SperlingViews - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

I know that many people are afraid of investing in real estate right now and the lenders are stricter, but what a grand opportunity if you were thinking about buying but were always afraid to take the leap. It would be so nice to see some more of the bank owned homes get purchased and fixed up again. Not only does it help the economy, but it helps to eliminate some of the neighborhood eyesores out there. I don't think the real estate slump will last forever, as a matter of fact, some of Monroe County, PA appear to be showing some signs of stabilizing. Don't wait too much longer - I think we've hit bottom and now is the time. Find yourself a buyers agent and they can help you find a home that you love and fits your financial requirements. I think the lenders learned their lessons and are now making sure not to lend more than a buyer can handle.[read more...]

The Pocono area has become a suburb of NYC and the metro areas of NJ. The cost of housing has sky rocketed in the last couple of years. Also school taxes have increased without any relief in sight from local or state government.[read more...]