Mountain Resort Market Joins Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate LLC

MADISON, N.J. (Dec. 13, 2022) -- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today the affiliation of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lakeview Realty with offices in Crestline and Lake Arrowhead, Calif.

The firm was established in the mountain town of Crestline in 1990. Derek Leistra, the current owner, acquired the business in 2007. Leistra is a U.S. Navy veteran who started his career in property management before pursuing a career in professional sports management. Since returning to the real estate industry Leistra has been a member of the California Association of REALTORS® and served as the CAR Regional Chair in 2015 and again this year, 2022. He has also served as the Rim O’ the World Association of REALTORS® President in 2013 and will reprise that role in 2023.

Crestline, the closest mountain town to the major Southern California cities of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino, offers a laid-back, small-town atmosphere with access to Lake Gregory and the San Bernardino Mountains. The village of Lake Arrowhead is located nine miles to the east of Crestline. It is a popular tourist attraction and second home market, with more than 4 million visitors each year.

Access to the private lake is only available to homeowners and their guests, as well as guests of local hotels, inns, resorts or campgrounds, which contributes to the exclusive nature of the town.