Three local families are now homeowners, thanks to the volunteer efforts of Big Bear Valley Habitat for Humanity, who are now narrowing down the candidate families before construction begins on a fourth home. For those interested in potential home ownership through Habitat for Humanity, and those interested in contributing their talents to the effort, an informational Open … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity Readying to Build Fourth Home in Big Bear; Informational Meeting on Sunday Afternoon
Real Estate News
San Bernardino County Tells the Airport District: The Former Big Bear City Park Is No Longer for Sale
The Big Bear Airport District Board meeting once again drew a crowd, as the potential acquisition of the former Big Bear City Park, which is just east of the runway, was on the agenda for continued discussion on March 4. However, before land uses (including the FAA-approved suggestion of a fenced dog park) could be considered, Airport General Manager Garry Dokter had an … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Tells the Airport District: The Former Big Bear City Park Is No Longer for Sale
Capitol Hill Hears Inland Empire Recovery Plan
With the federal stimulus package still in flux, members of the newly formed Inland Empire Economic Recovery Corporation visited policy makers in Washington last week. San Bernardino County Second District Supervisor Paul Biane proposed the creation of IEERC and now chairs its Board of Directors. The agency will buy foreclosure properties in the Inland Empire with a mix of … [Read more...] about Capitol Hill Hears Inland Empire Recovery Plan
Big Bear as Foreclosure Alley? Not So, as Valley’s Home Foreclosure Rate Is 8.5%
On Wednesday’s edition of the “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams,” Big Bear was erroneously singled out as the community with the highest rate of home foreclosures in the nation. Early in the news segment, NBC ran a video clip of mailboxes in Big Bear while the voiceover said, “This is Big Bear, California, part of what’s come to be known as Foreclosure Alley in Southern … [Read more...] about Big Bear as Foreclosure Alley? Not So, as Valley’s Home Foreclosure Rate Is 8.5%