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857 Miller St - 10/31/08 03:08 PM

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Staying Alive and Well in the Lehigh Valley - 10/31/08 07:29 AM

When commuters pass signs near Allentown, PA that announce "Fast Heart Attack Care Saved My Husband's Life." they aren't just passing by creative signage. A recent report in USA Today proclaimed that Lehigh Valley Hospital is one of the best hospitals in the country for emergency treatment of heart attacks, heart failure, and pneumonia - considered yardsticks for hospital performance. At 11.6%, the hospital boasts the lowest heart attack death rate in the country.
Among the many pluses of living in the Lehigh Valley is access to great health care. The Lehigh Valley Health Network (LHVHN) offers world class care at … (1 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/31/08 07:20 AM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/30/08 05:59 AM

828 Elm St Bethlehem - 10/29/08 10:15 AM

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Price Reduction!! 4276 Bedford Dr - 10/29/08 10:05 AM

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150 Valley View Dr - PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! - 10/29/08 10:02 AM

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A Interesting Proposition - 10/29/08 07:05 AM

As the Baby Boomers age, their housing needs change. Shrinking families and aching knees should point to a demand for a smaller, one level homes, but a drive by most new construction in the midwest reveals developments of estate-sized single family homes and steep-staired three story townhomes.
At one time, inspired by the homes on real Western ranches, ranch architecture was popular in America. Pioneered in California by architect Cliff May in the 30's, the style became popular throughout the country as Americans moved to suburbia. The style was characterized by a one-level floor plan, a large back yard usually accessed … (7 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/29/08 06:49 AM

1241 2nd St - PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! - 10/28/08 01:19 PM

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Price Adjustment!! 3858 Main St - PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! - 10/28/08 01:17 PM

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1850 N Delaware Rd - 10/28/08 11:56 AM

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Sold!! - 10/28/08 11:55 AM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/28/08 06:31 AM

High Time to Help Homeowners - 10/27/08 06:40 AM

In the wake of the Wall Street bailout, proponents of trickle-down economics like Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson stand firm on the recent plan to help banks as the first step to helping the housing crisis. For many homeowners in or on the brink of foreclosure, loan availability in the future is not their immediate concern. A groundswell of support is rising to offer immediate help to homeowners.
The "housing crisis" is multifaceted, with dimensions that include high foreclosure rates, plummeting housing values, high housing inventories, and low sales. Many homeowners, locked in pricey loans that consume too much of their budget, … (2 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/27/08 06:34 AM

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Don Wenner The Don Wenner Home Selling TeamKeller Williams Real Estate 2901 Emrick Blvd. Suite 100 Bethlehem PA 18020PA RE License #RS300485
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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/26/08 10:08 AM

1752 E Susquehanna St, Salisbury, PA - 10/25/08 05:08 PM

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43 N 6th St Bangor, PA - 10/25/08 05:02 PM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/25/08 07:24 AM

Ghosting It Forward in the Lehigh Valley - 10/25/08 07:21 AM

The economy may be scary but the ghost and goblins afoot in your neighborhood next week have nothing to do with that! Halloween will be here in a few days. As the second most commercial holiday of the year, children will trick or treat in your neighborhood enjoying the $2 billion Americans spend on Halloween candy. Costume shops are busy fitting people of all ages with alter-egos fit for partying. (If political mask sales reflect election turn results, Barrack Obama is in for a huge treat on November 4- although Sarah Plain masks are big sellers too!)
Though it's generally considered … (1 comments)

417 Race St - PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! - 10/24/08 07:48 AM

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Plan Your Home Renovations for Optimum Success - 10/24/08 07:04 AM

In a perfect world, selling a home is not a snap decision that has to be implemented within a month or two. Barring some unforeseen circumstances that make a quick relocation necessary, you as a potential seller should plan your sale so that you introduce your home in its best state to the market at the best time. Recent events in the real estate market have thrown a wrench into the concept of "the best time to sell," but it's still true that investing money in your home to give it buyer appeal will increase sale-ability and reduce time on the … (1 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/24/08 06:52 AM

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/23/08 06:56 AM

2059 Bushkill Center Rd - 10/22/08 09:15 AM

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What's in Your Wallet - NOT! - 10/22/08 07:11 AM

Long before the Wall Street bailout, many credit card customers were subjected to tighter policies that have made their personal circumstances more difficult. Credit cards may be the next crisis; what might surprise some readers is how much small businesses are affected.
• As early as January, 2008, Bank of America arbitrarily raised cardholder rates to as high as 28%. This affected customers with good credit scores who paid their bills on time. For some time, credit card companies have raised rates for customers who fell behind in paying them or even whose FICO scores fell with other creditors; BOA's actions, … (5 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/22/08 07:05 AM

