Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors

Have you seen the latest issue of Network Magazine? In the Spring 2021 issue, GLVR CEO Justin Porembo contributed an article discussing the annual report for 2020. View the latest issue online to read Justin's article and, while you're there, check out the rest of the amazing content: https://mynetworkmag.com/

Get the latest news from your Association! GLVR Connect for May 4 is now in your inbox and at: https://mailchi.mp/54ce58fa1f4a/glvr-connect-5-4-21

The Morning Call spoke to GLVR member Nancy Ahlum of Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc. about the luxury market and how the pandemic has created a luxury boom in the Lehigh Valley area. Not in the luxury market? An interior designer touches on how homeowners are remodeling to create more luxurious spaces, since we are, after all, spending more time in our living spaces. Read the article:

Get the latest news from your Association! GLVR Connect for April 27 is now in your inbox and at: https://mailchi.mp/e3ce0680f5e7/glvr-connect-4-27-21

Buyer love letters is a hot topic that tends to come in a cyclical pattern based on market conditions. When the market gets hot, buyers focus on what they can put in an offer package that someone else cannot. However, the love letter has a lot of different potential issues, which can vary depending on what side of the deal someone is on. Learn more about some of the issues that can come up in "love letter" situations in PARJustListed via Pennsylvania Association of Realtors:

Get the latest news from your Association! GLVR Connect for January 5 is now in your inbox and at: https://mailchi.mp/fb5083f83cd1/glvr-connect-1-5-21

On Dec. 30, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the limited-time mitigation order put in place on Dec. 12 would expire on Jan. 4, 2021, as scheduled. Though two items expired on Jan. 4, other restrictions still remain in place. Most notably, the general mitigation and enforcement order (effective Nov. 27) still requires remote work unless impossible and requires a number of additional on-site protocols for employees and customers. And the state travel restrictions still require th...at most out-of-state residents either provide proof of a negative test or quarantine (now for 10 days) upon their arrival. Get a full recap of what expires, what remains in effect, and what it all means for real estate

In observance of the New Year, the association office will be closed on Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1. The office will reopen on Monday, January 4. Association staff and leadership send the biggest of hopes for a happier and healthier year ahead. Cheers to 2021!

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS Diversity and Community Involvement Committee is wrapping up its collection of much-needed necessities for the VALOR Clinic Foundation. So far, association members have ordered and directly shipped socks, hoodies, tarps, flashlights, shampoo and conditioner, razors, nail kits, and more. Let's finish off our donation drive strong! Help us make a difference in the lives of local veterans -- many of whom are within our membership and are your ...clients, your family members, your neighbors, and your friends -- by shopping an Amazon Wish List that allows you to easily order and deliver straight to VALOR. * More info on the donation drive: https://bit.ly/33U73lE * Shop the Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2LjLYe0 * Watch a passionate video from the groundbreaking of the Veterans Unstoppable Retreat Lodge: https://youtu.be/-ZHg2dKtE3w

Past President Christopher Raad of Harvey Z. Raad Realtors (and the incoming president for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors) talks to Lehigh Valley Business about the hot housing market and the demand for suburban homes in Pennsylvania. Read the story: