Categories for Around the Poconos

First Responders: Could Real Estate Be Your Next Career?

First responders spend their careers making decisions under pressure, working with people from every walk of life, solving problems quickly, and earning the trust of the communities they serve. Those same skills can translate surprisingly well into real estate. For firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and other public safety ...

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Fall in the Poconos: When the Mountains Feel Like Home

There is something special about fall in the Poconos. The mornings become cooler, the air feels crisper, and the mountains slowly trade their summer greens for brilliant shades of gold, orange, and red. Country roads become scenic drives, local farms fill with pumpkins, and evenings seem made for gathering around ...

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Buying a Home with a Well and Septic System in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

If you are moving to Monroe County from an area with public water and sewer, finding a home with a private well and septic system may feel unfamiliar. Throughout the Poconos, however, these systems are common—especially among wooded, rural, and more private properties. A well and septic system should not ...

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Moving With Children? How to Research Schools Before Choosing a Home in the Poconos

Moving with children is about much more than finding enough bedrooms or a bigger backyard. Parents are also thinking about new teachers, new friends, unfamiliar routines, and whether their children will feel comfortable in a new community. Those concerns are natural. Reliable information, direct conversations, and local guidance can help ...

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