Lake Arrowhead Homes For Sale & So Much More

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LAKE ARROWHEAD AIRPORT, in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California

Lake Arrowhead really is close to "everything!"  We're only an hour from Palm Springs and a little over an hour to Los Angeles or Orange County---and that is by automobile. But what about by plane? Lake Arrowhead ALSO has an airport and some folks can "FLY UP FOR AIR." However, the airport is private and, at this time, you need to have permission from the owner, MARK BAYLEY.

LAKE ARROWHEAD AIRPORT has hopes of becoming a premier transportation provider for the Lake Arrowhead Resort area, eventually. The runway is perfect for most general aircrafts and currently provides private business and recreation travel for firefighting, air evacuation and emergency landing for all public agencies in our local mountains. The airport is located 2.5 miles north of the Lake Arrowhead. This private airport has been in use for over 50 years and has plenty of historical significance (check out that link, it is an awesome tour).

The link is for Airport data and addiontal information.

Other Southern California Airports:

 

 

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LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA 92352, 907 BREITHORN

VIEWS...VIEWS...VIEWS FROM THIS LOVELY 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH HOME. COMPLETELY REMODELED, INCLUDING PLUMBING & ELECTRICA,  ALMOST EVERYTHING IS NEW! NO DETAIL HAS BEEN OVERLOOKED. WONDERFUL OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH PANORAMIC VIEW FROM ALMOST EVERY ROOM....IT EVEN HAS A STREAM. BUILT IN 1971.  $739,000

 907 BREITHORN  LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA 92352                                   

For more information about the above property or for ALL your Real Estate needs, CALL 909-273-4542 OR visit my website @ LAKE ARROWHEAD KAT

Listing by WINDERMERE Fine Properties/Lake Arrowhead 

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BUYERS ARE SERIOUSLY READY TO PURCHASE--They just need a little nudge & LOTS OF INFORMATION

In the past month, I have been seeing a "real" surge in business; Real Estate business. I have five new buyers, four that found me on ACTIVERAIN. Though that is the icing on the cake, I'm more thrilled to see the REAL ESTATE market picking up. Last week I showed property four days in a row, to four different couples, and I have two showing appointments this week.  Business really is moving...slowly, but at least it is moving forward, I feel.

My clients, I'm experiencing, are still exteremely nervous about the economy, the wavering stock market and the pending presidential election, but they ARE serious buyers. These are not lookie-loos. They ARE cautious, but they are honestly interested in purchasing. They're combing through listings searching for the best value and here is what I'm hearing:

  1. I really feel it is a good time to buy
  2. I think the market is close to hitting the bottom, or has 
  3. I don't want to miss out on a good buy
  4. Interest rates are still very good

I'm finding that buyers want to preview quite a few homes, more so than usual, and I am more than happy to show them all they need to see until they are comforabtle making "the right decision."  Let's face it, purchasing a home in any market is a huge commitment, but especially when the market has been turned inside out and upside down. Besides showing them homes, I also provide them with as much information as possible, to help them decide.  For instance:

 When a client is armed with information, they feel more comfortable about writing an offer.... And that's what we all want, isn't it... a happy client writing an offer! 

INFORMATION IS POWER.

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 1-4PM 363 Cedar Court, Blue Jay (Lake Arrowhead)

363 CEDAR COURT, BLUE JAY, CA is a what you think a cabin in "Lake Arrowhead" should look like. This charming cabin was built in the 30's, in beautiful DOGWOOD CANYON (Blue Jay) behind private gates. This area is a hidden diamond. Walking distance to Jensen's Market, Blue Jay Cinema, shopping and more.    $399,000

The cabin was recently remodeled to perfection; plumbing, heating, electrical, new driveway, roof and so much more! It has 3 bedrms, 2.75 baths with a completely separate unit for guest. 2 car-detached garage and shed. You will not believe all the beautiful cedars, pines and cedars in the area!!!  

Stop by my OPEN HOUSE.... TODAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008   1PM - 4 PM

For more information on this adorable cabin, visit 363 Cedar Court.

