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
Thank you Jessica, We did it! A smooth sale and money in the bank all in 40 days! Before meeting you, I was concerned about selling our cabin in Big Bear from my home in Huntington Beach. You assured me that we could do this all on line and do it we did... EASY! Your knowledge of the area and market was very helpful and much appreciated. Sincerely, Nancy
-Nancy S, Client
I was fortunate and pleased to have Jessica as my realtor. She was very responsive and communicative from the beginning -- always prompt to reply, she let me know in advance if she would be out of touch for a day. On several occasions she went out of her way to rearrange her schedule to fit me in. I appreciated this extra effort since I was not local and my times of …
-Laura P., 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
Jessica was great to work with. She made our home buying experience painless, easy and enjoyable and we were even able to close on our house quicker than expected! Would highly recommend her and would definitely work with her again. Thank you Jessica, love our new cabin!
-Tim M., Client
Jessica is an exceptional agent in the Big Bear area! We are so glad we found her. She showed us (in person and via video) several cabins in our price range, and ultimately found us the exact cabin we'd been searching for! She's extremely knowledgeable about the area as she is a lifelong resident. She's also incredibly professional and very quick/responsive. I don't think …
-Melissa N., 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.

