Big Bear, CA used to be a reasonably affordable vacation town, but years of cheap money and the proliferation of AirBnB exploded prices. Now that the luster of short-term rentals is fading and insurance costs are rising, pandemic-era buyers are trying to offload their properties – only to realize the market has changed dramatically. I seek to document the ongoing correction in Big Bear and help would-be buyers ensure they aren’t left holding the bag.