by Barb Bottitta | Aug 19, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership
Starting out with a “blank slate” can be both a blessing and a curse. The blessing comes if you have enough money to furnish your home with whatever you want from wherever you choose. Furnishing a home on a shoestring, though, takes creativity, an eye for...
by Barb Bottitta | Aug 5, 2013 | Entertainment, Family, Featured Stories, Region
The Lehigh Valley has no shortage of places to play miniature golf! A favorite of many, there’s just something about spending an afternoon or evening with family and friends, tricky courses and laughs. Whether you live in Allentown, Bethlehem, or Easton,...
by Barb Bottitta | Jul 29, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Use these scenarios as a guide to knowing when you should part ways with your current Realtor and opt for one with a better approach. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, your choice of real estate agent will make all the difference in the success of the...
by Barb Bottitta | Jul 22, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership
The Lehigh Valley real estate market is reflective of the current economic recovery. The number of closed sales in June 2013 increased by 9.2% since the same time last year and Lehigh Valley homes are selling 15.4% faster than last year at this time, according to the...
by Barb Bottitta | Jul 15, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Sellers, Home Ownership, Prepare Home for Sale
Want to sell your home? One of the most important things you can do to set it apart from the competition and help it to sell quicker is to do a bit of updating, setting the stage for a move-in ready home for potential buyers. Some of the smallest and least time...
by Barb Bottitta | Jul 8, 2013 | Family, Featured Stories, Region
The Lehigh Valley is literally full of fun things to do for the whole family in the summer, from water fun and outdoor activities to sports and indoor adventures. Here’s just a few of the top items I think should be on your list of things to do before Summer...
by Barb Bottitta | Jul 1, 2013 | Entertainment, Family, Featured Stories, Region
Celebrate the 4th of July all weekend long in the Lehigh Valley! There is always a lot planned and all of the events include fireworks! No matter where you live in the valley, you’re close to something happening for the fourth of July, Here are some of the most...
by Barb Bottitta | Jun 24, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership, Region
It is becoming easier for Lehigh Valley home buyers to get a mortgage loan, as the banks are easing up on the rules just slightly. Overall, our area is experiencing a recovery in the housing market and this is another sign of that. This is encouraging news for...
by Barb Bottitta | Jun 17, 2013 | Family, Featured Stories, Region
The Lehigh Valley is loaded with parks and recreational activities. From walking trails to climbing to the top of a mountain, you’ll find it in our area! I’ve had many relocation clients ask me if there are places to fish in the area. There absolutely are!...
by Barb Bottitta | Jun 10, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Prepare Home for Sale
A home inspector evaluates four out of every five homes that are sold and 84% of buyers request a home inspection, according to a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). If you are on the...
