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March 15 2015

Spring is in the Air!

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This was an interesting Winter…..colder than usual and whats seems to have been a TON of snow! Well, I think the worst is behind us. The snow is melting! If you are upgrading your windows a well-designed motorized blinds is very good option.

What a great time of year to get a jump start on the house hunting after you check this equity release calculator for your loan. The Hideout and surrounding area of the Poconos is largely a vacation home market, so many of you had probably slowed your efforts due to the weather, but now’s the time to get started before the rush of folks looking in the Summer months.

Its also a great time to re-connect with your real estate agent (me!) review your criteria and make sure you are receiving email updates for the daytona beach fl homes for sale home listings that accurately represent what you are looking for.

With that said, give me a call, drop me an email, fill out the contact me form on the website. I would love to hear from you! Lets get you into that Hideout house you have been dreaming about all Winter! Closing typically take about 45 days so if you find the right house anytime now until mid April, we can get you into it by early June so you can start the Summer vacation in your new vacation home!

Call or email me anytime!

Dave Kovaleski, REALTOR with Re/Max Best!
570-241-5893
davekovaleski@yahoo.com
Contact Me!

March 3 2015

Electric Panels

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While many homeowners fail to consider the importance of their electrical panel until something goes wrong, there are significant benefits to upgrading your electrical panel (Like this one). Upgrading your electrical panel could improve your energy efficiency and save money in the long run. Installing a new panel can increase your home’s safety as well as lower your monthly energy bills. If your panel is outdated, it’s probably time to upgrade. You may visit sites like A-Lumination Electric – Electrical Panel Upgrades for professional services. Older panel systems can cause short cycles. This can prevent your appliances from efficiently running. If your current panel is more than 20 years old, you are more likely to experience problems. Upgrading panels to newer models can save you a lot of time and money by preventing short circuits. A circuit breaker panel is usually mounted on the wall in a garage or utility room. They are typically rectangular or square and often have cords and wires protruding from the panel. Older electrical system breakers have a 4-pole setup, while newer breakers use 2 or 3. Today’s electrical panels are equipped with breakers higher than 20 amps. If your panel is more than 20 years old, your system is probably not compatible with newer appliances and fixtures. If the electrical panel in your home is more than 20 years old, you should seriously consider upgrading it. Older panels need frequent repairs and are less effective at preventing short circuits. Upgrading to a newer electrical panel could potentially save money by lowering energy costs. Upgrading your electrical panel can improve your home’s safety. Old panels often become overstrained or short circuit, causing the wires in your electrical system to overheat and melt. Damaged wires can cause sparks, posing a fire hazard. If your electrical panel is old, it’s important to hire a professional electrician to check your system and get Quality electrical services in Rowlett, TX. If your electrical panel is not working properly, a professional electrician who went to an electrician trade school can inspect your electrical system to ensure that your electrical panel is not damaged. If your electrical panel is damaged, repairing the panel could be a costly option. It could be more cost-effective to upgrade the electrical panel to a newer model.

September 16 2014

Should I take my Hideout home off the market for Winter?

Dave Kovaleski Hideout Information hideout home sellers, hideout homes 0

Hello everyone,

It’s seems common practice for Hideout home sellers to take their home off the market for the winter months. During the Summer we saw a high of approx. 250 homes listed for sale. This number was very similar to the Summer of 2015. Last winter that number dropped to approx. 150-160. As you can see, the home owners that keep their home listed during the Winter months get better exposure as there is less competition for sale. Not to mention that the buyers that are out during the Winter months are usually very serious! The best shutters are a specific subset of window shutters that use small louvers – individual strips of material, like blinds – in a solid frame.

I do not recommend Hideout home sellers take their home off the market for the Winter. Some think that a few months off the market will reset the “days on market” number but they are incorrect. Even if you list with another company there is a “cumulative” days on market statistic attached to each home. If you need to rent a car for your vacations click here.

