Lake Arrowhead's "Kat" DeLong

FUN: Since the weather is perfect, check out the Heaps Peak Arboretum... Easy walk/stroll through the forest and quite a learning experience along the way.    See their website: HEAPS PEAK ARBORETUM  

FACT: Affordability in the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino counties) rose 25 points from 45% to 70% in the fourth quarter of last year.

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 MARKET STATS * MONTH-TO-DATE

LAKE ARROWHEAD AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS

(All towns from Crestline to Green Valley Lake)

Listings:  718       Prices: $40,000 - $9,950,000

Pendings: 83       Prices:  $56,900 - $215,000

Solds from: Feb 1 - to date: 33     Prices:  $64,500 - $1,199,000

SOLDS Year-To-Date:  75:  $49,900 - $1,199,000

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ARROWHEAD WOODS (Lake Rights)

Listings: 310       Prices: $162,500 - $5,995,000

Pendings:  24      Prices: $205,000 - $1,650,000

Solds from Feb 1 to date: 9  Price: $204,000 - $669,000

SOLDS Year-To-Date:  28  Price: $200,000 - $750,000

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LAKEFRONTS

Listings:  36    Prices:  $799,000 - $9,950,000

Pendings:   1   Price:  $2,150,000

Solds to date: 1    Price:  $1,199,000

 SOLDS Year-To-Date:   1  Price: $1,199,000

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WINDERMERE FINE PROPERTIES/LAKE ARROWHEAD OFFICE STATS as of 02-06-09

(our office belongs to several  MLS Boards to better service our clients on and off the mt, so our office figures are based on those multiple boards)

ACTIVE LISTINGS:  38

NEW THIS WEEK: 2

PENDING LISTINGS: 7

PENDING SALES: 2

SOLDS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 29

(click on properties, choose your price range)

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Whether you're coming to Lake Arrowhead for an overnight visit or a week's stay, there are many special places to rest your weary head, from a simple lodge, to a place for luxurious pampering.

TREETOP LODGE : The Treetop Lodge is a perfect mountain get-a-way, sitting among the tall pines and cedars, yet a stones' throw to Lake Arrowhead Village. It is heavily forested, has a beautiful nature trail to stroll through before settling in for the evening. Older charm right here in the mountains. (Photo courtesy of TreeTop Lodge)

PINE ROSE CABINS : True to the name, Pine Rose Cabin is just that, cabins. This sweet, old fashioned site has a cabin for the whole family, huge special events or one for a couple looking at a romantic hideaway. I've been here for a large birthday bash, so I know first hand how nice they are. Old rustic charm, clean and a fun place to stay. There is always something happening here, so check their calendar of event.

LAKE ARROWHEAD RESORT : This spectacular report is for peace and quiet and pure relaxation. Several years ago, it had a $20 million facelift. Now they have 162 guest rooms and 11 luxurious suites. This is where you go for all the bells and whistles. Upscale, but a down-home feel, the resort is contemporary and timeless. Its a mountain-lodge with fabulous finishing touches. (photo courtesy of The Resort)

SADDLEBACK INN: A charming historic inn, built in 1919, after two ambitious middle-aged sisters moved from the mid-west to Lake Arrowhead to build their dream castle. It became the Raven, a twenty-eight room three story English Tavern, host to many of Southland's wealthy for thirty-four years. Over the past sixty-five years many famous people have frequented this historical Inn; Howard Hughes, Charles Lindbergh's and a list of Hollywood celebrities. Take a look at the photo gallery. (photo courtesy of The Resort)

There are many, many more... but this should give you a "flavor" of what we have for YOU when you "COME UP FOR AIR."

 

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As you know, if you follow my blog, I have always loved CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES. You can live up here for years without finding out about this little gem of a secret; above the lake and off to the east side of Lake Arrowhead. All these estates are custom, no two alike, all are on large, gentle parcels. This is a stunning gated subdivision, like no other....right here in Lake Arrowhead..  Amazing!

Currently there are 11 estates for sale behind these gates. Prices range from $875,000 - $5,995,000.   

For a more detailed post on CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES, check out  CEDAR-RIDGE-ESTATES-LAKE-ARROWHEAD-CA-PIECE-OF-HEAVEN-IN-THE-MOUNTAINS  that I posted last year.     

For more information on listings in CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES, or anywhere else in The San Bernardino Mts. call or email me today!

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 If you're looking for a home, cabin OR even a castle in the Lake Arrowhead area, you CAN find it within your budget. The following chart gives you an idea of the properties (residential) we have listed and the price ranges in those areas.

