Lehigh Valley Homes & Real Estate - Tips for Buyers & Current Homeowners

Hello and Thank you for visiting my Vlog (Video Blog)    Last Blog Update: 11-5-08

Welcome to The Reserves at Annandale community information!

Community Description: This is a single home community located in a country atmosphere but so close to everything! You are only 15 mins from Center City Allentown and less than 5 mins from Local shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities.

Development/Sub-Division Age: Originated around 2004 (Confirming this)

Open Lot's Available? : No Community is Filled - Only Pre-Owned Homes Available

Price Range: Sold & Settled as of Last Update:  2004 4 beds/2.5 Baths 2506 sq ft $297,000.00 (sold 9-02-08) TO Higher End 2004 - 4 beds/2.5 Baths - 2784 sq ft $315,000.00 (sold 7-25-08)

Public School District: East Penn Schools www.EastPenn.k12.pa.us/index.php

Municipality: Lower Macungie Township www.LowerMac.org

County: Lehigh County www.LehighCounty.org

Interactive Community Map (Microsoft Virtual Earth): Birdseye View of The Reserves at Annandale Location & Map to Local Amenities

Video of Community & Home Styles: Coming Soon, By October November 30, 2008

Street Shot Photo's:

Further Area Amenities, Attractions, and Services:

Closest County Club: Brookside Country Club www.BrooksideCountryClub.org

Nearby Fun Stuff: Dorney Park www.dorneypark.com , Muskfest: www.musikfest.org

Closest Large Shopping Mall: Lehigh Valley Mall www.lehighvalleymall.com

Closest Hospital: Lehigh Valley Hosptial http://www.lvh.org/aboutus

Additional Newer Single Home Communities Nearby: (working on writing additional Vlogs)

(We will add Links to the communities below...as we finish the details and post the information)

The Hills at Lockridge

Graymoor

Brandywine Village II

Harvest Fields

Hidden Valley Farms

Lehigh Crossings

The Fields at Olympic Ridge

The Estates at Brookside

Other Online Home Buyer resources

TEST RUN a Home Search with Moriah (see what she can do to help you before you do it!): http://screencast.com/t/6VGvuFwG8WZ

Buying a Home in Pennsylvania, The First 5 Steps!: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714725/Buying-a-Home-in

Seller's Assist, What is it?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/711647/Seller-s-Assist-what 

How & When do I get Pre-Qualified?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/689088/Find-a-Home-with

Getting a Mortgage to buy a Home, The Key Elements: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714962/Getting-a-Mortgage-to

Hello and Thank you for visiting my Blog    Last Blog Update: 11-5-08

Welcome to The Hills at Lockridge community information!

Community Description: This is a single home community located in a country atmosphere but so close to everything! You are only 15 mins from Center City Allentown and less than 5 mins from Local shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities.

Development/Sub-Division Age: Originated in 2003

Open Lot's Available? : No Community is Filled - Only Pre-Owned Homes Available

Price Range: Sold & Settled as of Last Update:  Low End Price: 2008 4beds/2.5 baths 2287 sq ft $285,997.00 (sold 7-31-08) High End Price: 2004 4beds/2.5 baths 3221 sq ft $340,000.00 (sold 8-28-08)

Public School District: East Penn Schools www.EastPenn.k12.pa.us/index.php

Municipality: Lower Macungie Township www.LowerMac.org

County: Lehigh County www.LehighCounty.org

Interactive Community Map (Microsoft Virtual Earth): Birdseye View of The community location & Path to Local shopping & other Amenities

Street Shot Photo's:

 Video of Community & Home Styles: Coming Soon, By October November 30, 2008

 Further Area Amenities, Attractions, and Services:

Closest County Club: Brookside Country Club www.BrooksideCountryClub.org

Nearby Fun Stuff: Dorney Park www.dorneypark.com , Muskfest: www.musikfest.org

Closest Large Shopping Mall: Lehigh Valley Mall www.lehighvalleymall.com

Closest Hospital: Lehigh Valley Hosptial http://www.lvh.org/aboutus 

Additional Newer Single Home Communities in East Penn School District/Lower Macungie Township:

(We will add Links to the communities below...as we finish the details and post the information)

The Reserves at Annandale

Graymoor

Brandywine Village II

Harvest Fields

Hidden Valley Farms

Lehigh Crossings

The Fields at Olymic Ridge

The Estates at Brookside

Other Online Home Buyer resources

Buying a Home in Pennsylvania, The First 5 Steps!: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714725/Buying-a-Home-in

Seller's Assist, What is it?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/711647/Seller-s-Assist-what 

How & When do I get Pre-Qualified?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/689088/Find-a-Home-with

Getting a Mortgage to buy a Home, The Key Elements: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714962/Getting-a-Mortgage-to

Hello and Thank you for visiting my Blog.    Last Blog Update: 11-6-08

Welcome to Brandywine Village II community information!

