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Paradise Township
Town in Pennsylvania,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 3,120,
Sierra View
Town in Pennsylvania,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says
Built this house 20 years ago for when I retired. I am now retired and living very well. I have always liked living here. Nice community. Winters are very cold up in the mountain here, in....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 5,539,
Effort
Town in Pennsylvania,
15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
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I've been here for about one year, and I have to say it's a pretty quaint little town! Nice country type setting but pretty much everything you need day to day is no more then 5-7 miles away. Not....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 2,356,
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Indian Mountain Lake
Town in Pennsylvania,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
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A hidden gem that is wonderful for those who love the outdoors, as well as a beautiful and safe community! There are 5 lakes within the community and nice diversity of house styles, as well as....
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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 4,427,
Jackson Township
Town in Pennsylvania,
10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
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Minimal crime in this area. Besides some isolated occassions, not many drastic occurrences..
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 6,888,
Pocono Township
31 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says
Pocono Township has great shopping, neighborhoods, entertainment, and churches; however, on weekends, expect traffic to be an issue since the township only has Route 611 and I-80. When one road is....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 10,975,
Sun Valley
Town in Pennsylvania,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 2.
8 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says
Very friendly and quiet place to live. Excellent school and area. Close to shopping center. Close to NASA car racing and sky resorts..
Read 9 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Population: 2,412,
Middle Smithfield Township
41 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
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There are lots of local businesses.
Lots of small businesses that are anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes away. It is a great area to raise a family, because there are so many places to take children. It....Read 41 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 15,798,
Smithfield Township
20 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
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There are some more dangerous, shady areas in the heart of East Stroudsburg.
The nationally televised Eric Frein manhunt also bears some mentioning, but that is largely an exception and not the rule.....Read 20 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 7,515,
Brodheadsville
Town in Pennsylvania,
21 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
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The people in Brodheadsville are always willing to help and ready to tell a good story. It is a great area to visit if you are interested in hiking or buying fresh produce.
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Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 1,770,
Coolbaugh Township
Town in Pennsylvania,
48 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says
I have lived there for about 10 years, and there was always a community family event happening. Everyone there are very welcoming and generally happy.
The business in the area are almost all mom and....Read 48 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 20,451,
Saylorsburg
30 Niche users give it an average review of 3.
4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says
Saylorsburg is a busy place that provides many opportunities for all ages! There are many opportunities to be involved in the community. The town's location provides easy commute times while giving....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 1,445,
Mount Pocono
Town in Pennsylvania,
20 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
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Mount Pocono is in the Poconos surrounded by ski resorts. They are the best place to visit and they have lots of places where you can go skiing, snowboarding, go hiking, and shopping..
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 3,106,
East Stroudsburg
Town in Pennsylvania,
104 Niche users give it an average review of 3.
7 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says
I enjoy all of what the outdoors has to offer. From the beautiful Delaware river to all of the hiking trails, I love this place! However, the only thing I would like to see change is the diversity....
Read 104 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 10,232,
Emerald Lakes
Town in Pennsylvania,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.
8 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says
Very safe, close proximity to monroe sheriffs office. Post office nearby. Crossings camelback, kalahari, tubing, skiing, shopping just a few of the things to do. People are friendly. Nice....
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Population: 2,961,
Stroudsburg
48 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says
My experience in Stroudsburg, PA was enjoyable throughout the years. The town gives back to their community a lot for the kids and adults in the area. Our University of Stroudsburg and high schools....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 5,514,
Chestnuthill Township
Town in Pennsylvania,
30 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
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The crime in the area does fluctuate. Sometimes it can be very bad and you hear something awful on the news, but then other days it could be completely fine and talk about how members of the....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 16,879,
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Polk Township
Town in Pennsylvania,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 2.9 stars.
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I have been living in Polk Township for slightly more than a year at this point, but I have been in the Poconos for more than 11 years, and the experience is definitely original. While here you live....
