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January 30, 2023

Howard Schaeffer Installed as President of Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Howard Schaeffer, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Real Estate in Allentown, was sworn in as the president of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® at an induction ceremony held at The Club at Twin Lakes on January 26, 2023.Schaeffer, a fulltime REALTOR®…
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January 12, 2023

New Listings Slip 18.6% in December as Sellers Await Better Rates

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported December data showed higher mortgage rates impacting prospective sellers, many of whom have locked in historically low rates and are now choosing to wait until market conditions improve before selling their home. GLVR…
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December 13, 2022

November Data: Housing Affordability Dials Back Lehigh Valley Market Activity

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported November data showed housing affordability continuing to be a major roadblock for market participants, with mortgage rates more than double compared to this time last year. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market…
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November 14, 2022

REALTOR® Member Nick Miller Elected to Pa. State Senate

Nick Miller, a member of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® and the association’s Government Affairs Committee, was victorious in his bid for a seat in the Pa. State Senate in District 14, which covers parts of Lehigh and Northampton counties.…
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November 14, 2022

October Data: LV Home Sales Slow, Prices Still Gain

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported October data showed stubbornly high inflation and soaring borrowing costs have eroded buyer purchasing power and have caused the housing market to cool rapidly this year. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market…
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October 31, 2022

GLVR Members Choose the Association’s 2023 Board of Directors

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® is thrilled to announce who has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors beginning in 2023. The newly elected Board members are: Rudy Amelio of ERA Rudy Amelio Real EstateMichael Bernadyn of RE/MAX…
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October 11, 2022

Various Factors Cooling Real Estate Activity, but Lehigh Valley Homes Still Selling in 17 Days

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported September data showed the real estate market continuing to slow as we move into fall, as rising consumer prices and higher mortgage interest rates squeeze homebuyer budgets and cool activity. GLVR Members: Click HERE to…
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September 19, 2022

GLVR Holding Donation Drive for The Family Connection of Easton

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® Diversity and Community Involvement Committee is collecting items for The Family Connection of Easton. Family Connection is the non-profit family center for the Easton Area School District. Founded in 1998 on the south side of Easton…
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September 13, 2022

August Data: Lehigh Valley Homes Selling in 14 Days, for 101.3% of List Price

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported August data showed a steady housing market in the Lehigh Valley – a market doing its best as housing affordability hits a 33-year low and existing-home sales continue to soften. GLVR Members: Click HERE to…
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September 2, 2022

September is REALTOR® Safety Month

REALTORS® face job-related risks every day. Being aware of potential dangers and taking precautions will help you avoid risky situations. In an ongoing effort to keep safety top-of-mind for our members, the National Association of REALTORS® and the Greater Lehigh…