February 14, 2022

January Housing Market Sees Stable Sales, Prices Continuing to Rise

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported January data showed the 2022 real estate market beginning where 2021 left off, with homebuyers rushing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates – but also fighting to find any last bit…

January 31, 2022

Howard Schaeffer Named President of Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Howard Schaeffer, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Real Estate in Allentown, was sworn in as the new president of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® at an induction ceremony held at the Saucon Valley Country Club on January 27, 2022.Schaeffer, a fulltime…

January 12, 2022

Sales Prices Reach New Heights in Lehigh, Northampton Counties

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported December data showed that, as we all know, the inventory crunch is driving up prices, causing a record to be broken when, normally, real estate is as chill as the season. GLVR Members:…

December 13, 2021

Stymied Only by Inventory, November Sees Solid, Busy Real Estate Market

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported November data showed that although the housing market is not as frenetic as was seen earlier this year, buyer demand is high, bolstered by attractive mortgage rates and a low supply of inventory.…

November 22, 2021

GLVR Builds New Classroom for Academy

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® is proud to share the news (and progress) of a new classroom space for the Greater Lehigh Valley Real Estate Academy. As the primary source for real estate education in the Lehigh Valley, it has recently…

November 15, 2021

Lehigh Valley Housing Market Hits Cyclical Slowdown

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported October data showed the cyclical pattern of the housing market, as buying and selling calmed down a touch as cooler weather and the holidays draw near, but also low inventory continued to stymie…

October 25, 2021

GLVR Members Choose the Association’s 2022 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 2022. The newly elected Board members are: Barbara Gorman, Weichert RealtorsJack Gross, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate…

October 25, 2021

GLVR Recognizes Two New Emeritus Recipients

Two new Emeritus recipients were recognized at the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® General Membership Meeting on October 21, 2021. An Emeritus is any person who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®, or a combination of…

October 12, 2021

Fall Slowdown Hits Lehigh Valley Housing Market, but Homes Still Selling in 16 Days

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported September data showed a decline in existing home sales coinciding with rising sales prices, which have continued to soar into fall. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market Update report for September 2021.…

September 20, 2021

Allentown Tax Bills Getting a New Look

Allentown real estate tax bills are taking on a slightly new look aimed at expediting the processing of payments. The 2022 bills will look almost identical to previous bills. However, the most notable changes are the address to mail the payment…