Weekly Lake Level

Date	Lake Level	Temperature	Last Year
2008-08-09	No Reading
2008-08-10	No Reading
2008-08-11	5104.47
2008-08-12	No Reading
2008-08-13	5104.40
2008-08-14	5104.37
2008-08-15	5104.34	74.5	5100.59

Lake Arrowhead, CA is a resort community 1 1/2 hours or less from most Southern California cities. We are located at 5100' elevation and considered the jewel in So-Cal. We are a popular destination for hikers, skiers, boaters, campers, shoppers or anyone looking to escape. We offer a variety of restaurants, Outlet Stores, Specialty Stores and other popular attractions. Lake Arrowhead village hosts year-round activities, our personal favorite is the Summer Concert Series. We enjoy all 4 seasons here with something for everyone. While everyone can enjoy the village and surrounding activities, it is a private Lake and only those with "Lake Rights" can enjoy the water activities, like putting a boat on the water, swimming, & fishing. It is a sense of community and the exclusive rights that keep Lake Arrowhead in this Pristine condition.

 Lake Arrowhead Vacation Rental info

If you ask Lake Arrowhead residents why they love it here, they may have a hard time explaining it. You have to stay here to understand the feeling. It is the family time, the memories, the clean air and all the fun the Lake has to offer! The best thing you can do is try before you buy. Check out a few websites and look for vacation rentals, choose either a condo in the village so you can walk to stores and restaraunts or a cabin in the woods, or a property with a great view or  best of all ~ a LakeFront! Bring the family, barbeque, go to the  concerts and shop in the village. Try the Lemon Cake at Belgian Waffle Works, call us to see a few houses and go for a hike! There is so much to do here! While we do not directly handle vacation rentals, we'd love to recommend a few places:

www.arrowheadrent.com

www.vrbo.com

www.lakearrowheadrentals.com

www.pinerose.com

Or give us a call and we'll research the locations for you! We know the area and can tell you if the rental is what it appears or if it is in your desired location. We want you to understand the love affair with Lake Arrowhead and find your perfect place. Let us do the research! Jason Galligan 909-838-9289 or Holly Galligan 909-336-7937 or just email us your criteria and we'll find you something: jhgalligan@msn.com

Lake Arrowhead lake levels

The latest numbers from www.ala-ca.org indicate the lake is fast approaching full. We've had a heat wave! We rarely see temperatures in Lake Arrowhead over 90 degrees and last week got up to 95! Luckily we're climbing back down into our normal 85 degree weather. Time to come up and take a look.

Full Lake Level is 5106.70 ft (elevation from sea level).

Date	Lake Level	Temperature	Last Year
2009-07-13	5104.93	70.3	5105.31
2009-07-14	5104.91		5105.30
2009-07-15	5104.89		5105.27
2009-07-16	5104.85		5105.24
2009-07-17	5104.83		5105.22
2009-07-20	5104.74	73.9	5105.14
2009-07-21	5104.72		5105.12
2009-07-22	5104.70		5105.10

The following chart shows all single family home sales reported to Rim Association of Realtors for the last 90 days as of October 6, 2008

	1st Qtr	2nd Qtr	3rd Qtr	Total
Area	2008	2008	2008	2008
Arrowbear	5	6	9	20
Arrowhead Villas	4	11	14	29
Arrowhead Woods	47	70	63	180
Cedar Glen	3	1	5	9
Crestline	18	40	41	99
Deer Lodge Park	0	0	1	1
Green Valley Lake	5	9	4	18
Lakefront	3	3	6	12
Out of Area Property	8	22	41	71
Running Springs	13	28	31	72
Sky Forest	2	5	4	11
Twin Peaks/Blue Jay	7	13	9	29
Total	115	208	228	551
Mountain Properties	107	186	187	480
Off the Mountain	8	22	41	71

Top 10 things to do in Lake Arrowhead when you're retired (edit/delete)

