When you start to feel that nip in the air, you may be one of those people who gets a bit of an adrenaline rush at the thought of pointing the tips of your skis downhill and experiencing the thrill that snow skiing in the Poconos brings. The good news is that there are plenty of great opportunities to flex your ski muscles in the Poconos. Here’s a post that highlights some of the best ski resorts in the area.

The Poconos region offers so many different types of communities for those who want to take advantage of the beauty of the area at any time of year. For some, the Poconos are synonymous with a rustic lifestyle. If you’re looking for something a little more refined, however—with plenty of amenities—you may want to take a look at the Eagle Rock neighborhood.

Any one considering building a new home in the Poconos is bound to have lots of questions. And when it comes to building your dream home, there are no stupid questions! There is one question that we home builders probably hear more than any other: “What’s it going to cost to build my new home?” It’s a good and fair question. How much should you pay for a home in the Poconos?

The Delaware Water Gap provides endless opportunities to explore the beauty of the Poconos along the waterways or right on the river itself.

If you ask most homebuilders whether it makes more sense to rent a home, buy an existing home, or build a new home, you probably have a pretty good idea what the answer is.  As a company that's been building homes in the Poconos area since 1978, we have to say that any of those three options can be the right way to go—depending on your specific situation. Let’s look at some scenarios where building, buying, or renting a home in the Poconos may be the right choice.

People around the Poconos know that the town of Jim Thorpe is a great place to wander the streets enjoying great food, quaint shops, and fascinating architecture. But there’s so much more to see in this beautiful Poconos borough. The town was originally established as Mauch Chunk in 1818 but was renamed after the Native American Olympic medalist Jim Thorpe in 1953. Click here to read a bit more about the fascinating history of this beautiful Poconos town.

Size is a major factor in choosing a floor plan for your new Poconos home. You don’t want to pay for more home than you really need. On the other hand, you don’t want to end up with a home that’s too small for you to be comfortable. Here’s a post that helps you answer the question: “How big is big enough?”

Often when people think of the Poconos region they focus exclusively on some of the better known ski resorts. And while it’s true that there are spectacular ski-resorts in the area, they Poconos Mountains area is comprised of 2,400 square miles of land in northeast Pennsylvania's Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. There are lots of places in the Pocono Mountains region where you can find rolling mountain terrain, wild woodlands, beautiful waterfalls, and 170 miles of winding rivers.

While it’s true that living in the Poconos is great all year long, it’s hard to ignore autumn’s special appeal. The weather is great. The colors are spectacular. The pace is just a little slower. It’s simply delightful.

The Poconos region certainly has its share of mysteries. Like any area with a long and rich history, events of the past can become mysterious tales that grow with the telling. Here are just a few gems from local lore.