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.

If the idea of living “away from it all” and still being close to the things you enjoy is enticing to you, Greenwood Acres is a location you’ll want to explore. In fact, it’s an ideal location for a first home, a vacation home for the family, or even a place where you can retire, this is a great place to be.

There are a lot of reasons people move to the Poconos.  Some come for the slower pace of life. Some love the views and all of the outdoor activities. Still, others love the easy access to the many beautiful and quaint small towns scattered around the region. It's a fairly safe bet, however, that few people move to the area because of the great commute to New York metro area. That's despite that fact that as a recent WFMZ-TV post estimates, between 30 to 40 percent of Monroe County residents make that commute regularly—a commute that averages almost 39 minutes.

Perhaps the two things people building new homes worry most about are the budget (“How much is this going to cost?”) and the timeline for completing the project (“How long is this going to take?”). This article offers help on how to budget for a new home in the Poconos. It’s also helpful to know what homes in the area cost. Here’s a post that looks at how much you should pay for a Poconos home. But let's take a look at the timeline for building a new home. The more you understand the process, the better you'll be prepared.

Perhaps nothing evokes the spirit of living in the Poconos Mountains more than the image of a rustic log cabin. It’s a reminder of the region’s history—from the days of coal mines and locomotives to its early days as a resort destination set apart from the hustle and bustle of city life.