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There Are Homes For Sale in The Poconos, Listed For Less Than The National Median Sales Price

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

Did you know the median sales price of an existing single-family home in the U.S. is now $422,400 (National Association of Realtors, July 2025)? That’s the national picture. But here in the Poconos, you don’t have to spend nearly that…

3 Common Mistakes Pocono Lake Homeowners Make When Selling — And How to Avoid Them

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

Selling a home in Pocono Lake can be exciting, but missteps can cost you time and money. Here are three common mistakes – and how you can avoid them. Mistake 1: Overpricing the Home Why it’s a mistake: Setting the…

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Posted in Arrowhead Lake PA, Blakeslee PA, Living Pocono, Locust Lake Village, Pocono Lake, Pocono Lake Homes For Sale, Pocono Lake PA, Pocono Living, riverside estates, Tips For Sellers

Cashing Out in Pocono Lake: From STR Investment To Sold And In The Rearview!

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

If you’ve been running a short-term rental in Pocono Lake, you already know the drill: managing bookings, keeping the place spotless, responding to guests, and making sure everything is perfect every stay. It can be rewarding – but let’s be…

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Ready To Sell Your Pocono Lake Property? Here’s A Simple Checklist To Get Started!

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

Thinking about selling your home in Pocono Lake? The market is active, and buyers are still looking for the right property – a search that begins online for most buyers, where first impressions can really matter. Here’s a quick checklist…

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Posted in Living Pocono, Pocono Lake, Pocono Lake Homes For Sale, Pocono Lake PA, Pocono Living, pocono real estate for sale, poconos real estate for sale, Real Estate, Tips For Sellers

Pocono Homeownership – Stability You Can Bank On and a Lifestyle You’ll Love

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

Rent payments vanish into thin air every month. Month after month, you are paying someone else’s mortgage, but you’re not getting anything lasting in return – and then when your landlord decides to sell, your rent goes up. Buying a…

Tagged with: homeownership, Poconos, Real Estate
Posted in investment, lifestyle, Living Pocono, Pocono, Pocono Living, Poconos, Real Estate, wealth

Earn More, Stress Less: Trusted Short-Term Rental Hosting Services in Pocono Lake

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

If you own a short-term rental in Pocono Lake, you already know it can be both profitable and exhausting. Between marketing, guest messages, cleanings, and last-minute repairs, it can start to feel like a second full-time job – and just…

Tagged with: arrowhead lakes, Locust Lake Village, pocono lake, Pocono Mountains, Poconos, Real Estate, short term rental hosting
Posted in Pocono, Pocono Homes For Sale, Pocono Lake PA, Pocono Living, pocono real estate for sale, Poconos, poconos real estate for sale, vacation, vacation rental

Making the Move: Change Your Life With Homeownership For $250k in Pocono Lake

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

If you’ve been daydreaming about a change of scenery — trading in city noise, crowded streets, and the daily grind for something quieter, greener, and more affordable — Pocono Lake might just be calling your name. And here’s the best…

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Posted in Living Pocono, Pocono, Pocono Lake, Pocono Lake Homes For Sale, Pocono Lake PA, Pocono Living, pocono real estate for sale, Poconos, poconos real estate for sale

From Rent to Relaxation: Why Buying in Arrowhead Lake Builds More Than Wealth

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

If you’ve been renting for years, you might feel like you’re running in place—making monthly payments but never truly getting ahead. You’re not alone in feeling that way. Many individuals and families are rethinking the long-term value of renting versus…

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Posted in Arrowhead Lake PA, Arrowhead Lakes, Arrowhead Lakes Homes For Sale, Pocono, Pocono Homes For Sale, Pocono Lake, Pocono Lake Homes For Sale, Pocono Lake PA, Pocono Living, Poconos, poconos real estate for sale, wealth

Escape the City, Build Wealth in the Mountains: The Power of Pocono Homeownership

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Matt Cordisco

For generations, homeownership has been one of the most reliable ways for Americans to build long-term wealth. In today’s world, where the cost of living and rent prices continue to climb, owning a home isn’t just about having a place…

Tagged with: homeownership, investing, Pocono Mountains, Poconos, Real Estate, realtor, renting, wealth
Posted in Pocono Homes For Sale, Pocono Living, Poconos, poconos real estate for sale, Real Estate, wealth

No HOA? No Problem! New Construction Just Waiting To Be Your Homestead in Blakeslee PA!

