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Higher Education Opportunities Close to Home in the Poconos

Posted by John Holahan on Mar 13, 2015 7:21:00 AM

Most people tend to think of the Poconos as a great area for recreation. Whether it’s skiing or snowboarding in the winter months or hiking and fishing in the summer, or visiting farmers markets in the fall, the Poconos are great for outdoor activity. What many don’t realize is that it’s a great area for those seeking higher education. 

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Topics: Poconos, Poconos Lifestyle, Poconos Homes

Waterfall Walks And More in the Poconos

Posted by John Holahan on Mar 11, 2015 12:03:00 PM

Waterfalls are one of the biggest attractions of the Poconos in the spring and summer months. There’s just something about the constant rush of water over rocks that’s mesmerizing! You don’t have to settle for seeing pictures of these rushing streams cascading over boulders. You and your kids or grandkids don’t have to look at them from inside your car, either. In the Poconos, you can get out and feel the spray on your faces! Here are just a few of the falls you can easily access in the region. 

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Topics: Poconos Lifestyle, Waterfalls

Resorts and B&Bs to Check Out for a Stay in the Poconos

Posted by John Holahan on Mar 9, 2015 12:33:00 PM

A lot of smart homebuyers like to check out a new area before they decide to buy. And while a move to the serenity of the Poconos may sound enticing, you might want to check it out first hand first. 

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Topics: Poconos, Poconos Events, Poconos Lifestyle, Poconos Homes

Can’t See the Forest for the Trees? Landscaping for Poconos Homes

Posted by John Holahan on Mar 7, 2015 11:03:00 AM

If you’re contemplating building a custom home in the Poconos there’s a good chance that the spectacular view have something to do with your plans. So wouldn’t it make sense to simply build you home in the middle of that great scenery and be done with it? Why in the world would you want to do anything to the property surrounding your home?

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Topics: Poconos Custom Home Design, Poconos Vacations, Poconos Homes

Does a Poconos House Have to Be “Rustic”?

Posted by John Holahan on Mar 5, 2015 12:03:00 PM

There’s no doubt that the Poconos Mountains are a beautifully rustic area with trees, mountains, and streams practically everywhere you look. Some people tend to think that homes built in the Poconos have to reflect that rugged, rustic look.

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Topics: Poconos, Poconos Custom Home Design, Poconos Vacations, Poconos Homes

Get Away or Stay For Good in This Versatile Poconos Home

Posted by John Holahan on Mar 3, 2015 10:21:05 AM

Some people think of the Poconos as a great place to get away from it all for a few days—or even a few weeks. Once they get a taste for the beauty and peace and quiet, however, a lot of them decide that this is the place they want to spend all of their time.

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Topics: Poconos Custom Home Design, Poconos Vacations, Poconos Homes

So You Think You Know Pennsylvania?

Posted by John Holahan on Feb 27, 2015 5:04:00 PM

You may have ventured into the Poconos Mountains a time or two. And you may know a thing or two about the Keystone State from your travels or from the history books you read as a kid. So, you think you know Pennsylvannia? Here are a few informational tidbits that you may not have gleaned from your travels or your textbooks.

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Topics: Poconos Lifestyle, Poconos Homes

What’s There to Do in the Poconos? Plenty!

Posted by John Holahan on Feb 25, 2015 9:41:00 AM

A lot of people move to the Poconos because they love the views: Trees, streams, waterfalls, and rolling mountains. There’s no doubt about it, it’s a beautiful area.

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Topics: Aging in Place in the Poconos, Poconos Events, Poconos Lifestyle, Poconos Homes

Home is Where the Heart is—and in Your Poconos Home, That’s the Kitchen!

Posted by John Holahan on Feb 23, 2015 8:03:00 AM

You’ve heard it time and again: The kitchen is the heart of the home. Increasingly, new homes are built with the kitchen taking a prominent place in the design of the home, because that’s where the action is. Whether it’s entertaining guests, doing homework, paying bills, preparing meals, or eating—everyone seems to gravitate toward the kitchen. 

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Topics: Poconos Custom Home Design, Poconos Lifestyle, Poconos Homes

A Room with a View: Why the Location of Your Next Poconos Home Matters

Posted by John Holahan on Feb 18, 2015 8:03:00 AM

There’s no question that there are some spectacular views to be enjoyed in the Poconos Mountains. It’s a big reason many people decide to relocate here. And of course it’s one of the reasons that people in real estate emphasize the importance of location.

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Topics: Poconos Lifestyle, Poconos Vacations, Poconos Homes

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