Hideout Home buyers tend to be active all the way into November, it does quiet down a bit for Thanks Giving through New Years, but by January 2nd the phones and emails start to sing again. The holidays are over, cabin fever is setting in and people thinking about a vacation home start their efforts online well before they plan to come out and see homes. After the holidays is the perfect time to begin their house hunting. You will be missing a large audience and a prime time to be listed if you wait until Spring. If you want to remodel during winter to get more for your house, see here the Containeraddict.com is a great resource for container homes.

July 24 2014

Hideout Amenities Hours

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Hideout Amenities

Summer is in full swing and The Hideout is the place to be. I thought it may be a great time to post the hours of operation for some of the Hideouts most sought after places! If you are looking for the best car for your life stile click here for more info.

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Hideout Amenities Hours

The Hideout Club House Hours

The Club house in the North section, also known as the 10th Hole Pub, is open Monday through Thursday, and Saturday from 11:00am until 9:00pm and from 11:00am until 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Enjoy the full service bar, restaurant, or eating out on the deck with gorgeous views of the golf course and with fine quality oil lamps light!

The Hideout WaterFront Grille Hours

The WaterFront Grille, located underneath the Main Lodge right near the Main Beach is open 7 days a week from 11:00am until 7:00pm. A convenient way to get some food while you are at the beach or pool!

The Hideout Tiki Bar

For those of you that may not know, The Hideout also has a Tiki Bar! The Tiki Bar is located at the far end of the Main Lodge and is accessible from the beach or from inside the Main Lodge, there we host weekend nigh parties for which we installed Sound Absorbing Walls in order to not disturb the guests. A great way to wind down the day sipping a cocktail overlooking the main beach and Roamingwood lake! The Hideouts Tiki Bar is open Monday through Wednesday 12:00pm until 5:00pm, Thursday and Friday 12:00pm until 9:00pm, Friday 12:00pm until, Saturday 11:00am until 9:00pm, and Sunday 1:00pm until 5:00pm

The Hideout Main Lodge

The Hideout Main Lodge is often used for weddings, family reunions, and other special gatherings. The community itsself usses the banquet hall to host a brunch every Sunday from 9:00am until 12:00pm.

There you have it, the hours of operation for the food based amenities of The Hideout!

-Dave Kovaleski Re/Max Best!

July 12 2014

New Listing 3382 Northwood Terrace Lake Ariel Pa 18436

Dave Kovaleski Hideout New Listings 3382 northwood terrace lake ariel pa 18436, hideout homes 0

3382 Northwood Terrace Lake Ariel Pa 18436

This beautiful home located at 3382 Northwood Terrace Lake Ariel Pa 18436 is situated on a level, wonderfully wooded lot in the North Section of the Hideout. Just a short drive to the north pool, golf course, fitness center, and restaurant/pub. The home features 2 Bedrooms, a sleeping loft, 1 full bathroom, a sheet with Warehouse ventilation and a real wood fireplace!

You are out looking for a new car, maybe something a bit bigger than you sedan to have, with a bit more storage space you can fin all the info that you need in https://cupertinotimes.com/ford-vans-and-sales-on-cars/.

This Hideout home also has an updated kitchen complete with granite counters, ceramic tile floors and brand new stainless steel appliance which include electric oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave!

Great house, great lot, great location! On top of that an affordable price of $89,000……what are you waiting for? Give me a call today! Dave Kovaleski 570-241-5893

New Listing in The Hideout

House specs:
2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Sleeping Loft
Eat-in-Kitchen
Living Room w/Fireplace

For full details see below!

$89,000

3382 Northwood Ter
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
MLS# 14-3470
Status: Closed
2 beds | 1 baths | 1066 sqft

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Property Description
Awesome house, gorgeous lot, great location! This contemporary house has it all, updated kitchen with new floors, granite counters and stainless steel appliance, gorgeous wooded, level lot, great location not to far from the gold course, fitness center, north pool, and restaurant. Priced to sell and comes with the furnishings!

