Nurse Family Partnership at Pocono Medical Center

Pocono Medical Center's Nurse Family Partnership is a community based preventive care model that transforms the lives of vulnerable women pregnant with her first child. During pregnancy the women are coached on how to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. New mothers learn how to promote the health, nutrition and growth of their baby. They also learn how to deal with the stress of parenthood without resorting to dangerous forms of discipline. The program improves families' economic self-sufficiency by developing goals for their future, planning future pregnancies, continuing their education and finding work.

Anyone in the area looking for a worthwhile organization to donate to, please consider The Nurse Family Partnership. It is well run by caring nurses in our own back yard! Feel Free to Contact Me For Contact Information!

Emerald Lakes - Pocono Dream Location

Emerald Lakes Community is located conveniently just off of Rte 380 about 20 minutes from Camelback Ski and Water Complex. This wonderful community offers 5 lakes, 2 of which were left behind from an old Wisconsin Glacier. The community offers 2 beaches complete with bathhouses and playground facilities. There is an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool to go along with the the tennis complex and basketball courts.After a day of community enjoyment you can kick back at The Emerald Grill Bar and Restaurant without ever leaving the community. Contact Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty if you have any questions about this community and we will put you in contact with our Emerald Lakes Community Real Estate Expert. To view all current homes for sale in Emerald Lakes, simply click on the link below!

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Brier Crest Woods - The Shangri La of The Poconos

Located just 2.5 miles from the slopes at Big Boulder you can find the Shangri La of the Poconos. That's right, Brier Crest Woods Community and its 43 Acre Lake Shangri La can be found conveniently just off of Pa Rte 903 and very close to PA Rte 115. Homeowners of this fabulous lake community enjoy the sandy beach at Lake Shangri La, basketball courts, tennis courts and picnic and playground facilities. This community enjoys seeing an abundance of wildlife since it is predominantly surrounded by PA State Gamelands. Hundreds and hundreds of acres of wooded green space keep this community rustic and earthy. For all of you race fans Pocono Raceway is about 5-10 minutes from this relaxing Pocono Community.Call Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty to speak to our Brier Crest Woods Real Estate Professional Today. To get your search started now you can click the link below to view all current home for sale in this wonderful lake community!

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Big Bass Lake - The Pocono's Big Daddy of Lake Communities

Located in Gouldsboro, PA is Big Bass Lake. Conveniently located close to Rte 380 you will find this wonderful gated lake community with full amenities.The community offers two lakes complete with sandy beaches, marina, picnic and playground facilities, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, ice skating rink (weather permitting), ski hill with T-Bar, tubing hill, indoor and outdoor pool, dry sauna and clubhouse.Needless to say Big Bass Lake is LOADED with things to do.When you are ready to make that magical purchase of a home inside this wonderful community be sure to give Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty a call at 570 234 0634 as we are your Pocono Community Real Estate Experts. If you would like to view all currently active properties on the Pocono MLS right now then click on the link below.Click to view Current Homes for Sale in Big Bass Lake

Book That Perfect Pocono Vacation!

As summer quickly ascend on us all, most of us have already made our reservations for vacation. Whether it be the Ocean or the Mountains or possibly even a Caribbean Extravaganza, most of us have already made the plans! For those who procrastinate and who might not have been able to find the time to make the plans I want to direct your attention toward our Pocono Vacation Rental Website as we still have some Great Summer Weeks left! You Can Check Out Our Rental Homes by Clicking Right Here!
You will find some Economic Stimulus Specials for sure. Take a week in a Brand New 3,000+ sq ft Pocono Home Backed up to The Pa Gamelands and only a short walk to the New Island Pool in Amenity Filled Arrowhead Lakes for $750 / Week. Two Small Families splitting the bill and it is less than $400 / week for each family to enjoy swimming, tennis, fishing, boating, BBQ'ing and tons more. Check us out and feel free to give us a call to book that Pocono Vacation!

