by Barb Bottitta | Jun 3, 2013 | Featured Stories, Outdoors, Region
It seems the Lehigh Valley is just bursting with good news lately, and this particular bit of news makes me feel proud to call this area home. We’re just a few short weeks away from the celebration of the Lehigh Valley’s first Sensory Trail for the blind and...
by Barb Bottitta | May 27, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Region
The Lehigh Valley real estate market is continuing to show signs of improvement and we are seeing positive growth in many factors! It feels so good as a Realtor to be able to talk about such good news! The positive trend started a few months ago, but is improving...
by Barb Bottitta | May 20, 2013 | Entertainment, Family, Featured Stories, Region
Roller coasters and water slides are among the first things that come to mind when planning something fun in the Lehigh Valley, simply because there is such a large variety of amusement and water parks in and around our area. Each one offers something different for...
by Barb Bottitta | May 6, 2013 | Featured Stories, Region
Everyone here at Keller Williams Realty is looking forward to our biggest day of the year to “Give Where We Live!” We’ll get together for a day of fun helping three different groups in the Allentown area. Here in the Lehigh Valley, The Turning Point,...
by Barb Bottitta | Apr 29, 2013 | Featured Properties, For Sellers
The Barb Bottitta Team uses state-of-the-art video to sell homes! 90% of Internet traffic is video-based. As a Seller, wouldn’t you want to use high-definition video to help market your home? Buyers love these videos which help sell homes faster and at a...
by Barb Bottitta | Apr 29, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership, Region
The Lehigh Valley Real Estate market is shifting! We started to see the positive signs late in 2012 and sales have picked up momentum in 2013. March closed sales are up more than 20% over March 2012, while the months supply of inventory is down almost 30% over the...
by Barb Bottitta | Apr 16, 2013 | Featured Properties
Spacious, light and bright describes this home in Parkland’s Cedar Creek Farms on one of the largest lots in the subdivision. Hardwood floors throughout the first level. 2 sided gas fireplace in Family room and office. Eat-in kitchen with an island and sliders...
by Barb Bottitta | Apr 15, 2013 | Family, Featured Stories, Outdoors, Region
There are a variety of places in the Lehigh Valley where you can go horseback riding, take lessons, sign up for horseback riding summer camp, and even have horseback riding birthday parties! Allentown Manito Equestrian Center – 2160 N Cedar Crest Blvd This...
by Barb Bottitta | Apr 8, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership, LV Homes
As the real estate market starts to show signs of stabilization, the window of opportunity is opening for new buyers. If you’re a first-time home buyer in the Lehigh Valley, chances are you may be searching for homes in the affordable price range of up to...
by Barb Bottitta | Apr 1, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership, Prepare Home for Sale
So often I hear that a home’s appraised value turns out to be less than what the homeowner was expecting and anticipating, especially if improvements have been made to the home over time. Low appraisals are becoming a bigger problem for many would-be buyers and...
