Most communities were formed in the late 70's and early 80's in PA by groups of home owners who banned together to keep their home values up. TODAY, some of those communities are a vital part of what PA offers in living and lifestyles. Fees range from $1,200 a year and include Sewer and Water to $1485 with Sewer and Water as a seperate bill. There are a few major communities that surround the largest man made lake in Pennsylvania and communiites that have made their own lakes. Communities do have Positive AMENITIES: such as outdoor pools, indoor pools, golf courses, on site Restaurants with liqour licenses & indoor gyms with high quality equipment. When it comes to buying and selling real estate in PA you will need to also assess what you want in a community. Also, you may choose to live outside the communities. It is up to you! Negative Aspects of Communities: Fees! Usually include garbage. Some fee communities do not include water & sewer. You won't be able to have animals running loose and you won't be able to put up fences. And you won't leave the car that doesn't run in the back yard. The previous are usually negative to some buyers. You will have to decide yourselves. Amenities vary and their fees also. Knowing what you want and will use is part of the total assessment of a community. The Neighborhood, or Community you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well. Well established communites sell their homes with ease and their fees are worth it, you won't have to worry about the roads, the pools, the gyms and other worrisome maintainence needs. When it’s time to move, call me & get a representative on your side who has experience. I live here. I am knowledgeable about THE LAKE ARIEL market and its communities, and I will not steer or push you into something that will not suit you. You will have the confidence make the best transaction possible. Enjoy! Deirdre
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