Community Description: This is a single home community located in a country atmosphere but so close to everything! You are only 15 mins from Center City Allentown and less than 5 mins from Local shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities.

Development/Sub-Division Age: Originated 2004 Builder: Chesapeake Homes

Open Lot's Available? : Yes about 16 remain

Are you working with a Real Estate Agent?

 If not, YOU should Be! Most Builders in the Lehigh Valley  offer a commission on the house to pay an agent who will fully represent you. REMEMBER: The sales person in the office of the Model home represents the SELLER "Builder" NOT you!

Model Home Visits 

Don't walk into a Model Home without your Agent. If you do so, you are now on your own and the Builder will not pay the commission for you to have an agent. Fair Housing Laws prohibit the builder from passing the difference on to you so having an agent or not having an agent will not change the price on the home.

Base Price Range Defined: (price without options - House price includes Builder standard features ONLY) all custom options are added onto this price. You can average about $20 to $25,000.00 min for options...this is not going to get you "High-end glamour"

Base Price Range (s): 14 Floor Plans Available, Ranging from 1383 sq ft: $329,900.00 TO 3426 sq ft: $$445,900.00

Homesite (Lot) Premiums Defined: This is a fee ON TOP OF the price of the home that you will pay to get a particular lot in a particular location.  Size, Location, View and Grade all play a role in determining what the Builder "SELLER" will charge for this fee.

Lot Premium Ranges: $3,000.00 TO $7,500.00

Public School District: East Penn Schools www.EastPenn.k12.pa.us/index.php

Municipality: Lower Macungie Township www.LowerMac.org

County: Lehigh County www.LehighCounty.org       

Interactive Community Map (Microsoft Virtual Earth): Birdseye View of The community location & Path to Local shopping & other Amenities (updated 10-17-08 updated link)

Street Shot Photo's:

 Video of Community & Home Styles: Coming Soon, By October November 30, 2008 

Further Area Amenities, Attractions, and Services:

Closest County Club: Brookside Country Club www.BrooksideCountryClub.org

Nearby Fun Stuff: Dorney Park www.dorneypark.com , Muskfest: www.musikfest.org

Closest Large Shopping Mall: Lehigh Valley Mall www.lehighvalleymall.com

Closest Hospital: Lehigh Valley Hosptial http://www.lvh.org/aboutus

Additional Newer Single Home Communities in East Penn School District/Lower Macungie Township:

(We will add Links to the communities below...as we finish the details and post the information)

The Hills at Lockridge

The Reserves at Annandale

Graymoor (updated 10-17-08 added Link)

Harvest Fields

Hidden Valley Farms

Lehigh Crossings

The Fields at Olymic Ridge

The Estates at Brookside

Other Online Home Buyer resources

TEST RUN a Home Search with Moriah (see what she can do to help you before you do it!): http://screencast.com/t/6VGvuFwG8WZ

Buying a Home in Pennsylvania, The First 5 Steps!: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714725/Buying-a-Home-in

Seller's Assist, What is it?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/711647/Seller-s-Assist-what 

How & When do I get Pre-Qualified?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/689088/Find-a-Home-with

Getting a Mortgage to buy a Home, The Key Elements: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714962/Getting-a-Mortgage-to

Hello and Thank you for visiting my Blog.    Last Blog Update: 11-06-08

Welcome to Graymoor community information!

Community Description: This is a single home community located in a country atmosphere but so close to everything! You are only 15 mins from Center City Allentown and less than 5 mins from Local shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities.

Development/Sub-Division Age: Originated 2006 Builder: Pulte Homes

Open Lot's Available? : Yes

Are you working with a Real Estate Agent?

 If not, YOU should Be! Most Builders in the Lehigh Valley  offer a commission on the house to pay an agent who will fully represent you. REMEMBER: The sales person in the office of the Model home represents the SELLER "Builder" NOT you!

Model Home Visits

 Don't walk into a Model Home without your Agent. If you do so, you are now on your own and the Builder will not pay the commission for you to have an agent. Fair Housing Laws prohibit the builder from passing the difference on to you so having an agent or not having an agent will not change the price on the home.

