For family-fun during all seasons, visit the Poconos. Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, the Poconos consist of several different mountains and lakes where families can water ski, canoe, swim and fish in the summer, or head off to one of eight ski resorts in the winter. When the snow arrives, the Poconos offer a great place to snow mobile and snow shoe as well.
When you are thinking of buying a home, it is important for you to consider the location of the city and the recreational activities that it offers. If you were to choose a location like you would choose a vacation, you should consider the different Poconos homes for sale.
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Poconos Homes for Sale
Poconos, Pa.
The Poconos area is extremely popular for both local residents and tourists. It serves as a commuter community for Philadelphia, New York City and northern New Jersey. It is made up of the Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne Counties of Pennsylvania., and the Pocono Mountains are an extension of the Catskills. The Delaware River flows through the Poconos and gives the area its name from the Native American term that translates to "stream between two mountains." The Poconos offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment throughout both winter and summer, including skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, swimming, and relaxing in different spas. You can also take walks through different Native American trails and other historic sites. The Poconos are also home to over 150 lakes, so you can fish as well.
This is a hotspot for real estate activity, because the Poconos area offers an almost unbeatable location as well as stunning view, and many, many different forms of entertainment. If you have ever vacationed in the Poconos area, you should definitely check out the different Poconos homes for sale.
Homes for sale
You have a wide array of choices when looking at the Poconos homes for sale. Are you looking for a comfortable, cozy log home with an exceptional view of the mountains? A golf course home, so that you can be right on the green? You can also have your pick of the many different condominiums, town homes, luxury homes, and beach homes that are also available. A new waterfront home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms will cost around $725,000, while a resale home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms may cost you around $275,000. This is only slightly higher than the national average for homes, but the price is worth it when you consider that you are basically paying to vacation year-round. Looking at the Poconos homes for sale is worth your time because if you decide to purchase one, you will get more home for your money.
By Jennifer Pennington
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®