When it comes time to build your dream home in the Poconos, choosing the right builder is a crucial step. Homeowners often comment that the builder you choose is every bit as important as the floor plan you choose, or the location you select.

Where you build your dream home in the Poconos is as important as the house you construct. Even the best floor plan won’t satisfy you if you build your home in the wrong place. But what should you be looking for when you’re considering purchasing property in the Poconos?

Lakefront property is one of those “dream-come-true” living situations. Dreaming about it is easy. Finding the right lakefront lot can be more of a challenge. Why is that and how do you go about finding a Poconos lakefront lot?

You may be someone who has secretly harbored a dream of building a vacation home in the Poconos—but never thought about it too seriously because it seemed a little frivolous. There are, however, some pretty serious and significant reasons to pursue that dream. Let’s look at three reasons you just might want to build a vacation home in the Poconos.

Once you decide to build a custom home in the Poconos, you’ll realize you have a lot of questions. That’s normal, but in order to proceed—and get the results you really want—you need information.

Some homeowners want their homes to take on the character of the environment around them.  For someone living in the Poconos, that might immediately conjure up images such as a log-cabin-style home (like the one you see pictured here, which we built for a client not long ago). Here are some additional thoughts about what gives a new home a “Poconos style.”

One of the great things about living in an online world when building a custom home in the Poconos is that you have access to so much information. With a click of your mouse (or a swipe of your finger) you can peruse page after page of pictures and descriptions of great floor plans, fantastic finishes, amazing appliances and more.

We all hate seeing those road signs that say, “Expect Delays,” when we’re traveling. Whether you’re headed to work or out of town, you want to get to your destination—not sit around waiting.

We’ve all been in situations where someone shares just a little bit too much personal information. Usually a quick comment of “TMI!” suffices to change the topic. But what about when the information you’re gathering is for building your dream home in the Poconos?

It’s a smart move to keep an eye on trends when designing the kitchen for your new Poconos home. Let’s be clear, however: there’s a big difference between a fad and a trend. Fads come and go. More often than not, fads are visually influenced. Trends (generally) are more a result of homeowners finding something that functions better and makes life easier or more comfortable.