< Previous Text Any R Code on These Photos to 52187 For More Information On Each Home and Instant Viewing On Your Mobile Phone. (570) 424-6870 • RGBhomes.com Call Today! 570-424-6870 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home offers formal dining room, private study w/French doors, hardwood & tile flooring, granite kitchen countertop, full walk-out basement and more in award winning neighborhood. Home will be complete this month. Call today! MLS:PM-75014 $389,900 RBDWRGG NEW CONSTRUCTION TO BE BUILT 4 BR, 3.5 BA home in BRAND NEW subdivision with spectacular views of the valley below! This home offers an open floor plan, stone-to-ceiling fireplace, coffered ceilings, granite countertops, 3 car garage, over-sized study w/ French doors, hardwood & tile floors & much more. Hurry to choose your own colors!! MLS:PM-77270 $589,900 RBFJTTB JUST COMPLETED! Enjoy this beautiful contemporary farmhouse with open floor plan. Located in the most award winning Community in the Poconos. 1st floor Master Suite and another 3 bedrooms & full bath finish off the second floor. Granite kitchen countertops, Custom-tiled shower, hardwood & tile flooring & gas fireplace. MLS:PM-76435 $384,900 RBFCNQL BRAND NEW to be built 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home offers an open design plan, Master Suite w/sitting room, huge walk-in his & her closets, french doors to a private study and lots more. Act fast to choose your own colors! MLS:PM-77140 $389,900 RBFHRNH BRAND NEW to be built contemporary 4 or 5 bedroom home in the gorgeous Reserve at Pond Creek. This home offers an open floor plan and is fully customizable. Call today to pick your colors and make it your own. MLS:PM-74985 $381,350 RBDWNXD BRAND NEW to be built 3 or 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse w/ basement. Enjoy a first floor master suite w/walk-in closet & private bathroom, convenient first floor laundry room, kitchen w/breakfast bar & pantry along with a maintenance-free lifestyle. Call today to select your kitchen, flooring and more! MLS:PM-78305 $309,900 RBFMMTB Page Page 1010 - Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 - Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 Brick Quinn RE/MAX of the Poconos Direct: 570.517.3686 • Office: 570.421.2345 Email: brickq@ptd.net When Results Are Important To you Text Any R Code on These Photos to 52187 For More Information On Each Home and Instant Viewing On Your Mobile Phone. Impressive Custom Contemporary Home On Just Over 11 Acres & Zoned For Horses Offering A Chef's Kitchen, Finished Lower Level, Built-In Pool With Cabana, In-Law Quarters, Relaxing Courtyard, Pasture & Small Barn. This Is A Truly Remarkable Property. $799,900. PM-79853 RBFRWGR JUST LISTED Select Group 570.689.2111 www.c21selectgroup.net Text Any R Code on These Photos to 52187 For More Information On Each Home and Instant Viewing On Your Mobile Phone. If a gentle mist rising from the water and burgeoning birdsong ringing as dawn awakens goes well with your morning coffee... look no further! Open floor plan waterfront cape offers 5 bedrooms and 3 baths to give everyone room to roam. Wide, grand staircase from expansive decking leads to level landscaped lushness all the way down to the water's edge and dock! MLS #20-3094 $460,000 RBFSSLN This lovely 5 bedroom two bath home with frontage on Lehigh River sits on 1.28 acres! Inside, find hardwood floors, a cozy living room fireplace and tiled bath. Outside is a spacious deck, paved drive leading to the attached 2 car garage, two storage buildings and of course frontage the babbling Lehigh River. MLS #20-1624 $225,000 RBFMSRR • Residental & Commercial • New Construction • Renovations & Repairs • Whole-House Generators • Energy Conservation • Industrial We “Charge” Very Reasonable Rates Cresco, PA frisbieelectrical@gmail.com 347-853-0352 Our Services: Estimates are always free! On Call 24/7 16201.31.9.frisbie.qxp_FILLER2 7/13/20 10:14 AM Page 1Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 - Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 - Page Page 1111 Late Summer Projects to Complete Before Fall If you’re still enjoying the lazy days of summer, there are some projects you can be doing to prep your home for fall. Knocking out some small projects now will not only lessen the workload down the road but will also help you avoid the stress and expense of emergency situations in the thick of cooler weather. 1. HAVE YOUR FURNACE INSPECTED. While the thought of heating your house in August probably isn’t at the top of your list, August is a great month to have an HVAC pro come in (before they get much busier in the fall and winter) and check for leaks, heating ineffi ciencies, and change your furnace fi lter. 2. SEAL DRAFTS. Check around windows and doors to see where leaks may be occurring. Now is a great time to take care of patching holes and caulking around windows while the weather is still warm - you’ll be able to feel some warm air coming through any holes. 