Poconos Vacation Homes for Sale

Our real estate professionals can put you in touch with the best deals in the Pocono vacation homes For Sale and vacation real estate. Interested in buying a Pocono Vacation home or interested in a Poconos Rental? In our 39 years in the Poconos we've run across a number of issues that a Vacation Home buyers and sellers should consider.

Vacation Home communities with dues are not necessarily a good buy. Consider purchasing a home in a vacation community when you are sure the cost of the amenities will provide value for you and your family. Consider dues as additional taxes. If you don't use the services, why pay the tax (dues)? If you find value in the pool, tennis court and clubhouse for your children, consider it.

In the country or in town? If you want to live in town, you'll probably end up in an older home requiring more maintenance and closer neighbors. If in the country, you will contend with a drive of a few miles for basic shopping, but probably have more space and privacy.

Resale or new? If you enjoy tinkering and fixing, a used home is more likely your choice. But, some of you fixers are going to find out you just can not find the house you want in the resale market ... and you'll be converted to building.

Decide on why to you want to buy -- House too small? Just need to get away more often? Coming to the mountains a lot and want to save on hotel bills? Down The Shore too expensive? Need a tax deduction? Weigh your decision and consider your reasons when choosing a home.

Rent it or use it for yourself only: Decide in advance if renting your Poconos Vacation home is important to you. If so, the location of your new rental home is the important factor to consider. The best rental homes are adjacent to ski mountains. This is a supply and demand issue. Skiers pay more to be near the slopes. See www.PoconosRentalsDirect.com for information on seasonal variations in rental rates. Many homes are rented by the homeowner's themselves by placing ads in newspaper and online sites

Where to Buy --Lakefront, lake rights, river front, view, proximity to ski slopes, stream side, tennis courts, social activities at a clubhouse are some of the amenities that might drive you to a particular home. Expect to pay a premium for these choices.

Most "gated" communities and a few ungated "Vacation" neighborhoods have tennis and pool(s) some indoor and some outdoor.

How to Buy - Find an agent who has been around the Poconos a LLLLLLooonnng time. Someone who is familiar with all the neighborhoods and their amenities and reputations. Expect to spend sometime looking, unless you have specific desires (lakefront, long view, close to skiing, or distance to DWG Bridge. If you are wanting one of these, there will only be a few on the market and you will want to act somewhat quickly when you find one that suits you.) Call USA Realty at 570 517 2428 to speak to an experienced Poconos Vacation Home Agent.

Pocono Vacation Homes for Sale

Our Pocono MLS search enables you to browse local vacation homes for sale and get a sense of the market before you buy or sell. Every vacation home for sale from every real estate broker in the Pocono region is listed and updated every day right here Whether you're looking for luxury second homes, lake homes, ski homes, foreclosures, or fixer uppers you'll find them here.

Pocono Vacation Home Values

Vacation home values in the Pocono Mountains are often more consistent than in other regions. Communities throughout the region, specifically the mountain areas and prominent luxury developments in Lake Naomi, Timber Trails, Saw Creek, Arrowhead Lakes, Bear Creek, Skytop, Lake Wallenpaupack, and Buck Hill have remained fairly steady price-wise, with slight value decreases.

Poconos Vacation Real Estate News

Mortgage News for Poconos Vacations Homes:

Expect to pay more for financing a vacation home than you would on a primary home. Banks require either more down or a higher interest rate on a second home. Terms are generally 20 - 25 years. Many people purchase a second home with an equity loan on their primary residence. There may be some tax advantages to owning a second or vacation home (see your accountant).