Big Bear Lake, CA

This was posted on Yelp for "The Tim Wood Group" :

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 desirability's 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!

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4 of these homes were bank owned "31%"

One of these homes was a short sale

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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

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June 2009

The Big Bear Report

A Monthly Review of the Big Bear Real Estate Market

As we "sell off" the future of our children we continue to enable all 545 policy makers (Government Representatives and Bureaucrats) to use our tax dollars (known as public funds) to protect bond-holders for their confidence in some of the most mismanaged companies in our nation's history instead of allowing them to take losses that were clearly their own.

Most "career" Realtors from across the country are finally getting fed up with all the doom and gloom of daily economic reports that confuse the buying and selling public. Industry insiders have had enough of the uninformed and misdirected financial press and "we're not going to take it anymore". Our industry has always recognized that real estate is both a neighborhood and relationship business and it's time to get buyers back in the game. However, it's going to take more effort from the buyers. They must realize if they are trying to time the bottom of the market they may see an increase in mortgage rates which negates their over all investment.

Over the past decade, most lenders were complacent and did not require proof of income or documentation. It was all about FICO scores and whether you could "fog a mirror" in order to get a loan. Nowadays, like in the 1980's and ‘90's, borrowers are required to provide evidence of their ability to repay their loan. They must provide pay stubs, bank statements, verification of deposits and even tax returns. During my first 20 years of selling in Big Bear, this was the normal sequence of events.

For sellers, the order of the day is "price reductions". I routinely convince sellers that reducing their price today could actually net them more money in the long run. Besides saving the "carrying costs" over the next several months, as values continue to slide, converting your real estate equity to cash can provide you the opportunity to make an investment that would surely make up for any loss you think you would lose otherwise. In today's economic climate, survival requires the willingness to accept the change in the way we conduct our business. I will remain relentless in my effort to attract prospects while keeping you informed.

Until next month.

Mike Dolan

Big Bear's Leading Realtor

# 8 Prudential Agent Award

7 time PREA 100 Award

11 time Diamond Circle Award

2 time 5 Year Legend Award

(909) 866-6453 (Office)

(909) 936-6453 (Cell)

mikedolan@bigbearproperties.com

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"The Local's Choice"

"My father didn't tell how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it".

This information provide by Robert Maletti / Chicago Title

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

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Events at the Discovery Center

Friday, May 22
Fee: $25 adults, $15 children (6-12).

· Canoe Tour; 4pm-6pm.

• Campfire ~ Summer Astronomy Series; 8pm - 9:30pm. Join Dr. Frank Murray, Randy Fear from the Big Bear Solar Observatory, and Tim Baggerly from the High Desert Astronomical Society will start the night with a short presentation around the campfire about the solar system, stars, planets, moons and nebulas. Following the presentation you will get a chance to view sky objects through high powered telescopes. The summer astronomy series is scheduled around the star calendar, so you'll always get a chance to see something new! Sponsored by California Land Management. Fee: $5, children 5 & under Fee!

Saturday, May 23
Join the local fire departments and find out how to kick off summer in a fire safe way. Information on fire preparedness will be available and activities for the whole family. Free!

· Fire Safety Summer Kick-Off; 10am-2pm.

· Kayak Tour; 9am-11am.

Fee: $30 per person, ages 10 & up

· Gold Panning; 11am-12pm.

Come learn how to pan for gold! Children will learn the process of gold panning, using real panning equipment. The "gold" is pyrite, and children can take home their findings along with an informational handout and a certificate! Fee: $3

· Map & Compass; 12pm-1pm.

You won't get lost in the woods with these skills! You will have the opportunity to walk a course to test the skills you have learned. FREE ~ Donations appreciated.

· High Flying Rockets; 1pm-2pm.

Get a chance to build your own rocket from recycled materials then see how high it flies. Class limited to 12, . FREE ~ Donations appreciated.

· Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm.

Free 30-minute guided walk.

· Canoe Tour; 4pm-6pm.

Fee: $25 adults, $15 children (6-12).

· Music in the Mountains ~ The Ramblin' Rangers; Bluegrass & Folk, 7pm

As the breakout bluegrass band from last year's "Bluegrass, Bluejeans and Beyond" music festival at the Discovery Center, The Ramblin' Rangers, a group of San Bernardino National Forest rangers who protect our national treasure by day, will perform their brand of mountain music at this season's opener on Memorial Weekend. Kurt Winchester, Fire Chief, is very vocal with his singing and love for The San Bernardinos; written and performed by Mike Cross, on bass and vocals joined by band members Molly Bough, and Richard Thornburgh. Fee: $5 Admission; 12 and under free; .

05/23/09
Snow Summit Scenic Skychair
Open for sightseeing and mountain biking; weekends through June 20, then daily. Snow Summit (909)866-5766

Antique Car Club Show and Pinewood Derby
Citibank
(41969 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake) 8:00am to 3:30pm Free spectating
(909)584-4333

Sunday, May 24
Fee: $25 adults, $15 children (6-12).

· Canoe Tour; 9am-11am.

· Gold Panning; 11am-12pm.

Come learn how to pan for gold! Children will learn the process of gold panning, using real panning equipment. The "gold" is pyrite, and children can take home their findings along with an informational handout and a certificate! Fee: $3

· Nature Walks; 11am & 12pm.

Free 30-minute guided walk.

· Junior Forest Ranger; 1pm-2pm.

Become a Discovery Center Junior Forest Ranger! During this 1-hour interpretive program you will learn orientation and identification skills you need to become a forest ranger. Children completing the course will receive a San Bernardino National Forest Badge along with a take home activity book. Class limited to 12, Ages 7-13. Fee: $5

· Pinecone Birdfeeders; 12pm-2pm.

Calling all kids! We will be making peanut butter pinecone birdfeeders. Birds will flock to your yard with this well crafted simple feeder. FREE, Donations appreciated.• Canoe Tour; 4pm-6pm. Reservations suggested, for more information visit our tour page. Fee: $25 adults, $15 children (6-12).

Monday, May 25
• Canoe Tour; 9am-11am. Fee: $25 adults, $15 children (6-12).

05/25/09
Memorial Day Service
With color detail, music, wreath presentation. Veteran's Park, Big Bear Lake 10:00am (909)585-4045

To schedule a showing of any property in Big Bear. Please don't hesitate to contact me.

Mike Dolan

Big Bear's Leading Realtor

# 8 Prudential Agent Award

7 time PREA 100 Award

11 time Diamond Circle Award

2 time 5 Year Legend Award

(909) 866-6453 (Office)

(909) 936-6453 (Cell)

mikedolan@bigbearproperties.com

Mikedolan.com

Prudential Properties of Big Bear

"The Locals' Choice"