lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Real Estate - January 2009 National Housing Market Update - 04/16/09 02:37 PM
Lehigh Valley Real Estate National Housing Market Update - This will give you a basic snap shot of what is going on Nationally in the Housing Market. Nationally what’s GOING ON! From January Nationally January 2009 Report This means we are Reporting difference from December 2008 to January 2009 Monthly Sales Difference: January Sales Down 26.40% over December Sales Annual Sales Difference: Last year Sales in January compared to this year – up 12.74% __________________________________________________________ Monthly # of Listings: December # of Listings Vs January number of Listings is up 12.30% Annual # of Listings: of Last year’s listings in January … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Real Estate: National December 2008 Housing Market Update - 04/16/09 02:33 PM
Lehigh Valley Real Estate National Housing Market Update - This will give you a basic snap shot of what is going on Nationally in the Housing Market.Nationally what’s GOING ON! From December NationallyDecember 2008 ReportThis means we are Reporting difference from November to December 2008Monthly Sales Difference: Debember Sales up 9.73% over November Sales Annual Sales Difference: Last year Sales in December compared to this year – up 11.32% __________________________________________________________Monthly # of Listings: November # of Listings Vs December number of Listings is down 6.61%Annual # of Listings: Last year’s listings in December 2007 compared to December  2008 is down 2.45%__________________________________________________________NATIONAL … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Real Estate- Days On Market & Number of Sales - What is Normal? - 04/16/09 02:28 PM
Lehigh Valley Real Estate - Everyone is Talking about the Days on Market.  So, What is Normal? Let's take a look at what the "normal" is for the Lehigh Valley Real Estate Market by looking at the Days on Market for the Month of March from 1996 to 2009.You will see that what is going on in Today's Market is not so different from what was going on in 1996 through 2001.  But, it is so easy to get use to what was going on from 2002 to 2007 that it seems like the bottom is falling out of the Market.  … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Real Estate - New Appraisal Requirements May 1, 2009 - 04/16/09 02:23 PM
Lehigh Valley Real Estate - New Appraisal requirements will be implemented by the Federal Housing and Financing Agency which will effect the way appraisals are done on Conventional Home Loans nationally as of May 1, 2009. To keep things simple.BEFORE May 1st, 2009.1) The Loan officer who the home buyer contacted to get a loan would be the same person who would select,contact and talk to the appraiser to conduct the appraisal on your home.2) The company/bank/lender who is actually giving you the money to buy your home is actually who needed the appraisal results to make sure that the money … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Real Estate - Foreclosures - 6 Videos in one Spot - 04/16/09 02:20 PM
Lehigh Valley Real Estate - Foreclosures are a Hot Topic in the Lehigh Valley MLS area but there are important things you need to know if you are considering this type of home as your next investment. Here is a quick YouTube Playlist of only Lehigh Valley Real Estate Foreclosure information. View a quick YouTube Playlist of only Lehigh Valley Real Estate Just Looking Video Topics. Many Lehigh Valley Real Estate Home Buyers told us additional information on the home buying process was helpful to them like The First 5 Steps to buying a home, How, When and Why to get … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Mortgage: Closing Costs & What is a Good Faith Estimate? - 04/10/09 08:26 AM
Lehigh Valley Mortgage & Lehigh Valley Real Estate – What should you know about Closing Costs and what is a Good Faith Estimate? You really need to know and be prepared before you start just looking. We will show you what you need to know to protect your credit and also find the best Mortgage Advisor Services in the Lehigh ValleyPlease welcome my guest writer and Local Mortgage Advisor,  Melissa Falcone with Allied Home Mortgage Corporation in Bethlehem.View this Topic by Video – But make sure to review some of the information below as we have included links to other important … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Mortgage: 4 Elements to the Mortgage Process - 04/10/09 08:25 AM
Lehigh Valley Mortgage  & Lehigh Valley Real Estate – What should you know about The Mortgage Process? What are the Key Elements to getting a Mortgage? We will hold your hand through the entire process of getting pre-qualified, how to negotiate the best rate and terms,  What you should expect from your Mortgage Advisor and what information should you be getting from them during the pre-qualification stages.  Tell me? If you have never bought a home or have not bought a home in the last 5 years for more, How would you know how to do any of this? That is … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Foreclosures - Requirements for getting a Mortgage? - 04/10/09 08:24 AM
Lehigh Valley Foreclosures seem to be very tempting due to the Price Tag but there are many things a Home Buyer should know about Foreclosures and here we will provide information about what the requirements are for getting a Mortgage for a Foreclosure.Please welcome my guest writer and Local Mortgage Advisor, Melissa Falcone with Allied Home Mortgage Corporation in Bethlehem.What are the requirements for getting a Mortgage on a Lehigh Valley Foreclosure?View this Topic by Video – But make sure to review some of the information below as we have included links to other important references you should know about Foreclosures. … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Foreclosures & Getting a Mortgage - 04/10/09 08:23 AM
Lehigh Valley Foreclosures seem to be very tempting due to the Price Tag but there are many things a Home Buyer should know Foreclosures and here we will provide information about Getting a Mortgage for a Foreclosure.Please welcome my guest writer and Lehigh Valley Mortgage Advisor, Melissa Falcone with Allied Home Mortgage Corporation in Bethlehem.How do Banks feel about financing Lehigh Valley Foreclosures?View this Topic by Video – But make sure to review some of the information below as we have included links to other important references you should know about Foreclosures.
Banks today are hesitant to finance a foreclosure.  Financing … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley MLS: Helping you understand the Home Detail Report - 03/18/09 02:42 PM
The Lehigh Valley MLS is the Best Kept Secret from Home Buyers in the Lehigh Valley Area.
In my professional opinion most people in the Real Estate Industry are afraid to give the Home Buyer TOO much information because they feel like you will not need them.  I FEEL the complete opposite…as you should know exactly what it will take to buy a home in the Lehigh Valley so you CAN see exactly why you need a Buyer Agent to help you.
(see how not everyone thinks the same?)
View an example LIVE version of the Lehigh Valley Home Detail … (1 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley MLS: How Do you Schedule to see a Home? - 03/18/09 02:31 PM

