Lake Living PA w/Karen Rice of Keller Williams Real Estate

06/04/2026

Real Estate Myth Debunked: "Real estate agents are unnecessary with online listings." Actual: While yes, listings are online, agents provide crucial pricing advice, expert negotiations, legal protection, and local insight. They also manage showings, paperwork, inspections, and the timeline, making your sale or purchase much smoother.

06/02/2026

Living in the Poconos does not mean you're stranded in the middle of nowhere! Lots of things to do and explore within 40 minutes or less of 239 Sundance Rd in Effort, PA. Check the first comment for a link to all the details.

06/02/2026

June is here, the lake is calling, and your house still needs a few things before you can fully check out. This month's list: clean and set out the outdoor furniture. Check for signs of wood-destroying insects or rodents and call an exterminator if needed. Clean out the garage and make room for summer gear. Replace air filters, clear debris around the exterior AC unit, and have it serviced if anything seems off. Clean all appliances inside, outside, and behind them. Don't skip the range hood. If you have a pool, inspect and service the pumps and filters. None of this takes very long. Do it now and enjoy the rest of the summer without a nagging list in the back of your head. What summer project have you been putting off?

06/01/2026

If you have a well you should check this out

💧 SAFE DRINKING WATER CLINIC 💧

Do you rely on a private well or spring for your drinking water?

Join Penn State Extension on Monday, June 15 for a FREE workshop on protecting your private water supply — plus free on-site water testing!

🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 Pike County Training Center
Hawley, PA

✅ Free Event
✅ Pre-registration Required

🌐 Register: https://extension.psu.edu/safe-drinking-water-clinic
📞 1-877-345-0691

05/31/2026

Stormy weather in the Poconos doesn’t have to be stressful. 239 Sundance Rd in Effort, PA comes with a whole‑house generator, so when the power goes out, your lights, heat, and essentials stay on. That’s real peace of mind in Northeastern PA, all year long. Check the first comment for a link to all the details.

05/28/2026

Title refers to the legal ownership of a property. It's a document that proves a person's right to possess and use the property. It establishes ownership rights and includes information about any liens or encumbrances on the property.

05/27/2026

Imagine living here? That FIREPLACE! That DECK! THE LAKE!!! Tanglwood Lakes Swiss-style chalet has it all. Charm, location, space....

05/27/2026

I had to laugh at this. 🤣

05/26/2026

Determine your budget! Fall in love with a number before you fall in love with a house. It sounds backwards, but knowing your real budget before you start touring homes saves you from the very common and very painful experience of finding your perfect place and then discovering it does not actually fit your financial capabilities. A standard guideline is to keep total monthly housing costs, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, and any HOA or community fees, at no more than 25% of your monthly take-home pay. That number may feel conservative. It is. That is the point. For vacation and second homes in the Poconos, do not forget to factor in costs that do not apply to a primary residence: property management if you plan to rent it out, higher insurance rates for seasonal properties, HOA fees for lake communities, and ongoing maintenance on a home you are not watching every day. Want a realistic conversation about what buying in this market looks like financially? Reach out anytime.

05/25/2026

A couple minutes away from 239 Sundance Rd in the Poconos is a serene community pond. A great place to meditate, contemplate, or simply chill. Time "wasted" by the water is time well spent. Check the first comment for a link to all the details of this home for sale in Lenape Hills in Effort, PA..