CJ VanDerMeulen Lake Arrowhead Real Estate

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch at The Resort this Sunday!!!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:47:00 GMT

Lake Arrowhead Film Festival Starts May 18th

CJ VanDerMeulen — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:23:00 GMT

Lake Arrowhead Film Festival May 18th – 20th – opening at 10:00 AM each day. Tickets $8.00 with over 60 films, feature length, shorts, and documentaries. Films, events, and screen times at www.lakearrowheadfilmfestival.com. Free to children ages 8 to 12, Friday May, 18, 4PM: see MICKEY MATSON AND THE COPPERHEAD CONSPIRACY and meet actor Ernie Hudson at the Q & A. The Festival will be held at Lake Arrowhead Resort, 27984 Hwy 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352.

Lake Arrowhead Lake Front Reduced!!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:06:00 GMT

27834 Cedar Circle $899,000

LAKEFRONT WITH NEW KITCHEN AND UPGRADES THRU-OUT. INCLUDED IS ONE OF THE SWEETEST SINGLE SLIP DOCKS IN A PRISTINE LOCATION. HOME SITS ON A LOT AND A HALF. MAYBE ROOM FOR A GARAGE. GENTLE SLOPE FROM THE HOUSE TO THE WATER. WALK ALONG THE TRAIL AT THE LAKE'S EDGE OVER TO THE BEACH CLUB AND THE LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE.

Secluded Cabin in "The Woods"

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:30:00 GMT

27133 Ironwood $265,000

Level entry into home and parking area. Larger lot that goes to the corner and wonderful treed views for feeling of seclusion and mountain ambience. Bedroom on the main with 2 additional bedrooms below including the master. Master is equipped with a fireplace, decking, private bath and lots of space. Nice vaulted wooded ceilings for that mountain appeal but light and bright with an open floorplan ideal for entertaining. Located on a cul-de-sac street, easy access and lake privileges too. *** Courtesy of Prudential California Realty

Cute Cabin in Lake Arrowhead Villas

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:02:00 GMT

659 Community $85,000

Cutie cabin. Charming little creekside cabin high in the sky! Completely remodeled and ready to move in. New copper plumbing. Toasty fireplace and large decks. All of the charm of 1946 with modern updates. Quiet and peaceful street. Perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city for little $$$$$$! Time to unwind.

CJ's Pick of the Week for 4/23/12

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:32:00 GMT

26560 Spyglass Dr. Reduced $519,000

SLASHED $120k for a quick sale. Whew! Seller will carry-also avail for rent or lease!! Custom Built & Designed w/ Great Room on main, fabulous custom kitchen w/ Italian slab granite, gorgeous long distance views, high end Travertine & hardwood floors on main, privacy decks for relaxin' & romancin' 3 Custom fireplaces w/2 sided fireplace in dreamy master suite & Bath, Custom Paint, Surround Sound in LR & FR w/Speakers on deck for sue-purrb entertaining, large fenced yard w/ doggie door.

CJ's Pick of the Week 4/20/12

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:41:00 GMT

1242 Evergreen reduced to $239,000

Excellent views! Just bring your tooth brush to this cute cabin in the woods! Featuring vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, main level master bedroom with deck, beautiful rock fireplace and super bonus room with pool table. Low traffic street! Bring us an offer!

CJ's Pick of The Week 4/6/12

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT

26525 Walnut Hills $249,000

Treed views in this popular Summit neighborhood! Great mountain feel with an Open floor plan, lots of glass and rock Fireplace, all new flooring and new appliances, T&G Ceilings with wood beams, One bed & Bath on main level, family/bonus room on main level. Master on lower level with Fireplace, guest bedroom and separate laundry room on lower level. Freshly painted in and out, newer roof and all new siding!

Lake Arrowhead Market Night Coming Soon!!!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:34:00 GMT

The Farmer's Market starts in Lake Arrowhead Village on Friday May 13 from 5pm to 8pm. The market will be open Friday evenings through September 2. Come and enjoy the fresh fruit, flowers, and food!

Lake Arrowhead Village Concert Series Line Up 2012!!!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:46:00 GMT

Once again it's here! Southern California's largest free concert series at The Lake Arrowhead Village. Starts May 11, 2012. Below is a line up of all the performers.

