Author
Kara Sincavage
Kara Sincavage is a fourth-generation Pocono local and the founder of SINC Construction, which she started in 2007. Her family's roots in the Poconos date to 1870, and her daughter, Mackenzie J. Seitz, represents the fifth generation.
In Building the Poconos with Kara Sincavage, Kara shares practical guidance for people building, relocating, retiring, or investing in the Pocono Mountains.
Articles by Kara Sincavage
Our Family Story
From 1870 to Today: Our Family's Legacy of Building a Life in the Poconos
November 9, 2026Read
Large Home Design
Kitchen Design for a Large Vacation Home: Mistakes to Avoid
November 8, 2026Read
Large Home Design
Kitchen Design for a Large Vacation Home: A Practical Checklist
November 7, 2026Read
Large Home Design
Kitchen Design for a Large Vacation Home: Design Considerations
November 6, 2026Read
Large Home Design
Kitchen Design For a Large Vacation Home: A Planning Guide
November 5, 2026Read
Large Home Design
Kitchen Design for a Large Vacation Home: Questions to Ask Early
November 4, 2026Read
Construction Planning
Custom Home Consultation Checklist for Pocono Buyers
November 3, 2026Read
Local Pocono Knowledge
How SINC Construction Continues a Local Family Building Legacy
November 2, 2026Read
Large Home Design
Planning Recreation Spaces in a Custom Home
November 1, 2026Read
Custom Home Building
Home Office and Flexible Space Ideas for a Pocono Home
October 31, 2026Read
A-Frames & Specialty Homes
Designing a Flexible Two- or Four-Bedroom Specialty Home
October 30, 2026Read
Buying Land
Questions to Ask About Community Rules Before Building
October 29, 2026Read
Local Pocono Knowledge
A Pocono Second Home for Pennsylvania Buyers
October 28, 2026Read
Local Pocono Knowledge
Planning a Pocono Property from Connecticut: A Practical Guide
October 27, 2026Read
Local Pocono Knowledge
Planning a Pocono Property from New York
October 26, 2026Read
Local Pocono Knowledge
Planning a Pocono Property from New Jersey
October 25, 2026Read
Custom Home Building
Choosing Materials for a Frequently Used Vacation Home
October 24, 2026Read
Large Home Design
Designing Shared Spaces in a Large Vacation Home
October 23, 2026Read
Construction Planning
Construction Budgets: What Belongs Beyond the House
October 21, 2026Read
Custom Home Building
Planning for Pocono Winters in Your Home Design
October 20, 2026Read
Custom Home Building
Outdoor Living Spaces for a Pocono Custom Home
October 19, 2026Read
Vacation & Second Homes
Designing Storage for a Vacation Home
October 18, 2026Read
Local Pocono Knowledge
Planning a Lake Harmony Area Home: Questions for Buyers
October 17, 2026Read
Local Pocono Knowledge
What Makes Blakeslee Worth Considering for a Custom Home
October 16, 2026Read
Buying Land
How Lot Slope and Site Conditions Affect Home Planning
October 15, 2026Read
A-Frames & Specialty Homes
A-Frame or Traditional Custom Home: Comparing Design Options
October 14, 2026Read
Buying Land
Sewer, Septic, and Water Questions to Ask Before Buying a Lot
October 12, 2026Read
Vacation & Second Homes
Designing a Vacation Home for Families and Groups
October 11, 2026Read
Construction Planning
Questions to Ask a Pocono Builder Before Signing a Contract
October 10, 2026Read
Vacation & Second Homes
Why Regional Buyers Consider a Pocono Second Home
October 9, 2026Read
Large Home Design
Planning a Six- to Ten-Bedroom Custom Home in the Poconos
October 8, 2026Read
Vacation & Second Homes
Building vs. Buying an Existing Pocono Vacation Home
October 7, 2026Read
Buying Land
Buying Land in the Poconos: What to Check Before Making an Offer
October 6, 2026Read
Custom Home Building
Building a Custom Home in the Poconos: Where to Start
October 5, 2026Read