Featured Properties

How Barb Uses Video To Sell Homes
The Barb Bottitta Team uses state-of-the-art video to sell homes! 90% of Internet traffic is video-based. … [Read More...]

3117 Shrewsbury Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
Stop by and visit this new home on the market. Be the first in line to see one! Nice ranch home in … [Read More...]

6512 Stationview, Upper Milford Twp, Pa 18092
Full scale elegance in a country setting is everything this home has to offer. The two story foyer with … [Read More...]

941 Dylan Drive, Allentown, PA 18104
Spacious, light and bright describes this home in Parkland's Cedar Creek Farms on one of the largest … [Read More...]

113 W. 25th St, Northampton, PA 18067
Well maintained Northampton twin shows like a model home! Off street parking has room for 3 cars, what … [Read More...]

101 E. Elm Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Want to make a little extra income to help with the mortgage? Great twin in Emmaus with a legal apartment … [Read More...]

4765 Canterbury Dr, Lower Macungie Twp, PA 18049
Spaciousness and well-built have a new meaning in this Millbrook Farms home. 3856 sq. ft. of living space … [Read More...]

459 Cottonwood Rd, Lehigh Twp, PA 18067
Really nice bi-level with tilt-in Pella windows and Pella doors on about .4 acres. Kitchen has cherry … [Read More...]
What’s Happening In The Lehigh Valley

Top Amusement Parks in and Around the Lehigh Valley
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 just about any age and tolerance level! Dorney Park & Wild Water Kingdom, two great parks for the price of one, is located in Allentown and features over 200 acres of more than 100 … [Read More...]

What’s New for Mayfair in 2013
Mayfair Festival of the Arts is one of the Lehigh Valley's longest running and largest annual events, and each year brings something new and exciting! It's one of the favorite annual events for not only Lehigh Valley residents, but people from the surrounding areas come to take part in the fun and celebrate Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27, 2013). What is Mayfair Festival of the Arts? As a true multidisciplinary arts festival, we offer to our community … [Read More...]

Keller Williams Realty Works to Improve Our Communities ~ RED DAY 2013
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, the 6th Street Shelter, and The Program for Women and Families are anxiously awaiting our help. Red Day (Renew, Energize, and Donate) is a Keller Williams service initiative that was established to … [Read More...]

Signs of an Improving Lehigh Valley Real Estate Market
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 same time last year. Homes that are in good condition and staged properly are getting multiple offers. We are seeing these improvements on a national basis as well -- Home sales and prices … [Read More...]

3 Top Home Improvements to Boost Energy Efficiency
Energy efficient home improvements not only help reduce utility costs, but they also make a home more appealing to potential buyers. In fact, according to a real estate report by Harvard University, buyers are actually willing to pay up to ten percent more for new homes certified green! Another huge factor when considering whether to make energy efficient home improvements is the return on investment. For example, improvements such as replacing … [Read More...]

Horseback Riding in the Lehigh Valley
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 year-round equestrian facility is located on a scenic 96 acre preserved farm, complete with a two hundred year old bank barn boasting lovely dutch door stalls, a 90 x 140 foot indoor arena for … [Read More...]

10 Homes Under 200K in the Lehigh Valley
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 $200,000. Here are 10 to get you started, then you can click here to perform full home search. 10 Homes Under $200,000 in the Lehigh Valley Contact me, Barb Bottitta, for … [Read More...]

Top 3 Tips to Improve Your Lehigh Valley Home Appraisal
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 refinancers due to home values starting to stabilize and even rise in some markets, like here in the Lehigh Valley. Not only is our area seeing signs of stabilization, we are starting to … [Read More...]

Easter Egg Hunts in the Lehigh Valley 2013
The Lehigh Valley has a number of Easter egg hunts and other activities planned for your little ones this year, and they start this weekend! Whether you're closer to Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton, you'll find Easter fun and visits from the Easter Bunny to ring in the Spring season! Allentown Community Easter Egg Hunt at Emmanuel Assembly of God, located at 1431 Lehigh Parkway East. On March 23 at 11:00am, your children will enjoy an Easter … [Read More...]

Tips to Sell Your Lehigh Valley Home in the Spring
You're probably already noticing that more homes are going up for sale in the Lehigh Valley. This is due in large part to the fact that Spring is right around the corner. The Spring season is prime selling time as buyers are coming out of hibernation and getting serious about completing their home search. Now is the perfect time for home sellers to take advantage of the season and use it to prepare their home for the Spring rush, as we call it. … [Read More...]
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