings go to YOUR LAKE ARROWHEAD HOME

Lake Arrowhead area lot's for sale Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted July 04, 2010 1:28pm

Looking for a Lake Arrowhead area lot?

RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate

There are many benefits to owning a Lake Arrowhead area lot. For instance, If you purchase a lot inside lake rights you can put a boat on the lake, build your dream home, Not to mention there are many motivated sellers. The best time to invest in land is most definitely today! Below are just a few great land/lot buys in the Lake Arrowhead Area.

Lake Arrowhead area lots

27578 WEST SHORE RD. This beautiful lot is situated on the much desired West Shore Rd. and posses an outstanding lake view. Offers a short walk to lake from this first tier lot. Survey is done! $109,000

28608 NORTH SHORE RD. Incredible North Shore Estate now available to build your dream home!  Easy stroll to Tavern Bay Beach and set back in the woods. Absolutely gorgeous setting. Wow! $250,000

187 CEDAR RIDGE DR. Beautiful corner lot behind the gates of Cedar Ridge Estates. 1.76 acres to build your dream home. Lush trees, gentle lot for level access to a magnificent home. $500,000

Sky Forest Area lots

0 NANCY DR. Easy and gentle down slope lot on the corner of Nancy & Oak Dr in Crest Park. Build your dream cabin in this quiet area. $13,000

27530 MEADOW DR. Build your summer cabin back in this private, quiet area off the beaten path. Call for plat map and more info. Priced at $15,000

Crestline area lots

0 LAKEVIEW DR POSSIBLE Lakeview's on this Lakeview Dr, down slope lot, ready for you to build your dream cabin. Access to property to the left of 24092 LAKEVIEW DR, down a tiny private road. End of cul-de-sac, so should be a very quiet area. Priced right at $15,000.

Running Springs/ Arrowbear area lots

0 SKY JUST 3.5 MILES TO SNOW VALLEY SKI RESORT! BUILD YOUR CABIN ON THIS GENTLE, CORNER, UP SLOPE LOT IN ARROW BEAR. $8,000

0 BLUEBIRD Two sweet lots, very gentle upslope. Snow Valley is oh-so close. Lots 22, 23 combined total approx 4,400 sf, per country records. $18,000

To view more Lake Arrowhead area lots visit RE/MAX LAKESIDE LAKE ARROWHEAD REAL ESTATE. Or call (909) 337-9999.

This Weekend 6/26 & 6/27/2010 Lake Arrowhead Rotary Art & Festival 2010 Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted June 25, 2010 11:24am

Lake Arrowhead Rotary Art & Festival 2010

As RE/MAX Lakeside Agents, we are pleased to be located in the Lake Arrowhead area.  Lake Arrowhead is a beautiful community that has attracted people to its rich variety of natural resources for thousands of years.  Today people flock to Lake Arrowhead to enjoy the many recreational activities it has to offer.  The summer season in Lake Arrowhead is the best time of year to visit. There are great events, and a limitless amount of activities and loads to experience!

June plays host to wonderful summer events including The Lake Arrowhead Rotary Art and Wine Festival.  You can enjoy fine art and wine at Lake Arrowheads Tavern Bay beach club at this community favorite event. There will be more than 80 artist exhibits including great wine and food. Hours are Saturday June 26th from 10am to 7pm, Sunday June 27 from 11am to 4pm. (Ticket Price: $5.00) Tickets are available at Betty's General Store in Blue Jay, The Lake House in Cedar Glen & Vino 100 in Lake Arrowhead Village. You may also find more information when you visit the Lake Arrowhead Rotary or call them at(909) 337-4014.

Looking for more Lake Arrowhead Information? Just go to RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate.

Don't Forget The 15th Annual Mountain Home Improvement Expo is This Weekend in Lake Arrowhead! Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted June 25, 2010 11:17am

The 15th Annual Mountain Home Improvement Expo

It's the time of year when Lake Arrowhead residents are taking advantage of the beautiful weather as they begin projects around the home.The 15th Annual Mountain Home Improvement Expo, in partnership with the Association of Building Contractors and the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce is just around the corner! If you are looking for a Roofing Contractor, Home Loan or Refinance Help, Landscaper, Realtor, Plumber or maybe you would like to find new ideas for your home; the Home Improvement Expo is the perfect event for you.