1525 Coventry Lane - PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! - 10/21/08 07:54 PM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/21/08 06:46 AM

Team Capital Bank Makes Money the New-Fashioned Way - 10/20/08 07:13 AM

It's been a wild ride in the banking industry of late, but one local bright spot appears to be Team Capital Bank, based right here in Bethlehem, PA. Founded in 2005 by local business leaders, the bank has increased its assets by 67.2% over the past year, according to third quarter figures released on October 15, 2008. Deposits are up 57.3% while loans are up 61.7% over the same period. The bank president Jim Deutsch asserts that the bank is "highly capitalized" and holds a portfolio of "high-quality assets."
Two things the set the bank apart from many others are personal … (0 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/20/08 07:05 AM

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/19/08 01:42 PM

Sold!!! - 10/19/08 05:40 AM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/18/08 08:20 AM

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/17/08 05:53 AM

Clean, Modern Kitchens Sell Your Home - 10/17/08 05:51 AM

Most sellers realize that they need to spend a little money on their home to make it attractive to potential buyers. Realtors are quick to respond that sellers get the most bang for their home upgrade buck by giving their kitchen a facelift. The kitchen is a central gathering place in many families, so a place that is inviting as well as clean and modern is an obvious draw.
Repainting the walls will give the room a fresh look, especially near the stove where grease from cooking tends to discolor the walls. The common wisdom is to go neutral; if your … (3 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/16/08 06:42 AM

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/15/08 07:13 AM

Put that Home to Work - 10/15/08 07:08 AM

If your beautiful Lehigh Valley home has been on the market for a while, one option to consider is making it available to the corporate rental market. Often, corporations need to temporarily relocate key personnel to a new area for a project until they find housing in the area. Traveling professionals - athletes, actors, journalists, and consultants - also need short term lodging. By going to the private housing market, executives and traveling professionals can obtain a more homey atmosphere with better amenities which offers a more attractive price along with flexibility that could not be found in an apartment or … (1 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/14/08 06:23 AM

Sold!!! - 10/13/08 04:50 PM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/13/08 07:27 AM

HOPE is on the Way - 10/13/08 07:24 AM

As the election draw nears, the Presidential candidates are trying to backdate their warnings about the current mortgage crisis and offer remedies to fix it. Republican candidate McCain suggested that the government buy and refinance mortgages where the homes were losing value. His opponent Obama soon criticized that plan. However, a plan had with some similarities already been signed into law on October 1, 2008. The government-funded Hope for Homeowners program will allow struggling homeowners to refinance into more affordable FHA mortgages.
The program is for owner-occupants who can't afford their current mortgage, originated on or before January 1, 2008, who … (2 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/12/08 09:05 AM

4177 Cumorah Ave - 10/11/08 12:47 PM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/11/08 06:21 AM

An Overlooked Value: the Fixer-Upper - 10/10/08 07:25 AM

According to a recent survey of homebuyers by realty firm Coldwell-Banker, 81% of first time buyers wanted homes in move in condition while virtually all said affordability was their #1 concern. Only 7% were willing to consider a "fixer-upper" home as a place to start as homeowners. We are an "instant" generation, less likely to think about a home as a starter home, although in reality we know we'll move. A study by another realty firm, Century 21, showed that only 9% of Generation Y born 1979-1994 stay in their first homes more than 10 years as compared to 13% of … (4 comments)

2140 N Lehigh Ave - 10/10/08 07:21 AM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/10/08 07:21 AM

1908 Pine Ct - UNDER CONTRACT - 10/09/08 01:58 PM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/09/08 06:25 AM

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877-735-3527 ID # 1074
Don Wenner The Don Wenner Home Selling TeamKeller Williams Real Estate 2901 Emrick Blvd. Suite 100 Bethlehem PA 18020PA RE License #RS300485
(C) 484-542-2868 (O) 610-867-8888(F) 610-867-8889 http://www.donwenner.com don@donwenner.com
"Your Home Sold Guaranteed, Or I'll Buy It""Buy A home with our Team and Receive up to a $10,000 Cash Reward!
Chris HoffmanPa Re License #RS298340Theresa BarlowPa Re License #RS281312Barb MiersPa Re License #RS278138
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Sold!!! - 10/08/08 07:45 PM

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Questions from Main Street - 10/08/08 07:21 AM

Before long, there will be about 700 billion comments online about the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill. It will be some time before we see its impact on what average Americans want to know: Can I get a mortgage loan? What about a car loan? What will happen to my credit card rates? For those in distress, the questions might be: Will I be saved from foreclosure? Can I get refinanced now that my ARM mortgage payment has skyrocketed to $500 more per month?
It took two times for the bill to pass the House of Representatives in some form. … (1 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/08/08 07:15 AM

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877-735-3527 ID # 1074
Don Wenner The Don Wenner Home Selling TeamKeller Williams Real Estate 2901 Emrick Blvd. Suite 100 Bethlehem PA 18020PA RE License #RS300485(C) 484-542-2868 (O) 610-867-8888 (F) 610-867-8889
http://www.donwenner.com don@donwenner.com
"Your Home Sold Guaranteed, Or I'll Buy It""Buy A home with our Team and Receive up to a $10,000 Cash Reward!
Chris HoffmanPa Re License #RS298340Theresa BarlowPa Re License #RS281312Barb MiersPa Re License #RS278138
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624 Park St - PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! - 10/07/08 01:08 PM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/07/08 05:41 AM

Looking for 100% No money down financing?
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877-735-3527 ID # 1074
Don Wenner The Don Wenner Home Selling TeamKeller Williams Real Estate 2901 Emrick Blvd. Suite 100 Bethlehem PA 18020PA RE License #RS300485(C) 484-542-2868 (O) 610-867-8888 (F) 610-867-8889
http://www.donwenner.com don@donwenner.com
"Your Home Sold Guaranteed, Or I'll Buy It""Buy A home with our Team and Receive up to a $10,000 Cash Reward!
Chris HoffmanPa Re License #RS298340Theresa BarlowPa Re License #RS281312Barb MiersPa Re License #RS278138
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Housing Woes Finally Hit “Untouchable” Lehigh Valley - 10/06/08 05:07 PM

The housing glut aside, the Lehigh Valley is a popular residential area for affluent commuters who work as far as 90 miles away in New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Nearly 60,000 people have added the population since 2000; by 2010, the population growth will represent a 12% increase in 10 years.
Ironically, this growth was facilitated by relatively low housing and fuel prices. Farmlands gave way to new developments and a prosperous retail market that lead to the development of three malls new and a mall expansion. The housing market boomed and prices skyrocketed, often showing double digit increases … (0 comments)

2700 Division St - 10/06/08 08:29 AM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/06/08 07:25 AM

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877-735-3527 ID # 1074
Don Wenner The Don Wenner Home Selling TeamKeller Williams Real Estate 2901 Emrick Blvd. Suite 100 Bethlehem PA 18020PA RE License #RS300485(C) 484-542-2868     (O) 610-867-8888    (F) 610-867-8889
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"Your Home Sold Guaranteed, Or I'll Buy It""Buy A home with our Team and Receive up to a $10,000 Cash Reward!
Chris HoffmanPa Re License #RS298340Theresa BarlowPa Re License #RS281312Barb MiersPa Re License #RS278138

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/05/08 04:48 PM

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Buying a Home in Troubled Times 2 - 10/04/08 02:44 PM

As we noted in a previous post, buying in these troubled times will be successful if you are both fiscally sound and prepared. If your bills are behind, your job is getting ready to close, and you are embroiled in a nasty divorce, you might want to reconsider the idea of buying. On the other hand, if you think things are stable, you should check your credit, get pre-qualified with a lender, check your financing options - especially in view of buyer-friendly programs, and get pre-approved. Buying a home is not an impulse purchase. If you know you're not fiscally ready … (0 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/04/08 02:42 PM

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Buying a House in Troubled Times 1 - 10/03/08 04:51 PM

So, you want to buy a new home? The market may be down and the economy bleak, but your finances are stable, your lease is up, and your family is growing. You think that with the big inventory of great homes out there, often at bargain prices, this might be an ideal time to buy. Mortgages may be harder to qualify for than what they were a short time ago, but rates are low and banks are still in the mortgage business, ready to lend to qualified buyers.
Before cruising for open houses, you should do four things to put yourself … (1 comments)

24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/03/08 04:47 PM

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2305 N Delaware Dr - 10/03/08 01:47 PM

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Shopping for a Home? Don’t Forget Your Agent! - 10/02/08 08:42 PM

With 10,000 homes for sale in the Lehigh Valley, buyers can be as overwhelmed as kids in a candy store. So many beautiful homes at once-in-lifetime prices can put buyers on a "sugar high" which creates symptoms such as unfocused searches, unrealistic expectations, and indecision. Dazed would-be buyers look at lots of homes, often in price ranges beyond their budget, and may end up paying too much or not buying at all.
This "buyers' market" atmosphere is the perfect time for a prospective homeowner to latch onto a good agent to help narrow down the plethora of homes available at the … (1 comments)

Another Closing for the Don Wenner Home Selling Team - 10/02/08 08:32 PM

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24 Hour Market Watch in the Lehigh Valley - 10/02/08 08:20 PM

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Price Adjustment!! 3860 Main St New Construction!! - 10/01/08 12:50 PM

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