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LAKE ARROWHEAD'S WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE 10/25/08

Market Statistics for Lake Arrowhead MLS

Active Residential Listings: 1033

Active Residential Listings in Arrowhead Woods: 458

Pending Residential Sales: 123

Sold Residential Properties month to date: 63

MLS wide Median Residential Sold Month-do-date: $232,000 (#69)

Arrowhead Woods & Lake Front Median Sold Month-do-date: $315,000 (#27)

 MLS, Rim of the World Association of Realtors. These figures are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

 

 

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JENSENS 18TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH in BLUE JAY, CA--OCTOBER 25, 2008

This weekend, don't miss out on loads of family fun; come to the 18th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Community Fund Raiser hosted by  JENSENS SUPERMARKET, in BLUE JAY, CA. This is one of the highlights of the year for the kiddies! Okay, well, the adults, too!

Where is BLUE JAY you might ask? In Lake Arrowhead, which is in the Southern California San Bernardino MountainsSee directions below.

What else is there to do in Blue Jay? Plenty! And, you can walk to them all. Just park and go...shopping at Country FurnitureLittle Folks Bookshoppe & Toys, Wild Birds Forever, a pet store, The Blue Jay Library,  to name a few places. 

Or, go see a movie at the Blue Jay Theater.

How about FOOD? Oh, we have plenty of places to grab a bite or have a big, fancy meal, like Bill's Village Coffee Shop, Pasta Mia's, Borderline, McDonald's, Royal Oak and MORE.

DATE: October 25, 2008  Time of event: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where: JENSEN'S PARKING LOT (see directions below)

Click HERE for directions.

Read all about Blue Jay's Jensen's Supermarket begining, which is an awesome story.

 

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WEATHER IN THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS--Be aware & Be Safe.

No one wants to think or  talk about....but I BELIEVE we should keep everyone informed on good and bad news, and that includes the dangers of forest fires. That said, The San Bernardino Forest Department has issued this WARNING, regarding the dreaded SANTA ANA WINDS that we'll be experiencing in the next few days.  I THINK awareness keeps us on our toes and more aware of our surroundings.

For more information about fire dangers, or other forestry news, visit  SAN BERNARDINO FOREST DEPARTMENT.   

To find out the temps in the mountains before heading up, check out local weather.

 BE SAFE!

 

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MONTH TO DATE STATS FOR LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA OCT 20, 2008

MONTH-TO-DATE

ACTIVITY IN LAKE ARROWHEAD & SURROUNDING AREAS

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Arrowhead Villas: Active = 48   Pending = 6    Sold= 1

Arrowhead Woods: Active = 412    Pending = 26    Sold = 21

Cedar Glen: Active = 14    Pending = 3    Sold = 2

Crestline: Active = 162    Pending = 26    Sold = 7

Deer Lodge Park: Active - 15    Pending = 3    Sold = 0     

Green Valley Lake:  Active = 59    Pending = 1    Sold = 3

Lake Front: Active = 42    Pending = 0    Sold = 1

Running Springs: Active = 125    Pending = 11    Sold = 3

Sky Forest/Crest Estate: Active = 22    Pending = 1    Sold = 0

Twin Peaks/Rim Forest/Blue Jay: Active = 57    Pending = 4    Sold = 1

 

Source: MLS, Rim of the World Association of Realtors. Figures are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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KAT'S "CAT" USES ONE OF HER NINE LIVES!!!!

UPDATE at bottom.

Animals make such a difference in our lives! At least they have in mine. I barely remember a time when I haven't had a pet: from my first pooch, Susie, a cranky little "part" Chihuahua I begged my grandpa to buy me, to the two kittens (they're 3 now) I have. I've never had a purebred anything. All my four-legged pals have always been "any-ones guess" types.

Missy and Madi are sisters. Their mother was killed when they were a few weeks ago. They, and their two orange brothers, had to be bottle fed from there on out, until they could eat on their own. And these two girls are different as day and night.

Missy, the Calico, is independent (as most cats are), always causing mischief and makes it clear that IF she wants to be held, it WILL be HER idea.  Madi, the "Torti" is sweet as sugar. She is good at opening drawers and cupboards, has scratched a few pieces of furniture and, unlike Missy, is willing to be held anytime, anywhere, anyway. She is a lover.

The other day Missy got into my sewing box. I had taken it out of my closet before heading to the office, looking for a safety pin. I DIDN'T put it back. When I came home, I found an empty spool of thread. EMPTY? I thought. There was a piece of green thread on the carpet, so I wondered if maybe the spool was near empty spool in the first place.