Details

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Address Information

Street Number: 3382

Street Name: Northwood

Street Suffix: Ter

City (Post Office): Lake Ariel

State/Province: PA

Zip Code: 18436

County: Wayne

Listing & Location Information

Current Price: $82,000

County/Municipality: LAKE TOWNSHIP

Sold Price: $82,000

Subdivision Name: Hideout

HOA Dues: 1570

Tax ID Number: 12-0-0033-0061

Deed Book/Page: R-3815/1

General Zoning: Resi

School District: Western Waynei Area

Lake or Waterway: Roamingwood Lake

Property Information

Sub-Type: Single Family

Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family

Year Built: 1990

Age: 24

SqFt. Above Grade: 1066

Total SqFt.: 1066

Finished Square Ft: 1066

Bedrooms Total: 2

Bathrooms Full: 1

Bathrooms Total: 1

Stories: 2

Rooms Total: 6

Bsmt: N

Frpl: Y

Fam Rm: N

Gar: N

Lot Size Acres: 0.37

Gas Lease: No

Directions & Remarks

Lot/Blk/Sec: /3382

Foreclosure: N

Hot Sheet Comment: new

Financial Information

County Assessment: 102000

Cnty&Muni Taxes: 444.72

School Taxes: 1521.33

Total Taxes: 1966.33

Office Information

Listing Contract Date: 2014-07-11

Sold Date: 2014-09-30

Under Contract Date: 2014-08-07

Status: Closed

Sold Price: $82,000

SA Comm Type: %

BA Comm: 3

BA Comm Type: %

Miscellaneous

HOA Fee: Y

HOA Fee/Year: 1570

HOA Transfer Fee: Y

HOA Transfer Fee Amt: 1495

Seller Info

Seller's Assistance: N

Property Features

Appliances : Clothes Washer; Dishwasher; Dryer; Elec Oven/Range; Microwave

Basement Description: Crawl Space

Baths: 1 Bath Level 1

Beds Description: 1Bed1st; 1 BED 2nd

Community Amenities : Beach(es); Clubhouse; Garbage Service; Golf; Indoor Tennis Courts; Lake(s); Outdoor Pool; Power Boats Allowed; Road Maintenance; Public Safety; Security; Ski Slope(s); Tennis Court(s)

Cooling: Ceiling Fan; Wall Unit AC

Eating Area: Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior: T-1-11

Available Financing: Conventional

Fireplace Desc.: Brick Faced; Living Room

Floors: Ceramic; Laminate; Vinyl

Heating: Baseboard; Electric

HW Hot Water: Electric

Inside Features: Cable TV; Fireplace; Laundry 1st Level; Living Room; Living Room Fireplac; Loft; Open Floor Plan

Insulation: Fully Insulated

Lake/Waterway Info: Private Boat Dock; Lake Rights; Powerboats

Lot Description: Flat; Wooded Lot

Outside Features: Grill; Deck; Storage Building

Parking: Off Street Parking

Possession: Settlement

Road: Paved; Private

Roof: Asphalt

Style: Contemporary

Waste: Public

Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Length	Width	Area	Width	Area	Remarks
Living Room	First	13.00	13.00	17.00	221.00	17.00	221.00
Kitchen	First	12.00	12.00	12.00	144.00	12.00	144.00	Den/Bedroom
Bedroom 1	First	13.00	13.00	12.00	156.00	12.00	156.00
Bathroom 1	First	8.00	8.00	5.00	40.00	5.00	40.00
Loft	Second	15.00	15.00	13.00	195.00	13.00	195.00
Bedroom 2	Second	12.00	12.00	12.00	144.00	12.00	144.00

Listing Office: RE/MAX Best

Last Updated: March - 22 - 2016

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June 27 2014

New Listing at 1516 Woodhill Lane Lake Ariel Pa 18436

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New Listing at 1516 Woodhill Lane Lake Ariel Pa 18436

Hi everyone! I have the privileged of bringing to you another great property! This 2 bed 1 bath loft is perfect for the person looking for an inexpensive yet fantastic vacation home in the amenity rich community, The Hideout!

