POCONO MARKET STATS - TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP YTD - 05/31/12 09:11 AM
 
TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS FOR THE PAST YEAR
A Market Summary of the Housing Statistics for this Township for the last year are depicted in the 4 Charts shown here.
The First Chart reflects the number of Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Second Chart shows the average prices of those Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Third Chart shows the Absorption Rate as it corresponds to the number of listings compared to the rate of sales.
The Fourth Chart shows the Sold Price compared to List Price Ratio.
For Pocono Market Statistics on more Townships within Monroe … (2 comments)

NEWLY LISTED IN POCONO HOMES - "PARADISE FOUND" 256 Devils Hole Road - 05/31/12 04:43 AM
"PARADISE FOUND" 256 DEVILS HOLE ROAD IN PARADISE TOWNSHIP, CRESCO, PA
Beautiful Bi-Level full of room for the whole family. Family room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
living room, dining room, fully updated MODERN KITCHEN, master bedroom with full
bath, oversize 2 car garage, and 1.6 acres.

 
MLS#12-4852              $179,700                Taxes approx. $3374
 
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Charlotte Home Seller FAQ: My Neighbor Just Listed His House...Is This Good or Bad for Me? - 05/31/12 04:03 AM
Check out the "positives" of your neighbor or someone on your street putting their house on the market at the same time your home is on the market.  This can be a good thing for both of you.  Debe makes some great points here. Please post comments on her blog. Thanks Debe for the positive insights!
Via Debe Maxwell - Search Charlotte Homes for Sale - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods (iCharlotteRealEstate.com Savvy + Company Real Estate):
OH NO!  My Neighbor Just Listed His House TOO!  Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Most sellers will agree that it can be tough enough … (3 comments)

NEWLY LISTED IN POCONO HOMES - "WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME" 9 Stephanie Dr - 05/30/12 06:39 PM
WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME ON 9 STEPHANIE DR., STROUDSBURG, PA This home offers what todays family needs. ROOM for the kids to romp and play.  You have your large yard (front and back), your large family room, and 4 bedrooms (they each get their own room).
                   
Home offers a 1 acre lot, 4 Bedrooms, 4 levels, 3 bathrooms and is located on a cul-de-sac.
 



Freshly painted, new carpeting, lighting and so much more. Shows just like new!
MLS#12-4863       $163,300      Taxes approx. $3960          Pocono Mountain Schools
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THINGS TO DO IN THE POCONOS - "ARTS ON FIRE FESTIVAL" - 05/30/12 05:15 AM
This weekend (June 1-3,2012) there is a great "ARTS ON FIRE FESTIVAL" being presented in Scranton, PA.
The Iron Furnaces, a former working Iron Foundry from the 1840's, will be firing up this weekend for a minature demonstration of how it was done.
Glass Blowing, Pottery Making, Music and Entertainment are only a few of the items that will be taking place for this three day event.
Come on out and support your HERITAGE and witness this event.  It is sure to be fun for one and all.
Visit their website for times and directions.
 
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FL Home Staging FAQ's- Why Do I Need to Remove My Personal Photos? - 05/30/12 04:17 AM
Another great tip in Helping you to sell your home. Pack away your personal pictures. Read the blog and see all the valid and excellent reasons why.  Give yourself an ADVANTAGE when putting yourself on the Market for sale - Listen to your Realtor and TAKE THE ADVICE OF A STAGER! It is worth the money. Great post Kathy. Thank you.
Via Kathy Streib-Home Stager-Palm Bch County South Florida - 561-914-6224 (Room Service Home Staging):
FL Home Staging FAQ’s- Why Do I Need to Remove My Personal Photos?One of the most used and abused dictums in Home Staging is to remove all personal … (0 comments)

SELLING YOUR POCONO HOME- Is your Realtor doing their best? Point A - 05/29/12 08:53 AM
SELLING YOUR POCONO HOME - Is your Realtor doing their best? Point A - PICTURES You have decided to Sell Your Pocono Home and have chosen your Realtor®.  All the
paperwork is signed and you are ready to have your pictures taken and your information
obtained to input the listing into the "system."
 
Is your Realtor doing their best for you by preparing your home for the pictures?

Take a look at the two photos above. Can you see the differences between a home that
has been "enhanced" versus "unenhanced" by the Agent.  Wouldn't you rather have your
home … (4 comments)

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM! - LOVELY CONTEMPORARY IN POCONO FARMS COUNTRY CLUB - 05/26/12 05:16 AM
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM! - HERE IS THE HOME YOU HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF.  
NEW PRICE - ADJUSTED TO $166,700.00 MAKING YOUR DREAM
EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE
Owning this Lovely Contemporary Home in Pocono Farms Country Club is just the Vacation Home you have been looking for.  Custom Built - Custom Touches, making it a TOUCH OF CLASS!
             
                          
CAPTIVATING CAPE COD STYLE HOME! Private Master Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Fireplace, Deck, Lovely lot with privacy, Fabulous community with golf course, lake and pool.  $169,700.
   
