When people think about investing, they tend to think in terms of ROI (Return on Investment) and about when they’ll actually see that return. That’s smart, but there are some kinds of investments that pay additional dividends that can’t be measured financially. Those who consider investing a Poconos home really need to do both. Let’s take a look at why perhaps you should invest in the Poconos.

A lot of people think of the Poconos Mountains region as a nice place to visit. In fact, according to the Poconos Mountains Visitors Bureau, almost 24 million people visit the area every year! Some people have discovered that—while visiting is nice—actually living in the Poconos is even better! What is it that attracts people to the area?

Building a new home in the Poconos doesn’t happen overnight. And while you, as a homeowner, may never hoist a hammer or cut a board, you’re still involved in the process. There are some essentials that you’ll want to grasp that will make the process—and the decisions you make—a lot easier.  Let’s take a look at Homebuilding 101 for Poconos residents.

If you’ve been toying with the idea of building a new home in the Poconos, there are three options you may want to consider. I’m not talking about three different styles of home (at Liberty Homes, we offer a lot more than just three kinds of floor plans. Click here to see for yourself!). I’m talking about three different ways you can use your new home.

When most people think of life in the Poconos they think about a place where they can get away from it all and enjoy the adventures of living in a less urban area. There are times, however, when Poconos residents do need to get to surrounding towns and cities—for work, for visiting families, or for other reasons.  The good news is that you can get there from here . . . and to be honest, it doesn’t take all that long.

There’s a reason that families love coming to the Poconos Mountains! It’s because there are so many fun things to do! And while we don’t have room to tell you about all of the fun activities the Poconos have to offer, we’d like to highlight at least some of our favorites. Because we’re headed into the summer season, we’ll focus mostly on some of the great outdoor activities you can explore.

If you have school-aged children and are thinking about building a new home in the Poconos, there’s little doubt that the schools in the area will be high on your list of important considerations. Here’s a guide to Poconos schools that will provide you with some of the essential information you’ll need to know.

If you’re one of those people who dream about a comfortable life on a quiet lakefront, Locust Lake Village in the Poconos may be just what you’re looking for.

Not only is Thornhurst Township a beautiful place to live—with an abundance of running streams and forested land—but it also has a long and rich history that dates back to 1878. However, it might surprise you to know that the actual name of the township was originally Lehigh Township and didn’t actually take the name Thornhurst Township until 1996 to distinguish this township from one of the same name in neighboring Wayne County.

While there are a lot of great living locations throughout the Poconos, for many prospective residents the ideal spot to build a home is either on or near a lakefront. There’s simply something that’s simultaneously exciting and relaxing about being near the water.