If you’ve ever dreamed of having a vacation home where you can take a mini-vacation anytime you want, that dream may be closer to reality than you realize. Let’s take a look at why you should buy a vacation home in the Poconos!

In the 40 or so years that we've been building homes in the Poconos, there has always been one question that homebuyers ask: “What is this home going to cost me?” While we’ve talked before about the factors that impact the cost of building a home, it’s easy for homeowners to overlook a big factor in the cost of a home - their credit score. That’s why it’s smart to do a credit check before making a move.

You've no doubt heard or read the quote" Behind every successful man is a great woman." When it comes to building a new home in the Poconos, it could be argued that behind every successful new home build is a realistic budget.  Ah, but how does one come up with a realistic budget. Let’s take a look at some of the keys that go into how to budget for a new home.

There’s something special about moving into a brand new home that nobody has ever lived in before. Everything looks great, works great, and feels great. So how can you keep everything looking like new? Here are a few tips on how to care for a new home you just moved into.

Everybody needs to get away once in a while. Sometimes families want to get away from the constant crush of demands on their time (school, work, sports, activities) and just have some time together. Sometimes it’s the grownups who want to get away to enjoy some quiet time together and perhaps rekindle a spark in their relationship. But where can you get away to in the spring when the weather can be so unpredictable?  Here’s a look at some spring getaways in the Poconos that may be just what you’re looking for.

There is no shortage of inspiration when it comes to the importance of planning.  Here are a few of our favorite inspirational quotes about this important activity.

Choosing the right home builder is absolutely essential when building a new home in the Poconos. You can have the perfect location, the right floor plan, and even a great price—but if you end up with a builder that’s not right for you, you won’t be happy. So how do you find the right builder?

Actually sitting down face-to-face is one of the best methods for choosing the right contractor. But you’re going to want to get some information. Here are some key questions to ask when visiting a home builder.

One of the most substantial costs in building your new Poconos home is the cost of the land you'll build your house on. But what's a realistic amount to spend?

Like the houses that sit on them, the prices of properties can vary widely based on location, suitability, and special features (such as trees, rivers, or lakes). A fairly common rule of thumb when purchasing land is not to spend more than 20-25 percent of your total budget on the property itself. So, how much does land cost in the Poconos?

Savvy homeowners want to know what they’re really going to pay for a new home so that they can set a realistic budget up front. Here’s a helpful post that covers useful information about how to set a new home budget—and why it’s important to do it early.  Sometimes people building a new home can get blind-sided by unexpected costs that they might not have considered when setting their budget. Let’s look at 4 features that will influence the cost of your new Poconos Home.

Sometimes the best way to describe what it's like to live the Poconos is not to describe it at all—but to simply let you see things for yourself. Here are eight beautiful photos of the area that pretty much tell their own stories.