A One of a Kind Pocono Home For Sale

Looking for a piece of Pocono Serenity? Look no Further than this 2200+ Sq Ft Raised Prow Front Chalet in one of the Pocono's most popular Lake Communities, Arrowhead Lakes! Imagine if you will 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Wraparound Decking Package, Country Decor Throughout tucked all the way in the back of this Gorgeous Lake Community for that 'Away From it All' Feeling of being in the Woods! By The way this home also backs directly up to 930 Acres of Untamed, Untouched and Unspoiled Pennsylvania Woodlands ! For a Complete Detailed Package of this property including multiple photos and all other related details simply Click Here!

For those who are unfamiliar with Arrowhead Lakes just know that this community offers 2 Large Lakes ( 90 acres and 260 acres), 3 heated swimming pools, 7 tennis courts (3 are lighted),2 Basketball Courts, 4 Beaches, 5 Boat Launches and a 24 hour social hotline for activities held in and around the community.

A Hidden Gem of a Pocono Mountain Lakefront Home for Sale

For the most part I like talking about Pocono Real Estate in general and share different experiences in Blogs here. However this one listing I have to put out here simply because noone will find it anywhere else. The Homeowner for This Gorgeous Lakefront has Given us, Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty Exclusivity For the Sale of This Fine Mountain Home. You Can Check Out the details Right Here!

Central Sewer Hookups Coming to a Screaming Halt in Arrowhead Lakes

In case anyone hasn't heard Arrowhead Lakes Community, after being instructed by the Department of Environmental Protection, has issued a halt on all central sewer hookups in the community until permitting from previous sewer hookups and the running of the main sewer lines have come into proper compliance.
Apparently all the ducks were not in order when this whole sewer project got started some 7 -8 years ago. This will not affect anyone who already has permitting in place to build but no future permits will be given to build with connection to central sewer until further notice. After speaking to interim general manager, Charlie Hozempa, he felt that given what is involved with the entire process it will probably a good year before anyone can start to hook up once again. As the community moves as quickly as possible to remedy this situation it cannot control the speed and cooperation of the engineers involved and of course the various governmental bodies of the different townships involved (Coolbaugh and Tobyhanna) not to mention any environmental agencies. These variables will no doubt take up the most time!
Who does this affect???? Well I will start by telling you who it doesn't affect. It doesn't affect anyone in the finished sewer sections which are sections 14 and up. For those lot owners in sections 1 - 13, I would take this time to invest in a 'wetland study' if you ever have any intention of either building on your lot or selling it. Just because there is sewer available or your lot falls within a finished sewer section, this doesn't mean that your lot is 'buildable'. A wetland study is required to build in this community and if you have any questions about this issue please feel free to use my contact information on the right and I will be happy to help you out. If a wetland study indicates the presence of wetlands on the property you might want to consider having the property surveyed and also the wetlands surveyed. This of course depends on how much wetlands your lot has. If it is a trivial amount that falls outside the setbacks of your building box then there is no reason to do anymore work but if there is substantial wetlands then it would be to your benefit to get both the parcel and the wetlands surveyed to see if you have a building box and if so, how much of a building box. This information can be the determining factor of whether or not you have a 'marketable' piece of property!
This will directly affect a few of my clients as they have waterfront property. One client was waiting for the sewer to come around the bend which should have happened this year and my other client had a land and home package set up but didn't get to the permitting stage yet so that will more than likely be shelved for another year as well.
If anyone has any questions on wetlands and whether or not your property has them please feel free to call me or email me and I will help steer you to the right people.

Pocono Mountain Lake - Carbon County's Low Key Lake Community

Pocono Mountain Lakes is a small, cozy tucked away lake community surrounded by PA Gamelands and just a hop, skip and a jump from I-80 and I-476 right off of Rte 940 in White Haven, PA. This community is passed by each day by hundreds of passersby, most of which probably don't even know the community exists. It is that well hidden from the road! The lake is a modest but refreshing 6 Acres.

