If you’re considering building a new home in the Poconos and have never built a new house before, there can be a steep learning curve.  Sometimes new homeowners feel awkward asking questions about the homebuilding process.  They are afraid that asking too many questions will make them look like they don’t know what they’re doing. 

One of the great things about building a new home is that you get to make a fresh start not only in a new house, but also with new relationships. 

At Liberty Homes, we are custom homebuilders, not marriage counselors. And yet, in our 36 years of building homes in the Poconos, we’ve seen the impact building a new home can have on spousal relationships. Don’t get me wrong: building a new home can (and should) be a fun and fulfilling adventure for any couple. Even so, we’ve observed a few things that can trigger stress between couples during the process. 

When planning to build a new home in the Poconos, one of the biggest concerns homeowners have is exceeding the budget. It’s a legitimate concern, because significantly overspending on your new home has serious consequences. At best, you might not be able to furnish your new home the way you want to. Blowing the budget could also mean you might be so strapped for cash that you won’t be able to enjoy entertainment and activities you normally do.  

Creating a realistic budget is one of the first steps recommended for anyone considering building a custom home. You really need to have some kind of budget in mind before you start considering floor plans and construction. How do you arrive at a realistic budget? There are all kinds of home mortgage calculators available that can help you calculate what you can afford, but there’s more to creating a homebuilding budget than simply principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI). What else should you be considering?

You may have heard the old proverb: “Good fences make good neighbors.” But is that really the dynamic you want to have in your relationship with your neighbors? What makes a neighbor a good neighbor? What makes a neighborhood a good neighborhood?

Building a custom home in the Poconos region can be a fun and exciting adventure. There’s just something special about seeing your dream progress from concept to reality. The only drawback is that homebuilding is not an overnight process; it takes time. Sometimes it can feel like it’s taking forever. What should you do if it seems the homebuilding process is going too slowly?

When you’re considering building a new home in the Poconos, you may be a bit uncertain as to how to get started—particularly if it’s your first time building a home. There are tons of resources available to you, but wading through all the information out there can feel a bit like arriving in a foreign city with a mapand not being sure how to read it.

There’s a lot more to enjoy in the Poconos region thanjust great scenery. Looking at all those beautiful views can make you hungry! Fortunately for you, the region is packed with all kinds of eateries—from fine dining to fun and funky experiences. Here’s a random look at five of the great places to eat when you’re in the Poconos!

Even if you love snow skiing in the Poconos, the memories of all those downhill runs may be fading as you head into summer. But I’ll bet the memories of having to find a place to stay every winter may still be fresh in your mind. And if you’re the kind of person who likes to plan ahead, you may be wondering about where you’ll stay next ski season.