Poconos Real Estate Blog

The Swimming Pool at Big Bass Lake

It was a beautiful Pocono day today, perfect for touring vacation home buyers through two of our nicest recreation communities, Arrowhead Lakes and Big Bass Lake. We hit BBL at about noon and visited their pool not long after. As you can see from the photo, there was stuff going on but it wasn't very crowded at all. The beautiful tennis court complex was busy with players of all ages getting some sets in before the afternoon temperature got too high. Oh, and the food at the snack bar looked yummy :)

For more info on Big Bass Lake and any other vacation home community in the Poconos, drop me a line or inbox me at info@lisasanderson.com

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Happy Buyer, Happy Seller

(This is really just me testing the Typepad blogging app on my iPhone. )

Kimberly (left) buying Patti's (right) house in Northgate Estates, Stroud Township. Taken at the closing table on Friday, June 28, 2010.

This was a smooth and trouble-free transaction, as you can see from the smiles!

I listed the house for sale in February and we were under contract in April after only 43 days in the market! Inspection issues were minimal, the financing (done by East Stroudsburg Savings Association aka ESSA) process was smooth, and the parties were well-represented. A special thank you to my colleague Mary Ann Hawk of Barbara Samet Real Estate for a job well done.

There. A bit if good news about the Pocono real estate market :)

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Buying a Pocono Vacation Home? Consider The Hamlet!

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Know about The Hamlet? It's an upscale development in Canadensis, PA...acre lots with plenty of forest & wildlife.  Serious serenity!

Houses in The Hamlet tend to be unique, rustic yet full of modern comforts, and very charming, appealing to those looking for a change of scenery from Manhattan or other urban areas that they live in. Commuting from these areas of New York and New Jersey is very doable within a couple of hours, making it an ideal locale for weekend getaways. Very often the vacation homes here are offered for sale with furnishings, so getting set up for relaxing is an easy task!

Dues in The Hamlet are $1,315 for 2010, and include use of the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and tennis courts. The homeowners' association is managed by Appletree Management Group.

Let me know if you need more info. In the meantime, check these links for properties in The Hamlet:


Search for homes in The Hamlet

Search for lots in The Hamlet

Vacation Home Under $150,000 Open This Weekend

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Here's one more reason to visit the Penn Estates Community Open House this Saturday...

Open 12 - 4pm, April 24, 2010

164 Kensington Drive
Beacon Hill Section
Penn Estates

The classic Pocono Contemporary, perfect for use as a vacation getaway or first full time home!

This is real memory making potential right here :) Original owners selling their getaway place & hope you enjoy it as much as they have. Catch a breeze on the 22ft screened porch overlooking community green area, or snuggle in the fireside living rm in cooler months. Level property on a less-traveled road. Many bonus features incl. 1st floor master suite and loft all sitting on an environmentally upgraded crawl space. Seller is offering a Home Warranty for a worry free purchase. Furnishings are available.

Want more info? Email me info@lisasanderson.com

Penn Estates Community Open House 2010

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Attention Pocono Home Buyers!

The Penn Estates Real Estate Committee cordially invites the general public to our first open house of the year.

Saturday, April 24, 2010
12pm to 4pm

Come and check out our beautiful community and visit some of the great home inventory available for sale. Last year's event featured 20 properties in various styles and price ranges hosted by various local real estate agents.

For more details about our community, please visit the official Penn Estates website.

When you visit the Welcome Center and register for access to our gated community, you will be provided a map that shows the locations of all the homes available for viewing. Please note that you will be asked to provide information from your driver's license and car registration to gain admission.

Directions to Penn Estates

(Note: Most GPS units do not direct you to the correct gate for entry. Please save yourself some aggravation and be sure you are pointed to the intersection of Hallet Road and Penn Estates Drive.)

From NY/NJ: Take Route I-80 West in to Pennsylvania. Take Exit 309 (Marshalls Creek) to a left at the first traffic light, Route 447 North. Follow the signs for Route 447 North, which will include a right turn at the Wendy's Restaurant. Make a left at the light on to Route 191 South/North Fifth Street. Go over bridge and make a right on to Hallet Road. You will see Penn Estates on the left.

From Tannersville: Take Cherry Lane Road (behind the Tannersville Inn) to a right on Bog Road. Athe the end, make a right on Hallet Road and continue to Penn Estates on the right.

From Scranton/Wilkes Barre/Hazelton: Take I-80 East to the Tannersville Exit. Make a right off the exit, another right on to 611 and then follow the directions from Tannersville above.

While you're visiting please stop by The Country Kitchen in our main amenity complex. They offer a variety of coffee, drinks and food items for a fair price. I love their cheeseburgers!!