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Pocono Ranchlands - Bushkill, Pa's Community Wonderland

Pocono Ranch Lands is a four season community offering the best of all! With a ski chalet and outdoor pools you can enjoy the best of each season, right out your back door. Pocono Ranch Lands is located in Bushkill near Route 209 and Bushkill Falls, "The Niagara of the Poconos".Amenities include: Pools, Clubhouse, Private Ski Area, Horseback Riding, Playgrounds, Lighted Tennis and Basketball Courts.

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Directions :
From NY METROPOLITAN AREA:
Take Interstate Route 80 West to Exit 309 (Marshall’s Creek) in Pennsylvania
Take Route 209 North approximately 4 miles to third traffic light
Turn right and continue on Route 209 North approximately 8 miles
Turn left at blinker light in Bushkill onto Bushkill Falls Road
Turn right on Milford Road—continue approximately 5 miles
Turn left onto Minks Pond Road
Turn right into Pocono Ranchlands
From PHILADELPHIA:
Proceed North to Allentown
From Allentown take Route 22 East to Route 33 North
Proceed on Route 33 till Route 209 North joins it
Proceed North on Route 209 to Interstate Route 80 East to Exit 309
Proceed as from New York

Riverside Estates - Livin' Along The Lehigh

Riverside Estates is a non-profit residential Community in Pocono Lake, PA with community preserved land along the Lehigh River. There are 129 lots in the Riverside Estates Community, ranging in size from 1+acre to 7 acres, each lot being a minimum size of one acre for home building. We are a private Community, structured in accordance with the Planned Communities Act of Pennsylvania, and we are internally responsible for the maintenance of our roads and recreation area, as well as compliance with any/all By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, and Covenants and Restrictions pertaining to ownership of lots and/or homes within the boundaries of Riverside Estates. The owner(s) of each lot is/are responsible for payment of annual dues to the Community for each lot owned, as well as payment of County and Township taxes on each of those lots, and any necessary assessments as may be determined by the Board of Directors to address emergencies or improvements to the Community at large. Ownership of each lot entitles the owner(s) to one vote in elections and for ratification of budget items and dues.
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Saw Creek Estates

Saw Creek Estates Community Association (SCECA) is a private residential community in the Poconos Mountains. This wonderful and amenity filled community offers the following: * Two Indoor Pools* Four Outdoor Pools* Indoor/Outdoor Hottubs* Outdoor Wading Pool* Indoor / Outdoor Tennis Courts* Outdoor Basketball Courts* Two Lakes* Outdoor Walking Trail* Raquetball Courts* Health / Fitness Center* Outdoor Volleyball Court* Softball Field and Tennis Center* Top of the World Restaurant* On-Site Ski Slopes - Open Weekends and Holidays (Conditions Permitting)Saw Creek is located within 5 miles of Horseback Riding , Apline Skiiing, Golfing, a Large Flea Market and Fernwood Resort. Skiers will find themselves only 7 miles from Shawnee and approximately 20 miles from Camelback.


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Big Bass Lake - So Much to Do!

Located in Gouldsboro, PA is Big Bass Lake. Conveniently located close to Rte 380 you will find this wonderful gated lake community with full amenities.The community offers two lakes complete with sandy beaches, marina, picnic and playground facilities, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, ice skating rink (weather permitting), ski hill with T-Bar, tubing hill, indoor and outdoor pool, dry sauna and clubhouse.Needless to say Big Bass Lake is LOADED with things to do.When you are ready to make that magical purchase of a home inside this wonderful community be sure to give Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty a call at 570 234 0633 as we are your Pocono Community Real Estate Experts. If you would like to view all currently active properties on the Pocono MLS right now then click on the link below.Click to view Current Homes for Sale in Big Bass Lake

An Informational Blog or a bunch of listing posts - Which Would you Prefer?

