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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Emmaus Area This Week

Find homes for sale in Emmaus area on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Priciest Homes

For Sale: $468,500 Home With 'Views in Every Direction'

This home, located at 6243 Acorn Drive, Emmaus, is one of the most expensive homes currently for sale in the 18049 zip code.

A $468,500 home for sale at is 6243 Acorn Drive, Emmaus, is “tucked away at the end of a cul de sac and looking out over the rolling Emmaus countryside,” an AOL Real Estate listing for the property. The tudor-style home offers 3,767 square feet of living space on 2.2 acres that, according to the listing, will enable the homeowner to enjoy both the peace and serenity of a rural setting, while being only minutes away from retail and commercial amenities. Built in 1989, the five-bedroom, four-bath home has a variety of custom features that create a great deal of living and entertaining space, including a fully finished basement, a two-story addition that includes a breakfast room and office, and a wrap-around deck, according to the listing. “…

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Priciest Homes

Half-Million Dollar Home Offers Breakfast Area With Fireplace

This home, located at 4980 5th St., Upper Milford Township, is one of the most expensive homes currently for sale in the 18049 zip code.

A $525,000 home for sale at 4980 5th St., Upper Milford Township, is “both period perfect and visually dynamic” according to an AOL Real Estate listing for the property. The “Colonial View” home offers 2,979 square feet of living space on 3.65 acres that provide views of nearby farmland and the natural wooded landscape. Built in 2002, the three-bedroom, four-bath home offers numerous upscale amenities, including a custom cherry kitchen and a breakfast area with a fireplace and adjoining family room, according to the listing. “A wall of windows offers a treetop-gracing view that captivates a constant play of natural light. A curved staircase leads to private spaces but adds a touch of drama,” according to the listing. “The deck floats into …

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Priciest Homes

Emmaus Patch's Priciest Homes: 2585 Dogwood Circle

This home in Emmaus is one of the most expensive homes currently for sale in the 18049 zip code.

A $369,900 home for sale at 2585 Dogwood Circle, Emmaus, is located in the heart of East Penn School District, about two miles from both Jefferson and Lincoln elementary schools, according to an AOL Real Estate listing for the property. The vinyl-sided Cape Cod home offers four bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms and features central air-conditioning, an attached three-car garage and a secluded paver stone patio area. The property is brokered by CENTURY 21 Longacre Realty and has been on the market for 99 days.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Priciest Homes

Emmaus Patch's Priciest Homes: 5751 Stag Drive

This home in Upper Milford Township is one of the most expensive homes currently for sale in the 18049 zip code.

A $700,000 home for sale at 5751 Stag Drive, Upper Milford Township, is “nestled on seven private wooded acres” according to an AOL Real Estate listing for the property. Part of the Deer Run subdivision in Emmaus, the contemporary home offers 6,042 square feet of living space, including four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Built in 1991, the home offers numerous upscale amenities, including an impressive master bedroom suite with hardwood floors, his/her closets, a dressing room, spacious bath with a Jacuzzi tub and marble tile, according to the listing. “This home is your perfect retreat!” according to the listing. The property is brokered by Keller Williams Real Estate.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

2013 Real Estate Market Poised for Growth

Housing prices rose in 2012 setting the stage for a stronger real estate market in the coming year

Home prices nationwide posted their largest jump in two years in 2012, according to a CNN Money/WFMZ report. That news comes following a report that November was another good month for real estate sales, according to the Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors. Year-to-date sales are recorded at 5,312, up 15.1 percent over 2011 year-to-date sales of 4,614. “LVAR members have reported that homebuyers are taking advantage of favorable market conditions and our extensive research puts solid numbers behind what we are hearing,” says Ryan Conrad, CEO of LVAR. “Our data, compiled from Realtors® throughout the Lehigh Valley region, indicates that home sales and pending home sales increased over the same time the previous year for the past seventeen…

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4:21 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Rape Plot Targeted Real Estate Agents, DA Says

State Police at Fogelsville and Berks-Lehigh Regional Police investigated a report by a saleswoman for Pulte Homes in Upper Macungie. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

  A 29-year-old Bucks County man has been charged with intending to subdue and sexually assault real estate agents by luring them into model homes, according to a press release from the Lehigh County District Attorney's office. Frank A. Yeager, of 111 Hickory Lane, West Rockhill Township, was charged Friday after an investigation by State Police at Fogelsville and Berks-Lehigh Regional Police. Police said he took steps toward committing the crimes. Yeager is charged with one count of criminal attempt rape, two counts of carrying firearms without a license, and one count of possessing instruments of crime, a misdemeanor of the first degree, according to the prepared release. He was arraigned through Central Booking by District Judge Michael…

Betsy Hunt

11:09 am on Sunday, March 3, 2013

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Smaller Inventory of Lehigh Valley Homes for Sale

Lehigh Valley real estate agents report declining inventory and pending home sales up 25 percent in a new quarterly report on local market trends.

The Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS® (LVAR) has started issuing a quarterly report on local housing trends. The new report complements the monthly market updates from LVAR. The initial quarterly report shows: The housing affordability index is up 7.1 percent at 196. This index measures housing affordability for the region. An index of 120 means the median household income is 120 percent of what is necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under prevailing interest rates. A higher number means greater affordability. The data was compiled based on household income and interest rates from hsh.com and huduser.org.  The average number of days on the market until a home is sold has decreased 4.5 percent from second quarter last year…

Just Sick and Tired

5:12 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Homes Sales and Prices Up in Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley real estate agents say housing market is seeing strong growth.

Local real estate agents say a strong and steady year of recovery in the Lehigh Valley housing market is under way. June 2012 home sales, pending home sales, average sales price and year-to-date sales increased over June 2011. Home sales and average sales price also increased over May 2012, according to the Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors. “The past 12 months have consistently shown gains in both monthly and annual comparisons,” says Ryan Conrad, CEO of LVAR. “The strong and steady growth is an indicator that the Lehigh Valley housing market is on its way to recovery. Year-to-date home sales have increased 12.3 percent with June 2012 year-to-date home sales recorded at 2,587 over last year at the same time, when sales were recorded …

David J.

9:31 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012

Glad to see some people are having success...I've been trying to sell my house for the last few months, and my realtor is saying that since I haven't gotten an offer yet, I'm probably not going to get one until at least the end of Fall. Seems like the market just hasn't recovered in most parts of the country. http://www.sailmortgage.com/when-is-the-ideal-time-to-apply-for-a-mortgage/   more ›

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Make Your Garage Sale a Success

It’s the season for garage sales and yard sales. Post your event on Patch for FREE.

Every weekend in Emmaus Patch is an opportunity to sell your stuff to yard sale junkies. Whether you are a homeowner, church or civic organization, let the community know about your event by posting it in our events calendar, for free. And if you are heading out on the garage-sale circuit, access the locations on your smart phone by downloading the Patch app. Here’s how to post your garage sale: Now the whole Patch community will know about your sale, and we might even feature it on the homepage.

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