This new Listing at 1516 Woodhill Lane Lake Ariel Pa 18436 has everything you need to enjoy those relaxing summer weekends in the Poconos. Great location? Yes! Fireplace? Yes! Mountain styled home? Yes!

Flat, wooded corner lot, close to the north pool, and a short drive to the main beach, main pool, ski hill, and art center!

Check out the listing details below!

$84,000

1516 Woodhill Ln
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
MLS# 14-3187
Status: Closed
2 beds | 1 baths | 1200 sqft

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Property Description
Great mountain chalet in a great community! This home is the perfect getaway, inexpensive, great level lot, and ready to be enjoyed right away! Nice location just around the corner from the North beach and a short drive to the main beach, main pool, ad ski hill!

Details

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Address Information

Street Number: 1516

Street Name: Woodhill

Street Suffix: Ln

City (Post Office): Lake Ariel

State/Province: PA

Zip Code: 18436

County: Wayne

Listing & Location Information

Current Price: $65,000

County/Municipality: LAKE TOWNSHIP

Sold Price: $65,000

Subdivision Name: Hideout

HOA Dues: 1570

Tax ID Number: 12-0-0021-0129

Deed Book/Page: R-3568/172

General Zoning: Resi

School District: Western Waynei Area

Lake or Waterway: Roamingwood Lake

Property Information

Type of Ownership: Fee Simple

Sub-Type: Single Family

Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family

Year Built: 1984

Age: 30

SqFt. Above Grade: 1200

Total SqFt.: 1200

Finished Square Ft: 1200

Bedrooms Total: 2

Bathrooms Full: 1

Bathrooms Total: 1

Stories: 2

Rooms Total: 6

Bsmt: N

Frpl: Y

Fam Rm: N

Gar: N

Lot Size Acres: 0.41

Gas Lease: No

Directions & Remarks

Lot/Blk/Sec: /1516

Foreclosure: N

Hot Sheet Comment: price

Financial Information

County Assessment: 98800

Cnty&Muni Taxes: 430.77

School Taxes: 1473.6

Total Taxes: 1904.37

Office Information

Listing Contract Date: 2014-06-27

Sold Date: 2015-05-15

Under Contract Date: 2015-04-28

Status: Closed

Sold Price: $65,000

SA Comm Type: %

BA Comm: 3

BA Comm Type: %

Miscellaneous

HOA Fee: Y

HOA Fee/Year: 1570

HOA Transfer Fee: Y

HOA Transfer Fee Amt: 1495

Seller Info

Seller's Assistance: N

Property Features

Appliances : Clothes Washer; Dryer; Elec Oven/Range; Refrigerator

Basement Description: Crawl Space

Baths: 1 Bath Level 1

Beds Description: 2+Bed1st

Eating Area: Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior: T-1-11

Available Financing: Cash

Fireplace Desc.: Stone Faced

Floors: Hardwood; Linoleum; Wall to wall Carpet

Heating: Electric

HW Hot Water: Electric

Inside Features: Fireplace; Living Room; Loft

Insulation: Fully Insulated

Lake/Waterway Info: Private Boat Dock; Lake Rights; Powerboats

Lot Description: Flat; Wooded Lot

Outside Features: Deck; Utility Shed

Parking: Off Street Parking

Possession: Settlement

Road: Paved; Private

Roof: Asphalt

Style: Chalet

Waste: Public

Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Length	Width	Area	Width	Area	Remarks
Living Room	First	15.00	15.00	12.00	180.00	12.00	180.00
Kitchen	First	19.00	19.00	8.50	161.50	8.50	161.50	Combo KI/DR
Bedroom 1	First	12.00	12.00	10.00	120.00	10.00	120.00
Bedroom 2	First	12.00	12.00	10.00	120.00	10.00	120.00
Bathroom 1	First	8.00	8.00	5.00	40.00	5.00	40.00
Loft	Second	30.00	30.00	18.00	540.00	18.00	540.00