Read 7 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 7,724,
Tunkhannock Township
Town in Pennsylvania,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
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Everybody knows everybody, small town. A lot of high priced houses but beautiful buildings. Crime rate is Medium, overdose epidemic rose. Lot of history and heritage. Schools are full of bullying,....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 6,760,
Tobyhanna Township
Town in Pennsylvania,
29 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says
Tobyhanna Township is a safe environment for all; no matter age, race, or religion. As someone who has lived in the area going on 16 years now; I can assure you there is something fun around every....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 8,532,
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Not much for "night-life", but you don't come to quiet little towns for that! There's plenty to do in the surrounding 20-25 mile area of the Poconos and Stroudsburg's restaurant district is sufficient for most. Nice, quiet, relatively safe town to raise kids or settle down, but winter snows van be rough up here.... Read 15 reviews
The academic curriculum is rich, but it’s delivered in a developmentally-appropriate way that allows for joyful, authentic learning without any pressure to perform. The special subjects (handwork, music, games, movement, and Spanish) provide children with a well-rounded experience that develops a comprehensive set of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills. All of our children’s teachers, both classroom and special subject, are compassionate, talented, and dedicated. We’ve been able to form partnerships that help our children to thrive both in and out of the classroom. An amazing school that lets kids be kids while preparing them for a bright future. I can’t say enough good things!... Read 16 reviews
Indian Mountain Lake is also convenient to area parks, antique shops, restaurants, etc. It's also within 30 minutes of Lake Harmony, Big Boulder, Jim Thorpe, Mt. Airy casino, and several ski resorts. Lots of area sports: paint ball, family destinations, skiing, etc.... Read 4 reviews
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The town is very diverse. Many people from New Jersey and New York City travel here and back, especially during the holidays and summer vacation. I noticed some new buildings and stores are being built and the area and I would love to see more.... Read 48 reviews
Sometimes it can be very bad and you hear something awful on the news, but then other days it could be completely fine and talk about how members of the community came together to help a common cause.... Read 30 reviews
While here you live in a sparsely populated area, but only a half-hour from the Lehigh Valley and an hour and a half from Philadelphia, you get to experience higher elevations, skiing, while still not being too far from major metropolitan areas in New York and Philadelphia.... Read 7 reviews
A lot of high priced houses but beautiful buildings. Crime rate is Medium, overdose epidemic rose. Lot of history and heritage. Schools are full of bullying, drugs, but the school district has trouble keeping up. Lots of improvements have been made in the schools including downsizing our school to save money since we have less money from the state. We get taxed when it rains. Teachers want Health Care, very unlikely.... Read 8 reviews
I would recommend Shipley to outside families because of how much of a community it truly feels like and because of the sports, art, and theatre program, allowing students to be able to express themselves and develop or strengthen passions for these categories.... Read 95 reviewsloading indicator
The best place to buy a vacation home in Pennsylvania
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The best place to buy a vacation home in Pennsylvania has enough to offer to please just about every type vacation goer out there. From quiet lakes to stunning hiking trails, and with plenty of quaint little towns to enjoy dining and shopping in, this region in the Keystone State has a lot to offer both to Pennsylvania residents who want a vacation opportunity close to home and savvy real estate investors seeking that extra rental income over the summer months.
Real estate experts give their tips on how to buy a house in the best location in Pennsylvania.
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And the best place to buy a vacation home in Pennsylvania is the Pocono mountains. Including forests, mountains, and lakes, this beautiful region in the east of the state is particularly famous for panoramic views and long hiking trails. Its proximity to Philadelphia makes it popular with families, and, best of all, the Poconos remain affordable to real estate investors.
John MedinaFounder of real estate investor business, John Medina Buys Houses , commented: 'The Poconos is definitely the best place to buy a vacation home in the state. It's a great location since it is just a couple of hours from Philly, and the median home price is still relatively low compared to a lot of popular vacation home spots. And since it does have such a great location, renting it out when you're not using it is a great option to recoup some of your investment.
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There is some indication that the Pcoconos may not remain affordable for that much longer. The median home price in the region jumped from around $150,000 to well over $200,000 during the pandemic, and homes sell very fast.
A top tip from Simon Ru, realtor with over eight years' experience and CEO of Upnest , is to focus on the smaller towns that still offer great value for money: 'There are many small communities with affordable housing and great rental potential, including Emerald Lakes and Mount Pocono. Summer tourism is big in the Poconos, so you can make a lot of money using short-term rental platforms during that time.'
The Poconos are beautiful year-round, too, and fall and even winter tourism is highly rewarding in the region. Gorgeous scenery, affordable prices, and and an easy drive from Philadelphia? We're here for it.
Anna Cottrell is Consumer Editor across Future Plc Home titles. She has a background in academic research and is the author of London Writing of the 1930s.
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Best cities to buy real estate in Turkey - JustReal.ru
In recent years, more and more Russians are considering Turkey as a country to move to permanent residence. However, before buying a home in Turkey, it is advisable to decide on the choice of city or region, since, unlike the so-called "vacation property", many other factors are taken into account in addition to climate and recreation opportunities.