Base Price Range Defined: (price without options - House price includes Builder standard features ONLY) all custom options are added onto this price. You can average about $20 to $25,000.00 min for options...this is not going to get you "High-end glamour"

Current Base Price Range (s): 3 Floor Plan options available

      Ashville: $397,490.00 SPECS: 2,715 sq ft.: 4 Bedrms, 2.4 Baths, First Floor Library, Two Story Family Rm, 2 Car Garage

    WestFord: $406,490.00 SPECS: $2,923 Sq ft.:  4 Bedrms, 2.4 Baths, First Floor Library, Butterfly staircase, Two Story Family Rm, 2 Car Garage

     Monroe: $405,490.00 SPECS: 3,005 Sq ft: 4 Bedrms, 2.4 Baths, First Floor Library, Master Sitting Room, 2 Car Garage

Homesite (Lot) Premiums Defined: This is a fee ON TOP OF the price of the home that you will pay to get a particular lot in a particular location.  Size, Location, View and Grade all play a role in determining what the Builder "SELLER" will charge for this fee.

Lot Premium Ranges: $7,000 to $12,500

Public School District: East Penn Schools www.EastPenn.k12.pa.us/index.php

Municipality: Lower Macungie Township www.LowerMac.org

County: Lehigh County www.LehighCounty.org              

Interactive Community Map (Microsoft Virtual Earth): Birdseye View of The community location & Path to Local shopping & other Amenities (updated Link 10-17-08)

Street Shot Photo's:

 Video of Community & Home Styles: Coming Soon by October November 30, 2008

 Further Area Amenities, Attractions, and Services:

Closest County Club: Brookside Country Club www.BrooksideCountryClub.org

Nearby Fun Stuff: Dorney Park www.dorneypark.com , Muskfest: www.musikfest.org

Closest Large Shopping Mall: Lehigh Valley Mall www.lehighvalleymall.com

Closest Hospital: Lehigh Valley Hosptial http://www.lvh.org/aboutus

Additional Newer Single Home Communities in East Penn School District/Lower Macungie Township:

(We will add Links to the communities below...as we finish the details and post the information)

The Hills at Lockridge

The Reserves at Annandale

Brandywine Village II (Added Link 10-17-08)

Harvest Fields

Hidden Valley Farms

Lehigh Crossings

The Fields at Olymic Ridge

The Estates at Brookside

Other Online Home Buyer resources

TEST RUN a Home Search with Moriah (see what she can do to help you before you do it!): http://screencast.com/t/6VGvuFwG8WZ

Buying a Home in Pennsylvania, The First 5 Steps!: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714725/Buying-a-Home-in

Seller's Assist, What is it?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/711647/Seller-s-Assist-what 

How & When do I get Pre-Qualified?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/689088/Find-a-Home-with

Getting a Mortgage to buy a Home, The Key Elements: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714962/Getting-a-Mortgage-to

Hello and Thank you for visiting my Blog    Last Blog Update: 11-06-08

Welcome to Four Seasons at Farmington, community information!

Community Description: This is an Active Adult (55 plus) single home community located in a country atmosphere but so close to everything! You are only 15 mins from Center City Allentown and less than 5 mins from Local shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities.

Development/Sub-Division Age: Originated 2004

Open Lot's Available? : Yes about 22 lot's available

Are you working with a Real Estate Agent?

If not, YOU should Be! Most Builders in the Lehigh Valley  offer a commission on the house to pay an agent who will fully represent you. REMEMBER: The sales person in the office of the Model home represents the SELLER "Builder" NOT you!

Model Home Visits

Don't walk into a Model Home without your Agent. If you do so, you are now on your own and the Builder will not pay the commission for you to have an agent. Fair Housing Laws prohibit the builder from passing the difference on to you so having an agent or not having an agent will not change the price on the home.

Base Price Range Defined: (price without options - House price includes Builder standard features ONLY) all custom options are added onto this price. You can average about $20 to $25,000.00 min for options...this is not going to get you "High-end glamour"

Base Price Range (s): 7 Floor Plans Available - Specializing in Ranch Style Homes - 2 floor plans with Lofts available - Ranges from 1546 sq ft 2Bedrm, 2Baths, 2 car Garage $286,900.00 TO 2902 sq ft 3Bedrm, 3Bahts, 2 car Garage $341,900.00

Homesite (Lot) Premiums Defined: This is a fee ON TOP OF the price of the home that you will pay to get a particular lot in a particular location.  Size, Location, View and Grade all play a role in determining what the Builder "SELLER" will charge for this fee.

