HAVE YOU SEEN ALL THE GOOD NEWS LATELY? - 02/29/12 08:45 AM
In Pocono Real Estate and in National headlines we are seeing more and more Good News!

From “Realty Times Headlines” 2/29/12
Housing Reports Show Improvement as Low Mortgage Rates Continue
      http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20120229_rateupdate.htm
 
From NAR “Real Estate News” 2/27/12
  New-Home Inventory Shrinks to Record Lows
      http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2012/02/27/new-home-inventory-shrinks-record-lows
 
From USA Today 2/16/12
Good news on unemployment claims, housing starts, inflation.
        http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2012-02-16/unemployment-claims-housing-starts-wholesale-prices/53113834/1
 
From CNN Money 2/16/12
New home construction starts strong in 2012
    http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/16/real_estate/housing_starts/index.htm
 
And these are just a few of the sites I have come across lately.  They can't all be over optimistic, there has … (8 comments)

BUYING A HOME IN THE POCONOS -FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS-GET THE FINANCING. - 02/27/12 03:41 PM
If you are wanting to Buy A Home In The Poconos or are a First Time Homebuyer in Northeast PA there are avenues you can pursue.

USDA Rural housing is offering 100% financing. They do have eligibility requirements that you have to meet and the home does have to be in an area that qualifies, but they are available.  Most of the areas of The Poconos of Northeast PA do qualify for these rural housing loans.
Visit their website for more details. www.usda.gov
We have also worked with numerous lenders in our area that offer these programs, are familiar with … (0 comments)

IS THIS A NEW SIGN OF THE TIMES? WORK OVERLOAD. SO SATISFYING - 02/23/12 05:24 PM
Is this a new sign of the times? WORK OVERLOAD!
Following various Active Rain blogs across the Country we have been seeing "improvements" in numerous markets so we know that it is only a matter of time before it hits our market too.
WORK OVERLOAD - YES!
Yesterday I put together two offers, 1 new listing, and touched base with a new Buyer and did some searching for the right home for them.
I have not been this busy since . . . . . . .
Is this a sign of the times?  I sure hope so.
 
 
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POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS - SOLD HOMES FOR WEEK 2/12 TO 2/18/2012 - 02/23/12 05:07 PM
POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS - SOLD HOMES IN THE POCONOS FOR LAST WEEK
As we look at the Trends in Real Estate in the Poconos it helps to monitor the weekly statistics so we can (hopefully) watch the Trends grow.
In the chart below are the homes that were sold in the Poconos for last week.  They are broke down into homes sold by School District.
19 homes were sold for the week with 6 of them being foreclosures. The average list price of these 19 homes was $153,913 and the average sold price was $138,351 bringing the average sold … (1 comments)

PROTECTING OUR WATER AND ENVIRONMENT IN THE POCONOS - 02/18/12 06:48 PM
In doing some research and reading on Open Space in the Poconos I came across the website of the Brodhead Watershed Association.
Protecting our water and environment is the Goal of preserving many areas of open space in the Poconos.
This latest purchase of 777 acres is a major Positive step in preserving our Environment for our children. This purchase helps to assure our drinking water remains safe.
I'm not sure how many of us realize that this water protects water miles and miles downstream, not just locally but much farther down also.
We really owe some "kudos" to the organizations … (0 comments)

POCONO NEWSLETTER - POCONO TIDBITS FOR FEBRUARY 2012 - 02/18/12 05:30 PM
Our Pocono Newsletter for February 2012 is below for your reading pleasure. We do hope you find something of interest here.  If youhave a request fro information or something you would like to see posted on a Monthly basis I would love to hear from you. I am here to service my Clients/customers and will love to post what you would like to see or read.  The market reports are fun for me and they help to keep me on top of what is happening in our market. Thank you!
 

 

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POCONO FORECLOSURES - WELCOMING ON WYOMISSING! - 02/17/12 08:40 AM
One of the newest homes available to the POCONO FORECLOSURE MARKET is the Welcoming Home on Wyomissing in Arrowhead Lakes Community Association in Pocono Lake, PA.
This is a wonderful starter home or a sweet vacation escape in a fun-filled Community.

 
  With approximately 1024 square feet of living space and 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and your Florida Room, it makes for a wonderful home to escape to on weekends in the Poconos or to move to full time.  MLS#12-1348, $74,250.00. Taxes approx. $2554.00 per year. $1472 annual Assoc. dues.
An affordable price too in the Pocono … (0 comments)

POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET - SOLD HOMES FOR WEEK 2/5/12 TO 2/11/12 - 02/17/12 07:56 AM
 
POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET - SOLD HOMES BY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR WEEK 2/5/12 TO 2/11/12

When looking at the Pocono Real Estate Market for last week we see that 14 homes were sold.
Of the 14 total sold for the week, 7 were foreclosures.  Mmmm. A heavy week for foreclosures.
With that many foreclosures we see that the average list price for the week was $110,272 and the average sold price was $115,979 bringing the sold price per square foot down to $58.32.
Since our average foreclosure rate has been staying somewhere between 28 and 30% we know this … (1 comments)

POCONO LAKEFRONT HOME - 13 BROADWAY, POCONO SUMMIT, PA - 02/15/12 03:29 PM
 
LUSCIOUS LAKEFRONT HOME FOR SALE IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS OF PENNSYLVANIA!          LUSCIOUS LAKEFRONT !
                  View to the Lake off the Deck.
                                  This is the Kitchen/Dining room with beautiful hardwood floors and awesome wall of windows view to the Lake.
                                                     A view of the kitchen/dining room from the other side of the room. Showcasing the stairwell to upstairs and access to the living room and the laundry rooms.
This is a very large, step-up living room with brick fireplace and a wonderful wall of windows at one end and a Bay window at the other … (2 comments)

VALENTINE'S DAY TRADITIONS, OLD AND NEW - 02/13/12 09:41 PM
Of all the Valentine's Days that I can remember the tradition was to receive a very nice card and a Very Large Box of Chocolates.
   A great tradition. Always brought a smile and a tear to the person receiving them.
As a child I remember I couldn't wait to receive some of the little heart candies and it was great fun to read each and every one and drop a few here and there for friends.
                                               
And as I got older it was Roses, lots of them and dinner out.
NOW, the new tradition is Dinner in and … (2 comments)

Pocono Sold Homes By School District for week Jan. 29 to Feb. 4th, 2012 - 02/10/12 06:36 PM
POCONO SOLD HOMES BY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR WEEK JAN. 29 TO FEB. 4, 2012
In looking at the Pocono Real Estate Market Trends for this week we see that 26 homes were sold.  The graph below depicts the breakdown by School District.
Of these 26 the average list price was $130,841 with an average sold price of $145,001.
The average days on the market for these same homes was 154 days.
The average sold price per square foot was $78.85 with the average home size being 1,734 sf.

*Data obtained from flexmls and is deemed reliable.
Pocono Sold homes week … (0 comments)

POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JANUARY 2012 - 02/08/12 07:24 PM
POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS
In continuing our look at Pocono Real Estate Market Trends we look at the statistics for the number of homes sold by School District with the Average Sold price of those same homes.
When looking at the chart below we see that two of the four school districts had the same statistics for year 2012 as they did for year 2011.  However, the average sale price of those same homes were very different from the year before - unfortunately.
It is only January, a usually slow time of year, so we will not get to disappointed … (1 comments)

OPEN SPACE IN PARADISE FOR ALL TO ENJOY! - 02/07/12 10:51 AM
In case you have not heard the latest acquisition of OPEN SPACE IN MONROE COUNTY has recently been completed.  This one encompasses 777acres in Paradise Township and Price Township.
Several organizations have come together to make all this possible. Click on their link for further details on each.
Conservationtools.org
Conserveland.org
Naturally, all of us benefit from their efforts.  We have so many areas where we can go and hike and picnic and bird watch and get great pictures.  Coming soon is a Biking Trail in Paradise Township on Mt. Airy Casino and Resort property.  This will be another welcome addition.
On … (2 comments)

POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS - SOLD HOMES IN THE POCONOS FOR JAN 2012 VS JAN 2011 - 02/04/12 05:11 PM
Let's look at the
POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS for January 2012.  In the chart below you will see how this January compared to last January.

The number of Sold Homes in the Poconos for January 2012 was 95.
Of this 95, 25 were foreclosures, approximately 26%.
The average sold price of those sold was $132,304.00, 4% below the levels on January 31, 2011.
As of 2/3/12 the total active listings for Monroe County was 2,135 with 274 pending listings.
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ABBY, THE BLACK LAB SAYS, CHECKOUT SOME OF THE POCONOS PET FRIENDLY HOTELS AND RESORTS - 02/04/12 01:06 PM

Abby says, THE POCONOS PET FRIENDLY HOTELS AND RESORTS are for friends like us and our owners.  I found several for you to check out and left you a link to more if you need it.
 
                                                   
Below is a list of several that I found and more details and other can be found by clicking on the 800poconos.com link below
800.poconos.com/petfriendlyhotels
 
The Budget Inn & Suites, E. Stroudsburg, PA  888-788-2843
Chateau Resort & Conference Center, Tannersville, PA  800-245-5900
Comfort Inn, Bartonsville, PA  800-4-choice
Comfort Inn, Lake Ariel, PA  800-523-4426
Comfort Inn, White Haven, PA  570-443-8461
Howard … (2 comments)

YOUR’E GOING TO LET YOUR MONEY SIT THERE AND MAKE WHAT!!!! - 02/03/12 03:46 PM
YOUR’E GOING TO LET YOUR MONEY SIT THERE AND MAKE WHAT!!!!


 
WHAT DO THEY TELL YOU WHEN YOU ARE BUYING STOCKS - BUY LOW! SELL HIGH.
 SAME IS TRUE FOR REAL ESTATE.
 PRICES HAVE NOT BEEN THIS LOW SINCE 2003.
 INTEREST RATES HAVE NOT BEEN THIS LOW SINCE - WHEN?
 IT’S BEEN SO LONG SINCE THEY WERE THIS LOW I CANNOT REMEMBER!
 WHEN I BOUGHT MY FIRST HOUSE BACK IN THE ‘80’S I PAID 12% INTEREST AND WE HAD A VERY GOOD CREDIT RATING!
INVENTORY, YOUR SELECTION OF A SECOND HOME, HAS NEVER BEEN HIGHER.
 THERE HAS NEVER … (3 comments)

THE POCONOS 123 - POCONO SOLD HOMES FOR WEEK JAN 22ND TO JAN 28, 2012 - 02/02/12 06:51 PM
 
Listed in the chart below are the
Sold homes in the Poconos for the week of
 
January 22nd through January 28, 2012.
 

A total of 21 homes were sold with an average sold price of $119,598.00
Out of this 21, 5 were foreclosures.
 
The average list price of the homes was $131,238.
 
The average days on the market of the homes sold was 241 days and the
     average sold price per finished square foot of the homes was $71.05
 
 
 
Total active listings within Monroe County as of 1/31/12 is 2,160 … (0 comments)

 
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