Needs vs. Wants & Cheap Houses in Pike and Wayne County

“How much work does it need?”
That’s one of the first questions asked when considering homes for sale.  Some are surprised at the home prices - even fixer-uppers- in the Lake Wallenpaupack region of Pike and Wayne County.
Why home values are the way they are:

Pike County is the fastest growing county in the Northeast U.S. (not [...]

Lake Wallenpaupack: Is it The Biggest Lake in PA?

Is Lake Wallenpaupack the largest man made lake in PA?
In a word, no, even though you may see it stated as such on real estate websites.  Some sites say it’s the 2nd largest man made lake in PA, but it’s not quite that either.
Lake Wallenpaupack is the 3rd largest man made lake in PA…unless you [...]

Home Buying & Inspections: Random Real Estate Question

Q: Why should I sign the contract before the home inspection? What if something is wrong and we don’t want to buy the house after the inspection?

A: Because that’s the way we do it here in Pike and Wayne County, PA.
Please forgive me for being a smart-aleck. The truth is, it’s for your [...]