Listing Office: RE/MAX Best

Last Updated: January - 21 - 2021

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June 16 2014

Hideout Market Statistics

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The Hideout is a fantastic, recreational based, vacation community. A large portion of the homes in The Hideout are vacation homes, approximately 60-70%. With that said, the fact that vacation homes or a commodity rather than a necessity they do tend to change hands a bit more often than full time homes. Also you can now even do a virtual tour of a display home rather than physically going to the site.

The month of May saw approx. 17 homes close in The Hideout. A wide range of price range from a $365,000 lakefront to a $70,000 Chalet. The Hideout also saw about 52 new rental listings during May, all of them covered by our local Landlord insurance company. This is expected as many home owners leave their homes off the market for the Winter and get them back on for Spring. (Which I actually do not recommend as homes do sell during the winter).

Here are the year to date stats:

Closed deals so far this year:          47
New Listings this year:                 128
Total Hideout listings available:   232

I expect those numbers to improve as we are just now getting to the best selling season for the Hideout!

You can see that The Hideout is still in the state of being a “buyers” market…..we just need the buyers to realize it! Good amount of homes to chose from, great prices, financing in most case still below 4.5%

Now is the time to jump on in if you have been considering buying a Hideout home!

June 12 2014

Hideout Permits and Fees

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Hello Hideout fans, Dave Kovaleski with Re/Max Best here. Are you thinking that perhaps this is the year you build your deck, add a shed, improve your landscaping? If so, I thought it would be a great idea to let you know the costs to acquire the permit through The Hideout POA:

Here are a few non-fee permits:

Vinyl siding, re-roofing, painting/staining, generators.

Here are the permits that require a fee:
Additions $50.00                       New Homes: $500.00
Attached Garages: $60.00         Pet Enclosures: $10.00
New Deck: $50.00                          Porches/Sun rooms: $50.00
Deck Replacement: $50.00             Propane Tank:   $15.00
Detached Garages: $60.00              Retaining Wall: $20.00
Docks/Bulkhead: $50.00                Shed: $40.00
Driveway: $40.00                           Lot Clearing Tree: $20.00
Landscape: $30.00                         New Home Construction Tree Removal (refundable fee) $3,000.00

There you have it, a complete list of permits and fees. Happy Improving!

Information acquired from The Hideout About paper.

May 17 2014

New Listing! 2804 Rockway Dr, The Hideout!

Dave Kovaleski Hideout New Listings 0

Great house, great yard! All the work has already been done, vinyl siding, vinyl replacement windows, soon to be new floors! This is an affordable, low maintenance, ready to be enjoyed mountain chalet in the amenity rich community The Hideout. Featuring lakes, pools, beaches, fitness center golf course, skiing….way to much to list!

May 17 2014

New Listing! 2378 Crestview Rd The Hideout!

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This well maintained two story home is the whole package. Good sized bedrooms, large deck, screened porch plenty of living space and a location off the beaten path but still not to far from the amenities. The home offers a full basement complete with plumbing for a third bathroom for future expansion. All this and an aggressive price makes this one a serious contender.

$109,000

2378 Crestview Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
MLS# 14-1276
Status: Closed
3 beds | 2 baths | 2035 sqft

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Property Description
This well maintained two story home is the whole package. Good sized bedrooms, large deck, screened porch plenty of living space and a location off the beaten path but still not to far from the amenities. The home offers a full basement complete with plumbing for a third bathroom for future expansion. All this and an aggressive price makes this one a serious contender.