So, if you've always wanted a "cabin in the woods," full-time home or plan to retire, NOW is the time buy.  Call me with your criteria and I'm POSITIVE I can help you! I'm your #1 ACTIVERAIN Realtorin San Bernardino and Lake Arrowhead.

 CALL today for CURRENT LISTINGS in YOUR Price Range!

AREA		LISTINGS		PRICE RANGE
Arrowhead Woods		305		$162,500-5,995,000
Lakefronts		37		$799,000-9,950,000
Arrowhead Villas		31		$74,900-1,150,000
Cedar Glen		8		$54,900-299,900
Crestline		125		$49,900-647,000
Running Springs		86		$40,000-4,600,000
Sky Forest/Crest Estates/Crest Park		12		$229,900-1,779,000
Blue Jay/Twin Leaks/Rim Forest		51		$79,900-1,289,000

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The PONY EXPRESS had a motto; the mail MUST GET THROUGH regardless of wind, sleet, rain, rough roads, etc. Realtors (most of us), I feel, have a lot in common with the PONY EXPRESS; we MUST get the clients through to preview property.

This past weekend, I had a client come up to Lake Arrowhead after flying in from Georgia the day before. She came to preview some property and would be flying back home the next day. Her time frame was limited. She had a wish list of homes-to-see in hand, was excited, determined and ready for an adventure.  As was I!

But with all the snow we've had here in the San Bernardino Mountains, lately, I was a tad nervous about getting her into some of these places, knowing that most were vacant (my post on un-accessible listings) hence; SNOW and ice and difficult access.  I let her know my thoughts, kept her updated on the weather and road conditions, before finally emailing,  "We MAY have to climb over berms and trapse through snow and ice."

Well, that wasn't about to de-rail my client's plans. She quickly replied, "If the roads are safe, I don't mind climbing snow berms if you don't. And, I'll be bringing a few people, so we'll have help if we have to shovel."

Need-less-to-say, the day came, we (four of us and a small pooch) left on our previewing journey with our shovel, extra boots and socks and a picnic lunch in the back of my Subaru. We HAD a blast! Not only did we get into eight of 10 homes on my client's wish-list, when we were done, there were no broken fingernails or bones, and only some very wet britches from sliding off the berms.

Like I said above, the Pony Express and Realtors have plenty in common. They delivered the mail. And We deliver our clients.

At least I try too! :)

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FUN: What can I say, with this beautiful weather and fantasic snow, the sun shining, I say; Ski is the key.    

FACT: In 1920,  The Arrowhead Lake Company bought Little Bear Lake and surrounding approximately 4,800 acres and changed the name to Lake Arrowhead (after the Arrowhead formation on side of the mt). The Lake Company's plan was to develop the mile high man-made lake into a fine recreational and residential area. Between 1921 and 1923, the dam was completed, a road was constructed partially around the north shore of the lake and the Norman-styled village was built. Includued were a dance pavilion, an outdoor movie theatre, restaurant, beach and bath houses. Three hotels were built -- Arlington Lodge, Village Inn, and North Shore Tavern. A 9-hole golf course was developed on the site of the present golf course.

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 MARKET STATS * MONTH-TO-DATE

LAKE ARROWHEAD AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS

(All towns from Crestline to Green Valley Lake)

Listings:  722       Prices: $40,000 - $9,950,000

Pendings: 86       Prices:  $56,900 - $1,650,000

Solds from: Feb 1 - to date: 22     Prices:  $64,500 - $1,199,000

SOLDS Year-To-Date:  64:  $49,900 - $1,199,000

 

ARROWHEAD WOODS (Lake Rights)

Listings: 310       Prices: $162,500 - $5,995,000

Pendings:  22      Prices: $205,000 - $1,650,000

Solds from Feb 1 to date: 6  Price: $204,000 - $399,990

SOLDS Year-To-Date:  25  Price: $200,000 - $750,000

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LAKEFRONTS

Listings:  36    Prices:  $799,000 - $9,950,000

Pendings:   0

Solds to date: 1    Price:  $1,199,000

 SOLDS Year-To-Date:   1  Price: $1,199,000

 

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WINDERMERE FINE PROPERTIES/LAKE ARROWHEAD OFFICE STATS as of 02-06-09

(our office belongs to several  MLS Boards to better service our clients on and off the mt, so our office figures are based on those multiple boards)

ACTIVE LISTINGS:  38

NEW THIS WEEK: 1

PENDING LISTINGS: 9

PENDING SALES: 2

SOLDS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 28

 

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This weekend, the MOUNTAIN ARTS NETWORK will be having their monthly "featured" artist. Two of the artists are Jim Snow & Joe Devinny.

Jim's (the art to the left is Jim's) works mainly in watercolors and oils on canvas, focusing on local scenery in a plein-air style or simple still lifes. He has received a Bachelor of fine arts at Kansas University and studied with the Italian Renaissance art historian, Ed Eglinski.

