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Group’s vision of Allentown takes shape

Allentown’s visioning committee unveiled a new vision statement to guide revitalization within the Hamilton Street district for the next decade. The statement says: ”We envision the Hamilton Street District as the commercial and cultural heart of the Lehigh Valley, an attractive, welcoming community, filled with activity and energy, offering employment, dining, arts, entertainment, shopping, and [...]

25Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Stoffa plans no Northampton County tax hike

Northampton County Executive John Stoffa on Monday announced his proposed 2009 $330 million budget, indicating the tax rate will remain at 10.8 mills. That means a resident with a property assessed at $50,000 will continue to pay $540 in county real estate tax. It would be the seventh time in 10 years that the tax [...]

23Dec2011 | GoValley | 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 Republished by Blog Post Promoter

22Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit EXPIRES 11/30/09

The clock is ticking for Lehigh Valleuy buyers who want to take advantage of a $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit because all sales must close by the Nov. 30 deadline. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorized a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence between Jan. [...]

22Dec2011 | 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. Republished by Blog [...]

21Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Lowhill Township Property Taxes Remain Steady

Beautiful Lowhill Townshipin Lehigh County recently adopted their 2009 budget and it calls for no hikes in property taxes. The current level is only 2 mils which is one of the lowest rates in the Lehigh Valley. Property values in Lowhill do remain high as it is a very desirable area with homes ranging in [...]

20Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Lehigh Valley Market Update August 2008

Comparison of Lehigh Valley Home Sales from August 2007 to August 2008: // –> // –> Number of Sales – During August 2008, 520 sales were reported, down approximately 23.4% from August 2007 at 679. Average Sales Price – The average sales price for August 2008 was recorded at $228,000, down approximately 5.8% from August 2007 when [...]

20Dec2011 | GoValley | 1 comment | Continued
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Apartments proposed in Linden Street warehouse

 An 88-year-old former silk mill in Allentown PA may get a new life as apartments marketed to professionals working in New York City. Developer Nat Hyman says he wants to turn the third and fourth floors of his property at 315-325 Linden St., a warehouse that was once one of Allentown’s many textile mills, into [...]

19Dec2011 | 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 [...]

18Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Bethlehem Township Real Estate Listings!

If you are looking for homes for sale in Bethlehem Township PA, then you should visit http://bethlehemtownshiprealestate.com/. This a free site which allows you to browse all the MLS listings for Bethlehem Township. You can view pictures prices, descriptions, and also schedule showings or inquire about a home for sale in Bethlehem Township. http://bethlehemtownshiprealestate.com/ is [...]

17Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued