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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

The National Association of REALTORS® reached a proposed agreement — which now has preliminary approval — 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…
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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…
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February 12, 2024

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® Release 2023 Annual Report

As the premier source of real estate information in the Lehigh Valley and its surrounding communities, the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) is pleased to provide an in-depth report on the 2023 local housing market. Highlights of the report include: SALES: Pending sales…
February 5, 2024

Lehigh Valley Seeing Uptick in Vacant Land Scams

An uptick in vacant land scams has been brought to the attention of staff at the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®. Individual(s) have been trying to list vacant lots – and successfully doing so before the scam was soon caught –…