Find the Right Place to Call Your Own

Lakefront and waterfront properties come with details you won't always find in a typical home search. Karen Rice helps you understand the lake, the property, the community, and everything in between so you can buy with confidence.

Buy With Confidence

Buying a lake house is exciting, but it also comes with questions that don't always come up with a typical home purchase. Karen Rice will help you understand the property, the community, and the details that could affect your decision before you make an offer.

From finding the right homes and arranging showings to reviewing disclosures, navigating inspections, and working through the details of a purchase, Karen stays involved from the first search through closing. Her goal is simple: to help you find the right property for your plans and feel confident about your decision.

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Home Buying Process

Buying a home can feel like a lot to navigate, especially when you're purchasing lake property from outside the area. Karen will walk you through each step, from finding the right properties and scheduling showings to making an offer, completing due diligence, and getting to closing.

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Consultation

During our buyer consultation, we'll explore market trends, financing options, and negotiation strategies together. I’m here to answer all your questions and get you started on the right path.

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Pre-approval

I’ll guide you through the pre-approval process, where the lender will review your finances and let you know how much you can borrow. This is a crucial step in making your homeownership dreams a reality!

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Property search

You'll receive notifications about listings that match your preferences. If something catches your eye, just let me know, and we’ll schedule a viewing right away to keep things moving forward.

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Make an offer

When you’re ready, I’ll present your written offer to the seller. While we hope for an immediate acceptance, the seller might counter or reject the offer, but don't worry—we’ll navigate this together!

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Inspections

We’ll arrange a home inspection to ensure everything is in working order and there are no major issues. This brings us one step closer to handing you the keys to your new home!

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Closing

It’s time to celebrate—closing day is here! I’ll be with you through the final steps, ensuring a smooth and exciting finish to your home-buying journey.

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Find your perfect match

Share your preferred neighborhoods, price range, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you're looking for, and let’s kick off your personalized home search journey! By providing these details, we can tailor our search to match your specific needs and preferences, helping you find the perfect home that fits your lifestyle and budget.

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Experience You Can Rely On

Since 2007, Karen Rice has helped buyers and sellers navigate real estate throughout the Lake Wallenpaupack and Northern Poconos region. With more than 500 homes sold, she brings the local knowledge and firsthand experience that lake property often requires.

500+

Homes Sold

19+

Years Full-Time

40+

Clients Helped Each Year

6+

Counties Served

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"We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor to help us find our dream vacation home on Lake Wallenpaupack! From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, patient, and wonderful to work with. What we appreciated most was her approach. She was never pushy and never tried to influence our dec…
"Thank you Karen Rice for the wonderfull home you helped us purchase in Hemlock Farms! You're expert advice made it very so nice every step of the way from contract to closing! You are the best !"
"Karen Rice was recommended by a friend. What Luck! This is my 4th home and hopefully last. Without a doubt the most professional, experienced, informed and caring realtor I've known. Lots of information in the areas we searched. She was well informed on the properties but most importantly, she wante…
"As a fourth time home buyer having Karen Rice as our realtor was more than a pleasure. She was always there for us being in person or on the phone setting up appointments to visit homes. My girlfriend and I were very comfortable with Karen from the very first time we met her. By far, purchasing a ho…
"Working with Karen was an absolute pleasure! She helped us find a house in Tamiment Pennsylvania. Karen went above and beyond, making the real estate process smooth and stress-free, answering any and all questions no matter what time of day, even on weekends. If you’re looking for a phenomenal agent…

Get to Know the Lakes & Communities

From Lake Wallenpaupack to the surrounding Northern Poconos, every lake community has its own personality, amenities, rules, and way of life. Explore Karen's local area guides to get a feel for the places you may soon call home.

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Ready to Explore Lake Living in PA?

Whether you're thinking about buying a lake house, selling a waterfront property, or simply trying to figure out what's possible, Karen is here to help. Get straightforward answers, local insight, and a plan that makes sense for you. No pressure, no sales pitch.

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