May 11, 2023

New Listings Slip 36.5% in April as Lehigh Valley Struggles for Housing Inventory

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported April data showed the first full month of the spring selling season fighting a war against low inventory, rising housing prices and interest rates, and a wave of buyers who want to get…

May 1, 2023

Lehigh Valley REALTORS® Raise $8,000 for Sixth Street Shelter, Victory House of Lehigh Valley

Members and affiliates of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) raised $8,000 during a 100 REALTORS® Who Care event on April 26, 2023. The money was donated to Sixth Street Shelter ($4,350) and Victory House of Lehigh Valley ($3,650). On…

May 1, 2023

Safety Alert: Online Scams Agents Need to Know About

A member recently notified staff at the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® of a potential scam involving WhatsApp. Prospects reach out through a lead generation form online, via chats, or by text message. The prospect then insists on using only WhatsApp…

April 12, 2023

March Data Shows Tempered Start to Spring Real Estate Market

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported March data showed the month that rings in spring did not bring in a wave of intense real estate activity. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market Update report for March 2023. “Real…

March 13, 2023

February Data: Sales Incentives Return as Mortgage Rates Keep Buyers Cautious

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported February data showed that the slight decline in mortgage rates earlier this year convinced some buyers to come off the sidelines, but with rates ticking up again in recent weeks, others are once…

February 14, 2023

LV Real Estate: Inventory, Prices Trend Upward in January

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported January data showed the year in a state of rebalance, with many buyers and sellers remaining cautious while they wait to see where the real estate market is headed. GLVR Members: Click HERE to view…

February 13, 2023

Homeless Advisory Board Looking for Landlords

Calling all Lehigh Valley area landlords! Funding is available to landlords who join the Lehigh Valley Regional Homeless Advisory Board’s Landlord Network! You will receive guaranteed rental payment, reimbursement for property damage or missed rent, case management for tenants, and other…

February 9, 2023

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® Release 2022 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 2022 local housing market. Highlights of the report include: SALES: Pending sales…

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®…

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…