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The Poconos, PA Homes

Winter, spring, summer or fall -- whatever the season, the Poconos are always beautiful. This northeastern Pennsylvania region is known as a vacationers' refuge. Still, some just call it home.

With the Poconos Mountains and part of the Appalachian Trail, tumbling through this area, residents find rustic and raw allure to life in the Poconos . Captured by its pastoral settings and breathtaking views, Poconos real estate offers surpassing peace of mind.

We have found that a home in the Poconos meets the needs of just about everyone, whether it's living on the water's edge or just in view of the calming rivers, streams and lakes of the area. There are appealing resort towns -- as the Poconos has five ski areas -- with views of mountains and valleys.

An array of community and home styles are available for residents. Exclusive gated communities with golfing, swimming and other amenities are options, while resort communities with log cabins and chalets also dot the market. Most homes are single-family units, with styles ranging from colonials, traditional, ranches or, for historic charm, Victorians and farmhouses.

Poconos real estate cover four main counties, Pike, Wayne, Monroe and Carbon. The area attracts families seeking a haven from the hustle and bustle of big-city living. Some bring their families to live in the Poconos, making it a suburban communities. Also, retirees settle into the Poconos after selling homes in larger metropolitan areas so they can escape higher taxes. And then others come to the Poconos for weekend or summers homes.

Whether it's town or country, the Poconos attract those who enjoy historic sites, quaint towns, and especially outdoor recreation -- swimming, cycling, rafting, hiking, skiing and on and on -- but with the city's cultural events, restaurants and shopping nearby. New York City and Philadelphia are within two and a half hours from the Poconos.

Poconos real estate offers year-round enchantment with is never-ending delights. Make the Poconos your home today.