All Posts Tagged With: "lehigh valley real estate"

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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.  [...]

23Dec2011 | dominion | 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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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 [...]

10Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Can I Get A Good Deal in The Lehigh Valley?

Prices are definitely coming down, that’s a good thing. But, its not a fire sale. Two and three years ago when the market was hot, homes were over priced and selling for more than they were worth in some cases. What’s happening now is that home prices are coming back into line of where they [...]

9Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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U.S. Senate Passes Housing Stimulus Bill

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan mortgage rescue bill last Friday that allows the Federal Housing Administration to refinance troubled mortgages – even those that are under water – as long as banks agree to take a loss. The program would allow the FHA to help as many as 400,000 home owners. Now the bill [...]

6Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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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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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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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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Emmaus cements second sidewalk ordinance

More than 100 residents could be forced to shell out thousands to install sidewalks under an ordinance approved Monday (7/7/08) by Emmaus Borough Council. The ordinance affects about 105 residences along Dalton Street, State Avenue and Keystone Avenue who will be told to install sidewalks by Nov. 1, 2010, unless granted an exemption. The sidewalks [...]

29Nov2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued