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Attorney Eric Smith to discuss the case at Poconos VRO Conference on March 6 For those in the STR industry in the Pocono, a recent court decision shows promise that vacation rentals in certain communities will not vanish. On February 12, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied The Association of Property Owners of The Hideout,Continue reading "STR Owners win Court Case Against The Hideout HOA"

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The 2025 Poconos STR Conference is shaping up to be the most valuable event yet for short-term rental (STR) owners, investors, property managers, and industry professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned STR operator or just getting started, this conference offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and grow. Taking Place Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the KalahariContinue reading "2025 Poconos STR Conference Coming March 6"

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Finding and then starting a successful short-term rental (STR) in the Poconos involves careful planning and execution. Poconos is a nice vacation spot, conveniently located in a mountain market, three hours away from 47 million people. Poconos has year-round attractions, it a great last-minute option for those that want to get away for a weekendContinue reading "Steps to Finding a Successful Short-Term Rental in the Poconos"

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As short-term rentals (“STRs”) continue to thrive in the Pocono Region and across Pennsylvania, it is important that owners, buyers and owners’ associations (HOAs/POAs) understand their rights. In several recent cases, overreaching HOAs have had their restrictive STR policies overturned and appeals have gone as high as the state’s Commonwealth Court. You can read moreContinue reading "Protecting Short-Term Rental Rights in Pennsylvania"

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The seller’s market may be over, and a balanced market may finally be here in the Poconos Vacation Home Market. The economic data of the nation’s economy points us to a “soft landing” as interest rates are declining ahead of what is predicted to be official cuts and the rapidly escalating home prices have plateaued.Continue reading "Pocono STR and Vacation Home Real Estate Market Update – Fall 2024"

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There has been two significant win in Commonwealth Court in a case called Ruffled Grouse Ridge Owners Association versus Charles Hura. The second in a case called L. Chan; et al. v. The Assoc. of Property Owners of The Hideout, Inc. In both cases, HOA’s were determined to have gone well beyond their founding authorityContinue reading "Short-Term Rentals Win Two Big Victories in Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Courts"

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Tourism is synonymous with the Poconos. It has been a catalyst for much of the growth in the region including good paying jobs, a resilient tax base and preserving the natural character of the area. It is hard to ignore the impacts of the tourism industry across the spectrum. Revenue, Jobs and Local Business SupportContinue reading "Let’s all be Good Neighbors to our Vacation Rental Guests"

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Mention HOA and many people think of cumbersome regulations, restrictive committees and added expenses. Here in the Poconos, we have our share of these, but we also have many communities which were built as vacation/resort communities and the HOA serve to bring attractive amenities and a pleasant vacation experience for homeowners and guests. As aContinue reading "Top 10 STR-Friendly Communities in the Poconos"

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Lately I’ve been hearing that the STR business in the Poconos is down and that the market is oversaturated. Some of my clients are doing quite well, some not as well as they hoped. It’s a good time for a deeper discussion about the potential to operate a profitable STR in the Poconos. According toContinue reading "Can You Still Make Money with Short-term Rentals in the Poconos?"

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There is both an art and a science to running a STR. The Art involves design of the property and the marketing that sets expectations. The Science looks at the data generated by the AirBnB, VRBO and other directory sites as well as what is reported by other analytics tools. I believe that half ofContinue reading "The Business of Estimating STR Income"

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