Current inventory of available homes in Moonridge is 124 units. If you are interested in a home in Moonridge, I can help you find the perfect match for you and your family. As a resident of Moonridge since 1990, I know the area as well as any Big Bear Realtor.
Steve Hirschler
Market Specialist, Inventory Expert,
Big Bear Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker
The Tim Wood Group
42153 Big Bear Blvd.
P.O. BOX 6820
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
DRE#01703081
stevehirschler@gmail.com
909 866-3481 EXT. 217
CELL 909 725-5889
Fax 909 866-3531
These are the statistics for the 90 homes that have sold in the Moonridge area of Big Bear since June 1, 2010.
90 Homes Sold in Moonridge Area of Big Bear
One of the more important numbers on this summary is the price differential. At 98.38%, this tells me a couple things that buyers and sellers in Moonridge should note. First, most homes sold in Moonridge during this time period sold within 2% of the list price. Sellers that list their homes with a price cushion that exceeds 10% will not see the showing activity required to produce an offer. Buyers that offer 10 – 15% below list price will often be outbid. Knowing what the market value really is will be the difficult factor for both buyers and sellers. With 142 active listings in the Moonridge area, we are now at a 9.4 month supply. There are 19 home that are in escrow currently. During this same period last year we had 117 closed transactions in Moonridge. While days on the market often is used by buyers to determine what price to offer, the more important number is days at the current price.
Sold in Moonridge Big Bear
As a resident of the Moonridge area since 1990, I can help you select the perfect home for your family. Don’t hesitate and miss one of the best buying opportunities in years in this beautiful mountain resort community.
Steve Hirschler
Market Specialist, Inventory Expert,
Big Bear Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker
The Tim Wood Group
42153 Big Bear Blvd.
P.O. BOX 6820
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
DRE#01703081
stevehirschler@gmail.com
909 866-3481 EXT. 217
CELL 909 725-5889
Fax 909 866-3531
• Total Residential Inventory in Big Bear as of May 1, 2009 – 896 units
• 130 Pending (in escrow)
• 57 closed sales with an average of 119 days on the market, price differential 95.56%.
• 28 Bank Owned with an average of 71 days on the market, price differential 89.61%
Moonridge Only / April 2009
• 154 Active listings
• 16 pending (in escrow)
• 13 Sold with an average of 125 days on the market, price differential 100.11%
• 6 Bank Owned with an average of 63 days on the market, price differential 100.11%
Steve Hirschler
Associate, The Tim Wood Group
Coldwell Banker Mountain Gallery
42153 Big Bear Blvd.
P.O. BOX 6820
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
stevehirschler@gmail.com
909 866-3481 EXT. 217 CELL 909 725-5889
Fax 909 866-3531 http://www.stevesellsbigbear.com
These are the Closed / Sold Residential Properties for the month of January in the Big Bear Area MLS. As you can see the price range was substantial. Only five of the thirty nine sold were priced over $500,000. Average price differential (list vs. sold) is at 95.02% valley wide. Below is the break down for the different areas of Big Bear.
Big Bear City
Big Bear Lake
Erwin Lake and Meadowbrook
Fawnskin
Fox Farm
Moonridge
Sugarloaf
Whispering Forest
With 10 of the 39 (25%) of the closings happening in the Moonridge Area of Big Bear, I would say that the buyers are voting with their dollars.
That is a question that I ask many buyers. Many buyer’s think that the market is so slow that they don’t need to move quickly. They feel like the longer they wait, the better the deals will be. True, the very best deal could come along at anytime, and that is why I love Real Estate. The perfect house could come on the market and someone will buy it. More than likely though if the deal (price) is best, the house will not be so good. Rarely, and I don’t mean occasionally, a great house will sell for under value. More often, the best homes sell for the highest prices.
What makes them the best? In Big Bear, location is most important. As you know if you have talked to me or read my blog, Moonridge is one of my favorites.Most buyers want to feel like they are in the mountains. They want seclusion and quiet. Secondly, the home needs to feel like a cabin. Homes with a tract home feel and few windows will need to be priced well below those that have woodsy accents and large windows with views of nature. Buyer’s want space and trees, they don’t want to be looking out the windows at the neighbors house. Homes with large wood burning fireplaces, great rooms for families and forest views always seem to sell in shorter days, for more money.
Moonridge Cabin
So, do you want one of the best homes? If so be prepared to act quickly and don’t expect to buy it for the price of the wrong home in the wrong location.