In the town of Pocono Lake this site actually ranks Realtors according to how many Blogs they post. My question is "Would you, the reader want to read relevant information about your community or see what listings a real estate agent has sold recently or even what they have for sale currently?"
Seems to me that since You Can Always See EVERYTHING that is Currently on the Market in Arrowhead Lakes Just By Clicking Here, that you would like much more than that. Since Active Rain's ranking statistics don't differentiate from the art of a skillful blog and the art of 'copy and pasting', there will always be a ranking system that is deceiving to the Active Rain Consumer. In other words, being ranked #1 on Active Rain doesn't necessarily mean you are the top Blogger just that you are really great at 'copying and pasting' your listing activity to a Blog Spot and receiving credit for 10 second of work rather than a thoughtful and honest Bloggy Doooo!
I mean to be quite honest if it is Pocono Mountain Listings you are looking for you can even see ALL LAKEFRONT HOMES FOR SALE and even still ALL GAMELAND PROPERTIES FOR SALE simply by clicking the appropriate highlighted links!

Towamensing Trails - Off The Beaten Path in the Poconos

The beautiful wooded Lake Community of Towamensing Trails is conveniently located just off Rte 903 in Albrightsville, PA. Close to Big Boulder Ski Resort and White Water Rafting, this community of many amenities sits nestled amongst the many Grey Birches of this area. Tucked away nicely among the mountains of Northeast PA is this Lake Towamensing with it's 190 Acres of Refreshing Beauty. This community also offers homeowners swimming pools, tennis courts and basketball courts, not to mention a fully functional Clubhouse / Restaurant setup like no other.
For more information on this wonderful wooded community tucked away in the Fabulous Pocono Mountains and to view ALL Homes currently on the market in Towamensing Trails please click the following link! Enjoy!!
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An Ode to the North Arrow Drive Bear

Ok Arrowhead Residents and Homeowners and potential future homeowners, this morning (Monday April 6) was the second monday in a row I found my self retrieving my trash can and cleaning up a mess of garbage strewn all over the place. I thought it must be a bear at first then my mind turned to the devious raccoons that I have battled wits with in the past and with the help a few COLD buckets of water was victorious in getting those sly garbage junkies to retreat in a wet panic and hadn't returned since.
As I drove down the road to take Molly to the bus stop though I noticed one of the Very Big and Very Heavy Wooden Trash bins that hold the trash cans for most of the part timers was completely turned over and his trash spewed about in much the same manner as my own. This is the second week in a row for both of us. I guess I didn't want to believe that a bear was so close but in reality I think that is what it was. It wouldn't have been the first time I have seen a bear in our direct Vicinity on North Arrow so close to the lake as my neighbor Anita had one peeping through her slider back to Autumn's ago.
I guess to confirm my suspicions I will have to camp out downstairs next Sunday night as Mr Bear approaches for Easter Dinner at the Cordisco Garbage Cans. Not sure what I will do but one thing for sure is I will get a picture for the followup to this blog. I am thinking we have to name him also. If anyone can think of a good "Bear Name" for a garbage rummager please pass it along to me. Till next time let me just say, keep your trash lids snapped tightly and if you live on North Arrow Drive keep me posted if you see him.
All you interested folks who would love to be closer to nature, I have almost 90 properties of all shapes and sizes available in Arrowhead Lakes Community. Whether it be a lakefront home you are looking for or a property that borders PA Gamelands or just a simple getaway, fully functional cabin with fireplace etc... for under $100,000 I have the inventory for you. Pay us a visit on any of our sites to view ALL Pocono Mountain Homes for Sale!

So You Think Your Home Shows Well???

