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November 14, 2023

October Data: Homes Selling in 18 Days as Inventory Slips to 643 Units

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported October data showed purchase activity down compared to this time last year due to rising interest rates keeping many current homeowners from selling, causing inventory to remain at historically low levels nationwide. GLVR…
Donna Bartholomew-Sacco and Sean LaSalle
October 30, 2023

GLVR Members Choose the Association’s 2024 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 2024. The newly elected Board members are: Donna Bartholomew-Sacco of Coldwell Banker Hearthside Sean LaSalle of Keller Williams…
September 2023 Market Update Graphic
October 16, 2023

Home Sales Fall 31.9% as Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported September data showed homes sales falling 31.9 percent as would-be borrowers and sellers become increasingly sensitive to fluctuations in mortgage rates, which have remained above 7 percent since mid-August. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view…
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September 13, 2023

August Data: Housing Market Needs Construction, Mortgage Rate Movement

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported August data showed the shortage of homes for sale has boosted competition for available properties and is driving sales prices higher, with the Median Sales Price for August ($331,750) just missing the local…
Lisa Boscola Golf Outting
August 28, 2023

Forging Connections and Advocating for Real Estate: GLVR Leaders Tee Off with Elected Officials

Leadership and members of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® recently participated in golf outings with State Senator Lisa Boscola and State Rep. Doyle Heffley. These outings have been highly effective opportunities for REALTOR® members to engage in discussions with elected…
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August 24, 2023

Nazareth Ranked No. 5 on Realtor.com® 2023 Hottest ZIP Codes

Nazareth, one of the communities served by members of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®, has been ranked No. 5 in the ninth annual Realtor.com® Hottest ZIP Codes Report. Homes listed within the Hottest ZIPs received an average of 3.6 more…
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August 21, 2023

RatePlug Now Live. Opt In Today!

RatePlug, a powerful financing tool that helps buyers understand the mortgage options available to them, is now live in the Greater Lehigh Valley Multiple Listing Service and the OneHome platform — but did you know that you need to opt…
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August 15, 2023

GLVR Membership Database Hit by Cyber-Attack

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® membership database – a third-party vendor known as Rapattoni – had been experiencing an extended period of downtime due to its production network being hit with a cyber-attack. Great progress has been made in restoring services.…
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August 11, 2023

With Mortgage Rates Approaching 7%, Lehigh Valley Homes Sales Slip 32.6% in July

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported July data showed affordability constraints have continued to limit homebuying activity this summer. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market Update report for July 2023. “Mortgage rates have approached 7 percent in recent…
August 7, 2023

Lehighton School Board Weighs Tax Assessments on Newly Purchased Homes

The Lehighton School Board is considering School District Initiated Real Estate Tax Assessments on newly purchased homes. The Board will host a workshop at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 1000 Union Street, Lehighton, PA 18235. Staff and…