Maybe you’re one of those people who has long dreamed of building a custom home—but hasn’t yet taken the plunge. For some people the whole concept of a “custom” home is just a bit unnerving. “Custom”, after all, implies that you’re creating something a little bit different. But don’t let that scare you off. Even though your home may be unique, there is a well-established process to the whole custom homebuilding experience. Many others have been down this road—and you can do it, too. 

Figuring out the financing for your new Poconos home may not be on your list of “most fun things to do this week.” Without it, however, you’ll never get to the good stuff such as deciding on floor plans, selecting cabinets and countertops, or deciding which color to paint the great room. Without financing, nothing else happens. But which loan is right for you? 

When you think about building a vacation home, you may think primarily of a place where you can simply get away—leaving stress and noise behind.  But if you’ve ever wanted a little bit more than that—If you've ever longed to relive the joy of summer camp as a kid again—and share that with your kids—Lake Naomi may be just the place you’re looking for. 

You’re planning to build a new home in the Poconos. You’ve selected your lot. You’ve decided on a floor plan that you really like. You’ve chosen a builder you trust to do a great job for you. You’re good to go . . . right? 

We’ve been building quality homes in the Poconos since 1978 and we’ve seen a lot of changes over that time. One of the things we’ve observed is that the homes customers tell us they want today need to be innovative in design and incorporate accessible design features that provide overall comfort and safety. That’s why we’re always working on the next great design that meets the needs of today’s homebuyers. 

There are some pretty important decisions you have to make when you’re planning to build a home in the Poconos. Choosing the right lot is huge. So is selecting the right builder for the job. But picking the right floor plan for your new home is a right up there as well. But how do you go about choosing the right plan? 

If you’re thinking about building a custom home in the Poconos, there’s a good chance that you’ve already given some thought to the kind of home you want. What a lot of homeowners forget to take into consideration is the lot that they’re going to build on. 

If you’ve always dreamed of living in the serene peace and quiet of a rural small town, you may want to take a look at Thornhurst Township. As of 2014, the charming hamlet of Thornhurst Township had a population of 1,045 people. And while the population has grown approximately 23 percent since 2000, it’s unlikely that you’ll find the town overrun by city-dwellers looking to escape the crush of urban living anytime soon. 

When you decide to build a new home you face a lot of important decisions. There are three big decisions, however, that we would say dwarf all of the others:

When a region boasts 150 lakes and 170 river miles it’s just begging for canoeing enthusiasts to dip their paddles in the water! In the Poconos, there are plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts of every level to enjoy. Of course, there’s more involved than simply paddling. Pack a picnic lunch keep your eyes peeled for eagles, hawks, egrets, deer and a host of other wildlife.