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From family attractions to athletic activities, the Lehigh Valley knows how to have fun! Family entertainment & recreational attractions include:  | | | Dorney Park at Night | |
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For athletes, the Lehigh Valley has facilities & parks for everyone:
- 36 parks with acres of open spaces and recreation centers
- Bear Mountain Ski and Recreation Area
- Blue Mountain Ski Area
- Hiking, skiing, rafting, camping, biking, fishing and swimming areas
- More than 20 scenic golf courses, including championship links
- Parkettes National Gymnastics Center
- The Lehigh Valley Velodrome (youth & adult cycling programs) If you prefer to be close to nature, the Valley has many exciting choices for you: - Hawk Mountain mountaintop vistas and thrilling migrations of nearly 20,000 hawks, eagles and falcons
- Lehigh Valley Covered Bridges (7 bridges set in the rolling farmlands of Southeast PA)
- Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
- Lehigh River Rafting
- Trexler Game Preserve (native & exotic animals in a 1,200 acre natural setting)
- Wildlands Conservancy - Pool Wildlife Sanctuary For golfers, here's a list of local links:
Tax Considerations >Tax Breaks
Most homeowners are keenly aware of the interest tax deduction on their home loan, but there are many other tax breaks which are often overlooked at income tax time. Pro-rated property taxes and mortgage interest in the year of sale are deductible. You will find these amounts listed on your closing settlement statement. If you paid off your mortgage and had to pay a pre-payment penalty, it qualifies as tax deductible interest. If you paid an "acquisition mortgage loan fee" on a home loan, this fee can be deducted as itemized interest. Home improvement loan fees are also deductible. Any remaining loan fees from re-financed or paid-off mortgages are fully deductible at the time of the mortgage payoff.
Certain items don't qualify as deductions, but can be added to the cost basis of your home, such as transfer taxes, recording and title fees, and special local property tax assessments for new sidewalks, streets, or sewers.
Don't be intimidated by the tax code! A little research or consultation with an expert can help you maximize your real estate tax advantages.
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What famous $40+ million home has a 60-foot pool with underwater music and a 20-car garage?
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The home of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, features the latest futuristic computer technology. |
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