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Hawley, Lake Wallenpaupack, Lake Ariel, Lackawaxen, & Beyond

Contact Karen Rice Direct @ (570) 647-5170
Office (570) 857-0635
krice@lakelivingpa.com

853 Route 507 Greentown PA 18426


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FAQ: Should I Buy Extra Lots For Privacy?

Mark Zuckerberg buys lots around home for privacy

Real Estate FAQ: Should I Buy Extra Lots for Privacy? Followers of my Lake Wallenpaupack Real Estate Facebook page may notice my series called Real Estate Fact Fridays.  Every Friday, I post a random real estate related fact.  This week's fact is about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who bought extra … Continue reading...

Posted in: General Info, Home Buyer Info, Home Seller Info Tagged: real estate faqs

Closing Fees for Home Buyers

Closing Fees for Home Buyers

Closing Fees for Home Buyers In the excitement of planning to buy a home, an often missed piece of the puzzle is planning for closing fees for home buyers. These closing fees or costs are in addition to the price of the home.  Some of these closing fees can paid at settlement and be rolled into the … Continue reading...

Posted in: Home Buyer Info Tagged: closing costs for home buyers, closing fees for home buyers

The Lender Can Make or Break Your Lake House Purchase: Use a Local Lender

Neighbors Together

Online vs a Local Lender: Devil is in the Details The initial convenience of online mortgage lenders & call centers over using a local lender is very attractive.  However, what seems easier and cheaper on the surface can cause a great deal of aggravation later. Not to mention it may cost … Continue reading...

Posted in: Home Buyer Info, Mortgage / Finance Tagged: home buyers, lender, mortgage approval, mortgage professional

Finding “No HOA Lakefront Homes” in Northeastern PA

Lakefront Dock

"No HOA Lakefront Homes" in Northeastern PA Many people search for lakefront homes that has no HOA. Finding one is easier said than done! Most of the lakefront homes for sale, including those on Lake Wallenpaupack, are in some kind of HOA. Many lakes are within homeowner communities (HOAs, or … Continue reading...

Posted in: Home Buyer Info Tagged: lakefront homes, no hoa

Using A Realtor To Buy or Sell a Vacation Home?

Buying a Vacation Home

In the Internet age where Google is king, some buyers and sellers question the benefits are of using a Realtor like me to help them buy or sell a vacation home.  After all, many articles and websites help consumers DIY just about anything.  Shows on HGTV paint a fake picture of the home buying … Continue reading...

Posted in: Home Buyer Info, Home Seller Info Tagged: home buyers, home sellers, lake wallenpaupack, realtor, vacation home

Have Wallenpaupack Lake Estates Home Values Increased?

Let's talk about Wallenpaupack Lake Estates home values. Is now a good time to sell your WLE home? Have Wallenpaupack Lake Estates home values increased? Housing market predictions always make great headlines.  Everyone needs a home, lots of people want a vacation home... and homeowners who … Continue reading...

Posted in: Home Buyer Info, Home Seller Info Tagged: sell your home, wallenpaupack lake estates, wle, wle home values

First Time Home Buyers in Wayne/Pike County PA Don't Need 20% Down

Saving for a down payment is the largest obstacle first time home buyers in Wayne/Pike County PA face. This challenge is amplified by rising rents, which makes saving cash harder after paying expenses. When planning to buy a home, high rents & other expenses make becoming a homeowner seem … Continue reading...

Posted in: Home Buyer Info Tagged: down-payment, first time home buyers, millennials, renters, wayne pike county pa

Buying A Vacation Property? Now Is A Good Time!

Every year around this time, many homeowners begin the process of preparing their homes in case of extreme winter weather. Some others skip winter all together by escaping to their vacation homes in a warmer climate. For those homeowners staying at their first residence, AccuWeather warns: “The … Continue reading...

Posted in: Home Buyer Info

A Note from Karen

YOU’LL LOVE the ease in finding the perfect vacation or full-time lake house with personal guidance from the local expert (that’s me! I grew up near Hawley & have lived here FOREVER!)

Karen Rice & Black Lab Trixie

As a Pike County PA native, I’m ready to be your go-to Lake Wallenpaupack real estate connection.

PS…my black Lab Trixie loves all the hiking trails, lakes, and streams around here!

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