For more than 20 years we heard the question every Monday night: “Are You Ready for Some Football?” Most of the time, a lot of us were ready. We had our snacks. We had our favorite chair. But the Super Bowl isn’t just any football game. And the question isn’t just are you ready—but is your Poconos home ready for some Super Bowl football?

We’ve all known “high-maintenance” people. They constantly need attention or they begin to fall apart. Your home in the Poconos is a little bit like that (but less annoying). The fact is that homes do need constant maintenance. And by taking a little bit of time and effort to maintain your home, you can avoid some major discomfort and expense down the road. Not everything has to be done at once, but there are a number of things you’ll want to stay on top of throughout the year.

Who wants to think about looking for a new home in the middle of winter? Bundling up and braving the roads in January is probably not high on your list of favorite things to do. But even though it’s cold outside, it’s a perfect time to start your search for the perfect new home in the Poconos.

Maybe you’ve thought about owning a home in the Poconos for a long time. A lot of people toy with the idea of escaping to the mountains and leaving it all behind. It could be that you’ve thought of having a second home here. Maybe you’ve thought it would be a great place to retire and enjoy all the outdoor activities the region has to offer. Or maybe you’ve considered moving the family to a place where the pace is a little slower and relaxed.

For many people building a new home in the Poconos, the process begins with choosing a floor plan. After all, your floor plan determines how your whole home will come together. But how in the world do you choose the floor plan that’s right for you and your family? There’s something important that needs to happen before you choose you floor plan.

There are some lifestyle questions you need to ask yourself before you ever get around to picking a floor plan, because the way you live (and the things that are important to you) should really be the determining factors in how you build your house.

One of the biggest challenges in new home construction often comes when most of the actual construction work is done. That’s when it’s time to choose colors for the interior of the home. It seems like such a simple task, but it’s tied many a new homeowner in knots! How do you decide on the right color scheme for your new Pennsylvania home?

For many people living in the New York / New Jersey / Pennsylvania areas the Poconos are synonymous with vacation. But what if you had access to that vacation-like feel all year long? There’s so much to do in the region!

Finding financing for your dream home in the Poconos is a critical part of the homebuilding process. It may not get you as excited as selecting your floor plan, choosing your countertops, or selecting the flooring for your kitchen and family room—but it’s an essential element in the grand scheme of things. It can be a bit of a challenge to navigate. But here are a few things that can help you as you line up your mortgage.

Whether you live in the Poconos full time, head there for the holidays, or are thinking about making a move to the mountains, this time of year is a great time to explore holiday shopping—and avoid the mall madness that so many of us associate with the season.

Stunning vistas of woodlands and lakes and living off the beaten path are just a couple of things that draw potential homeowners to the Poconos to build a dream home. But when you’re considering building a custom home in the Poconos there’s more to choosing the right lot than simply nice views out the back window!