Bob Kelly's (bobkelly) Blog

So, the other night I decided to head to one of our local restaurants in Marshalls Creek, Alaska Pete's, for some dinner.  An easy drive on Route 209 from exit 309 off Route 80, it's a great steakhouse and seafood restaurant.  The atmosphere is very inviting, and the nice warm fire took the chill...

Freddie Mac's weekly survey states that the fixed-rate home mortgages started to slide up last week. Last week's average was 4.96%, versus the week ending Thursday at 5.12%.  Additionally, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.80% this week, up from 4.65% last week.  Since these are national...

According to CNNMoney.com this morning, the national average for mortgage rates is still an incredibly low 5.44%! It's a great time to take advantage of these rates! In the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors Board, we currently have 3,440 residential homes listed for sale.  Nearly 2,400 of ...

The Pocono Mountains have a bitter cold front coming through, so bundle up everyone! WeatherBug is currently showing 8.6 degrees, with that broadcast coming from the Stroudsburg Junior High School, in Stroudsburg, PA.  We have a wind chill advisory from 7pm tonight until 12pm Friday for Monroe Co...

If you've driven through East Stroudsburg in the Pocono Mountains, you've certainly crossed over some railroad tracks. But have you followed them to one of our local gems, The Dansbury Depot Restaurant? It's a great smoke-free restaurant the entire family can enjoy.  Remodeled from the town's old...

When you come to the Pocono Mountains, whether you are visiting the area or living here, there is always something to do. There is something offered to the entire family all four beautiful seasons! Take tomorrow for instance...the weather forecast is 4"-7" of snow. Grab your skis and snowboards a...

Great news! We've previously talked about the interest rates, and how they've dropped. Well, those low interest rates have really jump started our 2009 here in the Poconos! Things are moving and shaking! We've had many first-time buyers realizing what a great opportunity it is to purchase a home ...

Anyone traveling into the Poconos from the East surely has seen the Welcome Center in Delaware Water Gap, just off Route 80's Exit 310.  This 12,700 square foot building was just built and opened in 2006, replacing a 50 year old building. With large windows brightening the entire area, the stunni...

Great news, shoppers! They officially announced that so far, Giant Foods, Red Lobster and an AT&T store are coming to a new Bartonsville shopping area, the site of the old Bartonsville Truck Stop! Timing for the opening is fall of 2009. This newest shopping plaza is called "Shoppes at Crossroads"...