Joe Devinny's (his artwork is to the right) paintings are done mainly in acrylics, on canvas, canvas board or panel. He also does stained glass. Joe's concern for the environment has played a large part in his choices. His has been inspired by Aborigine artwork while on his long stay in Australia, and by the wildlife he encountered on his visits to New Zealand, the Galapagos and the Amazon.

Many other artist will be in the gallery. 

So "come up for air." It's beautiful!!!

 

 

Date: Feb. 21, 2009

Time: 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: 28561 State Highway 18, Sky Forest    

 EMAIL: INFO@MOUNTAINARTSNEWORK.ORG

PHONE: 909-337-1238 

  Send us an email!  info@mountainartsnetwork.org  

Call the Mountain Arts Gallery: 909-337-1238

 

 

 Thanks to the Mountain Arts Gallery for letting me use the above pictures. 

 

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When driving up Highway 18, into the San Bernardino Mountains, do you ever think about how this road was constructed? The fact is, it was NO EASY task for our ancestors who "paved" the way for us. Bless them!!! And no, they didn't design and build it so they could cruise on up to Lake Arrowhead, or our surrounding towns, to enjoy the beauty here, frolic in the snow, rent a cabin for a weekend get-a-way or to ski. They built this road out of necessity.

Some 400 or 500 Mormons made their way over the CAJON PASS  in 1851, down into the San Bernardino Valley and began forming a settlement. There was a desperate need for lumber in order to build homes and businesses, and the only place to find all the lumber needed would be up in the mountains. It was then decided that a road up Waterman Canyon, to the mountains, would have to take place. This would be the "first"public road into Lake Arrowhead." Or, rather, what Lake Arrowhead is today.  Though it was dangerous and steep, the seriousness of the logging industry began in July 1852 and the settlers forged ahead with the construction of The Mormon Trail Road (now Highway 18). SAN BERNARDINO HISTORY, per Wikipedia. 

 Beginning in 1892, a toll road (the Bear Valley Rd Company Toll Road) was completed. The story goes that folks weren't exactly pleased with the fact they now had to pay for what was free. Soon the toll booths (left photo) would mysterously be destroyed...until 1905 when the County of San Bernardino started buying up the toll and lumber roads in order to create a free county public highway.

As I was driving home one day, I stopped at the Mormon Trail Road Landmark, on Highway 18 and took a few pictures of the current monument. This happened the same day I took snapshots of the ARROWHEAD-LANDMARK and I also wrote a post (click on link).

 Of course there were no pictures of the early roads, but I do have a couple of snapshot of the "dedication" (upper right) which took place on November 10, 1932, and one of the Upper Toll Road (upper left photo), THANKS to RUSS KELLER. Russ is a member of the RIM OF THE WORLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY and is a walking encyclopedia of San Bernardino Mountain history. If he doesn't know it, he'll find out. But chances are he DOES know.  Russ also has a business, MOUNTAIN COLLECTOR: Collecting, Preserving & Displaying the History of the San Bernardino Mountains. He can be contacted at 909-338-8232 or emailing him at mtcollector@nwtzero.net.

   Please check out the RIM OF THE WORLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY to learn more about our area.  (They are currenty in the middle of updating and re-doing their site).

 

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 FUN:   THE RED & WHITE BALL at the Arrowhead Resort, VALENTINE'S DAY, Feb. 14th, 2009. Bundle up...

FACT:  BLUE JAY was originally called "Wixom Corner." The name was changed in 1924 (to BLUE JAY) the the Post Office was opened. In 1934, Stoney Dement began developing the business center. For more mountain history, check out  RIM OF THE WORLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY   (picture below is one I have hanging  on a wall).

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 MARKET STATS * MONTH-TO-DATE

LAKE ARROWHEAD AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS

(All towns from Crestline to Green Valley Lake)

Listings:  720       Prices: $49,900 - $9,950,000

Pendings: 89       Prices:  $60,000 - $1,650,000

Solds from: Feb 1 - to date: 12     Prices:  $94,900 - $1,199,000

SOLDS Year-To-Date:  54:  $49,900 - $1,199,000

 

ARROWHEAD WOODS (Lake Rights)

Listings: 316       Prices: $171,000 - $5,995,000

Pendings:  22      Prices: $204,000 - $1,650,000

Solds from Feb 1 to date: 4     Prices: $310,000 - $399,000

 SOLDS Year-To-Date:  23  Price: $200,00 - $750,000

 

LAKEFRONTS

Listings:  36    Prices:  $799,000 - $9,950,000

Pendings:   0

Solds to date: 1    Price:  $1,199,000

 SOLDS Year-To-Date:   1  Price: $1,199,000

 

