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:

One of the great—but often overlooked—things about the Poconos area is that it’s a great place to purchase local produce and other “farm-to-table” food. Here’s a partial list of the region’s farmers markets—a number of which are open all year long. 

If you’re contemplating building a custom home in the Poconos there’s a good chance that the spectacular view have something to do with your plans. So wouldn’t it make sense to simply build you home in the middle of that great scenery and be done with it? Why in the world would you want to do anything to the property surrounding your home?

There’s no doubt that the Poconos Mountains are a beautifully rustic area with trees, mountains, and streams practically everywhere you look. Some people tend to think that homes built in the Poconos have to reflect that rugged, rustic look.

Some people think of the Poconos as a great place to get away from it all for a few days—or even a few weeks. Once they get a taste for the beauty and peace and quiet, however, a lot of them decide that this is the place they want to spend all of their time.

There’s no question that there are some spectacular views to be enjoyed in the Poconos Mountains. It’s a big reason many people decide to relocate here. And of course it’s one of the reasons that people in real estate emphasize the importance of location.

Sometimes when people hear the term “Custom Home” they get a little bit nervous—even fearful. That’s understandable because to some, the term “custom” conjures up images of gold faucets, mother-of-pearl inlaid toilet seats, swimming pools in the family room, and other luxury accoutrements.

Springtime is when a lot of people are looking to build a new home. If you glance out your window, you may think it’s a little early to start talking about spring, but when it comes to building a custom home in the Poconos, now is a great time to get your hand in and start the process.