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 my opinions as to the state of the market and where I see things headed. With...
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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 strong new construction market and as a realtor who focuses on vacation homes...
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 have met in my work. This is not an endorsement, it merely a list of companies and professionals that can...
As a realtor who specializes in helping folks find vacation homes, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the business of vacation home rentals. Here are some thoughts about the business of vacation home rentals. Are vacation home rentals in the Poconos a new thing? First, some history: much of what is referred to the as the Poconos was started in the 1960s and 70s when families started getting second...