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WINDERMERE FINE PROPERTIES/LAKE ARROWHEAD OFFICE STATS as of 02-06-09

(our office belongs to several  MLS Boards to better service our clients on and off the mt, so our office figures are based on those multiple boards)

ACTIVE LISTINGS:  38

NEW THIS WEEK: 0

PENDING LISTINGS: 9

PENDING SALES: 3

SOLDS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 28

 

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If you've never seen UCLA CONFERENCE CENTER,  here in Lake Arrowhead, much less dined there, you've missed out on viewing one of the most gorgeous spots here in our mountains.  Even before my youngest son (he's a chef) began working there, I was always in awe of this establishment. Whenever I'd have company, UCLA Conference Center was one place I'd take them to see.

 

February 23, 2009, the Conference Center will open their doors to the public for dinner. The price for this meal is $25.00 (adults) and $15.00 (children 12 & under), will include a four-course meal, served in the main lodge (spectacular!). After dinner, our own local historian, Lee Cozad, will present a show on the history of Lake Arrowhead.

DON'T MISS THIS OCCASION!

DATE TO DINE: February 23, 2009     TIME: 6:30, (social hour starts at 5:00)  RESERVATIONS: Call 909-337-8200   or EMAIL: MtBruins@aol.com

 Check out my post UCLA-CONFERENCE-CENTER, to learn more.

 RIM OF THE WORLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY  

 Location and Map to the Conference Center 

 

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 A client (thanks, Kerene) sent this to me...if you've never read it, check it out.

SUBJECT: 1500'S & Something to learn.

• The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the
  water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things
  used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500's
• Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath
  in May, and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were
  starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide
  the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when
  getting married.
• Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the
  house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other
  sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all
  the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose
  someone in it. Hence the saying, Don't throw the baby out with the
  Bath water
• Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood
  underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all
  the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof.
  When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would
  slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying . It's raining cats and
  dogs
• There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house.. This
  posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings
  could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a
  sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy
  beds came into existence
• The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt.
  Hence the saying, Dirt poor. The wealthy had slate floors that would
  get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw)
  on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they
  added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all
  start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance
  way. Hence the saying a thresh hold.
• In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that
  always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added
  things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much
  meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the
  pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day.
• Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a
  while. Hence the rhyme, Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas
  porridge in the pot nine days old.
• Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite
  special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to
  show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, bring home the
  bacon. They would cut off a little to share with guests and would
  all sit around and chew the fat.
• Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid
  content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead
  poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the
  next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
• Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom
  of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or
  the upper crust.
• Lead cups were used to drink ale or whiskey. The combination would
  sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone
  walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for
  burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days
  and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and
  see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a wake.
• England is old and small and the local folks started running out of
  places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take
  the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these
  coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the
  inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So
  they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through
  the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone
  would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard
  shift.) to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be, saved by the
  bell or was considered a ...dead ringer.

 Whoever said History was boring ! ! !

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Yesterday, WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE began feeding all their/our listings, automatically, to YAHOO REAL ESTATE. Hey, I say, the more feeding the better! It will now be joining the current feeds to GOOGLE & TRULIA. And since some 75% plus consumers start their home search online, this will be another way to make their home-search easier.

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This will be just another WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE partnership to help provide our clients and consumers the best experience possible when it comes to their Real Estate needs.

A little about YAHOO REAL ESTATE:

• Consistently ranks #1 & #2 most visited R.E. sites online!
• Grown to  over 100% since 2006 - THAT'S A HECK OF A LOT!
• Recently improved its search to include BIGGER PHOTO'S & MORE PHOTOS (we are a visual society)
• 5 million visitors per month!
• 41 million total pages viewed per month!!!

If you've been thinking of selling, or iF you're looking to purchase that perfect Lake Arrowhead home or cabin, please give me a call or email.   NO STRINGS. NO PRESSURE. NO KIDDING.

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

After a few gloomy, gray, snowy days, we now have clear, blue skies and LOADS OF SUN! Did I say SUN? I'm telling you, IT IS beautiful. RIM OF THE WORLD SCHOOL DISTRICT and BIG BEAR SCHOOL DISTRICT  have called it a "Snow Day," so I have no doubt the youngins' are hitting the slopes. SO COME ON UP FOR AIR...

There's still a nip in the air, so bring your heavy costs, gloves and extra socks! :)

Don't forget to check the weather & road conditions!!

Don't forget to bring chains' for the car!!

•      Don't forget to HAVE FUN!!!

               

 

 

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CALL 909-273-4542 OR visit my website @ LAKE ARROWHEAD KAT

 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA