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

10/15/2026

Pre-approval is a lenders initial evaluation to find out the highest loan amount a borrower could qualify for. Getting pre-approved for a loan is an important first step in your home search.

10/13/2026

Twice a year. That is all they ask. It's not so much, really...Test your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and GFCI outlets at least twice a year. The easiest way to remember: do it when the clocks change for daylight saving time. Spring forward, fall back, test the detectors. Smoke and CO detectors also have a service life, typically 7 to 10 years. Check the manufacturing date on the back. If they are old, replace them (and take a sharpie and write the installation date somehwere discreet). For vacation homes especially, detectors can sit dormant for months. A unit with a dead battery or an expired sensor is not protecting anyone. When did you last test yours?

10/12/2026

New listing ...true log home for sale in Greentown PA. Situated on 2.34 acres and move in ready....what do you think?

10/12/2026

New on the market in Greentown Pennsylvania! A three-bedroom, two bath true log home with central air on 2.34 acres with access to the Wallenpaupack Creek is now available. Have you been looking for a property like this? Call me direct 570-647-5170 or the office 570-226-0500.

10/08/2026

Which bath upgrade would you choose? A rainfall shower or a soaking tub?

10/06/2026

October home maintenance checklist is up, and this one could have some real consequences if you skip it. Get the chimney inspected and swept before you light your first fire of the season. Blow out the sprinkler system before an early hard freeze gets it for you (hey, we've seen snow in the Poconos and at Lake Wallenpaupack in October!). Clean the dryer vent all the way through (not just the lint trap, do this 2x a year). Seal drafts around windows and doors. Turn off outdoor faucets and insulate them. Check walkways and sidewalks for cracks or un-even settling that could become trip hazards under ice and snow. And flip the ceiling fans to clockwise for winter efficiency. The chimney and the pipe blowout are the two that really matter this month. Do not skip them. The Pocono Mountains may not be like New England but we can surprise ya with extreme winter weather from time to time. Which one of these do you always forget until it is almost too late?

10/03/2026

I'm really excited about this new listing. If you know someone looking for a well kept traditional home around Pen Argyl / Wind Gap area, be sure to share this with them.

Single Family Residence for sale in Pen Argyl - 3 beds, 3 baths, 1,700 sq ft, $325,000, 1 ac

10/01/2026

Covenant: A covenant is a legally binding agreement regarding how a property can be used and/or maintained by the owners.

09/29/2026

Overpricing your home is not a negotiating strategy. It is a liability. Homes that sit on the market collect a stigma. Buyers start wondering what's wrong. Days on market becomes a negotiating point against you. And the longer it sits, the more likely you end up with a lower final price than if you had priced it right from day one. A well-priced home attracts more buyers, creates more competition, and often sells at or above list price. An overpriced home attracts fewer buyers, generates weak offers, and usually requires a price reduction to move. Price it right. Sell it faster. Net more. Want to know what your Poconos or lakefront home is actually worth right now? Let's have that conversation.

09/27/2026

Ocean breezes