Market Specialist, Inventory Expert, Big Bear Real Estate Agent Coldwell Banker
Associate, The Tim Wood Group
Coldwell Banker Mountain Gallery
42153 Big Bear Blvd.
P.O. BOX 6820
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
DRE#01703081
stevehirschler@gmail.com
909 866-3481 EXT. 217 CELL 909 725-5889
Fax 909 866-3531
"Working with Steve Hirschler was a great experience. I wish all real estate agents were like him. We came to Steve because we were looking for an investment and a vacation property, somewhere we could go to get away from the busy valley life in Los Angeles County and enjoy the mountains of Big Bear where we use to vacation as little kids. His method and personality really came through from the first meeting with him and through the process of finding our great little Gambrel in the Moonridge woods. At our first meeting, he helped take the car seat out of our truck so he could put it in his truck and drive us around the neighborhoods that he had planned to show us. He was very patient, being the father of 4 daughters himself, our one little boy was probably no trouble to have around at all. Steve is very knowledgeable about the area, he showed us many different places and made sure we kept in mind important strengths and desirabilities of particular neighborhoods. He really helped us to make a great decision about the Gambrel property. We knew it was going to be a lot of work, being a fixer REO property but my husband and I needed a project to keep us busy anyway. We had a certain budget, went back and forth on whether or not we needed one bedroom or 2 bedrooms, or a garage and Steve really paid special attention to this where other real estate agents would just keep trying to increase the bottom line and show us properties not always within our strict price range. We finally chose the 2 bedroom Gambrel with one bathroom and a fireplace. We were impressed with the way Steve marketed himself, we really enjoyed the streaming videos and the tone of his voice when describing properties. We were also impressed by his track record and all of the properties that he sold within the community. I enjoyed when he pointed out the properties that had sold. His confidence was contagious. The customer service Steve provided was something that had not been familiar to us in quite some time. He was not aggressive in a way where we felt anxious or rushed. He followed up with us on an almost daily basis and replied at once. That was probably the most pleasant thing about the whole transaction, his communication skills and the high class customer service that he provided. My husband and I are not wealthy, we both work full time, but Steve treated us like we were customers willing to spend a million bucks. Thank You, Steve!
"Steve was great in handling every aspect of the purchase. He is very knowledgeable about real estate in Big Bear and his advice regarding the different negotiations (price, contingencies, etc.) resulted in a smooth purchase. "
-- Feb 19, 2009 by Roy and Heidi
"GREAT TO WK W/,VERY KNOWLEDGABLE AND WILLING TO GO THE DISTANCE."
-- Feb 17, 2009 by Doug and Terri Canaan
"Steve's dedication and persistance, in a difficult market,allowed us to avoide a foreclosure buy finding an acceptable offer for a short sale for our czbin. He was very patiant at times when most people would be loosing it! He got us where we needed to be and stayed with us all the way. Thanks Steve!"
-- Feb 16, 2009 by David Ruppel
"Steve helped me sell an older cabin needing renovation in a difficult market in a short period of time."
-- Feb 5, 2009 by Steve Wilson
"Steve was a pleasure to work with. He was easy to talk to and very professional in all our dealings. So much so that I have keep in contact with him about our endeavors in Big Bear."
-- Sep 22, 2008 by Chris Jones
"Steve is professional, detail-oriented, listens to clients, and is very responsive. He has a deep knowledge of the Big Bear Lake market. He has been as helpful after the sale, assisting us in getting settled as he was during the sale process. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a home or vacation cabin in the Big Bear Lake area."
-- Sep 21, 2008 by Gary Chapman
"We were very happy with the service provided to us when we purchased our Big Bear home from Steve. We would definitely recommend him and have to folks who've inquired about purchasing a home up in Big Bear."
-- Jun 9, 2008 by Irene Briones
"Steve was amazing to work with! I told him what I was looking for, price range, location, condition of cabin, etc. and he found exactly what I wanted in less then a month! He walked me through the loan process, helped me get settled in the community and has become a dear friend! I have been happy to refer him to several of my friends who are interested in buying in Big Bear! I am SO THANKFUL that I found Steve!"
-- May 12, 2008 by Kathleen Eaton
"Mr. Hirschler did exactly what we retained him to do, sold our home for us. His Integrity, and professionalism place him high on the list of Real Estate Professionals, and would come highly recommended from my wife and I."
-- May 4, 2008 by David Saderup
"Steve brought the right balance of professionalism and personal touch to the process. Great guy....great job!"
-- May 4, 2008 by Scott Mac Gregor
"Steve gets an A for effort in working the details of a transaction. We enjoyed working with him and appreciate his continued interest and support."
-- May 3, 2008 by Gordon Leon
"I first met Steve when the Agent that I had gone to see never showed up at the house he was supposed to show me. I called the number on the sign and as luck would have it, it was Steve's listing. He then took me to a home that I made an offer on and bought. I called him again to help me find a home for my son, and again I made an offer upon seeing it for the first time. Yes, I would recommend him in an instant. Mary Simone"
-- May 2, 2008 by Mary Simone
"Steve Hirschler is a hard working, enthusiastic agent. Whether you are buying or selling, you will be more than satisfied with his knowledge, ability to communicate and follow-up once the paperwork is signed."
-- May 2, 2008 by Chris Ricks
"Extremely profession in all aspects. A pleasure to deal with. An all around good guy."
-- May 2, 2008 by Robert Cutuli