Lot Premium Ranges: zero TO $15,000.00

Public School District: East Penn Schools www.EastPenn.k12.pa.us/index.php

Municipality: Lower Macungie Township www.LowerMac.org

County: Lehigh County www.LehighCounty.org

Interactive Community Map (Microsoft Virtual Earth): Birdseye View of The community location & Path to Local shopping & other Amenities (updated link 10-17-01)

Street Shot Photo's:

Video of Community & Home Styles: Coming Soon! by 11-30-08

Further Area Amenities, Attractions, and Services:

Closest County Club: Brookside Country Club www.BrooksideCountryClub.org

Nearby Fun Stuff: Allentown Farmer's Market: http://www.fairgroundfarmersmkt.com

Musikfest: www.musikfest.org

Closest Large Shopping Mall: Lehigh Valley Mall www.lehighvalleymall.com

Closest Hospital: Lehigh Valley Hosptial http://www.lvh.org/aboutus

Additional  Active Adult (55 plus) Single Home Communities in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County:

(We will add Links to the communities below...as we finish the details and post the information)

Millbrook Chase

Wild Cherry Knoll

Legacy Oaks

Other Online Home Buyer resources

TEST RUN a Home Search with Moriah (see what she can do to help you before you do it!): http://screencast.com/t/6VGvuFwG8WZ

Buying a Home in Pennsylvania, The First 5 Steps!: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714725/Buying-a-Home-in

Seller's Assist, What is it?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/711647/Seller-s-Assist-what 

How & When do I get Pre-Qualified?: http://activerain.com/blogsview/689088/Find-a-Home-with

Getting a Mortgage to buy a Home, The Key Elements: http://activerain.com/blogsview/714962/Getting-a-Mortgage-to

Hello and Thank you for visiting my Vlog (Video Blog)

The home Inspection??? This is actually almost a mandatory item for 99.9% of my Residential Home Buyer's.  But, this condition (Condition defined: something you can get OUT of the home agreement over and get your money back) is very important.  The way it is written is also VERY IMPORTANT.  How you make agree to write the details of this condition can MAKE OR BRAKE the deal for you....in getting your offer accepted.

I have had many Seller's Agents tell me....The offer was accepted mostly due to the way the inspection condition and/or offer was presented.  As you where the most prepared and organized when presenting your offer. 

NOW, I know that may sound ridiculous...but, it would surprise you to know the amount of Active Real Estate agents both FULL Time and PART Time who just do not take this serious!  I am not sure if it is because they are in this career and just forgot What it is like to personally go through the Home Buying Process....I assure you..that I will be compassionate about this and hold your hand through the entire process...

I am not afraid of Work.....it takes much more work to do things the way I do...but, As they say, There is a right way and a wrong way to conduct business! You decide!

I hope this information has helped you with the purchase of your next home.

We help Buyer's ONLY!

A NEW Prospective in Helping Buyer's: We will NOT Tell you what you want to hear, We will Tell YOU the TRUTH!

Additional Online Resources

How & When do I get Pre-Qualified?

Making an offer on a home, what to consider

Home Inspection Information online (American Society of Home Inspectors)

Virtual Home Inspection (What does a Home Inspection involve?)

FAQ's About Home Inspections

Links to Consumer Protection Information

VIEW What it would look like if you let me help you with your Home Search.

PLEASE REPORT TYPOS: Comments and suggestions are welcome and appreciated.

Hello and Thank you for Visting my Vlog (Video Blog)

So, This subject is about Presenting your Home Offer.  We help Buyer's Only!

A New Prospective on Helping Buyer's...."We will not TELL you what you want to HEAR, We will Tell YOU the TRUTH!"

Yeah, Before I was involved in Real Estate as a Full Time career I would have thought...Well, what the heck do you mean?  Presenting your home Offer?  You just give it to the Seller!!! DUH!

NOPE, NO WAY! Not even close! 

I am trying really hard to keep my video's 5 mins and less...but, due to the amount of information needed to explain the important process of Buying a Home and all thing areas that are so important....they all kinda roll together to make a perfect fitting puzzel...I must explain how to put the puzzel together...and If I am going to give you the TRUTH and ALL the facts...well, my video's just might be a little longer than 5 mins.

This is how I see it!  What kind of time would you put on getting the home of your dreams and being so pleased with the Real Estate Agent you selected to provide you with the guidance in this process....A Real Estate Agent you would call your Buyer Agent for LIFE? 

Yeah...WELL, That is my goal...!  So, please sit back and let me guide you through this step of Presenting YOUR home offer!

I hope this information was helpful in the future purchase of your next home.

Additional Online Resources

Making an offer on a home, what to consider

Moriah's Buyer Agent Real Estate Services, FREE??!!

Seller's Property Disclosure Statement, Why should a Buyer care?

PLEASE REPORT TYPO'S, comments & suggestions welcomed and appreciated.

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Are you looking to buy in a Home in Lehigh Valley area?  This Home Buying Video Library will help you with buying Lehigh Valley Real Estate. 

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