Scheduling to see a home in located on the Lehigh Valley MLS? This actually can be a very confusing thing for more than 90% of the Lehigh Valley Home buyers.
Myths in Real Estate about viewing Homes
1) The BEST way to view a home is to drive around and call every for sale sign that you see that interests you and talk to who ever answers the phone and request that they show me the house.
Possible Issues with this type of method
    a) This means you might be meeting 5 different Real Estate Agents at 5 … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley MLS – The only LOCAL Interactive Home Search – The Client Portal - 03/18/09 12:59 PM
The Lehigh Valley MLS is the BEST kept Secret in Lehigh Valley Real Estate -Common Real Estate Myths about Searching for a home on the MLS.  I am here to tell you the truth.
You can view a LIVE Video showing you exactly what the Lehigh Valley MLS client portal looks like and why it is so awesome! Click to the Right on the TV Guy!
But, I do share other helpful resources below
Myth #1: 99.9% of the Home Buyers believe they can search any website that has a home search and get the information that is provided in the … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley MLS - Detailing your Home Search to Fit your Needs - 03/18/09 12:31 PM
The Lehigh Valley MLS is not what you think it is. I will show Home Buyers interested in Lehigh Valley Real Estate the Best way to detail your home search to save you time and frustration.
You can View a Video on this Topic that will provide you with an Actually screen shot Video of the Lehigh Valley MLS search and how it can help you detail your home search. Please click on the TV Guy at the Bottom.

