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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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Bethlehem Casino Brings High Hopes

Construction of the new Sands Casino on the south side of Bethlehem started in April. Total costs are estimated at $800 million dollars and its scheduled to open in the summer of 2009. As a result real estate in Bethlehem is going up in anticipation of the impact this new project will bring to Bethlehem [...]

18Dec2011 | admin | 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
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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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Bank Owned Foreclosures – Lehigh Valley 7/1

// –> // –> Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings 7/1/08 301559 Available $144,900 S Wood St Allentown City PA 18103 Bank owned property * ADDENDUMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET.  No verbal offers *  City of Allentown inspection on line *AS IS* 3 Bedrooms * 1 1/2 bath * Tile & hardwood floors * Big back yard * 1 car garage * Fireplace LL [...]

16Dec2011 | admin | 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