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…

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.…

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…

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…

August 9, 2021

Lehigh Valley: Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is accepting applications through September 2022. The purpose of ERAP is to provide assistance to renters, landlords and utility providers who have been affected by the pandemic and economic insecurity. Under the program guidelines, eligible households…

July 12, 2021

Bethlehem Announces Homebuyer Assistance Program

Bethlehem Mayor Bob Donchez announced in June that the City is unveiling a new and improved – and forgivable – homebuyer program, Bethlehem Homebuyer Assistance Program (BHAP). The City and the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley’s Community Action…

July 8, 2021

WATCH: National, Lehigh Valley Residential Housing Market Insights with NAR’s Lawrence Yun

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® held a General Membership Meeting on Friday, June 25, 2021, via Zoom. In addition to an Association update, three new Emeritus recipients were recognized and the guest speaker was Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist for…

June 21, 2021

Allentown Public Meeting to Discuss Guidelines for the Preservation of Historic Districts

The City of Allentown Bureau of Planning and Zoning, with consultant Easton Architects from New York City, will hold a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, to introduce the city’s ongoing project to update its…

March 29, 2021

Social Media is Public Marketing; Don’t Get Fined $2,500

Staff at the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® has been receiving reports of agents utilizing social media to advertise listings prior to them being listed in the multiple listing service. Social media – no matter if a listing is being posted…

January 4, 2021

Allentown Revises Business Privilege Tax Regulations

The City of Allentown is revising its Business Privilege Tax (BPT) regulations based on guidance from legislative acts and court decisions rendered since April 1996, which was when the last revisions were made. The revisions will take effect and will…