One and a half days later, Missy was NOT her typical self. She wasn't running around and scaling furniture, or starring at her water dish until I refilled it with FRESH water, or batting me with her paw through the slats on my Mission style recliner. NOPE, something was indeed wrong.

I called her vet, Dr. Becker, of Rim Forest Hospital and told the receptionist what I suspected and I was told to bring her in NOW.

...24 hours later she is resting (left pic) in a large crate at the vet hospital recovering from surgery. An x-ray showed her intestines were "bunched" up. NO wonder she wasn't running around like her fool self! The vet had REMOVED the thread (pic below) but, THANKFULLY, did not have to remove any intestine...just two holes in two different areas, in which she removed one small green thread and ONE BIG HUNK of green thread.

On my last visit to see Missy, Dr. Becker reminded me: PUT ALL STRING, THREAD AND YARN in a vault!

Yes, Ma'am!

Missy has eight lives left and I'll be extra careful that she keeps them ALL as long as possible.

Cat eating thread article

 PET PLACES, VETS, SHOPS AND MORE...in and around Lake Arrowhead.

 UPDATE: Missy came home two days ago, still tired BUT loving being back here. Madi is still hissing at her, I guess because she isn't crazy about the vet smells on her sister... or she's just uphappy that she is no longer #1.

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HEY LISTING AGENT: GIVE ME A CALL BACK, PLEASE--I HAVE A BUYER...REALLY!!!!

You know something that really gets on my LAST NERVE? (Well, one of several, I guess); When I call a Realtor with a question about one of his/her listings and he/she never gets back to me. EVER.  This doesn't happen a lot, but even once is too much as far as I'm concerned. UNLESS you have a good excuse.  

I have a client who called me three days ago about a listing I had emailed him. "Please ask the listing agent...."  he asked.  I said, "Of course. I'll get back to you as soon as I find out."

Immediately, I call the listing Realtor and get put into the Realtor's voice mail. I leave a message.   THEN I call the Realtor's cell. Again, I leave a message.  24 hours later... still, NOTHING.  I email the Realtor. 12 hours later...still, NOTHING. Okay, it's been three days now. NOTHING!

Times are tough in Real Estate and when I have a buyer who is generally interested in buying (these are buyers I've been working with), I do my best to find out the information the client needs/requests. (I do that even in a GOOD market). 

I not only feel frustrated with THAT listing Realtor's lack of courtesy, but I felt like a big boob when I had to call my buyer and say, "Sorry, the Realtor hasn't gotten back to me."   THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR OUR BUSINESS. IT'S NOT PROFESSIONAL.

Now before you come up with a dozen excuses for this Realtor, let me say:

  1. The Realtor is ON the mountain (we live on a mt) and NOT out of town.
  2. The Realtor has been on ActiveRain several times this week, since my calls, so I "assume" the Realtor IS available and most likely checked his/her email!!!

Here's how I look at it: The Realtor could at least call me and say: There's already an offer on it...It's going into escrow as we speak... OR, whatever.  Just call and say "something." PLEASE.

Am I calling again? No.  Am I over-reacting? (I have been known to once or twice in my life). Go ahead...you can tell me.

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RINGO STARR HAS BECOME TO BIG FOR HIS PANTS--Thank Goodness We Don't Treat Past Clients Like this.

Did you see any news yesterday?  If so, you may have seen Ringo Starr (of course you know he's one of Fab Four--Beatles). Usually I don't pay attention to "stuff" like this, but I was cooking and barely listening to the reporter, when I HEARD Ringo Starr almost shouting "After October 20, 2008, I'M NOT SIGNING ANYMORE FAN MAIL OR OPENING ANYMORE FAN MAIL. I'M TOO BUSY!  

With my mouth opened WIDE, I turned and stared at the TV in disbelief! My thoughts were (and still are) YOU ARROGANT &*#. The public made you! Your fans guided your career. And you TREAT your loyal fans like this?

Okay, I was never a Beatles fan (I know I'm the odd man out, but they never did anything for me), though I grew to love Paul McCartney's baby face...and voice.

