The Hideout is a planned residential community consisting of approximately 3,000 single family homes nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pa.   While the Hideout maintains many state of the art facilities, they have also set aside nearly 250 acres of pristine woodlands for preservation in its natural state for all.  This complete, four season, recreational community maintains over forty (40) miles of paved roads and modern central sewer and water systems.  The community has six lakes and ponds: Roamingwood Lake (225 acres); Deerfield Lake (16 acres); Brooks Lake (8 acres); Windemere Lake (1 acre); Hidden Lake (1 acre); and Big Springs Pond (3 acres).

Some top-notch features:

• 24 Hour Security
• Gated Entrance
• Public Utilities
• Central Water and Sewer
• 42 Miles of Paved Roads
• Clubhouse
• Lodge
• Campgrounds
• 250 Acres Of Pristine Woodlands
• Dog Park
  

Recreational Amenities:

•  Recreational Complex
• Golf Course
• Indoor/Outdoor Tennis
• Power Boat Lake
• Two Sand Beaches
• Two Heated Pools
• Physical Fitness Center
• Craft Center
• Wood Craft Building
• Ski Lift and Lodge
• Tubing Run 

And, all this is just a short drive to Scranton PA…where you’ll find malls, movie theaters, tons of restaurants and MORE!

COME SEE THIS IN PERSON!  Call me for to schedule a showing, 570-351-6785.

Priced right at $293,000…at 2070 square feet, that’s only $141.55 per square foot.  What a great deal!

Click the link below for a virutal tour, but it just can’t do the place justice…call me today to make an appointment to see it today before it’s GONE!

EJ, Pike Wayne PA Real Estate

http://www.realestateshows.com/489332

Built in 1869, this three bedroom home features 1.5 renovated baths, a remodeled eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room, sun room, 1st floor laundry, hardwood floors and a covered porch for watching the world go by.  All on .36 acres, which is a huge lot for the Hawley Boro.  Though the address is Bellemonte Ave, this home is located right on Route 6…and less than two miles from the Wallenpaupack Area schools.  What a location, and it’s only 150K!!!

Front of home.

Modern, renovated kitchen.

Formal Dining Room

Living Room

Renovated full bath.

Side of home and VIEW of town.

Bingham Park at night, within WALKING distance!

For more info or to schedule a showing, call me on my cell, 570-351-6785.  I look foward to speaking with you and showing you this GREAT home!

Your spreading the word about the Winter Coat Drive is much appreciated…our community gives so much to us as Realtors and we like to do whatever we can to give back.  Many folks in the Lake Wallenpaupack area are having trouble making ends meet, and often the things they decide to go without to stretch their budgets (and pay for heat!) are warm coats and gloves.  So, please go dig in your closet or attic right now and discover how helping others stay warm this winter can have quite a warming effect on you, too.

Now, keep in mind that it often takes longer to close as the banks are sometimes slower than molasses in getting things rolling.  Also be aware that these sales are AS IS, which means you may have to pay for utilities to be turned on in order to make sure they work.  BUT, you’re going to get a home at a GREAT price if you’re patient and have some basic home improvement knowledge.  Some homes may be in okay shape, others may be gutted down to the studs.  You won’t know until you get there, so click on the link below and give me a call so we can get looking!  EJ, 570-351-6785 

Wayne, Pike County and Lake Wallenpaupack area FORECLOSURES

Imagine bringing the family up to your cozy retreat in the woods, or on Lake Wallenpaupack…sharing a holiday meal in your county kitchen, snuggling in front of your fireplace, watching the snow fall outside your window…there’s just nothing like it!  And the best part?  Prices haven’t been this good in the Lake Wallenpaupack area in YEARS!  There are certainly bargains to be had for any buyer (prices as low as $60,000 for a perfectly fine ranch in a development!) and lots of reasonably priced properties too.  Come on up, give me a call (351-6785) or stop in the Weichert office on Route 6 at the gateway to Lake Wallenpaupack.  We’ve got LOTS of open houses scheduled this weekend, so you can browse to your heart’s content. 

Of course, this snow will melt (it should be back in the 60′s next week) but the holidays will still remain in focus for me, and I’d love to help you find the house of your dreams so you can make some new holiday memories here in beautiful Northeastern PA. 

Pike Wayne PA Real Estate

Of course, the biggest draw is the Fall Foliage…every year, people flock to the Lake Wallenpaupack area to see the spectacular show Mother Nature puts on…and it’s already STARTING.  Usually the peak is in early October, but every year is different.  Reds, oranges, yellows…some of the trees are so vivid they appear to be aflame.  I love fall…it’s nice and cool, the bugs depart, and you just can’t beat sitting out on your deck with a nice warm mug of apple cider.  Ahh, THIS is why we move to the country, folks!

If you’re looking for the area’s ULTIMATE Fall Foliage event, you’ll want to reserve your spot on the Stourbridge Line for a fantastic 4 1/2 hour rail excursion along the Lackawaxen river.  Starting in historic Honesdale with a stop in the Victorian village of Lackawaxen (inluding a tour of the Zane Grey Museum and a gander at the Roebling Aqueduct Suspension Bridge…you can walk across if you want!) this is the MOST popular train ride of the year, so get in touch with the folks NOW, HERE.  Cost is $29 per person, October 10 & 11 and 17 & 18.  Don’t miss it.

And if you decide that you, too, need to have a part time home here in Wayne or Pike County…or if throw up your hands and say ‘Enough!  I’m moving to the country!’ and want a year round place, please give me a call, 570-351-6785.  I’ll help you find the paradise you’re in search of.

First, clean.  And I mean CLEAN…get down on the floor and scrub the grout with a toothbrush clean.  Every single surface should sparkle as best it can.  As you clean, make note of areas that have bad paint or need repairing.

Second, declutter.  Get everything you don’t need to use on a regular basis OUT of your home, garage, basement and attic.  Either throw it away or put it in storage (it’s pretty cheap to do so!). 

Third, paint and repair.  Got a room that is bright orange?  Yikes!  Replace any loud paint with neutral colors throughout your entire home, ones that will appeal to any buyer.  Leaky faucets?  Toilets?  Ripped carpet?  Floors in bad shape?  Take the time to fix them NOW…it will save you a lot of hassle as the sale process moves ahead.

Fourth, and MOST IMPORTANT…RUN YOUR NUMBERS!  You need to sit down and determine your bottom line…the absolute LOWEST amount you can take for you home and how much you stand to walk away with if you sell for X, Y or Z.  Figure in 8% commission for your real estate agent off the top, too.

And if you decide NOT to sell…your home is now clean, clutter free and in good working condition…you’ll live a better life while you’re there!

Ready for your market analysis?  Call me today, 570-351-6785.  It’s FREE!

EJ, Pike Wayne PA Real Estate

Who is eligible for the credit?  Any FIRST TIME homebuyer purchasing a new or existing home.  FIRST TIME is defined as ‘not having owned a PRINCIPAL (your main home where you live) residence within the three years prior’ to your new purchase.  If you own only a vacation home, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE.  If you sold your home and have not owned another since September 1st, 2006 YOU ARE ELIGIBLE.  Do note that married couples are treated as a single unit, so if your SPOUSE owned a principal residence within the past three years, you are NOT ELIGIBLE.  If you aren’t married but live together, either of you can claim the credit if neither of you have owned or if one of you has not owned that person can claim the credit.

How much is the credit?  The tax credit is 10% of the purchase price of the home, UP TO $8000.

What are the income limits?  $75,000 for a single filer, $150,000 for joint filers.

How does this credit work and do I have to pay it back?  Simply put, if you normally get a tax refund from the IRS, you can expect to get your homebuyer credit IN ADDITION to the amount of your usual refund.  If you don’t get a refund normally and don’t owe the IRS anything either, you’ll get a check for your full homebuyer credit.  If you usually owe the IRS money, your homebuyer credit will be applied to the amount you owe and you will get a check for the difference (or no check at all if what you owe is more than the credit).  And NO, you DO NOT have to pay this credit back!

You CANNOT purchase the home from a spouse or family member.  If you decide to go the FHA route, you MAY be able to use the credit as a downpayment/closing costs via a short term loan for the $8,000 that will be paid when you receive your credit.

But, TIME IS RUNNING OUT.  And if you’re planning on buying soon, why not buy NOW and get some FREE MONEY?  $8K can help you make some nice little improvements to the home you buy, purchase furniture, get new appliances, or pay down some of your debt.  Or go on that dream vacation!  Call me today, 570-351-6785 and we’ll start looking at homes in the Wayne/Pike/Lake Wallenpaupack area.  Don’t miss out!

EJ, Pike Wayne PA Real Estate