OPEN AND BRIGHT GREAT ROOM! Dining room … (5 comments)

POCONO TIDBITS FOR MAY 2012 - MY POCONO NEWSLETTER - 05/25/12 07:39 AM
My POCONO NEWSLETTER is short and sweet this Month.  As usual I have included my graph of the Pocono Real Estate Market Trends for April 2012 (the previous month) and added in a small paragraph about an article that I received in a Newsletter from Mother Earth News that caught my attention. Being a "farm girl" I was very saddened to read that "U.S. Farmers are becoming an endangered species" even though it is nothing new, we have seen this coming for years, I guess I just did not realize how many we are losing.  Farming is a hard life, that … (2 comments)

"FLY-IN/DRIVE-IN BREAKFAST" BENEFIT BREAKFAST IN MOUNT POCONO, PA - 05/25/12 07:24 AM
SOAR THIS SUNDAY FOR CANCER!
Come out this Sunday, May 27th, 2012 and help Benefit "Lizzie's Circle" with this "Fly-In/Drive-In" event being held at the Mount Pocono Airport.

*Flyer from Mt Pocono Rotary Club, used with permission*
LIZZIE'S CIRCLE is a Charity that helps families who have children with Cancer.
Hats off to the MT POCONO ROTARY CLUB for co-sponsoring this event with BAILEYS RIB & STEAKHOUSE.
This is a unique event to be enjoyed by one and all.
Visit wnep.com or one of the websites above for more information.
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POCONO MARKET STATS - CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP YTD - 05/24/12 09:56 AM
 
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS FOR THE PAST YEAR A Market Summary of the Housing Statistics for this Township for the last year are depicted in the 4 Charts shown here.
The First Chart reflects the number of Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Second Chart shows the average prices of those Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Third Chart shows the Absorption Rate as it corresponds to the number of listings compared to the rate of sales.
The Fourth Chart shows the Sold Price compared to List Price Ratio.
These all add up to some interesting statistics for … (0 comments)

POCONO MARKET STATS - MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP YTD - 05/23/12 05:33 AM
 
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS FOR THE PAST YEAR A Market Summary of the Housing Statistics for this Township for the last year are depicted in the 4 Charts shown here.
The First Chart reflects the number of Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Second Chart shows the average prices of those Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Third Chart shows the Absorption Rate as it corresponds to the number of listings compared to the rate of sales.
The Fourth Chart shows the Sold Price compared to List Price Ratio.




 
 
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POCONO MARKET STATS - JACKSON TOWNSHIP YTD - 05/22/12 05:20 AM
JACKSON TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS FOR THE PAST YEAR
A Market Summary of the Housing Statistics for this Township for the last year are depicted in the 4 Charts shown here.
The First Chart reflects the number of Active, Pended, and Sold Listings.
The Second Chart shows the average prices of those Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Third Chart shows the Absorption Rate as it corresponds to the number of listings compared to the rate of sales.
The Fourth Chart shows the Sold Price compared to the List Price Ratio.
These all add up to some interesting statistics for … (2 comments)

Is it better to paint or do the floors first? - 05/22/12 04:21 AM
This is a very logical answer to the dreaded question - "Is it better to paint or do the floors first?"  During times of renovation in your home is it great to have blogs like these to refer to and aid us in our decisions on the best way to do things to get them done easier and with less stress.  For me - tape before I paint! what's that?  I'm bad, I don't use tape but I do have a steady hand. Everyone should use tape when painting.
Via Debbie Gartner - Westchester Flooring -Hardwood Floors Carpet Tile Refinish - (Floor … (6 comments)

POCONO MARKET STATS - SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP YTD - 05/19/12 04:35 AM
Smithfield Township Real Estate Market Statistics For The Past Year. A Market Summary of the Housing Statistics for this Township for the last year are depicted in the 4 Charts shown here.
The First Chart reflects the number of Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Second Chart shows the average prices of those Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Third Chart shows the Absorption Rate as it corresponds to the number of listings compared to the rate of sales.
The Fourth Chart shows the Sold Price compared to List Price Ratio.
These all add up to some interesting statistics for the … (0 comments)

NEWLY LISTED IN POCONO HOMES - WHITE TAIL LANE IN EMERALD LAKES - 05/19/12 04:30 AM
154 WHITE TAIL LANE IN EMERALD LAKES IN LONG POND, PA
This very nice Bi-level on White Tail Lane in Emerald Lakes is new to the Market.  The home has much to offer with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, family room, enclosed porch, large lot, one car garage and paved driveway.  The home does need some updating however the good news is that there are hardwood floors underneath the carpeting.  The back yard has been filled with gardens for your gardening and birding enjoyment.
Located within Emerald Lakes Community Association in Long Pond, PA this Community offers 5 Lakes, … (5 comments)

POCONO MARKET STATS - HAMILTON TOWNSHIP YTD - 05/18/12 04:30 AM
Hamilton Township Real Estate Market Stats for the Past Year.
 