After Before

Before After

OK Reators, you just landed that new listing! House shows well, or so you think? A few small things can make a huge difference in making that house really "POP" and give the buyer that feeling of 'Wanting It'. We at Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty are now offering our sellers a complete refund of their consultation fee if they consult with Valerie Sagheddu, owner and artistic operator of Apostle Art, a Complete Home Staging and Design Service Company right here in the Great Northeast PA and Pocono Mountains area. Above are a few of the before and after pics of just the little things she picks up on. The homeowner actually had most of the items around her house. She just needed the guidance on where to place things and what colors to use etc... Check them out and check Valerie out at http://www.apostleart.com/!

Pocono Home Buyer Looking for a Deal?

Everyone is always looking for a deal. Doesn't matter what it is just so long as it is a DEAL! With the declining home values which coincide rather systematically with the rising unemployment Pocono Home Buyers and Investors are even more The Bargain Hunters. Well when I get a heads up from my Real Estate Peeps, in this case Heather Rickert, and she is giving me a heads up on a price reduction on a nice little cabin in Arrowhead Lakes I felt compelled to post this home here on my Blog. Let me run down a few of the details: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Large Front Deck, Adirondack Siding and Backing to a large greenbelt. Don't get me wrong now, this home does need a little updating but it is also being reduced down to $93,000 and the owner is looking for offers NOW! Check it Out For Yourself Here!

Easter Pocono Home Specials

Well with Easter right around the corner I am sure that the Easter Bunny will be bringing Great Pocono Deals to all the good little boys and girls this year. Whether your Easter Wish list includes a small cabin getaway in gorgeous Arrowhead Lakes or a magnificent New Home accented with stone and cedar and Backed up to 21,000 Acres of Bradys Lake State Gamelands, we have the inventory and are in serious contract talks with Mr Bunny on your behalf. The result is Great Deals for YOU!

Maybe you were especially good this year and Santa overlooked that fine behavior!! You might be eligible for a practically Brand New Country Cape on 3 Acres with 5 Bedrooms, 3 Car Garage and just under 3,000 sq ft of living space. I think that all the deals are right there in front of you this Easter and all you need is for Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty to steer you to the GRAND EASTER EGG HUNT!!!Look no further than this page. Stop by at the top of this Blog to say hi or better yet call us in person. Our Links and Phone Numbers are at the Left of This Blog! We will find you your Easter Special!

Check out all of our links. Whether you are looking to Book a Vacation, Search The Pocono MLS or Just Want More Information on our Many Lake Communities, you can find everything right here on this blog, your blog, Rick's Pocono Blog!

Pocono Lake's Big Two - Arrowhead & Locust

Well, as I am sitting here writing this (and in between answering phones from customers, clients and other realtors) I am reminded of what is to come very soon as the nice weather moves into the area, Pocono Mountain Home Shoppers of course!! It is clear NOW that the lowest mortgage interest rates ever and the assumption that the market is at the bottom and stabilizing has created a sense of urgency among those buyers sitting on the fence for a while. As they experts are saying, if you sit around and wait for the bott0m there is a good chance you will miss it altogether.

Pocono Lake, PA is a tiny little town sandwiched between Blakeslee and Pocono Pines. You could literally drive clear through this town in about 1 - 2 minutes. The town is rustic anbd woodsy and is made up of primarily two large lake communities, Arrowhead Lakes and Locust Lake Village. Lakes, Beaches, Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts and more await homeowners in these two 4 season communities and folks are getting that itch for summer fun. Here at Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty we specialize in these Big Two Pocono Lake Communities and can offer the consumer expert advice and guidance from finding the perfect home, negotiating the best terms for them, making sure that they are fully protected with regard to getting a 'Home Inspection' and all the way through to the close of their new home! We have a team of professional service providers that are equal if not better than the best in the industry! Homeowners Insurers, Mortgage Lenders, Title Insurers and more can be found right along side of our team of experienced Pocono Mountain Real Estate Professionals. Give us a call today and we'll help you find that perfect Pocono Home!

As of today these are the current homes on the market in Arrowhead Lakes!

As of today these are the current homes on the market in Locust Lake Village!