You would be hard pressed to find anyone from northern New Jersey or New York City that is unfamiliar with the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. As you might expect, the popularity of the area has also created a demand for Pocono Mountain real estate. While the Pocono Mountain region was always a favorite vacation area, it has grown into a great place for raising a family. When you consider the beautiful atmosphere of the area, there is no surprise at the growth in the popularity of the Pocono mountains.

I started taking my family camping in the area decades ago. We loved the area so much that we’d always find time to look at some Pocono vacation homes. In those days, there was little variety in home styles. You could immediately identify the construction and appearance of the homes as typical mountain vacation homes in the standard barn red color. But all that has changed since the mid 1990’s with the addition of modern, energy efficient and low maintenance homes.

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 The Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania has become a prime year around destination for vacating families and a great place to relocate and enjoy the beauty of the many quaint little towns, private communities and lakes.