Your Mountain Real Estate Experts
We’re not just real estate agents — we’re your neighbors. As lifelong residents of the San Bernardino Mountains, Jessica and Jonathan Duarte bring unmatched local expertise and a genuine love for this community to every transaction.
What sets us apart:
- Deep local knowledge of Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Crestline, and Green Valley Lake — including neighborhoods, HOA rules, STR regulations, and hidden gems.
- Short-term rental specialists — we help investors identify high-yield Airbnb and VRBO properties and maximize rental income from day one.
- Proven track record — from first-time buyers to seasoned investors, we deliver smooth closings and real results with every client.
- Remote-friendly service — we offer virtual tours, video walkthroughs, and fully online transactions so distance is never a barrier.
- A trusted network of local lenders, inspectors, contractors, and property managers ready to support you at every step.
🎉 Proudly Serving Those Who Serve Our Country & Community
We are honored to give back to the brave men and women who protect and care for our communities every day. As a thank-you for your service and sacrifice, we offer a special closing cost credit to qualified heroes — because you deserve to plant roots in the mountains you love.
🇺🇸 First Responder & Heroes Appreciation Program
As a thank-you to the heroes who serve our communities, we are proud to offer a credit equal to 15% of our earned commission, up to $5,000 toward eligible closing costs and prepaid expenses at closing for active and retired first responders and healthcare heroes — including firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMTs, nurses, military veterans, and other qualifying service professionals. Contact us to learn more and see if you qualify.
Featured Properties
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Recent Sales
Working with Jessica was an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE! We felt it was time to move on from California and we had struggled with another agent we had when we put our house on the market in 2024. We lost hope to be honest. Then our realtor in Idaho referred Jessica Duarte to us in 2025. From the first meeting she stood out with her personalized approach. She also made us feel at …
-Denice L., Client
Can't believe that we are writing a review this quick on buying our dream vacation home for our family in Big Bear Lakes! We met Jessica Duarte through interviewing agents in the area. She had the right amount of energy and experience we were looking for. We wanted a local agent that knew the area. She went to the properties and gave us virtual tours. She was honest and …
-Matthew and Daniella, Client
If you are looking for an investment opportunity or home in the mountains, your answer is Jessica. Being from the coast, it was important for us to have a realtor that knows the mountains and can work remotely with us and our schedule. Jessica helps in every regard. She learns her clients' wants and needs. She knows all the mountain cities, not just Big Bear or just Lake …
-Valerie S., Client
We all know that buying a home can be a stressful and challenging process. I was so happy that I found Jessica to help me through it. She proved to be extremely knowledgeable of the area and the home buying process. Her expertise is apparent and she was always eager to assist in any way. Most of all she was kind and pleasant. We encountered many difficulties along the way …
-Erwin I., Client
Working with Jonathan & Jessica was great! They have extensive knowledge of the current market and the high desert, where we were looking to buy. They made multiple trips over several months and stuck by us as multiple houses were scooped up by cash or outrageously over asking price offers. Jonathan really encouraged us to think outside of the box, and look at properties …
-Tyler V., Client
You deserve a LOCAL, knowledgable, and experienced real estate agent who can provide you with the following:
- Extensive knowledge of the local real estate market, including trends, pricing, and inventory.
- A focus on delivering exceptional customer service, Jessica is dedicated to ensuring her clients have a stress-free and positive experience throughout the real estate process.
- Expertise in short-term rentals and investment properties, helping clients identify and maximize opportunities for rental income.
- A keen eye for identifying properties with high rental potential and helping her clients effectively market and manage their rental properties.
- A deep love for the local community and is committed to giving back through volunteer work and community involvement.