What if we, after we finally retire from our Real Estate career, treated past clients like this? What IF we got a call from a past client wanting to sell and asking for help finding a Realtor who we'd recommend? And we said to the Past Client, "TOUGH LUCK! I'M TOO BUSY ENJOYING LIFE TO HELP YOU."

So, am I off my rocker with my feelings?  Am I over-reacting? What say you?

 

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DON'T LET YOUR PIPES BURST--PREPARE FOR WINTER... IN FALL

Even though it is fall... someone hasn't given that message to Mother Nature, because we're expecting SNOW tonight. In order to keep your home warm and dry, you may need to check the following tips below:

  PIPES--PREVENT FROZEN PIPES 

  • Make sure your entire family knows where the MAIN SHUT OFF valve is in case of an emergency. 
  • Buy, and install, insulation for ANY exposed pipes.
  • Prepare your A/C (Some need draining) and cover/wrap it. 
  • When you're going to be away from home for several days or longer, set your heater at 55 degrees.
  • IF you're leaving for several days, drain your hoses, pipes and shut off the water.
  • Tips from : LAKE ARROWHEAD COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT (WATER CO)

 FIREPLACE:

  • Have a professional chimney sweep clean and inspect your fireplace. Make repairs as suggested by the professional chimney sweep.
  • If you have firewood outdoors, store it in a dry place and make sure it ISN'T touching the exterior of your house.

  FURNACE/HEATER:

  • Have a professional inspect your heater and, if necessary, clean your ducts.
  • Change your heater's filter often, usually monthly in heavily used months.
  • Think about buying an updated thermostat.
  • Make sure household products or anything else that may be combustible, is away from your furnace/heater.
  • Many Gas companys will come out and check your pilots on appliances, heater and water heaters for free.

 CHECK SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

  • Check your local county requirements on smoke detectors, as to where they must be placed in your home.
  • Keep extra smoke detector batteries on hand.
  • TEST smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors routinely (I use the spring forward, fall back calendar method) and replace batteries.
  • Install a carbon monoxide detector near your furnace and water heater.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher in a safe and accessible area of the home.
  • Teach all family members how to use the extinguisher

WEATHER PROOFING WINDOWS AND DOORS

  • Apply weatherstripping around doors to keep out cold air
  • Caulk windows that need it (you'll know which ones, as you'll hear the wind whistling through the cracks).
  • Replace cracked glass in windows. 
  • If you have storm windows, it's time to get them installed.

ROOFS AND GUTTERS

  • Check flashing around your fireplace.  (One of MY worst winter disasters was due to bad flashing).
  • Replace old, worn out roof shingles or tiles.
  • Clean out gutters and make sure your downspouts are clean of debris.
  • Many stores carry leaf guards for gutters--consider these. 

GET YOUR OUTDOOR AREA PREPARED

  • Trim tree branches away from house or electrical wires.
  • OR, call the electric company if branches are already IN the wires
  • Time to prune trees

THINGS TO HAVE ON HAND...in case of black outs or other winter emergencies:

  • Have several FLASHLIGHTS, in different rooms
  • EXTRA Batteries-all different sizes
  • Extra candles, matches and lighters
  • Tape phone numbers of utility companies near the phone
  • Battery back-up to protect your computer and other sensitive electronic equipment.
  • Extra bottled water, can foods and other non-perishable goodies
  • Blankets and a first aid kit
  • Pet food and supplies: WE CAN'T FORGET OUR PETS!!!

 

 

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BUYERS--DON'T MISS THE BOAT TO "HOME OWNERSHIP"

I love helping FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! I always have. I love their excitement at the prospect of home-ownership. I love the fact they are like sponges soaking up all the information I give them about purchasing a home. I love how they are willing to listen to my suggestions and warnings throughout the process. I love handing them the "KEYS" to their first home upon closing. 

Though the process is somewhat the same (which I have written about) as with any buyer, "first timers" need a little more guidance and attention.  That said....

Dear First Time Buyers:  you've met with me, now  here are the next steps you'll need to take before purchasing your first home. In fact, before we get in the car and head out on our house-hunt.

 

1. MEET WITH A LENDER: of your choice, or I'll give you names of professionals I have dealt with and trust. You need to know if and how much you can afford. This is a tough market, so be prepared! I am NOT a financial expert in any sense of the word, and that is why YOU START with a PROFESSIONAL.

