Real Estate

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.75%, second straight uptick
The U.S. housing market is mired in a sales slump as affordability constraints shut out...

Lehigh Valley home prices have never been higher. People are still buying them.
Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors President Michael Bernadyn said lower interest rates are bringing buyers and...

Lehigh Valley rental market is No. 2 most competitive in US, as study finds prices still high, availability low
The report found that the Valley is the second-most competitive market in the country with...

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.72%, ending a five-week slide
A year ago, the rate averaged 6.89%.

Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
High prices and borrowing costs also deter traditional buyers.

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.67%, the lowest level since early April
Recent data suggests sales could pick up in the coming months.

Downtown Allentown’s biggest developer gets $20 million in tax revenue to renovate historic bank — and its newer buildings
Downtown Allentown’s biggest developer and landlord is getting $20 million in tax revenue bonds to...

Former outdoor living store site in Whitehall Township sold for $2.3M. Here’s what the new owner plans.
HSS Mickley LLC purchased the 1.5-acre parcel at 1176 Mickley Road for $2.3 million in...

How homebuyers are using new technology to aid their purchase
In times of economic uncertainty, buying a house can come with heightened anxiety.

Housing red flag: Data show increase in cancellations of home purchase agreements versus a year ago
Home shoppers who manage to ink a deal with a seller can end up having...