The little thing in life (Back Mountain, Pittston: real estate, how much, homes)

[Georgia to Northeast PA]

Originally Posted by EnyaGirl

I'm originally from northern, NJ, but about a year ago moved out to the Philly area. My husband and I thought we would be settling there, until we realized how high the housing prices are out there. I have a couple friends who live in Wilkes Barre, and in visiting them over the last 10 years or so, have come to really love the area, so given the housing prices and the fact that my husband gets paid the same for work no matter where we live (he travels, so as long as we're within an hour of an airport...) we decided to make the move out to NEPA.

So, you have friends already in the area that is nice too. I am so excited for you I will be thinking about you on the 22nd.

[Georgia to Northeast PA]

Originally Posted by EnyaGirl

I'm originally from northern, NJ, but about a year ago moved out to the Philly area. My husband and I thought we would be settling there, until we realized how high the housing prices are out there. I have a couple friends who live in Wilkes Barre, and in visiting them over the last 10 years or so, have come to really love the area, so given the housing prices and the fact that my husband gets paid the same for work no matter where we live (he travels, so as long as we're within an hour of an airport...) we decided to make the move out to NEPA.

You have friends already in the area so that is nice. I will be thinking about you on April 22nd!

[EnyaGirl]

Originally Posted by Georgia to Northeast PA

So, you have friends already in the area that is nice too. I am so excited for you I will be thinking about you on the 22nd.

Thank you!!! Best of luck to you in your relocation here too. When are you hoping to make the move?

[Georgia to Northeast PA]

Originally Posted by EnyaGirl

Thank you!!! Best of luck to you in your relocation here too. When are you hoping to make the move?

This summer before school starts. We are coming up to do some house hunting the first week of April. So I have my list of places to check out with our realtor and some great places to visit and eat when we are in town from folks from this website. Looking forward to the visit. Keep your fingers crossed we can find something on the first go around

[Georgia to Northeast PA]

Originally Posted by Georgia to Northeast PA

Ok this house search thing is a little overwhelming. So I started thinking about the little things in life. How about since spring is here, where locally can I go to get my flowers to plant in a house I don't have yet ? Can you tell I have been gardening here in Georgia. Also how about cable vs. satellite TV. How about cable or high-speed internet for the area?

I MADE IT. I am here for a house hunt. I will let you all know how it is going.

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by Georgia to Northeast PA

I MADE IT. I am here for a house hunt. I will let you all know how it is going.

I'm happy to hear that you're here! Please don't judge our area too harshly, as this is probably one of the yuckiest times to visit---the grass is still brown and the trees are still barren from winter while overcast skies cast a dreary backdrop. One month from now I'll be bringing you and the others some more refreshing photo tours replete with greenery! Let us all know later on this evening if we can be of any further assistance.

[Georgia to Northeast PA]

Originally Posted by SWB

I'm happy to hear that you're here! Please don't judge our area too harshly, as this is probably one of the yuckiest times to visit---the grass is still brown and the trees are still barren from winter while overcast skies cast a dreary backdrop. One month from now I'll be bringing you and the others some more refreshing photo tours replete with greenery! Let us all know later on this evening if we can be of any further assistance.

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Yes, all day house hunting today and tomorrow. I am not sure guys it looks like I might have to come back up again if we can't find any thing. We are trying.

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by Georgia to Northeast PA

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Yes, all day house hunting today and tomorrow. I am not sure guys it looks like I might have to come back up again if we can't find any thing. We are trying.

My next-door neighbors' home just went on the market yesterday. It is listed by Barbara Metcalf of Lewith & Freeman. I'm unsure of the price, but it's a traditional two-story home built in 1998 with a brick facade and white vinyl siding on the sides and rear. If I were listing it I'd probably list it in the low-$200k range (perhaps $229,900), so we'll see how close my estimate truly is. The only downside to the home is that in two weeks construction on a new shopping mall called "Pittston Crossings" is supposed to get underway adjacent to our subdivision, so there might be a lot of noise until it is completed.

[Georgia to Northeast PA]

Originally Posted by ScranBarre

My next-door neighbors' home just went on the market yesterday. It is listed by Barbara Metcalf of Lewith & Freeman. I'm unsure of the price, but it's a traditional two-story home built in 1998 with a brick facade and white vinyl siding on the sides and rear. If I were listing it I'd probably list it in the low-$200k range (perhaps $229,900), so we'll see how close my estimate truly is. The only downside to the home is that in two weeks construction on a new shopping mall called "Pittston Crossings" is supposed to get underway adjacent to our subdivision, so there might be a lot of noise until it is completed.

Thanks for the tip. I will check out the listings to see if I can find it SWB. For our adventure today I left a message on "Summering Thread". If you get a chance read that and let me know what you think.

[EnyaGirl]

Originally Posted by ScranBarre

I'm happy to hear that you're here! Please don't judge our area too harshly, as this is probably one of the yuckiest times to visit---the grass is still brown and the trees are still barren from winter while overcast skies cast a dreary backdrop. One month from now I'll be bringing you and the others some more refreshing photo tours replete with greenery! Let us all know later on this evening if we can be of any further assistance.

Color me confused. Is this SWB? Under a different name? Or are you and SWB two different people? lol.