The cities most in demand - both among Russians and most foreigners - have all the necessary infrastructure (schools, hospitals, shopping centers, etc.) of a certain level, developed transport links and the availability of conditions for doing business. It should also be taken into account that from July 1, 2022, the Turkish government has limited the issuance of new residence permits ("ikamet") in a number of regions, where the share of foreigners should now not exceed 20% of the total population.
It is possible to extend a residence permit in Turkey in them, but the probability of obtaining an initial one or re-issuing an existing one in connection with the move is practically zero.
Almost 1,170 regions (whole cities or individual districts) turned out to be on the "black list", and these included many settlements that were previously very popular with people from Russia and other countries of the post-Soviet space. These include the areas of Antalya (Sarysu, Hurma, Liman), Alanya (Mahmutlar, Kargicak, Kestel), Istanbul and Mersin (in the last two cases, the ban affected a number of microdistricts). In this regard, housing prices in the "closed" regions went down, while in the rest they began to grow, and this also needs to be borne in mind.
Even now, after only a few weeks after the entry into force of the restrictions, foreigners who have not had time to obtain a residence permit in the regions from the "black list" are choosing other directions for themselves.
At the same time, there are no guarantees that in the foreseeable future the ban will bypass them, so those places where residential real estate is under construction look preferable. Moreover, practice has shown that the construction of commercial facilities will not be long in coming (within 2-3 years), and therefore these locations look the most promising in terms of minimizing the risks for obtaining a residence permit.
Over the past 4-5 years, Antalya, Istanbul, Alanya, Ankara, Mahmutlar, Kemer, Bursa and Bodrum have been in high demand among Russian investors, but now other places have been added to them. So, Izmir, Gazipasa, Canakkale province, Demirtas district in Alanya are called as potentially interesting destinations, although Mersin is most often mentioned - despite the fact that prices here have grown by almost 40% over the year.
Mersin is suitable for potential buyers with a budget of up to 100 thousand US dollars who plan to settle here with their family.
In order to obtain a residence permit or Turkish citizenship in exchange for investments, Istanbul and Ankara are most often chosen. For a quiet life in a leisurely rhythm, Antalya, Bodrum, Kemer and Alanya look preferable.
The latter city is considered one of the most "Russian-speaking" in Turkey. Citizens of other states own almost 30% of residential real estate here, and a sixth of them are Russians. There are many immigrants from Russia and other countries of the post-Soviet space in Antalya, which simplifies and speeds up the process of adaptation.
Since June 2022, in all the above cities, where real estate was in high demand among foreigners, the minimum cost of the object required to apply for a residence permit in Turkey has been set. In the case of 30 large settlements, it is 75 thousand US dollars, and for another 50 small municipalities - 50 thousand US dollars.
The best place to buy a house in Turkey
Connecting Asia to Europe, Turkey is a wonderful country.
It has many attractive aspects such as its multicultural society, rich history and excellent geographical position. It is one of the most preferred countries with the best place to buy a home in Turkey.
The real estate market offers the best place to buy a house in Turkey for foreigners and investors who continue to look for houses for sale in the country. The real estate market is growing day by day. Turkey continues to increase the interest of foreign investors with the Turkish Real Estate Investment Program, which offers dual citizenship to investors.
Turkey welcomes foreigners and investors through real estate incentive programs. Turkish citizenship can be obtained by purchasing real estate worth at least $250,000. This program is called Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program, an exclusive citizenship program.
This beneficial program allows a real estate investor to obtain a Turkish passport with the same rights as a Turkish citizen, consisting of the right to live, work and have easy access to the Schengen countries.
In addition, thanks to this program, investors can have the right to create and start their own business, as the demand for investment in real estate is growing day by day.
Those who buy a house and acquire Turkish citizenship also get better educational and health care opportunities in Turkey. Thus, when applying for Turkish citizenship, a real estate investor can very easily obtain a Turkish passport and become a Turkish citizen with full rights.
What are the best cities in Turkey to buy a house?
This beautiful and amazing country in the whole world offers the best places to buy a home in Turkey. Each part of Turkey has its own characteristics. The best places to buy a house in Turkey are Istanbul, Konya, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Trabzon, Bodrum, Yalova, etc.
Turkey is a big country, and Istanbul is the most vibrant, historical, socio-cultural city in Turkey. Each investor can find the best place to buy a house in Turkey he is looking for.
For example, if an investor or a foreigner is looking for a quiet, peaceful luxury to buy a house to live in, he can find the most stylish houses in Istanbul. Istanbul has a wide range of luxury and comfortable houses with the best location and reasonable prices.