1. Join the Mountain Arts Network- Mountain Arts Gallery is hosting the March 2008 Crestline Chamber of Commerce Mixer and Ribbon Cutting, Tuesday March 25th, 5pm - 7pm at the Mountain Arts Gallery, 28651 Highway 18 in Skyforest. 909 337.1238 Mountain Arts Network
2. Join Lake Arrowhead Country Club- They offer a variety of membership packages. Whether you want to spend time dining and networking, play tennis, play bridge, or play golf. There is something for everyone here. 909.337.2441 LakeArrowheadCountryClub
3. Join The Lake Arrowhead Yacht Club-If sailing, kayaking, lounging and meeting a ton of great people is for you, you've gotta' check out the Yacht Club. They are open all summer long and have several weekly events. 909.337.0725 LakeArrowheadYachtClub
4. Visit the MSAS Astronomy Village- Check their calendar for the most up-to-date event info. See Spring Constellations in April! Visit occasionally or become a member. 909.336.1699 MountainSkiesAstronomicalSociety
5. Visit the Lake Arrowhed Village- There is always a full calendar at the Village! Whether you want to watch a concert, enjoy great dining, do a little shopping, feed the ducks or take a tour on the Arrowhead Queen, there is always something going on at the Village! Lake Arrowhead Village
6. Lake Arrowhead's Annual Wooden Boat Show- The Lake Arrowhead Boat Show is one show not to be missed. The Lake Arrowhead Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show takes place annually and is a fun filled day for all the family. Mark your calendar for June 7-8, 2008.
7. Blue Jay Cinema's Screening Room Classics- Revisiting those great Classics can be a lot of fun! Check their website for up-to-date info. Which is your favorite?
8. Mountain Top Hiking Club- What a great way to enjoy all of the beauty that surrounds us in the San Bernardino mountains?! Choose an easy hike or a more difficult one for a fun-filled day on the trail. 909.337.6337 Mountain Top Hiking Club
9. Arrowhead Wine Enthusiasts Club-This group sounds like a lot of fun! I know several members and hear rave reviews. To attend a meeting or join this group, visit their website: http://arrowheadwine.blogspot.com/
10. Get involved! There are so many great organizations in our area, it is easy to get involved! Whether it's helping fire victims at Rebuilding Mtn. Hearts & Lives or any one of the groups on this phone list, inc; Rotary, Mountain Weavers Club, Hilltoppers Garden Club, Soroptimist, Masonic Lodge, Historical Society, just to name a few. There is certainly something for everyone!

If there is something you feel I should have added to this list, please let me know! If you have a club or event scheduled, we want to help promote it.

Recent storms

With all of the recent storms and heavy snowfall, there is no doubt docks are going to require some maintenance come Spring. I went to the ALA website (www.ala-ca.org) and copied their list of approved dock contractors. If you require any assistance, over-seeing, recommendations, etc; please call us anytime. Here is the info:

Governer Schwarzenegger Visits Lake Arrowhead

Wednesday November 7, 2007 Lake Arrowhead was paid a visit by Governer Schwarzenegger. He let the crowd know that he has been here many times and enjoys our mountain communities as is reminds him of Austria which is where he is from.

His recent visit was to reinforce that despite the recent fire activity, Lake Arrowhead and the surrounding communities are alive and well.

He said that when the snow starts to fly keep and eye out for him because "I'll Be Back."

To Our Friends and Neighbors Who Have Been Affected by The Recent Fire

Written by our Broker/owner Steven Keefe

Super Scooper picking up water in Big Bear Lake

We as a company and and individuals offer our heartfelt thoughts and prayers for our friends and neighbors that have been affected by the terrible events of the last few days.

Fire in the Mountains
Today's update

Mandatory Evacuations Lift At Noon Today For Some Areas

Breaking News

By News Staff
Sunday, October 28, 2007

The mandatory evacuation order for the communities of Twin Peaks, Rim Forest, Blue Jay, Agua Fria, Deer Lodge Park, Sky Forest, Cedar Glen and the majority of Lake Arrowhead will be reduced to voluntary evacuation effective 12:00 p.m. on October 28, 2007.

The area will be open to residents and re-entry passes will not be issued and are not required.

The areas that suffered extensive fire damage will remain under a mandatory evacuation area with road closures at the following locations:

• Brentwood Drive @ Sonoma Drive

• San Benito Drive @ Pinehurst Drive

• Brentwood Drive @ Pinehurst Drive

• Brentwood Drive @ Oakmont Drive

• Brentwood Drive @ Grass Valley Drive

Other areas under a mandatory evacuation remain in effect until further notice (Running Springs, Arrowbear and Green Valley Lake).

Residents returning to their homes should be aware of the following:

• All of the affected areas suffered power outages for some period of time during the fire. Use caution before eating food in your refrigerator or freezer. Food can be spoiled due to power outages. Spoiled food must be disposed of safely and properly. Pick up a food disposal bag, mask, gloves and more information at all Fire Stations.

A light amount of smoke coming from the fire lines is to be expected. Within Lake Arrowhead, there will still be fire patrols monitoring both fire perimeters.

Please call the San Bernardino County Fire Information Line at (909) 355-8800 for updated information.

1st Annual Lake Arrowhead Pine Cone Festival

Average Days on Market by Area

Agent Profiles

August 20, 2007

The Lakefront market in Lake Arrowhead is prospering. Possibly the strongest selling segment in the real estate market today. Lakefront estate sales have been setting new price standards.

Currently there are over 30 Lakefront listings. Prices starting at around one million 

http://rim.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1626280717&s=RIM&t=RIM

SinceJanuary 2006 43 Lakefront homes have sold. Priced between $667,500 and $7,300,000 (the most expensive sale to date). This has really established Lake Arrowhead as Premier Destination for resort living attracting affluent home owners from San Diego, up the coast and afar! 3 Lakefronts are currently in Escrow, priced between $929,000 and $6,195,000. Again, one of the strongest markets in the area.

Information according to MLS data 6/6/07, All data believed to be accurate but not guaranteed

Fabulous Hamiltair LakeFront

Sold

Beautifully maintained Lakefront w/Lake views from most rooms. Fenced & Landscaped backyard just steps out to dock. Warm and sunny. Large decks for Lake Arrowhead lifestyle. Open floorplan ideal for entertaining. Formal dining room, full bath on main level. Family room with spa room. A huge loft area for Office, Library, or media room. Located in Point Hamiltair, one of Arrowhead's most desired neighborhoods.

Another Listing offered by the Banner Team at Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty! Offered for $1,750,000.

Luxury Market Trends

Have you ever wondered who buys and sells luxury homes?  The Luxury Home Council has recently release the results of "The 2007 Membership Survey of Luxury Housing Market Trends" just in time to answer all of your burning questions. The survey's findings provide revealing insight into the trends of the luxury home market.

Highlights from the report include: 

• The largest percentage of luxury home buyers falls into the 40-50 age group (48 percent) followed closely by the 50-65 age group (44 percent). These affluent buyers are what marketing experts describe as the "Baby Boomer" market, a 78 million strong segment of the population that has reached its peak earning years and is now benefiting from a rising stock market and historically high home prices.
• The most common occupation of luxury home buyers is that of an entrepreneur (51 percent), followed by large business executive (46 percent) or medical doctor (24 percent).
• The number one service affluent home buyers are interested in receiving from their luxury home specialist is help in finding a home (86 percent) followed by help in managing the transaction (56 percent), and expert counsel during a negotiation (43 percent)
• The typical luxury home buyer makes a large cash investment in their home purchase amounting to over a third of the overall purchase price. In many metro markets this would exceed a quarter of a million dollars. This compares to the median amount financed by all buyers in 2006 of 91 percent of the purchase price.
• The average luxury home buyer spends 11 weeks looking for a home and views 12 homes.
• Luxury home buyers on average search for homes consisting of at least 3500-4000 square feet, with 4-5 bedrooms, and 3-4 bathrooms.
• When selecting a home to purchase luxury home buyers often search for a home that will provide a lifestyle not just a place to live. The most popular amenities include gourmet kitchens (95 percent), master bedroom suites (86 percent), specialty construction items (66 percent), high end appliance packages (64 percent), home office suites (58 percent), and home theater rooms (55 percent).
• By far the vast majority of luxury home buyers active in the market today are best described as "new money." This means that they are not merely living off the successes of past generations. This data is further supported by a report from research firm TNS which reports that the number of millionaires in the U.S. has reached an all time high of 9.3 million households as of mid-2006.
• Most luxury homebuyers find both their realtor and often the home they eventually buy on the internet.

For further information on the luxury real estate market, please contact us at jhgalligan@msn.com

Lakefronts SOLD!

"Giving up that lakefront vibe

Beach Boys co-founder and chief songwriter-producer Brian Wilson, who will turn 65 on June 20, and his wife, Melinda, have sold their Lake Arrowhead home for close to its asking price of $6.25 million.

The lakefront Tudor-style home has six bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms. It has three fireplaces, terraced gardens and a boat dock. There are mountain and lake views from the 5,271-square-foot house.

The Wilsons' sale was one of two Arrowhead homes sold in May in the $6-million range. The other $6-million-plus sale was of a property known as Chateau des Quatres Saisons. It sold for nearly its asking price of $6.5 million. The seller was automobile dealer Paul Rusnak.

Jim Price of Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty, represented Rusnak, and Glenn Tinturin, of the same firm, represented the buyer in that transaction.

Joe Evans, also with the same realty firm, represented both sides of the Wilson deal, according to other real estate sources." (ruth.ryon@latimes.com  To see previous columns on celebrity realty transactions, go to latimes.com/hotproperty.)

We Sure hope Brian Wilson and his family come back! They are loved by the Lake Arrowhead Community ~ Jason and Holly Galligan

Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty Sells!

5th Annual Lake Arrowhead Triathlon

This is a great event!  You can participate in all or part of the fun! There is a great website that offers all of the info you will need! Please visit: http://www.mountainmultisport.com
Even if you don't participate, it is fun to cheer on the competitors! There are fun events for kids, too. See you there!

Summer Buyers Guide Available