2. PRICE RANGE: Let's discuss your "budget" and what you and your lender have come up with based on the information you provided him/her.

3. DISCUSS YOUR WANTS & NEEDS: Give me your "wish list" of what you'd like to have in a home. A particular neighborhood/area? Maybe a garage? Large lot? Newer home? Resale?

 4. WHAT CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT? Unfortunately, within your price range (budget), you may NOT be able to afford a home with all the bells and whistles you had on your wish "list." Let's "re-organize" your wants, verses what you can afford and what can you live withOUT; like a garage for instance? Keep in mind, this is your "starter" home and someday, when you're budget is bigger and you've built up equity in your home, you may be able to sell this one (hopefully, when times are better, economically)  and purchase another with all those items you want--now.

5. PREVIEWING HOMES: Now that we've narrowed down the search, let's go look at the homes within "your" budget. Keep an opened mind, because we may see some "fixers." Think outside the box. Use your imagination. How could YOU make this home work? Maybe it just needs paint (I call these my Maybeline--make up--houses). A little elbow grease... Nail and hammer jobs.

6. KEEPING NOTES:  I've given you a print out of each home we're going to see. Keep notes on each one, toss out the sheets that are absolutely NO NO's. This helps narrow your search. Also, sometimes if we see a long list of homes, they begin running together. BRING a camera, as you may want to take extra pictures that were not on the original MLS printout I gave you.

7. WRITING AN OFFER: The residential purchase agreement includes: terms of your offer, offering price, earnest money deposit, closing date, disclosure requirements and inspections. Once we've prepared the agreement and you've signed it, I will set up an appointment with the listing Realtor and present it your offer.  Maybe the offer will be accepted, as is, by the sellers, or perhaps we'll receive a counter back. AFTER all terms of the agreement and, or, counters are agreed upon, we move to the next step. 

Okay first time buyers.... we've made it this far, now here is what to expect once we open ESCROW. Every step we take is a step closer to home ownership!!!

 

      

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I LOVE MY PROFESSION BECAUSE... challenge from Woo Hoo

When I first read WOO-HOO's (SALLY CHEESEMAN) "challenge" she sent members of her group, POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the weary soul , asking us to write a post about "WHY I LOVE MY PROFESSION," I knew it would be fairly easy.  In fact, it's the first line on my  PROFILE PAGE here in The Rain. So, I'll take the challenge and elaborate a tad more. (I won't, however, read any other "Challenge" posts until I post mine).

 Like my profile says, I love my career (profession)!  Real Estate has blessed me with new friends over the years, as I helped people through the home selling and buying process. I can honestly say, I am really very fortunate.  Meeting new people always has a way of opening other doors. One person, one event, leads to another, right? That pretty much sums up my entire life.

Over my 11 years in Real Estate, I have met MANY people, shown MANY homes, written MANY offers and closed MANY escrows. Now I am NOT tooting my own horn, that's just how it is in this business. That's what we (I) do. We need people to buy or sell to make our business grow. Without them we're not actually in the Real Estate business. And though all those escrows and closings WERE exciting and gave me a wonderful, financial boost, the most exciting thing for me has always been meeting new clients. Then, getting past those first few awkward moments. Then getting them into my car and starting out on a home buying adventure to help them find that "perfect" cabin" in the woods.

I've always been more of a "Buyer's Agent" verses, Listing Agent. I didn't plan it that way, nor do I have a little emblem on my business card saying I am an EXPERT at working with buyers. Nope, that's not who I am. Instead, I think I have subconsciously guided my Real Estate path in that direction. And I'm glad I did. Because if not for helping people find their dream home or get-a-way cabin, I would have missed out on many friendships. For that I am blessed

...and then came The Rain; Active/Rain, that is. I don't even have to sell a home to these fine people (yes, we do push our business here). I just contribute a few words here and there...share a few stories...leave comments when I have something to say...and friendships are made. Kind of like a baker who doesn't measure, but instead, tosses a few fine ingredients in the bowl and volia'; you have yummy cake (friendship). 

We can have all the money in the world, the best career or education, but neither are important without loved ones/friends!