Konya is also one of the best places to buy a house in Turkey, which offers attractive opportunities for those who want to buy a house at a wide range of prices. You can also get your dream home by searching through the listings and doing a detailed review.
Konya, which is known as the hometown of Mevlana, the greatest Sufi scholar of Turkish-Islamic civilization. This is one of the best cities where you will discover the advantages of a home with its millennial history, natural beauties and popular dishes dating back to the 7th millennium BC.
Konya is located in inner Anatolia and is considered the largest city in Central Anatolia. It is one of the prominent cities in the country, with a metropolitan population of over 2 million.
Since Konya's name is mentioned, you might think that the main source of livelihood in the city is agriculture, but the city has established itself in both tourism and industry.
For families with children, Konya is the best place to buy a house in Turkey. It will also be efficient to have a university in the region as it consists of popular universities within.
The real estate sector is steadily flourishing in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. It is known as one of the best places to buy a house in Turkey . The large land offer makes Ankara much more charming and preferred by branded luxury home builders.
You can see beautiful housing projects of various construction brands in almost all areas of the city. In Ankara, where high-end and trendy housing projects are on the rise, housing prices are also appreciated and rising. The payback period for rented after buying a house in Ankara reaches an average of 18 years.
Antalya is a very dense city in terms of population density.
The real estate sector is also very developed in crowded cities. Antalya has a special and best place to buy a house in Turkey as it is an amazing summer resort and tourist spot.
Bursa, one of the most important cities in Turkey with a population of 3 million, is the fourth most populated city in the country. It ranks among the world's livable cities in 28 rankings, ranking first in Turkey's most populous cities.
This is one of the best places to buy a house in Turkey, located in the coastal area of the Marmara Sea region. The fact is that ads for the sale of houses in Bursa are constantly rising, showing interest in real estate projects in the city. Bursa has retained its natural texture despite urbanization and has a peaceful structure.
The most beautiful and best places to buy a cottage house in Turkey
Turkey cottage areas is the best place to buy a house in Turkey where there is sea and sun, enjoy the most exclusive cities where you can have unlimited supply many paradises with green areas.
The most beautiful and best places to buy a holiday home in Turkey and the holiday regions that are evaluated for investment are the busiest tourism hotspots.
Turkey has dozens of the best places to buy a house, amazing cities and hundreds of summer regions from the Black Sea to the Aegean, from the Marmara to the Mediterranean. We have collected the most beautiful resorts in order to buy a house in an amazing place to spend your holidays and travel with amazing comfort and magnificent views of Turkey.
Sakarya-Karasu
Lake Sapanca, Kartepe, Masukie and Sakarya are known as trailers of paradise. The summer zone of Karasu, where foreign tourists and investors are concentrated, is one of the most attractive cities with lush nature and beauty.
This is the best place to buy a house in Turkey , which is easily accessible as a favorite place of recent years among foreigners. Affordable prices for houses, cottages and the great popularity of the region have attracted investment.
Hurry up to buy houses in the Karasu district of Sakarya, where many plots have been bought by foreign investors.
Kirklareli-Igneada
Igneada with its magnificent 22 km long beach is located on the coast of Thrace and the Black Sea. Igneada, located in the Demirkoy region of Kirklareli, is one of the famous discovery places for local and foreign tourists. The largest Longoz forest in Europe is Igneada.
Longoz Forest Tours is one of the latest trends with the most unique shades of blues and greens, far from crowded and dense. The area with affordable summer prices and housing prices is a charming summer region with numerous views of the Strandzha Mountains, their coast and bays.
Igneada is one of the most special summer regions, included in the list of the most beautiful and best places to buy a cottage house. You must visit this amazing region as soon as possible.
Bartin - Amasra
Amasra is a place where it is not enough just to go for fish dishes or enjoy the magnificent sea view.
It is very important to visit the mysterious nature of the region and its magnificent sea and get abundant oxygen. Amasra is one of the most popular and best places to buy a house in Turkey on the Black Sea coast.
This is one of the most popular summer regions with its steep slopes, trees that are hundreds of years old, a coast that stretches as far as it can go and tourist activities on offer. Its proximity to Chakraz Beach and the fact that there are many summer houses for sale in the area add to the popularity of the region.
Aydin-Kusadasi
Kusadasi is one of the most famous resorts in Turkey. Kusadasi, where European tourists rest, is very popular at any time. Kusadasi, with its stunning sea, golden yellow sand, large urban structure and famous holiday culture, is one of the most luxurious and best places to buy a home in Turkey. There is a wide range of homes to suit every budget level. Bodrum, Kusadasi and Cesme are close to the Selçuk area.
