Brayton's Big Bear Blog

First day of spring and the weather is perfect in Big Bear

First day of spring and the weather is perfect in Big Bear. Yes, can't ask for better. One part about spring in Big Bear, there tends to be less crowds, it (along with autumn) are slower times of the year for our mountain playground. The ski slopes are still open, "opening day" of the lake is April 1st. and the tulip's and daffodils should be on their way out soon. If you have not been up here for a while, how about a visit?  

State Route 330 Emergency Closure

Where:

State Route 330 (approximate post mile = 36.25)

When:

Immediately. This is an emergency condition. The project is scheduled to be complete by mid-June, but efforts are being made to open the road back to traffic as soon as possible. Once the culvert is replaced and the roadway is put back, work will continue under one-way traffic control until the project is complete.

Why:

Failure of this culvert has resulted in a loss of slope integrity. This problem can grow to result in damaged pavement or potential sink hole conditions.

For more information, visit   www.caltrans8.info

Big Bear MLS Absorption Rate

Definition of Absorption Rate:
Number of weeks it takes to sell current inventory at present rate of sales.

Absorption rate can be used as a way to track the "trend" of the market.
The figures used are per Big Bear MLS,
this number will be posted the middle of every month on this blog

1. The current number of listings (residential) all that are listed as Active, Contingent, Pending (in escrow) and Active Contingent (waiting on bank approval of short sale)
2. The number of sold properties for the previous month.

Absorption Rate is: 56 weeks

Tax credits to make your wallet happy

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  Tax Credits for Solar Water Heaters

  A federal tax credit makes energy-efficient solar water heaters a more affordable and sustainable option for many homeowners. Read
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  Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems

  Upgrading to an energy-efficient heating and cooling system can save hundreds on your utility bills and earn you a tax credit worth as much as $1,500. Read
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  Tax Credits for Replacing Your Roof

  Replacing your roof with a qualifying energy-efficient metal or asphalt roof can cut your cooling bill and earn you a $1,500 tax credit. Read
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  Tax Credits for Adding or Replacing Insulation

  A federal tax credit makes adding insulation an even cheaper way to improve your home’s energy efficiency and cut your heating and cooling bills. Read
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  Tax Credits for Replacing Windows, Doors, and Skylights

  If money seems to be escaping through drafty windows, doors, and skylights, this federal tax credit might make energy-efficient replacements more affordable. Read

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What are the roads like in Big Bear?

What are the roads like in Big Bear? Thinking of looking at property this weekend? I have been previewing properties and showing clients, but it is challenging getting to the front door on some listings, the roads are fine and parking consists of leaving the car in the street as far over as possible, out of the way of traffic. Here are some photos taken today (03/02/2010) about 1:00