Booths will be scattered all around the Lake Arrowhead Village Peninsula located in the middle of great shopping, dining and entertainment. We invite you to stop by RE/MAX Lakeside's Lake Arrowhead Village office while you are in the area. We look forward to seeing you at this event for local residents!

This is also the weekend for Rotary Art and Wine and there will be boat shuttles from the Village to Tavern Bay Beach Club!

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What you need to know to sell to Generation "Y" Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted June 21, 2010 3:05pm

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What you need to know to sell to Generation "Y"

Generation "y" consists of about 70 million plus potential home buyers and are in a class unto themselves. Generation "y" also know as the millennium generation, generation next or the net generation is made up of folks born around 1976 to 2000.

Some useful information to help bridge the generation gap and what this group of prospective home buyers expect when house hunting. ..

• They are technologically sophisticated
• Concerned about the environment
• Value social connections
• They are independently minded
• They  loath the hard sell

Learn more about selling to  Generation "Y" go to Do it Their Way in California Real Estate Magazine June/July.

Jenson's Market in Lake Arrowhead Host A fundraiser for Humane Society Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted June 16, 2010 10:11pm

Jensen’s Market of Lake Arrowhead hosts fundraiser for the Mountains’ Humane Society

From June 12 through June 26, Jensen’s Grocery store located in the Lake Arrowhead area is hosting a fund-raiser in support of the Mountains’ Humane Society.

In these economically challenging times, it can be difficult for some pet owners to feed their furry friends. The Mountains’ Humane Society has established a pet food bank!Purchase a $1 or $5 “paw” during the event & 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to the humane society! Jensen’s will have selected pet items on sale & free dog treat recipes will be available during the event.

In addition, a representative from the Humane Society will be at the following Jensen’s locations, offering pet adoption information, spay & neuter information & pet tag engraving services. 

~Cedar Glen location on June 12,

~ Running Springs location on June 19,

~ Blue Jay Village location June 26 from 10am to 2pm.( Jensen’s Blue Jay location only, can customers meet the owners of Fresh-Fetch Dog Food & Bones & Scones Dog Treats on June 26 from 10am to 2pm. )

RE/MAX Lakeside of Lake Arrowhead would like to take their ‘hats off’ to Jensen’s Market and the mountains humane society for looking out for our mountains’ pet owner community!  For more information on Lake Arrowhead Community information and events, go to RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate

For more information on the “Help a furry Friend Fundraiser”

Harvard study finds job growth key to housing recovery Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted June 19, 2010 5:41pm

Harvard study finds job growth key to housing recovery

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According to the State of the Nation's Housing report released by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Improved affordability for first-time buyers and government incentives led to increases in sales of existing homes last year.  The study also found a record number of foreclosures continues to add pressure to the housing market and millions of homeowners. Despite some positive signs early in the spring-buying season this year, housing continues to face significant challenges, according to the study.  "Many factors still are weighing heavily on the market," said Nicolas P. Retsinas, director of the Center. "Elevated vacancy rates, record foreclosures, the expiration of the home buyer tax credit, and continued high unemployment all are causes for concern." If history is a guide, what happens with jobs will matter the most to the strength of the housing rebound," said Eric S. Belsky, executive director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies. "Right now, economists expect the unemployment rate to stay high, but if employment growth surprises on the upside or downside, housing numbers could too."

For more information go to: JOINT CENTER FOR HOUSING STUDIES.

Lake Arrowhead Villages Ice Cream Shop for Sale Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted June 16, 2010 10:09pm

Live and Work in Paradise!

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Live and work in beautiful Lake Arrowhead. This well established Ice cream and sweet Shoppe is located in an extremely high traffic location in the very heart of Lake Arrowhead Village. Business is situated on the Lake Arrowhead Village peninsula between Center Stage and the very popular Lollipop Park.

Lake Arrowhead Village is the down town for the entire Lake Arrowhead and surrounding communities, with events and activities year round. Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains this Beautiful Resort community attracts multitudes of visitors. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneur to step in and operate!

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Suite t-250, 28200 HWY 189, Lake Arrowhead California 92352

For more information please contact Frank Smedley

Lake Arrowhead Art & Wine Festival Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted June 18, 2010 6:35pm

Yes, it's June and time once again for the Art & Wine Festival. When this highly attended event comes to the mountains, the weekend "buzz" about enjoying fine art and wine along the shores of Lake Arrowhead gets everyone headed to Tavern Bay for this two-day event.  

Artists come from all over the western United States to participate in this weekend.  You'll find so many things to use for home decoration and for gifts.  Get your 2010 Christmas shopping done early with some stunning pictures and crafts, all at festival prices.

Or, if art just doesn't happen to be your thing, but wine is, then you will not want to miss this opportunity to taste so many different wines, all in one place. You can buy a bottle for dinner, or buy a box to stock your wine cellar. The June weather at Tavern Bay is normally spectacular. Get a glass of wine, buy a sandwich from one of our many vendors, and then stake our a bit of grassy lawn for a picnic under the sun.

It all happens again this June at Tavern Bay, Lake Arrowhead, CA.  It's the 2010 Art & Wine Festival.  Don't miss it.

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Tavern Bay

June 26th & 27th

Bigger and better than ever!  Don't miss the 28th annual

Lake Arrowhead Rotary Art & Wine Festival

Tavern Bay, Lake Arrowhead, CA

Saturday & Sunday, June 26th and 27th, 2010

Lake Arrowhead Recreation and Activities Started by JoAnn Dickinson - Posted June 16, 2010 10:07pm

Lake Arrowhead Recreation and Activities

For almost 100 years Lake Arrowhead has been the premier mountain Resort Community in Southern California. Fresh air, exquisite beauty combined with welcoming local residents, its no wonder Lake Arrowhead has been deemed the crown jewel of Southern California. There are countless ways to enjoy this unspoiled mountain retreat.

Camping in Lake Arrowhead

Dogwood Campground
This campground is located 20 miles Northeast of San Bernardino, CA in the San Bernardino National Forest. The campground was completely remodeled in 2004, including modern restrooms, showers, & several electric hook-ups for RV’s. The Camp is only15 minutes away from Lake Gregory, with boating, fishing and a water slide park. Lake Arrowhead village, with its fine dinning and quaint shops is only 5 minutes away.
North Shore Campground
This campground is located 23 miles Northeast of San Bernardino in the San Bernardino National Forrest, 3 miles from Lake Arrowhead Village, Campground has modern restrooms and running water.
Group Camps
For groups of thirty to ninety people, group campgrounds provide another option. Picnic tables, fire rings, and bathrooms — and a certain distance from other campers — make the group campgrounds a popular option for church group and scout campouts. There are three group camps located within close proximity of the Lake Arrowhead Communities; Shady Cove, Tent Peg, and Fisherman’s Camp. Reservations are required.

• Lake Rights
all properties located within the boundaries of Arrowhead Woods have lake rights. This means the owners have the right to use the Lake for Recreational Purposes i.e., swimming, fishing, and boating. However Visitors of the area can access the Lake via Boat Tour by the Arrowhead Queen or water Skiing with McKenzie Ski School.

Lake Arrowhead Fishing
Only Arrowhead Woods property owners, their families, and guests are permitted to fish in Lake Arrowhead. Proof may include ALA boat sticker, ALA membership card, or copy of grant deed. A current California State fishing license is also required.

Lake Arrowhead Hiking
There is a wide variety of hiking trails available to Lake Arrowhead Visitors. To find the trail that best fits you and your ability Contact the Local Ranger station to find out up to date trail conditions, if there are any fire restrictions or if you require any permits.

Off-road sports
Another Fantastic way to take in the impressive Lake Arrowhead scenery is by Off-Road Vehicle trails such as, Pilot Rock Trail, Dishpan Springs trail, Willow Creek/Pinicales, and Devils hole. The US Forest Service asks you to “know before you go.” Visit The San Bernardino National forest U.S. Forest Service web site for Current Fire restrictions and guidelines.

Winter Sports
Lake Arrowhead is only 25 minutes away from great snow skiing and cross country Skiing. Snow Valley Ski Resort, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit offer an impressive and convenient choice for Snow lovers visiting the Arrowhead Area.