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Lehigh Valley Home Prices Rise 7.1% as Closed Sales Edge Up in April Image
May 13, 2025

Lehigh Valley Home Prices Rise 7.1% as Closed Sales Edge Up in April

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported April data showed modest gains in closed sales and a continued rise in home prices. Although inventory remains limited, buyer demand persists, and many sellers are still receiving offers above list price –…
July 2, 2025

Homeownership: A Key to Building Wealth and Stability

In Pennsylvania, about 71% of households own their home, compared to about 65.7% of households nationwide. But what does homeownership really mean?“A home is more than just a place to live,” said Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® President Michael Bernadyn. “Homeownership…
GLVR Advocates at the Pa. Capitol During REALTOR® Day on the Hill Image
June 30, 2025

GLVR Advocates at the Pa. Capitol During REALTOR® Day on the Hill

Leadership and members of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®’ Thrive Group traveled to Harrisburg last week as part of the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®’ Annual REALTOR® Day on the Hill. GLVR members attended an informal legislative reception and held meetings…
June 19, 2025

Asher’s Advocacy Corner: 2025 Mid-Year Legislative Highlights

By Asher Schiavone, Government Affairs Director, Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® https://youtu.be/msuIGD4lXnE?si=0a7hcUXKZbuN-0du GLVR Government Affairs Director Asher Schiavone breaks down the key legislative actions and advocacy efforts from the first half of 2025, highlighting how GLVR is protecting your business and…
June 16, 2025

Easton Tables “Mandatory” Landlord Training Program, Passes “Voluntary” Program

Easton City Council in February proposed the Landlord Engagement Program, which would have required residential rental landlords to complete annual training as a condition of renewing their annual rental registration license. Staff and leadership with the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®…
Lehigh Valley Real Estate Market: Strong Demand Battles Limited Supply Image
June 16, 2025

Lehigh Valley Real Estate Market: Strong Demand Battles Limited Supply

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported May data showed buyer demand remains evident in the local real estate market, with homes selling quickly and pending sales on the rise. However, a persistent lack of inventory continues to limit the…
Pushing for Housing Policy: GLVR Meets with Congressman Mackenzie Image
June 10, 2025

Pushing for Housing Policy: GLVR Meets with Congressman Mackenzie

Members of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® met with U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie during the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. The visit followed the U.S. House’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which…
June 9, 2025

Salisbury Township Requiring Sewer Lateral Inspections, Repairs

Salisbury Township passed ORDINANCE NO. 04-2025-674, adopting regulations to require the testing, inspection, repair, and replacement of sewers and sewer laterals for certain structures in the township including existing non-residential buildings and upon resale of residential builds and to provide for remedies…
May 30, 2025

Safe Travels, Safe Home: Keeping Your Home Secure While on Vacation

June is National Safety Month, the National Safety Council’s month of observance to “help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace.” However, it’s also the time of year when many homeowners have summer vacation on their minds. “It’s…
April 28, 2025

Get Ready to Buy: Tips for a Successful Home Purchase

Springtime is considered peak homebuying season, as buyers often seek to purchase a house and move in during the summer before a new school year begins. To help homebuyers navigate the homebuying process and achieve a successful purchase, the Greater…