Deciding on that place to call home is one of the most difficult decisions we ever have to make. With so many options to choose from, it occasionally comes down to the old list of wants and needs.

Quiet, friendly neighborhoods

Staying close to downtowns and city centers is ideal for those seeking proximity to amenities like shopping, dining and entertainment. Convenience is the key for NEPA’s more suburban neighborhoods. While, you may be minutes from the action, you can always escape to your quiet street and your fenced-in backyard.

NEPA offers an abundance of affordable single-family and multi-family homes in cities like Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pittston and Hazleton. And you can always expand that search into communities just outside the larger cities like Dunmore, Kingston, Conyngham and Old Forge to name just a few. And whether you’re looking for an older home with tons of character, a fixer-upper, or something brand new, you’ll find the choices are nearly endless in NEPA.

Amenities included

Planned housing developments in largely suburban areas like Clarks Summit, Dallas, Hanover Twp. and Mountain Top offer a built-in sense of community and security. Options like community pools, playgrounds and tennis courts are attractive to families or even retirees seeking a close-knit style of convenience and safety. These communities typically feature larger, single-family homes, townhomes or condos. And most planned communities are designed with proximity and highway access in mind.

In the mix

City living in NEPA doesn’t get any easier with so many unique apartments and townhouses to choose from. If you’re looking to stay close to all the action of a bustling downtown and you enjoy a little history, many of NEPA’s old industrial era buildings are being retro-fitted into posh, amenity-filled apartment complexes. From an old lace factory to turn-of-the-century buildings to traditional duplexes, apartment living in NEPA is about convenience, style and affordability. These options are great for young professionals or empty nesters looking to downsize.

Townhouses are a popular option in many of NEPA’s downtown neighborhoods. They fill the space between single-family homes and apartments. Townhouses often include several floors, small backyards and a little more space making them ideal for small families or young couples just getting their start.

Away from it all

Of course, not everyone wants to be close to all the action all the time. Some prefer the woods, or rolling, green farmland. The good news is NEPA has plenty of that as well. Areas like the Endless Mountains and the South Wyoming Valley offer a more rural pace to life. You’ll find lots with ample acreage for building your dream home and existing farmhouses with big porches and beautiful views. NEPA’s rural stretches allow you the space to grow, to raise animals or plant crops. And, realistically, you’re still not too far from nearby towns and amenities.

Maybe the dense forests and mountains of NEPA are calling to you. The Pocono Mountains has all that covered, from lakeside cottages, to cozy cabins to unique, little mountain communities. And while you’re a little farther from most of NEPA’s amenity-filled downtowns, you’d have direct access to most of the region’s ski resorts, hiking trails, lakes and other outdoor activities.