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Matt Cordisco

New Construction – 3 Bedrooms – 2 Bathrooms – 1 Acre Parcel – NO HOA! No HOA Dues!! Inside – Unique style, all windowsills are live edge – High Efficiency propane furnace Heat and AC – Smart Home with lights,…

Tagged with: Hiking, homes for sale, nascar, No HOA, pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Poconos, Real Estate, travel
Posted in Blakeslee PA, Blakeslee PA Homes For Sale, No HOA, No Private Community, Pocono, Pocono Homes For Sale, Pocono Living, pocono real estate for sale, Poconos, poconos real estate for sale, Real Estate, The Great Outdoors

Hiking Thornhurst in the Summer

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Matt Cordisco

It was a bright, sunny, 88-degree temperature day in Thornhurst recently – a great day for a hike to the top of the mountain. With my youngest still going to school, a post-lunch hike with my wife, the dog, and…

Tagged with: Hiking, lackawanna state forest, pinchot trail, pine hill vista, Poconos, summer, Thornhurst
Posted in PA State Game Lands, Picture The Poconos, Pocono, Pocono Living, Poconos, Thornhurst, Thornhurst Country Club Estates, Thornhurst PA

3 Reasons To Vacation in Locust Lake Village

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Matt Cordisco

The Poconos is comprised of many communities with varying options for amentities, but Locust Lake Village in Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania remains one of the most popular summer destinations in the area year after year. Being in close proximity to both…

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Posted in Living Pocono, Locust Lake Village, Locust Lake Village Homes For Sale, Pocono, Pocono Homes For Sale, Pocono Lake, Pocono Lake Homes For Sale, Pocono Lake PA, Pocono Living, pocono real estate for sale, Poconos, poconos real estate for sale, Real Estate

How To Find Your Pocono Paradise

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Matt Cordisco

So you’re ready for life at a better pace but you’re not quite sure how to get started with the next (and the most fun) step – house hunting. Initially you might you have an app for that. After all,…

Tagged with: buying a house in the Poconos, Pocono Mountains, Poconos, Real Estate, tips for buyers
Posted in Living Pocono, Pocono, Pocono Homes For Sale, Pocono Living, pocono real estate for sale, Poconos, poconos real estate for sale, Real Estate, Tips For Buyers

3 Reasons to Love Fall in the Poconos

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Matt Cordisco

When Summer winds to an end, the residents of Northeast Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains enjoy a few things before the cold of Winter imposes itself. If you thought the Poconos was awesome during the warm months out on the lake or…

Tagged with: autumn, fall, fall foliage, pennsylvania, Poconos
Posted in Living Pocono, Picture The Poconos, Pocono Living, Poconos, The Great Outdoors

3 Reasons To Visit The Poconos

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Matt Cordisco

The Pocono Mountains in Northeast Pennsylvania remain a popular vacation destination for thousands of people every year! For a lot of people, it is a family tradition. So why do people come to the Poconos? Here are a few reasons…

Tagged with: Pocono Homes For Sale, Pocono Mountains, Poconos, Real Estate
Posted in Living Pocono, Pocono Living, Poconos

Big News For Big Bass Lake!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Matt Cordisco

Home sales in Big Bass Lake are soaring this year! The first two quarters of 2015 have seen 16 home sales in Big Bass Lake – 80% of the total homes sold in 2014. The total number of Big Bass…

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Posted in Big Bass Lake, Living Pocono, North Pocono, Pocono Living, Poconos

Home Sales Are Up In Arrowhead Lakes!

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Matt Cordisco

The first half of 2015, the Pocono MLS cites 43 homes sold in Arrowhead Lakes – the most sales Arrowhead has seen in the first two quarters since 2007 (45). I wrote an article earlier this year speaking to the…

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Posted in Arrowhead Lakes, Living Pocono, Pocono Lake, Pocono Living, Poconos

Jack Frost’s Annual Cardboard Classic

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

The Cardboard Classic at Jack Frost Mountain is an annual tradition that brings Preston and Steve from Philadelphia rock station 93.3 WMMR up the Northeast Extension and over to Jack Frost to help wrap up the Pocono Ski Season for the beginning of…

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To Ski Or Not To Ski?

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

President’s Day Weekend is a very popular weekend for winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, and lots of vacationers are up on the mountain this weekend – but is it too cold to ski? When I left the office in…

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Ski The Poconos For President’s Day Weekend!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

Don’t Miss Out! There are still a few Pocono Homes waiting to be occupied by eager Skiers this President’s Day Weekend, but you MUST ACT NOW! Get here before the snow does, enjoy Jack Frost, Big Boulder, and Camelback! Contact…

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Posted in Camelback, Living Pocono, Pocono Living

Winter in Arrowhead Lakes

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

As the snow comes down late in the evening, every driver on Locust Ridge Road is united, though they may not realize it, by that anxious feeling they are all experiencing while traversing the winding mountain road that leads to Arrowhead…

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Posted in Arrowhead Lakes, Camelback, Living Pocono, Pocono Lake, Pocono Living, The Great Outdoors

Thornhurst – A Small North Pocono Town

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

Thornhurst is one of the many small Pocono towns housing clusters of population on the mountain. Nestled into the Lackawanna State Forest and State Game Lands, it is one of many towns through which the Lehigh River rambles. Fishing, hunting,…

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Super Bowl Snow Day!

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

Pocono residents are bracing for more snow. About a week ago, we received a half foot of snow that has overstayed its welcome. A few days after that, we were getting ready to get pounded by Winter Storm Juno but,…

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Traditional Pocono Lakefront in Indian Lake!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

This Pocono Lakefront Home is a Timeless Getaway. Nestled In Indian Lake, Enjoy this 4 Bedroom Retreat Surrounded by 100’s of Acres of Game Lands With Hunting, Hiking, and Exploring. Enjoy the Lake With Fishing, Sailing, Paddle Boats, Kayaking, Swimming, and…

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Posted in Living Pocono, Pocono Living, The Great Outdoors

Vintage Pocono Lakefront in Blakeslee, PA!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

This Recently Upgraded Vintage Pocono Lakefront sits on just over 1 Acre of land and has 5 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms within its 2100+ sq ft. Enjoy a Sunny Day on the Wrap Around Deck in Summer and Enjoy Nature’s…

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Posted in Living Pocono, Pocono Living, The Great Outdoors

Living Pocono

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

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Perfect Contemporary Pocono Home in Locust Lake Village

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

This Excellently Maintained Contemporary Pocono Home is Situated in Family-Friendly Locust Lake Village in Pocono Lake, PA. Hickory Cabinet, Vaulted Ceilings, 3 Gas Fireplaces, 1 Pellet Stove for Toasty Winter Evenings, State of the Art Heating/Air Conditioning System, Master Suite, Separate Guest…

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Beautiful Custom Log Home In Thornhurst PA

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

This Beautiful Custom-Built Log Home Tucked Away in Thornhurst, PA Sits Overlooking Pristine Wooded Forest, Bordering a Babbling Brook that Flows directly into the Lehigh River. Spacious Open Floor Plan with Soaring Windows, French Doors, and Stone Fireplace. Enjoy Secluded Pocono…

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Beautiful Cedar Contemporary For Sale in Split Rock

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

Beautiful Cedar Contemporary On 1+ Acre, the Perfect Mountain Retreat. Gourmet Kitchen complete with Granite Countertops, New Appliances, a Dining Area With Plenty of Pella Windows to Admire Nature’s Beauty. 4 Bedrooms, Master Bedroom with a Wood Burning Stone Fireplace with Additional Fireplace…

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Posted in Living Pocono, Pocono Living, Split Rock, The Great Outdoors

Beautiful Pocono Home on Camelback Mountain!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

CB 379 is a Beautiful Modern Pocono Home on Camelback Mountain! The Popular Northridge @ Camelback Development Offers Views So Close to the Mountain, you can Taste the SNOW! Located in Tannersville PA, Home of the Northeast’s Largest Indoor Water Park,…

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Camelback Contemporary Pocono Vacation Home!

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

CB 210 is an Upgraded Contemporary Pocono Vacation Home in Camelback, a Perfect Vacation Spot for Skiing and Snowboarding Enthusiasts! Complete With a 4 Stool and 2 Level Breakfast Bar, Oak Cabinets and Pantry in the Kitchen, 2 Master Bedrooms with Full…

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Arrowhead Lakes – Pocono Lake, PA

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

Arrowhead Lakes is a private, gated community in Pocono Lake, PA and stands out as one of the premier “Lake Communities” in The Pocono Mountains. A popular destination for family vacations, Arrowhead Lakes is packed full of amenities and community events…

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Thornhurst – Life In A Small Pocono Town

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Matt Cordisco — Leave a comment

Thornhurst – Life In A Small Pocono Town Picture by Nicholas_T Thornhurst, to the untrained eye, is just one of many small towns and boroughs that make up The Pocono Mountains – but it is much more than that…