In the low $300s, this home in the outskirts of Stroudsburg has a wonderful, acre+ yard and a getaway space attached to the garage.
Details: https://www.flexmls.com/share/4NIJ9/3183-Shafers-Schoolhouse-Rd-Stroudsburg-PA-18360
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Here is a great list of events (courtesty of The Pocono Where to Book on Facebook!) in and around the Poconos for Summer 2013, including fireworks and other things to do over the Fourth of July Holiday.
Not on the list: Every Thursday evening, starting around 7pm, join me as I host World Tavern Trivia on the Patio/Tiki Bar at Petrizzo's Italian Restaurant in Bushkill. It's always a great time!
Petrizzo's also offers live music every weekend, and Johnny P. also puts on a fantastic fireworks extravaganza on the 4th of July!
Within the gates of Saw Creek Estates, there are, as of today, seventy-nine homes for sale through the Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, ranging in price from $29,000 - $273,000. That is a wide range of values but not unusual for communities in the Poconos which have a variety of housing options, home sizes, locations, etc.
Saw Creek Estates is made up of single family homes but it should be noted that there are two separate townhome Associations inside of Saw Creek, Mill Pond and The Falls, that share some of the amenities of SCE but have their own rules and fees. There really is something for everyone here in this gated, amenity-rich community in the Eastern Poconos.
Here is some interesting home sale data for Saw Creek Estates (not including the townhouse areas). See how the average sale price and the number of homes sold has played out since 2006. Prices have definitely taken a hit due to the national housing decline, and foreclosures and short sales continue to put downward pressure on values. However, we have reached a point where some of the buys are just too good to pass up, and many buyers are finally jumping in and buying that dream home or vacation property.
Average # Homes
Year Sale $ Sold
2013 $82,570 32
(Year-to-date)
2012 $79,080 88
2011 $86,120 78
2010 $106,400 75
2009 $128,200 61
2008 $137,800 73
2007 $172,200 108
2006 $169,040 145
Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions about any of our beautiful Pocono Communities. ~L
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Many people often miss the boat when it comes to exercising their right to vote. Presidential elections get all the glory, but how important is it to vote in off-years and also in the Primaries? Very! Take your local school board elections, for instance: Members of your school board determine where your property tax dollars are spent, the quality of the education provided to children, AND how much your school district collects from you in taxes!
Election of these people affects homeowners' single biggest yearly/montly expense. Not kind of, sort of, maybe...school board elections affect your pocketbook directly, and in a big way. Here in Monroe and Pike Counties in the Poconos, it is critical that you vote every year, twice a year, in both the Primary and General Elections to be sure you are represented by common-sense, fiscally responsible, accountable members who will provide the highest quality education that the homeowners who pay the bill can afford.
This year the municipal primary election here is May 21, 2013, and school board elections are the highlight of the ballot in every municipality. Mark your calendar and get out to vote! And if you cannot get to the polls that day, plan ahead and vote by absentee ballot before May 17.
Monroe County, PA has an excellent summary of polling locations and ballot information here.
Find election information for Pike County, PA here.
Your vote really counts in these local races. Make it happen! :)