5/11/12 My Own Holiday (http://www.facebook.com/myownholiday)

5/12/12 Yard Sale (www.yardsaletheband.com)

5/18/12 BackTraXX (www.backtraxxrocks.com)

5/19/12 Ghost in the Machine (www.ghostinthemachineband.com)

5/27/12 The Hollywood Stones (www.hollywoodstones.com)

6/2/12 Jim Curry: A Tribute to John Denver (www.jimcurrymusic.com)

6/8/12 Mirage Groove (www.miragegroove.com)

6/9/12 Colour My World (www.cmwchicagotribute.com)

6/15/11 All My Brothers Band (http://www.myspace.com/allmybrothersband)

6/16/11 The Dave Matthews Experience (www.steppingfeet.com)

6/22/12 The Shakers (www.ilovetheshakers.com)

6/23/12 Joshua Tree (www.u2jt.com)

6/29/12 The Red Not Chili Peppers (www.redhotchilipepperstribute.com)

6/30/12 Catch a Wave/ Paperback Writer (www.thebeachtoys.com & www.paperbackwritersite.com)

7/6/12 Liquid Blue (www.liquid-blue.com)

7/7/12 Gold Rush Country (www.goldrushcountry.org)

7/13/12 Superlark (www.superlark.com)

7/14/12 Queen Nation (www.queennation.com)

7/20/12 Vitalogy (www.vitalogyband.com)

7/27/12 The Fenians (www.thefenians.com)

8/10/12 Mothership & Red Muffs (http://www.mothershipsound.com/ and www.facebook.com/redmuffsmusic)

8/11/12 The Walking Phoenixes (www.facebook.com/thewalkingphoenixes)

8/24/12 Antonio Pontarelli (http://www.antoniomusic.com/)

8/25/12 Which One’s Pink? (www.whichonespink.com)

8/31/12 Michael John’s Billy Joel Tribute (www.billyjoeltributeshow.com)

9/1/12 Spazmatics (http://www.thespazmatics.com/Spaz/Home.html)

28330 Larchmont in Arrowhead Villas is Sold!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:11:00 GMT

Arrowhead Villas, Lake Arrowhead - The single story at 28330 Larchmont has been sold.

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27503 North Bay in Arrowhead Woods is Sold!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:10:00 GMT

Arrowhead Woods, Lake Arrowhead - The single story at 27503 North Bay has been sold.

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Price Reduced on 1242 Evergreen in Arrowhead Woods

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:08:00 GMT

Arrowhead Woods, Lake Arrowhead - Announcing a price reduction on 1242 Evergreen, a single story. Now $239,000 - Reduced!.

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Price Reduced on 26560 Spyglass Dr. in Arrowhead Woods

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:07:00 GMT

Arrowhead Woods, Lake Arrowhead - Announcing a price reduction on 26560 Spyglass Dr., a 2,640 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $549,000 - Seller is ready to SELL!.

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Price Reduced on 570 Cypress Dr. 8 Unit in North Laguna Beach!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:04:00 GMT

North Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach - Announcing a price reduction on 570 Cypress Dr., a 4,412 sq. ft., 9 bath, 9 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $2,100,000 - Price Reduced!!!.

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California Housing Afforability Improves Matching Previous Record High!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:19:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9) – California’s housing affordability rose to its highest level in fourth-quarter 2011, matching a record high set in 2009, thanks to lower home prices and record-low interest rates, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.

The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home in California rose to 55 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, up from 52 percent in third-quarter 2011 and from 50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, according to C.A.R.’s Traditional Housing Affordability Index (HAI). The index was the highest since C.A.R. began tracking this statistic in 1988, and equaled a high set in first-quarter 2009.

C.A.R.’s HAI measures the percentage of all households that can afford to purchase a median-priced, single-family home in California. C.A.R. also reports affordability indices for regions and select counties within the state. The Index is considered the most fundamental measure of housing well-being for home buyers in the state.

Home buyers needed to earn a minimum annual income of $57,750 to qualify for the purchase of a $282,350 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home in the fourth quarter of 2011. The monthly payment, including taxes and insurance on a 30-year fixed-rate loan, would be $1,440, assuming a 20 percent down payment and an effective composite interest rate of 4.31 percent. The effective composite interest rate in third-quarter 2011 was 4.63 percent and 4.62 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, housing affordability rose in most counties except San Francisco and San Mateo counties, where it was unchanged, primarily due to home price increases in those counties. At 78 percent, San Bernardino County was the most affordable, while San Francisco County was the least affordable, with only 26 percent of households able to purchase the county’s median-priced home.

CJ's Pick of the Week for 2/17/12

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:05:00 GMT

1164 Grass Valley Rd $ 189,900

This bank owned near-level entry, 2-car garage home is a great opportunity to get your full or vacation home in Lake Arrowhead with lake privileges. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, large open living room with brick fireplace and several nice decks for outdoor enjoyment. It also has a large fenced yard. Located off a maintained road, this home is priced to sell. Bank of America prequalification is required on all offers. Please allow 2-3 business days for seller response.

UCLA is bringing Mardi Gras to Lake Arrowhead!!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:53:00 GMT

UCLA Mardi Gras on March 23, 2012

Tradition of Mardi Gras at UCLA dates back to 1941. The outdoor carnival has been transformed into a 24-hour dance marathon held in the Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom, complete with celebrity judges and participants, famous live bands, and brilliant decorations. Each student organization is given the opportunity to showcase its talents by either sponsoring an hour of the event, entering dance marathon participants, or operating food and game booths.

