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Lehigh Valley Real Estate Statistics

Lehigh Valley Real Estate Statistics: The statistics presented in Market Update are compiled each month based on the figures generated from the Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Average sales prices and median prices fluctuate monthly depending upon the number of sales at the high or low end of the price range. The [...]

5Dec2011 | admin | 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 [...]

4Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Do You Have A Buyers Agent?

What is a buyers agent? why do I need to have one? and how do I get one? These are the questions you need to ask yourself if are looking to purchase real estate here in the Lehigh Valley. The first time you meet with an agent, even if its looking at a property, they should [...]

4Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Lehigh Valley Home Sales June 2008

Comparison of Activity from June 2007 to June 2008: Number of Sales – During June 2008, 550 sales were reported, down approximately 29.3% from June 2007 at 778. Average Sales Price – The average sales price for June 2008 was recorded at $234,000, down approximately 0.85% from June 2007 when the average sales price of [...]

3Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Bethlehem gets $490,000 to plan garage, new terminal

Bethlehem has received $490,000 in federal funding to pay for the planning and design of a new parking garage/bus terminal on Third Street in the city’s South Side. The money comes from the Federal Transportation Administration. The overall project will cost between $22 million and $25 million, and is expected to take a few years. [...]

3Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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How do I buy a home?

If you are a first time buyer looking to buy a home here in the Lehigh Valley, the first thing you should do is contact an agent A good agent will never pressure you to move to quickly or buy a home that you really don’t like. Instead he or she will ask you some [...]

2Dec2011 | admin | 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, [...]

1Dec2011 | dominion | 0 comments | Continued
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Lower Macungie Gets New Traffic Light Summer 09

Lower Macungie residents lobbying for a traffic light at a dangerous township intersection will have to wait until next summer. Township officials said last week that a planned signal at Lower Macungie Road and Wild Cherry Lane near the Turnpike should be up and operating by June or July 2009. Some of the work is [...]

1Dec2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Bethlehem becomes more bike-friendly

The city of Bethlehem will be the first in the Lehigh Valley to install marked bicycle paths on roads. The markings will be installed on sections of Elizabeth Avenue and Main, New and Fourth streets. The bicycle path announcement was made at Moravian College, which is paying for the Main Street paths. Source: The Express [...]

30Nov2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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Now Is The Time To Buy In The Lehigh Valley!

If you are considering buying a home here in the Lehigh Valley – NOW IS THE TIME. Contrary to what you may see or hear on the news, yes you can get a mortgage. If you have a job, a decent credit rating, and at least 3% down payment, there is a very good chance [...]

30Nov2011 | GoValley | 0 comments | Continued
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