HUD says $8,000 tax credit can be used for downpayment!

WASHINGTON) – HUD has announced that consumers may now use the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit to help cover their downpayment and closing costs on FHA-insured mortgages.
The move will allow FHA-approved lenders; federal, state and local government agencies; and FHA-approved non-profit organizations to supply home buyers short-term or “bridge loans” up to the amount [...]

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 [...]

Hellertown Passes Sidewalk Ordinance

Hellertown Borough has recently begun to aggressively enforce their Sidewalk Inspection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 683), which was adopted in 2005. The Ordinance requires that sellers contact the Borough so the Code Officer can inspect the sidewalk for compliance. According to the Ordinance, it is the responsibility of the current property owners (seller) to bring the [...]

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 the [...]

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 the month was [...]