The first thing you need to know about setting up a search in the Lehigh Valley is you need direct access … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Foreclosure Homes in PA – Different “Types” of Foreclosures - 03/13/09 08:47 AM
Foreclosure Homes in PA - All Home Buyers call Distressed Homes "Foreclosures" There are different Types of “Foreclosures” or Distressed Properties and the sale procedure and risks for all of them are different.
View my video but make sure you also check out the additional resources below.
Foreclosure Homes in PA – Most Home Buyers think that a foreclosure is a home that is currently Listed on the Lehigh Valley MLS for sale by a Real Estate Agent.  BUT the truth is; A true Foreclosured home IS a home that is going up for sale through the local court. The most … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Foreclosures & Real Estate - Foreclosure or Estate Property? What’s the Risks? - 03/13/09 08:38 AM
Lehigh Valley Foreclosures & Real Estate – Learning the Risks about Foreclosures in PA & Estate Homes in the Lehigh Valley area – The Risks and Benefits involved.
Everyone seems to think that Foreclosures are the way to go to buy Lehigh Valley Homes.  Everyone has an opinion and I am going to share mine with you.
Lehigh Valley Foreclosures looks like a GREAT deal solely because of the price.  When you are comparing price and value…you need to also compare the risk involved. Here is a quick look at the risks the general public calls a Foreclosure listed by a … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Foreclosures & Real Estate – Foreclosures - How can I find them? - 03/13/09 08:34 AM
Lehigh Valley Foreclsoures & Real Estate – How can a Home Buyer find Foreclosures – Is a Lehigh Valley Foreclsoures the best way to invest in your next home?
This Foreclosure information is geared to helping Lehigh Valley Real Estate Home Buyers Only.
Here is  Video to view about Foreclosures but I have some other resources below that will also help you.
 
1) Are you a Residential Home Buyer?
2) Are you a First Time Home Buyer?
If yes, Do you have backup funds in your savings for unexpected repairs and rainy day money?
Do you want the truth? … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Real Estate Home Buyers, Sellers, and Employers...Thank you for requesting for our Help! - 03/13/09 02:41 AM
Lehigh Valley Real Estate Home Buyers, Sellers, and Employers...Thank you for requesting for our Help!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We make commitments to our clients so they can feel comfortable with the services they can expect from us.
 
Our Service Commitments
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Learn more:  about Buying a Home in the Lehigh Valley MLS area.
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lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Homes – What are Closing Costs and What should the Lehigh Valley Home Buyer Expect - 03/03/09 03:48 PM
Video Tips for Buying Lehigh Valley Homes - What are closing costs and what should the Lehigh Valley Home Buyer Expect - Not only for First Time Home Buyers. A home buyer Video guide to buying Homes for Sale in the Lehigh Valley area.
Closing Costs are the fee's you pay on Top of the sale price of the home.  As a Rule of Thumb in Lehigh Valley Area you can plan on paying a highball figure of 6% of the Purchase price for your closing costs. 
A Home Buyer Video about Closing Costs and should a Home Buyer Expect?  But, … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Real Estate - The First 5 Steps to Buying a Home in the Lehigh Valley - 03/03/09 02:45 PM
Video Tips for Buying a Home in Lehigh Valley Pa - Not only for First Time Home Buyers. The home buyers first step to all Lehigh Valley homes for sale and working with Lehigh Valley realtors.
So, you have decided that you would like to "just start looking" at Lehigh Valley homes?
This is a famous reply to ALL the Home Buyers I have helped over the past 10 years purchase Lehigh Valley Homes in Allentown PA. This reply does not only come from First Time Home Buyers in the Lehigh Valley area but from 90% of the Home Buyers I … (0 comments)

lehigh valley mls: Lehigh Valley Real Estate – How When and Why to get Prequalified for a Home Mortgage in The Lehigh Valley area. - 03/03/09 02:42 PM
Video Tips for Buying Lehigh Valley Homes - How When & Why to get prequalified - Not only for First Time Home Buyers. A home buyers Video guide to finding Homes for Sale in the Lehigh Valley area.
So, the first question every Lehigh Valley Realtor will ask a Home Buyer is....
Have you been Pre-Qualified for a Mortgage in the Lehigh Valley area? 
Lehigh Valley Realtors know Home Buyers just hate that question and avoid the discussion at all costs.  Why can't these Realtors just answer my questions or take me to see the house I want to see!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAUUUUGGGG!  It … (0 comments)