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As we end October 2023, here some insight on the vacation home rental market and investment outlook for the Poconos. Overall Poconos home sales are down, rental income is down, and rental stays are holding steady, and home sale prices seem flat, but that needs some explaining. When it comes to homes for sale, weContinue reading "Pocono STR and Real Estate Market Update – Fall 2023"

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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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Some communities are more friendly to VRBO and Airbnb, others oppose the practice.  Here is an summary drawn from various HOAs (Home Owner Associations) and township regulations. Last Updated: November, 2023 ARROWHEAD LAKE (Coolbaugh Township and Tobyhanna Township, PA) As one of the area’s most recognized vacation home communities, Arrowhead Lake has a rich traditionContinue reading "Short-term Rental Friendly Pocono Communities"

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Short-term Vacation Rentals Matter in the Poconos For as long as there have been vacation homes in the Poconos, there have been vacation rentals and the vacation rental business is a big part of the ongoing prosperity of the region. With the rise of AirBNB, VRBO and other Online Travel Agencies, the visibility of theContinue reading "Join the Effort to Build a Better Vacation Rental Industry in the Poconos"

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I am a realtor who specializes on helping people find vacation homes that they can use as a short-term rental. My clients range from young first-time real-estate buyers all the way to sophisticated investors who have large portfolios of income properties and support staff to guide their decisions. Often, I am asked to provide myContinue reading "Pocono STR Owners Answer the Question: Would You Do it Again?"

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Here’s some insight on the vacation home investment market in the Poconos, for Summer 2023. Inventory remains tight for very desirable homes; prices remain high, and we continue to see people moving into the area taking advantage of the quality-of-life benefits of the region. From driving around, I see what appears to be a strongContinue reading "Pocono STR and Real Estate Market Update – Summer 2023"

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I get a lot of inquiries from people who have heard about the Poconos, but who have never been here. They understand that Poconos has a reputation as a vacation area, but are unsure of the draws, so here’s my spin. The Pocono Mountain region is famous as a vacation getaway with its natural scenicContinue reading "What Brings People to the Poconos?"

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Many of the inquires I get ask is there are service providers to help with getting a STR started and then keeping it going.  Since Tourism is the main business in the Poconos, the answer is yes.  Below is a list of firms that have been mentioned by clients, other realtors or that I haveContinue reading "Service Providers for Short Term Rentals in the Poconos"

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Short-term Rentals (STR) in Pennsylvania are regulated by the local municipalities. Pennsylvania has three official forms of municipal governments, cities, townships, and boroughs. Municipalities have the right to restrict this use of a home through Zoning and they have the right to regulate STR through local ordinances and licensing processes. To give you a senseContinue reading "The Pocono Geography Puzzle – Understanding Who Regulates Short-term Rentals in the Poconos"

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Here’s my insight on the vacation home investment market in the Poconos, for early 2023. Inventory is tight, prices are creeping higher and there are more Airbnb listings in the Poconos than ever before. That said, the tourism industry in the Poconos is thriving, visitors keep coming in record numbers and the future looks bring,Continue reading "Pocono Short-term Rental Market Real Estate Update – Spring 2023"

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