I AM TAGGING  

 Michelle PimentelCat Zwicker

 

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LAKE ARROWHEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER (where I work) at BLUE JAY OFFICE CENTER, October 16, 2008

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! You're ALL invited to the LAKE ARROWHEAD CHAMBER MIXER this Thursday, October 16, 2008, which will be hosted by the Blue Jay Office Center. This is where WINDERMERE FINE PROPERTIES is and where, "Ta da," I work!!! Please, please come. We/I would love to see you there!

This event starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. There will be tons of yummy food and drinks. And, a perfect place to network. For more information contact (909)337-3715.

The building The Chamber Mixer will be held is new, but it's now standing where the old Ice Castle was (if you're familiar with that). In the photo below, you can see the stone pillars still there from the old Ice Castle days.

 

 

 

Companies in the BLUE JAY CENTER:

 

ADDRESS & DIRECTIONS (click on link)   27307 STATE HIGHWAY 189  BLUE JAY, CA 92317

 

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WEEKLY UPDATE--LAKE ARROWHEAD & Surrounding areas OCTOBER 12, 2008

Market Statistics for Lake Arrowhead MLS

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Active Residential Listings: 1041

Active Residental Listings in Arrowhead Woods: 583

Pending Residential Sales: 132

Sold Residential Properites month to date: 21

MLS wide Median Residential Sold Month-do-date: $441,340 (#21)

Arrowhead Woods & Lake Front Median Sold Month-do-date: $400,000 (#10)

 

Source: MLS, Rim of the World Association of Realtors. Figures are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA--LAKE FRONT PROPERTIES, OCTOBER 2008

MONTH TO DATE  MARKET REPORT ON LAKE FRONT HOMES/ESTATES

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ACTIVE LISTINGS: 42    Price range: $879,000 - $9,950,000

PENDINGS (in escrow): 0

SOLDS: 1 (27983 PENINSULA DRIVE SOUTH)    SOLD Price: $3,490,000

 

 

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PUMPKIN PATCH AT LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE, October 10-November 2, 2008

BRING THE KIDS to "JACK'S PUMPKIN PATCH" which began today, October 10, 2008 and goes thru November 2, 2008. 

Days and hours are:

Monday - Thursday 10AM - 6PM

Friday & Saturday 10AM - 8PM

 

 

Some of the fun, family stuff happening at the pumpkin patch will be, "Pumpkin Bounce House" and "Pumpkin Painting."

"JACK'S PUMPKIN PATCH" takes place at Lake Arrowhead Village. Call 909-336-4929 for Party Reservations and to plan Special Events for schools or groups.

Dress warm

 because we are having beautiful fall weather.

 MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO THE VILLAGE

 

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LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA -- Weekly Housing Market UPDATE 10/10/2008

 

 

 

 

 

Month-to-date

 

Count

 

Same Period 2007

 

Count

 

 

 

New Res Listings MLS wide Median

 

$299,000

 

51

 

$329,000

 

45

 

 

 

New X-Prop Listings MLS wide This Week:

 

$297,750

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sold Residential MLS wide Median

 

$278,500

 

19

 

$420,000

 

17

 

 

 

Sold Residential AW & LF Median

 

$400,000

 

10

 

$485,000

 

11

 

 

 

Sold Cross property MLS wide Median

 

$441,340

 

21

 

$359,000

 

27

 

 

 

Active Cross property MLS wide Median

 

$289,000

 

1431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Cross property AW & LF Median

 

$499,500

 

583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Residential MLS wide Median

 

$350,000

 

1041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Residential AW & LF Median

 

$579,000

 

467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Pendings, cross property:

 

$198,500

 

132

 

 

 

Source: MLS, Rim of the World Association of Realtors, figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA 92352, 26285 AUGUSTA DR

 

2 BEDROOMS 1.5 BATHS      $369,000

Unique, artisan home; sleeps over 8, set high on over 3/4 acre with seasonal stream and ridge-line views in a neighborhood with million dollar homes.  Dual access and plenty of room to expand. Beautiful woodwork and stained glass details with skylights bring nature in.  Also part-time rental income.

 THIS PROPERTY IS IN LAKE ARROWHEAD, WITH LAKE RIGHTS

 

 

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For all your Real Estate needs, CALL 909-273-4542 OR visit my website @ LAKE ARROWHEAD KAT

Listing by WINDERMERE Fine Properties/Lake Arrowhead

 

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