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May 14, 2024

Lehigh Valley Home Sales Increase for First Time in Two Years

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported April data showed warmer temperatures helping bring some sellers back to the market, providing additional options to home shoppers during the spring buying season. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market Update report…
May 8, 2024

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024

Home prices in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area rose in the first quarter of 2024 as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.60% to 6.94%, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) latest quarterly report. Compared to one year…
May 6, 2024

Matt’s Advocacy Corner: Q1 2024 Actions and Wins

By Matthew Marks, Government Affairs Director, Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® A comprehensive round-up of government affairs and advocacy issues impacting the real estate landscape at the local, state, and national levels. In this edition, we dive into the Q1 2024…
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April 12, 2024

Homes in March Sold, On Average, for $335,000 — a Tie for Highest Recorded in the Lehigh Valley 

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported March data showed homes selling quickly and at above asking price as the spring real estate market officially kicked off. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market Update report for March 2024. “A…
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March 26, 2024

Realtors® Commemorate Fair Housing Month

April is Fair Housing Month, which is a time for Realtors® to commemorate the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 while reflecting on past and present housing discrimination. The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when…
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March 18, 2024

NAR Settlement Resources and Updates

You may have seen the news: The National Association of REALTORS® reached a proposed agreement to resolve a portion of nationwide claims brought by home sellers. NAR’s agreement would end a litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers…
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March 12, 2024

February Data: Increase in Listings, Dip in Mortgage Rates Signal Opportunity for Buyers and Sellers

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported February data showed a more stimulated real estate market as sellers see opportunity in the New Year and in the upcoming spring market. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market Update report for…
February 28, 2024

Are You Ready to Spring Clean?

Whether you’re looking to get your home ready to sell or you’re just ready for a refresh, now is the perfect time to start spring cleaning. “While cleaning should be done year-round, spring is ideal for a deep clean,” said…
February 26, 2024

Scam Alert from the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) received reports that persons pretending to be from one of the business-related boards are contacting both active and inactive licensees. The scammers are altering the information that appears on caller ID to…
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February 15, 2024

LV Real Estate Takes a Tepid Turn in January Amidst Snowy Weather, Market Fluctuations

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported January data showed a tepid real estate market as a real, snowy winter hits the region and consumers wrap their heads around a roller coaster market. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market…