52 Weekends in the Poconos
What they typically cost, and tips for getting the most return on your investment.
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Building an outdoor kitchen is more than an indulgence: These backyard beauties can improve your home's value. Outdoor kitchens typically get a 71% return on investment, according to the "Remodeling Impact Report" from the National Association of REALTORS® — and that's on top of your own outdoor-cooking joy. The investment can be a little — or a lot. Thes...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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Both Pocono Mountain and Jim Thorpe School Districts show a substantial rise in average sales prices by 7-9%. What may be causing this appreciation? Perhaps it is the decline in inventory.
Look at what is happening to housing in the Pocono Mountain School District. The number of homes for sale is down 8% - 3984 units last year compared to 2837 as of September 28, 2018. That’s more than 1100 less homes available for buy! The number of sold units dropped from 1267 last year to 1171 in 201...
With interest rates holding at 4.2% to 4.875% for a 30 year loan, it is a great time to buy a home. Purchases of a primary residences tend to be FHA financing and more often than not, include up to 6% seller assist. This means that the seller is giving up to 6% from their net proceeds to the buyer to help with the buyer’s closing costs. And quite often, without the assist, a buyer can’t qualify for the loan.
Our area benefits with both primary and vacation home buyers. We are seeing m...
What is happening to real estate values in the Western Poconos?
The average sale price in Monroe County is $151,095, up 16% over last year. Carbon County is $147,563 up 15.6%. There are 3,276 residential properties for sale. Monroe and Carbon Counties cover a wide range of both permanent housing and vacation homes throughout the Pocono Mountains.
Century 21 Select Group Blakeslee and Lake Harmony office’s focus is on the Western Poconos where the majority of our clients are located. This...
