The Truth About Pocono Mountain Real Estate

Most people living in New Jersey or New York are familiar with the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. With the ever growing popularity of the area, the value of Pocono Mountain real estate has sky rocketed in recent years. At one time the Pocono mountains were only known for the great vacation destinations, but now the year around population has exploded in recent years. Due to its excellent location and natural beauty, the Pocono Mountains have become one of the fastest growing areas in Pennsylvania.

My family and I visited the area and loved camping in one of the many convenient camp grounds. We loved the area so much that we’d always find time to look at some Pocono vacation homes. Back then, there were few home styles to chose from. You could immediately identify the construction and appearance of the homes as typical mountain vacation homes in the standard barn red color. Since the mid 90′s all of that has changed.

Home shoppers today will find Pocono Mountain vacation homes in the latest styles with the best modern conveniences. You will find the best variety of homes within the private communities that thrive throughout the Pocono mountain area. While in the old days, a vacation home meant ‘bare bones with no convenience or even insulation’, today’s vacation homes are built with the same standards and characteristics as the year around homes in the area. Considering the fact that the Pocono region is less then 90 minutes from New York City, you can appreciate its wide appeal Besides location, the Pocono mountain area offers quaint little towns, beautiful lakes and parks and the security of private communities for its visitors and residents.

Beach House Rentals

When I was a kid growing up in Brigantine, New Jersey I had some of my best times just walking along the beach. My family never had a lot of money, but it did not matter. We were not far from some of the most spectacular beaches in the country! We would take beach holidays almost every weekend during the summer. Sometimes, we would even take winter trips to the beach. It was often cold and rainy, but we didn’t care. Nothing can set your mind at ease like just walking along and staring off at the water.

We never had the money for beach house rentals, but it did not matter. It felt like we had more opportunity to explore the Nwe Jersey coast than all of the rich tourists. When people get a beach house rental, they tend to stay put. They think of that particular spot of beach as belonging to them, and sit around, soaking up rays and savoring the sense of ownership. Because we knew that all of the beaches belonged to everyone, however, we would not stay put. We ranged up and down the coast.

Unfortunately, it is hard to make something of yourself when you have to pay bay area rent. It was only a matter of time before I had to move away. Now, I have money and success, but I don’t have the beach. I am in the strange position of looking at beach house rentals myself.

I remember how I looked at beach house renters when I was a kid. They were rich and they seemed snobby to me, as if they were looking down on the locals who could not afford to actually live on the beach. Now that I have stayed in a beach house rental, I recognize the looks that I get from some of the passing locals. I felt the same way myself, and it is kind of eerie.

Nevertheless, Brigantine beach house rentals are in some ways even better than living nearby. When you live in Brigantine you sort of take the ocean for granted. Because you can go out there anytime you want, it does not seem like such a big deal. Staying in beach house rentals, however, you feel like you have to make the most of your vacation. I never really knew how wonderful the ocean was until I had to move away from it.