52 Weekends in the Poconos

After a long, dark winter, spring's bright sun and warm winds are, well, a breath of fresh air. The only downside? All that sunshine spotlights your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in last year's flower beds. Dwight Barnett, a certified master inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors, shared this checklist to help you target the areas that need maintenance so you can get your chores done quickly, leaving you time to go outside and play in the sunshine.

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Housing markets may not be as hot as previous years, but selling now could be your best bet.

Few people are predicting that 2019 will be a record-breaking year for home prices.

But relatively speaking, 2019 might be the best time for you to put your house on the market. Especially if you’re on the fence about selling this year or next, Nick Ron, CEO of House Buyers of America, recommends going with the devil you know rather than the devil you don’t.

“I think it’ll be better than 2020 an...

              Purchasing a home can be a complicated and confusing process, especially for first-time buyers.  Throughout the process, first-time home buyers will encounter a variety of unfamiliar real state terms. There are several key terms associates with purchasing real estate that are helpful to learn.

              For example, many buyers confuse the terms broker and salesperson.  A broker is a properly licensed individual, or corporation, who serves as a special agent in the purchase an...
Are You Getting Ready To Buy a Pocono Vacation Home?

....while interest rates are still great and house prices in the Poconos have not yet accelerated?

What is exceptional about the Poconos is it's unique 4 Season aspect.  Not only do you have a summer escape from the steamy city, you can enjoy all the winter activities.  Then there is the amazing fall foliage and spring  mountain biking, white water rafting and kayaking.  The Median Sale Price in Pocono Lake is $109,050 while the Lake Harmony area in January was $192,500.  Pocono Pines is $165,0...
Real Estate Sales Take Perservierance

Don't be afraid of a no.  Persistance will reward you.  In preparation for a meeting, I reviewed some sales DVD's and came across these stats.  

24% of agents quit at the first no.  I know I may say no to something as a stall tactic.  Many of our customers will say no as a stall tactic to keep them from a making a decision that they know they should make.  Real Estate agents give up to soon in helping the client make a good decision.  The study showed that another 24% stopped asking after the s...
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