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Two-way traffic for Seventh Street in Allentown?

Allentown officials are considering a switch to two-way traffic on one-way southbound Seventh Street, a gateway thoroughfare into the city. Some Seventh Street merchants and residents think the concept is worth considering as a way to subdue speeding motorists and to bolster business development and pedestrian safety. Source: The Morning Call, 9.3.08 Republished by Blog [...]

17Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Lehigh Valley Mortgage Rates at 4 year low!

Now more than ever is the absolute best time to buy a home here in the Lehigh Valley. As a result of the current economic climate, Lehigh Valley Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest rates they have been in over 4 years. This creates a tremendous buying opportunity for anyone looking to buy real [...]

16Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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9 Buyer Mistakes To Avoid

Are you thinking about buying a home in the Lehigh Valley? Here are some tips for avoiding some common buying mistakes. 1. Take your time. Be familiar with the local market before making an offer. Preview different homes. This will help you to better understand the marketplace. 2. Ask questions. Ask questions about the listing [...]

15Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Hellertown wants to limit rentals in residential areas

Hellertown officials say renters responsible for most crime and their cars are causing parking problems in some neighborhoods, so they would prefer that renters live downtown. That’s the reasoning behind Hellertown’s latest proposal to ban apartment conversions in its residential neighborhood zones. Hellertown’s Planning Commission two months ago approved a measure that would ban all [...]

14Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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First Impressions Matter To Buyers!

Prospective Lehigh Valley homebuyers want to see your home at its best. Making a few simple changes often increases the number of interested buyers or the selling price of a home. After a few years, a home may take on a “lived in” look that may be detrimental to its selling price. The following are [...]

13Dec2011 | 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 [...]

13Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Coplay Property Taxes Out Of Control

The Coplay (Whitehall-Coplay) Borough Council recently adopted a preliminary budget which will increase property taxes 15.8 percent! That would bring the Coplay Borough mill rates to 11 mills!!! Thank goodness the Whitehall-Coplay school district taxes are some of the lowest in the Lehigh Valley. But the borough taxes are helping to to take away from [...]

11Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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North Whitehall Wal-Mart gets conditional OK

Wal-Mart took a step closer toward coming to North Whitehall as township supervisors voted Wednesday to give preliminary approval to the retailer’s subdivision plans. Wal-Mart’s application next goes to the township planning commission and then back to the supervisors for final approval. The store will be located off route 309. Source: The Morning Call, 9.4.08 [...]

8Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Judge supports Bethlehem School District voting proposal

 A federal judge Tuesday hinted he will approve a settlement today that will change the way Bethlehem Area School District voters elect the school board. The Voting Rights Act lawsuit settlement ends two years of litigation and is meant to make it easier for a Latino candidate to be elected. The agreement would break up [...]

7Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Another transfer tax revenue loss for Allentown

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski froze all nonessential spending this week to help plug a projected $1.9 million hole in the city’s budget. The city is on pace to see $1.5 million less than projected revenues from real estate transfer fees. The slowing housing market is affecting transfer tax revenue in all municipalities in the Lehigh [...]

6Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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