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In 2010, Coolbaugh Township in the Poconos had by far the most residential sales of all the townships & boroughs in Monroe County.  It sits in the north-west tip of Monroe County, is 88.3 square miles, and accounted for over 21% of the total number of real estate sales (residential) in 2010! Ther...

In 2010, the average sales price for a home in Monroe County was $153,722. However, homes in Stroud Township had an average sale price of $161,312 (although that's down over 11% since 2009). Stroud Township has a couple large communities, including one of the county's largest gated communities, P...

Let's take a look at even more local real estate data within Monroe County, and talk about Stroudsburg.  The Borough of Stroudsburg is the county seat, and has a beautiful downtown and courthouse square! It is also just the 4th exit off Route 80 as you travel west from New Jersey, making it an ea...

The numbers are in! According to the Pocono Mountains MLS, the real estate market looks like it's still trying to turn itself around.  In 2010, the average residential sales price in Monroe County dropped from $162,880 in 2009 to $153,722. However, this 5.62% drop in average sales price hit in th...

Elegant Home in Executive Community, Nestled on Nearly 1.5 Acres! Minutes from Rt 80 Makes it a Great Commuting Location! Stunning Hardwood Floors and Custom Paint Welcome You into This Home. Gorgeous Kitchen Has Large Center Island, Granite Counters, 42in Cherry Cabinets and Upgraded Fixtures. F...

Award Winning Custom Home Minutes to Rt 80, East Stroudsburg University & Pocono Medical Center! Commercial Kitchen is Better Than You Can Imagine! 6ft Built-In Viking Fridge, Thermador Gas Cooktop & Dbl Wall Ovens, Viking Wine Cooler, Bosch Dishwasher, Highest Upgraded Cabinetry with Rope Mouldi...

THIS IS ONE INCREDIBLE HOME! 2 Private Acres, 1.5 Miles to Skiing, Less than 10 Miles to NJ and Seasonal Views! Plenty of Room for Friends and Family to Enjoy the Poconos! Beautiful Stone Double Sided Fireplace, Extensive Tongue & Groove, and Beamed Ceilings, Lots of Windows to Enjoy the Views, K...

It's that time and it's exciting! Another ski mountain announced their opening! Tomorrow, December 4, Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville, PA, will be open for the weekend! Saturday's hours are 3pm to 9pm, and Sunday's hours are 10am to 4pm.  $20 will buy you the lift ticket and a free Tera...

Jack Frost Big Boulder did it again! Today marked their opening day for ski season, the 6th year in a row to be the first to open! The are also helping to give back with donations to charities.  Here's how you can help! Toys for Tots: Bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more and receive a...

In addition to this evening's tree lighting festivities at Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg, Stroudsmoor County Inn has announced their Tree Lighting Ceremony details! Sunday, December 5, the 22nd annual tree lighting ceremony will be held at Stroudsmoor. Always a beautiful ceremony, this year pr...