3. INSPECT TREES AND FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN. The end of the summer is a great time to do yard related tasks. Inspect the trees on your property and get rid of any dead limbs before storms hit. Also, take the time to fertilize your lawn now to help guard against winter damage. 4. INSPECT YOUR ROOF. Before fall leaves and winter snow wear your roof down, take the time to have loose shingles replaced and any patch- es made. 5. TEST HOME SAFETY DEVICES. Use this time to test all your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors or fi re extinguishers. Replace batteries or in- stall new ones so you’re ready to go once it’s time to fi re up the fi replace. And, speaking of the fi replace: 6. CLEAN YOUR FIREPLACE. Chimney sweeps get very busy once the fall season is in full swing, so make an ap- pointment to have your fi replace profes- sionally cleaned during this off-season. So, while you take a break from relaxing and soaking up the last bit of summer, give your home that TLC to make sure it’s ready to take on the changes fall will bring. Consider hiring a home services contractor or handyman service that can help you tackle multiple tasks like those above, or reach out to a specifi c provider like a roofer or chimney sweep. Getting some of these things taken care of now will let you enjoy more of your fall. 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End unit townhouse offers 3 BR, 3 BA and finished lower level. Floor to ceiling stone PF w/ wood stove insert. Wide planked hard wood floors throughout. Enjoy the panoramic VIEWS. $250,000. MLS#PM-77723 RBFKYNH BRING THE FAMILY! This 3 Level Townhouse with Views of Camelback Mountain, offers 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Living Rm with Fireplace and Family Rm with Pool Table and wet bar. Large deck to enjoy. $249,000. MLS#PM-77224 RBFJLMC NESTLED IN THE HEAR OF NORTHRIDGE. Enjoy this spacious, fully furnished townhouse on Camelback Mountain. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, which can easily Sleep 10 comfortably. This home is just minutes from Big Pocono State Park. Already permitted for Short Term rentals. $240,000. MLS#PM-77666 RBFKVKH WONDERFUL REMODELED TOWNHOME Upgraded kitchen w/ beautiful cabinetry. New brick FP & Hardwood Floors throughout. All new thermal windows & slider to the deck. Walking distance to the slopes! NEW furnishings included!! $209,000. MLS#PM-78038 RBFLSRX PRIME COMMERCIAL LOCATION On Route 940 In Mt.Pocono. Large Paved Parking Lot With Over 2700 Square Feet Of Office Space. Many Possibilities With Prime Location. $525,000. MLS#PM-55299 RBDDHNF BUCK HILL LOT - NO DUES! This rare find is a great opportunity to build your dream home. Great views! Short walk to the golf course. $125,000. MLS#PM-71311 RBDHTFB Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 - Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 - Page Page 1313 4 Center Ave, Mount Pocono PA 18344 www.amantearealestate.com JENNIFER-LYNN AMANTEA, BROKER Office 570-215-7200 ext 101 Cell 570-656-7752 jenn@amantearealestate.com PA, USA License - RM423948 Text Any T, P or R code on These Photos to 52187 For More Information On Each Home and Instant Viewing On Your Mobile Phone STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS surrounded by Buck Hill and State Game Lands is what you will discover in this 7Bed/5Bath Countryside Home with a wraparound deck situated on 27 acres. SAVOR BREATHTAKING SUNSETS from your Master Bedroom complete with a stone fireplace, oversized walk in shower and Jacuzzi Tub. This Beautiful home features a Custom Kitchen with GRANITE Counters, TILE Backsplash, Commercial Kitchen Appliances and Custom Kitchen Cabinetry Perfect for Grand Entertaining with the dynamic chef in mind. Living Room embraces Natural Light for Family and friends to gather around the STONE FIREPLACE. Unsparingly sized Walkout basement is finished fully with 3rd fireplace, wetbar and elevator. Outside offers inground pool, outdoor fireplace, patio and rattlesnake creek. Call today to schedule your private tour! PM-79941. RBFSCQN RBFSCQN Page Page 1414 - Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 - Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 Text Any R Code on These Photos to 52187 For More Information On Each Home and Instant Viewing On Your Mobile Phone. The Cambridge New Construction. Home features 4 or 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two story foyer & breakfast nook. Gas Fireplace, deck, and all kitchen appliances are included. Choose your location and your refinements. Starting from $309,000. The Heritage In the planning stage for New Home Construction. Spacious Master Suite with vaulted ceiling, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. Gas Fireplace, deck, and all kitchen appliances are included. Starting from $293,000. The Homestead Move In Ready or have it Constructed. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, with a loft. Move In Ready Homes are available or have it customized and constructed. Starting from $287,000. The Roxbury Move In Ready Homes available for immediate ccupancy. This homes feature an open floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. Spacious Master Suite with vaulted ceilings. Call for pricing. RBDDBQG RBDPTXC RBDDBPN RBDDBPB Quality Never Goes Out Of Style Classic Quality Homes 2621 Route 940, Pocono Summit, PA 18346 800-276-4000 / 570-839-3200 info@classicqualityhomes.com 16201.31.9.023.qxp_Layout 1 7/8/20 1:37 PM Page 1Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 - Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book POCONOS #31-11 - Page Page 1515 HOME STAGING TIPS FOR EVERY SEASON If you’re preparing your house to sell and don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. Even the experts understand that it can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are many tips, guidelines, and resources to help you along the way. As you venture out into the housing market, you’ll find that home staging is an integral part of the selling process. Updating your home in different seasons throughout the year can improve your chances of sparking a buyer’s interest. Some home staging techniques have the same impact no matter what time of the year, but there are also many season-specific ways you can stage your home that are more effective in buyer persuasion and attraction, without them even realizing it.Apply these small alterations throughout your home to fit the seasons of Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring to make a huge difference on how you attract buyers. It’s time to cut the strings of attachment by turning your home into a house and your house into a product. Only then will you see results. SUMMER: In the summer, your house may get cluttered with trees, plants, and the seasonal humidity makes your yard look out of control. To calm down the summer chaos, trim plants to reach the bottom of the window. Do not use any hanging plants on your patio because you want their eye to go to the house, not the plants. You should also stage the backyard as an outdoor living area in the warmer months. Don’t be afraid to spend the extra money on A/C – Make sure the inside of your house is cool, or else buyers won’t stick around very long, which means they won’t buy. HERE ARE SOME SEASONAL HOME STAGING TIPS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF: FALL: The season of Fall brings us many things, including lots of leaves. Make sure you keep the house exterior nice and neat by raking up all those extra leaves in the front yard and trim greenery as needed. Halloween and Thanksgiving come around during Fall, but don’t go overboard with the decorations. Remember that less is more when it comes to staging your home to sell. WINTER: Now we come to our current season, Winter. The rule mentioned above in Summer for your house’s interior temperature also applies here, but in the opposite sense. You’ll want to spend the extra money on your heating bill if you want home shoppers to stay and look around, feel comfortable, and potentially buy. It also gets dark earlier in the Winter, so make sure you keep lighting in mind – putting timers around the inside and outside is a great solution. Keep the holiday decoration down to a minimum so it doesn’t distract buyers from the actual house. SPRING: Spring means bright colors, and that’s what buyers will be attracted to, especially once it brightens up the rainy weather that usually comes with Spring. Place seasonal flowers in pots on your front porch and make sure all of your holiday lights and decorations are down and put away. 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Keep this in mind the next time a retailer offers you 10 percent off if you open an account. If you need a new line of credit, don’t jump at the first appealing offer; compare rates and fees offered through mail solicitation, on the Internet or at your local bank. Don’t close old paid-off accounts. According to FICO, closing accounts can never help your score and can in fact damage it. Talk to credit counselors if you’re in trouble. Using legitimate, non-profit credit counseling can help you manage your debt and won’t hurt your credit score. For more information on debt management, contact the National Foundation for Consumer Credit by visiting www.NFCC.org. 6 GOOD CREDIT HABITS OF BUYERS AND RENTERS Your credit score has a critical impact on your housing options, and healthy credit is essential to buying a home or renting one. “An important step to finding a home, whether you’re renting or buying, is ensuring that you have a good credit history,” says Frank Keating, president and CEO of the American Bankers Association (ABA). “A strong credit score can open doors to better homes and lower mortgage rates.” To build a good credit history, the ABA recommends adopting these habits.Next >