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.

When it comes to building a new home many homeowners subscribe to the theory that “bigger is better.” According to propertyshark.com U.S. homes built in the last 6 years are 74% larger than those built in the 1910s. The average new home in America is roughly 2,430 square feet.  But is that right for you? Let’s look at why building a smaller home may make sense.

People have been retreating to the Poconos for decades to enjoy the beauty and peace and quite of the region. There’s no question that the area is a popular vacation destination. But should you build a vacation home near Pocono Lake? Here are a few reasons that a vacation home just might make sense.

You may have already heard that Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos is bigger than ever.  It’s true. The Poconos facility is now officially the largest indoor water park in America—and it’s right in your backyard!