A Market Summary of the Housing Statistics for this Township for the last year are depicted in the 4 Charts shown here.
The First Chart reflects the number of Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Second Chart shows the average prices of those Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Third Chart shows the Absorption Rate as it corresponds to the number of listings compared to the rate of sales.
The Fourth Chart shows the Sold Price compared to List Price Ratio.
These all add up to some interesting statistics for … (0 comments)

POCONO MARKET STATS - STROUD TOWNSHIP YTD - 05/17/12 03:46 AM
 
STROUD TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS FOR THE PAST YEAR
A Market Summary of the Housing Statistics for Stroud Township for the last year are depicted in the 4 Charts shown here.
The First Chart reflects the number of Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Second Chart shows the average prices of those Active, Pended, and Sold listings.
The Third Chart shows the Absorption Rate as it corresponds to the number of listings compared to the rate of sales.
The Fourth Chart shows the Sold Price compared to List Price Ratio.
These all add up to some interesting statistics for … (2 comments)

The National Park Service-Get Your Pass And Start Exploring! - 05/16/12 04:28 AM
Our National Park Service.  It is there for you and for your enjoyment. Enjoy one today.  Read through Kathy's post for some great information on our National Parks, subscribe to their Facebook page, and get out and enjoy one of them today.  84 million acres, that is a very nice "parcel of properties" for us to enjoy. There are over 25 of them in Pennsylvania so surely there is at least one that is close to you. ENJOY!
Via Kathy Streib-Home Stager-Palm Bch County South Florida - 561-914-6224 (Room Service Home Staging):
This Saturday is National Kids to Parks Day but did you … (2 comments)

POCONO MARKET STATS - POCONO TOWNSHIP YTD - 05/16/12 03:48 AM
POCONO TOWNSHIP POCONO MARKET STATS YEAR TO DATE
The First Chart reflects the number of Active, Pended and Sold listings over the last year
The Second Chart reflects the average prices of those numbers reflected in the first chart.
The Third Chart then reflects how the Absorption rate corresponds to the number of listings compared to the rate of sales.
The Fourth Chart gives you an idea of the Sold Price compared to List Price ratio.
These all add up to interesting statistics for the year.




 
 
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DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL - SHOWING FEEDBACK ON YOUR POCONO HOME. - 05/10/12 05:31 AM
One of the Five (5) Key Items that we advise our clients when listing their home for sale is "DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL" when you receive negative feedback on your home.
Everyone is different. Everyone has different tastes and likes and dislikes.  Not everyone who views your Pocono Home is going to like all that it has to offer.

EMOTIONALLY DETACH YOURSELF from the Home.  You bought a house and turned it into a Home. Now you are turning your Home back into a house and selling it.  It becomes a business transaction. This is very helpful for Keeping Personal … (4 comments)

POCONO MARKET STATISTICS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR APRIL 2012 VS 2011 - 05/08/12 05:03 PM

The Pocono Real Estate Sold Market statistics by School District are depicted in the chart above.
As you can see the stats show the average sale price dropped in each school district.
It is nice to see that the number of homes sold in 2 of the 4 school districts went up for the Month.
Our current Absorption rate is approximately 17.4 months, a number we are not seeing drop fast enough in my opinion.
With interest rates AT AN ALL TIME RECORD LOW and with Inventory being high and the average sale price being LOWER THAN IT HAS BEEN … (0 comments)

Home Staging Tips in Palm Beach County- Price, Condition and Location Helped this West Palm Beach Home Sell in 3 Weeks! - 05/05/12 05:25 AM
Home Staging Makes a Difference. Just take a look at Kathy's blog and the before and after pictures.  Doesn't this home appeal to the senses much more after the staging.  A Magnificent difference.  Help get that best price for your home by hiring a home stager - it does so much to enhance your home in more ways than one! Thanks for the great info Kathy.
Via Kathy Streib-Home Stager-Palm Bch County South Florida - 561-914-6224 (Room Service Home Staging):
Home Staging Tips in Palm Beach County-Price, Condition and Location Helped this West Palm Beach Home Sell in 3 Weeks!
It always helps … (1 comments)

POCONO REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS FOR APRIL 2012 VS 2011 - 05/04/12 02:53 PM
Pocono Real Estate Market Trends for April 2012 The Market Trends for April 2012 when compared to April of 2011 are partially following the same path that March did. The number of homes sold went up but the average sold price went down.
The number of homes sold went up for 2012 by 10% when compared to 2011.
The average sold price fell for 2012 by 18% when compared to 2011.
In the total number of homes sold for April, 36 of them were foreclosures, 27% of the total sales.
Year To Date the number of homes sold is up by … (0 comments)

CAMELOT FOREST CONSERVATION ASSOC. INC - KING ARTHUR CHALET FOR SALE - 05/04/12 09:01 AM
Camelot Forest Conservation Association, Inc. is as it's name states, a Conservation Community built on a developed 400 acre farm boasting two lakes.  Lake Kathryn is their fishing lake and Lake Guenevere is their swimming lake with beach, as well as catch and release fishing.  Visit their website for full details of this Awesome Community.
KING ARTHUR CHALET FOR SALE

This Lovely Chalet is situated on .68 of an acre.  Nice front and back decks. Central sewer & Well water.  MLS #12-3919 for $143,700.00.  1,500 finished sq. footage. 3 BR, 2 Baths, Loft & Laundry

Living Room with cathedral … (5 comments)

 
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