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New Lehigh Valley MLS Search Engine

If you are looking to search for homes for sale in the greater Lehigh Valley Area, including Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton you can now do so with ease.
Introducing www.GoValleyHomeFinder.com ! This is a brand new free online search engine that gives you direct access to the Lehigh Valley Mult List system - the same one the [...]

admin | July 29th, 2008 | Continued

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How Much Is Your Home Worth?

Determining the value of you home is done by researching comparable homes that have sold in close proximity to your home. A licensed real estate agent can do this with a comparative market analysis or CMA. Comparable homes should be of similar size and style, and should be as close to your home as [...]

admin | May 26th, 2008 | Continued

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Great Buys in Northampton PA

Northampton PA is one of best kept secrets of the Lehigh Valley Real Estate Market. Low taxes and one of the best school districts, as well as affordable homes for first time buyers makes Northampton one of the best choices for homes in a family friendly area. Northamptons centralized location is ideal keeps you close [...]

admin | May 26th, 2008 | Continued

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Free Advice From An Agent!

Many of you probably have questions you would like to ask a real estate agent. Well, here is your chance! Simply post your Lehigh Valley Real Estate related questions here and we will forward them to a top Lehigh Valley Realtor for a reply!

admin | May 26th, 2008 | Continued

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Government Insured Loans Offer Credit and Down Payment Flexibility

Uncle Sam wants you…to own a home!  It is true.    There are several Federal and also some state government home loan programs.  FHA and VA are the most widely known.  Most of these home loan programs have not tightened their qualification standards despite the credit crunch that is changing the landscape entirely for conventional loans.  [...]

27Aug2008 | dominion | 0 comments | Continued
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Lehigh County tax rate to hold steady

Lehigh County residents can expect a stable tax rate for the third year in a row.  County Executive Don Cunningham said Thursday the tax rate would remain at 10.25 mills, though the $405 million budget has increased by about $4.5 million over last year. 
Source:  The Morning Call, 8.22.08

22Aug2008 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Buyers flock to FHA, government-backed loans

Borrowers are flocking to government-insured loans, particularly those offered by the Federal Housing Administration, as they seek to refinance out of costly adjustable-rate mortgages or take out purchase loans with low down payments.  The Mortgage Bankers Association says applications for government-insured loans were up 133.9 percent in July from a year ago, while applications for [...]

22Aug2008 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Forks Twp Speeds Up Crayola’s Solar Power Plant

Forks Township planners have decided to speed up the approval process for Crayola’s proposed solar power plant.
The Planning Commission on Thursday night agreed to rule on the plan in two weeks, rather than next month, after hearing a proposal that impressed commissioners and residents.
The crayon company hopes to turn roughly 15 acres of its property [...]

16Aug2008 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Palmer planners review luxury apartments

The builders behind a proposed development of 216 luxury apartments and 100 town houses said it will bring a “high class” of residents to the township.  The Palmer township planning commission got its first glance Tuesday at Woodridge Falls III, proposed for 40 acres just south of Freemansburg Avenue and Dunkle Street.

16Aug2008 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Mack Trucks moving Allentown HQ

On Thursday (Aug 14), Mack Trucks announced it was closing its Allentown headquarters facility and moving the entire 600-job operation to Greensboro, North Carolina.  The move comes as a surprise to many, including Mack employees and elected officials.  The company does, however, plan to invest $20-million in the Macungie manufacturing facility and add about 200 [...]

15Aug2008 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Lehigh Valley Market Update July 2008

Comparison of Activity from June 2008 to July 2008
List Price to Sold Price Ratio:
The average sale price compared to list price for residential properties sold  in the Lehigh Valley during the month of July 2008 is 97%, which remained the same since April 2008.
New Construction:
For newly constructed homes with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths [...]

15Aug2008 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Hellertown Passes Sidewalk Ordinance

Hellertown Borough has recently begun to aggressively enforce their Sidewalk Inspection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 683), which was adopted in 2005. The Ordinance requires that sellers contact the Borough so the Code Officer can inspect the sidewalk for compliance. According to the Ordinance, it is the responsibility of the current property owners (seller) to bring the [...]

15Aug2008 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Tips for Higher Fico scores

More than ever, fico scores are important for mortgage loan approval and a factor in determining the interest rate on most conventional home loans.  Here is the short list to maximize your fico score:  #1 pay everything on time, this cannot be emphasized enough, #2 establish credit if you do not have a mix (mortgage, [...]

14Aug2008 | dominion | 0 comments | Continued
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Bridge Loans Explained

Bridge loans, sometimes known as swing loans, are short term loans intended to access trapped home equity for the purchase of buying a new home.  For example, if John and Mary Homebuyer have their current home for sale and will net $200,000 (equity) after paying their selling costs and current mortgage.  That $200,000 will be [...]

6Aug2008 | dominion | 0 comments | Continued
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