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Lehigh Valley’s aging housing stock could be costly for buyers
A new analysis conducted by the research firm, Construction Coverage, found available housing across the nation is aging, and it's a particular concern in the Lehigh Valley. The typical home in the Lehigh Valley was built in 1970, making it 54 years old—significantly older than the national median of 43 years. Pennsylvania,[...]
Easton’s Marquis apartments honored
An Easton apartment complex has been recognized as the Multifamily Development of the Year for the Greater Philadelphia region as part of the 2026 CoStar Impact Awards. The Marquis Apartments, a seven-story luxury residential[...]
Emmaus 55+ apartment project for sale
A former assisted living facility in Emmaus is on the market as a property in the process of being converted into age-restricted apartments. SERHANT. Pennsylvania said it is listing 659 Broad Street as a fully approved 28-unit 55+ multifamily redevelopment opportunity. The[...]
World’s largest cigar store coming to Bethlehem
The world’s largest cigar store will soon be coming to the Lehigh Valley. A groundbreaking was held in Bethlehem recently for the headquarters of discount retailer, Cigar Page. J.G. Petrucci Company Inc. broke ground on a 58,545-square-foot[...]
Catasauqua redevelopment project gets $3.7M federal funding boost
A redevelopment project in Catasauqua is getting a major boost through federal funding. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, PA-07, announced that he was able to help secure $3.7 million in funding from the recently passed Transportation, Housing and Urban Development[...]
The latest on the Dixie apartment project
A prominent redevelopment project in Northampton County has just received a big boost. The former Dixie Cup Factory in Wilson Borough has been named to the National Historic Registry Skyline Investment Group plans to convert the old Dixie Cup[...]
Statewide home prices, sales increase in February
While home prices decreased slightly in the Lehigh Valley during the month of February, statewide prices and listings trended upward during the month, with the median home sales price jumping 3% year-over-year to $287,500. According to the latest housing report prepared for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. The median price rose about 8.5%[...]
Gateway apartment project nearing completion in Bethlehem
Developer J.G. Petrucci Company said it is nearing completion on two multifamily apartment communities, including one in Bethlehem. The Gatehouse is a five-story, 44-unit apartment building with 5,600 square feet of street-level retail space on Polk Street in[...]
Emmaus-based interior designer wins national award
A move to the Lehigh Valley during the pandemic becomes the start of a new chapter for award-winning Hilary Unger, owner of Perianth interior Design. Hilary Unger found fertile ground for her interior design business Perianth Interior Design in Emmaus. Unger won the Interior Design Society National Designer of the[...]
Lehigh Valley housing market sees lower inventory and declining prices in February
February saw improving conditions for prospective homebuyers in the Lehigh Valley, according to the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors. GLVR said February housing data reflects lower mortgage rates, rising wages, and slower price growth, but inventory remains a problem. [...]
Berks chamber sells 24 acres in Bern Township
The Greater Berks Development Fund, part of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, said that it has sold 24 acres of land to C&B Development LLC of Wyomissing. GBDF purchased the land in 2018 with the purpose of providing industrially zoned land for business attraction and growth. The property is located on Van Reed Road in Bern[...]
Data Center development is complicated, costly say panelists
“Data centers are the hot topic in development right now, not just in the Lehigh Valley but across Pennsylvania and the nation,” said Ronald Reybitz special counsel for Fitzpatrick Lentz and Bubba speaking during a panel discussion at the Lehigh Valley Business 2026 Construction and Real Estate Summit. But he, and the other panelists said that they don’t expect the rush[...]