Aside from bringing the UCLA community together for a celebration, the main goal of Mardi Gras has always been to raise money for UCLA's official charity, UniCamp. Over the years, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide a summer camp experience for the underprivileged children of Los Angeles. For more information about the event or to be involved in planning, contact the Mardi Gras Committee (310-825-8001) or the Campus Events Commission (310-825-1958), both located in Kerckhoff Hall.

"Love is in the Air" Dance at San Moritz Lodge, this Saturday!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:12:00 GMT

San Bernardino County Regiona Parks & C.C.D.A. Presents

"Love is in the Air" Lodge Dance

Saturday, February 11 from 6pm to 10pm

San Moritz Lodge

24640 San Moritz Drive in Crestline

Price: $15 (pre-sale) or $20 (at the door)

Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at:

www.sbcountyparks.com by Feb. 9 or at

the Regional Parks Administration Office

777 East Rialto Avenue in San Bernardino

California home sales rise in December, posting 11-month sales high!!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:22:00 GMT

California home sales rose for the third consecutive month in December, marking the highest level since January 2011, according to data from the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.).
Sales also were up from a year ago, marking the sixth consecutive annual increase. “With the economy slowly improving, home buyers – investors and first-time buyers alike – took advantage of affordable interest rates and made a push to close escrow by the end of year,” said C.A.R. President LeFrancis Arnold. “Robust sales over the past few months signal the housing market is treading above water on its own in the first full year without the government stimulus that has helped housing in the last couple of years.”
Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 520,940 in December, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. December’s sales were up 3.3 percent from November’s revised pace of 504,420 and were up 0.1 percent from the revised 520,330 sales pace recorded in December 2010.
The statewide sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2011 if sales maintained the December pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. The statewide median price of an existing, single-family detached home posted its second consecutive monthly gain, increasing 1.8 percent to $285,920 in December, up from a revised $280,960 in November.

*courtesy of car.org

Lake Arrowhead- Polar Bear Plunge Tomorrow!!!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Annual Polar Bear Plunge!

February 4th 10:00AM – 11:00 AM

The Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead is looking for participants, sponsors, and donors for their annual Polar Bear Plunge. Especially desired are one or two judges to select the best costumed “jumper” and provide an appropriate prize. This fun community event supports youth programs on our mountain.

CJ's Pick of the Week! February 3, 2012.

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:14:00 GMT

1404 Regina $189,000

Standard Sale! Popular Prow with Wood covered vaulted ceilings, Wall of glass, open floor plan, level entry, decks and apartment below. Located on a cul-de-sac and close to Tavern Bay!

"Love is in the Air" Dance at San Moritz Lodge 2/11

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:04:00 GMT

San Bernardino County Regiona Parks & C.C.D.A. Presents

"Love is in the Air" Lodge Dance

Saturday, February 11 from 6pm to 10pm

San Moritz Lodge

24640 San Moritz Drive in Crestline

Price: $15 (pre-sale) or $20 (at the door)

Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at:

www.sbcountyparks.com by Feb. 9 or at

the Regional Parks Administration Office

777 East Rialto Avenue in San Bernardino

Lake Arrowhead's Polar Bear Plunge Next Week!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:50:00 GMT

Annual Polar Bear Plunge!

February 4th 10:00AM – 11:00 AM

Home Builders See More Sales, Confidence is Soaring!!

CJ VanDerMeulen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:24:00 GMT

Homebuilder confidence is soaring.

For the fourth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports an increase in its Housing Market Index. The index climbed 4 points to 25 this month – its second four-point gain since October.

With home sales activity increasing across all four regions, the monthly HMI has now nearly doubled in value since June 2011.

The HMI is now at a 55-month high.

The Housing Market Index itself is a composite reading; the result of three home builder surveys sent by the National Association of Homebuilders to its members monthly. Home builders report back on current single-family home sales volume; projected single-family home sales volume for the next 6 months; and current buyer “foot traffic”.

The NAHB then results compiles the surveys into a single reading.

In January, home builders reported improving sales conditions across all three categories

Current Single-Family Sales : 25 (+3 from December)
Projected Single-Family Sales : 29 (+3 from December)
Buyer Foot Traffic : 21 (+3 from December)

The Housing Market Index corroborates recent U.S. government data that suggests housing is mending. Both Housing Starts and New Home Sales have out-performed expectations of late, it’s been shown, and the stock of new homes for sale nationwide is dwindling.

All of this, of course, is happening as demand from buyers heats up. Foot traffic through builder homes is higher than it’s been in more than 3 years, say the builders — a time period that includes the duration of the 2010 home buyer tax credit.

It’s no surprise, therefore, that builders expect a strong 2012.

Jobs data is improving, mortgage rates remain low, and housing momentum is building. For home buyers , however, it may spell higher home prices ahead. Big demand and small supply creates scarcity and scarcity correlates to rising prices.

If you’re shopping new homes, the best “deal” may be the one you find today.