Details

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Address Information

Street Number: 2378

Street Name: Crestview

Street Suffix: Rd

City (Post Office): Lake Ariel

State/Province: PA

Zip Code: 18436

County: Wayne

Listing & Location Information

Current Price: $95,000

County/Municipality: LAKE TOWNSHIP

Sold Price: $95,000

Subdivision Name: Hideout

HOA Dues: 1570

Tax ID Number: 12-0-0028-0019

Deed Book/Page: D-0444/693

General Zoning: Resi

School District: Western Waynei Area

Lake or Waterway: Brooks Lake

Property Information

Type of Ownership: Fee Simple

Sub-Type: Single Family

Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family

Year Built: 1986

Age: 28

SqFt. Above Grade: 1315

SqFt. Below Grade: 720

Total SqFt.: 2035

Finished Square Ft: 1315

Bedrooms Total: 3

Bathrooms Full: 2

Bathrooms Total: 2

Stories: 2

Rooms Total: 7

Bsmt: Y

Frpl: N

Fam Rm: N

Gar: N

Lot Size Acres: 0.38

Gas Lease: No

Directions & Remarks

Lot/Blk/Sec: /2378

Foreclosure: N

Hot Sheet Comment: price

Financial Information

County Assessment: 123500

Cnty&Muni Taxes: 538.46

School Taxes: 1842

Total Taxes: 2380.46

Office Information

Listing Contract Date: 2014-04-08

Sold Date: 2015-02-13

Under Contract Date: 2014-11-22

Status: Closed

Sold Price: $95,000

SA Comm Type: %

BA Comm: 3

BA Comm Type: %

Miscellaneous

HOA Fee: Y

HOA Fee/Year: 1570

HOA Transfer Fee: Y

HOA Transfer Fee Amt: 1495

Seller Info

Seller's Assistance: N

Property Features

Appliances : Clothes Washer; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator

Basement Description: Concrete Floor; Day Light; Full; Heated; Outside Entrance; Unfinished

Baths: 1 Bath Level 1; 1 Bath Level 2

Beds Description: Primary1st; 2+BED 2nd

Community Amenities : Beach(es); Clubhouse; Garbage Service; Golf; Indoor Tennis Courts; Lake(s); Outdoor Ice Skating; Outdoor Pool; Power Boats Allowed; Road Maintenance; Public Safety; Security; Senior Center; Ski Slope(s); Teen Center; Tennis Court(s)

Cooling: Ceiling Fan

Eating Area: Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior: Wood

Available Financing: Conventional

Floors: Linoleum; Vinyl; Wall to wall Carpet

Heating: Electric

HW Hot Water: Electric

Inside Features: Attic Storage; Cable TV; Laundry Lower Level; Primary Bdrm on 1st Floor; Primary Bdrm w/Full Bath

Insulation: Fully Insulated

Lake/Waterway Info: Private Boat Dock; Lake Rights; Powerboats

Lot Description: Flat; Wooded Lot

Outside Features: Deck; Porch - Screened

Parking: Off Street Parking

Possession: 34-45 Days; Settlement

Road: Paved; Private

Roof: Asphalt

Waste: Comm Central

Water: Comm Central

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Length	Width	Area	Width	Area	Remarks
Living Room	First	13.00	13.00	20.00	260.00	20.00	260.00
Kitchen	First	13.00	13.00	14.00	182.00	14.00	182.00	Den/Bedroom
Primary Bedroom	First	11.00	11.00	14.00	154.00	14.00	154.00
Bathroom 1	First	13.00	13.00	5.00	65.00	5.00	65.00
Bedroom 2	Second	11.00	11.00	14.00	154.00	14.00	154.00
Bedroom 3	Second	10.00	10.00	14.00	140.00	14.00	140.00
Bathroom 2	Second	5.50	5.50	11.00	60.50	11.00	60.50
Loft	Second	7.00	7.00	13.00	91.00	13.00	91.00

Listing Office: RE/MAX Best

Last Updated: March - 22 - 2016

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