RRachael Smith-MeadorsRE/MAX Big Bear

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A Quotable Big Bear Real Estate Expert

Rachael Smith-Meadors is a top-producing Broker Associate with RE/MAX Big Bear and the creator of the 260,000-subscriber "Living in Big Bear" YouTube channel. Journalists: she's a candid, on-the-record local source — this page has everything you need.

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What Rachael Can Speak To

Rachael works in the Big Bear market every day and can translate it into plain English — with specifics, on the record, and fast. Her core beats:

  • Big Bear short-term-rental regulation — how city-vs-county rules, permit caps, and waitlists affect owners and buyers.
  • Wildfire insurance & the mountain market — how rising premiums, carrier non-renewals, and the FAIR Plan are shaping who buys, sells, and how deals close.
  • Mountain-town real estate trends — pricing, inventory, and out-of-area and second-home demand from Southern California.
  • Real estate & short-form video — building a 260K-subscriber audience and how content drives a modern real estate business.

Short Bio

Rachael Smith is a top-producing real estate agent with RE/MAX Big Bear, ranking in the top 1% of agents nationwide. With 10+ years of experience and hundreds of homes sold, she specializes in Big Bear Lake, short-term-rental investment, and luxury mountain property, and reaches 260,000+ subscribers on YouTube.

Bylined as Rachael Smith · CA DRE #01923537. Headshot and logo available on request.

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Coverage and expert contributions will be listed here. Working on a Big Bear story? Get in touch — Rachael is happy to be a source.

Media FAQ

Is Rachael available for interviews and expert comment?
Yes. Rachael is happy to serve as an on-the-record local source for stories on Big Bear real estate, short-term-rental rules, wildfire insurance and the mountain market, and real estate content. Reach her at 909.744.2190 or rachaelsmithrealestate@gmail.com.
What topics can she speak to with authority?
Big Bear short-term-rental regulation (city vs. county), how wildfire insurance is affecting mountain transactions, Big Bear pricing and inventory trends, out-of-area and second-home buying, and growing a 260,000-subscriber real estate YouTube channel.
Can I get a headshot, logo, or bio?
Yes — a high-resolution headshot, short and long bios, and credential details are available on request. Email rachaelsmithrealestate@gmail.com and mention your outlet and deadline.
Does she share local market data?
Yes. Rachael can provide current Big Bear market figures and context for stories, and publishes market updates at buyinbigbearlake.com. Please attribute data to Rachael Smith, RE/MAX Big Bear.

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