Lehigh Valley Real Estate

The National Association of Realtors has agreed to eliminate its rules on commissions. That will have an impact on real estate professionals' fees — and perhaps supply a jolt to the tepid housing market.

Developer Abe Atiyeh had a rough 24 hours after Allentown zoning and planning officials denied two separate proposals for his property.

Easton's Planning Commission ultimately opted to vote against recommending a special exception which would allow for a 256-unit apartment in College Hill during Wednesday's meeting.

Upper Mount Bethel Township's Board of Supervisors voted Monday to dissolve the township's municipal authority. The authority was established less than six months ago as part of an agreement with developers behind the planned River Pointe industrial park.

Three industrial buildings in Upper Macungie have plans to expand: Americold Logistics' cold storage warehouse, XPO Logistics' trucking terminal and ATAS International's manufacturing facility.

Borough Council on Monday signed off on land development plans for Clauser Lofts, a proposal for 59 apartments and 8,750 square feet of commercial space near the border with Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Township's planning commission voted Monday to recommend conditional use approval for a 12-building, 264-unit apartment complex.

The Diocese of Allentown envisioned razing the 2 ½-story Queen Anne-style home to construct a four-unit, 4,100-square-foot senior living complex. Officials on Monday only voted against the structure’s demolition, but any further development likely would get its own discussion and vote.

You may recognize the 2 ½-story, Queen Anne-style structure developers have said is on its last leg at 1304 Spring St. It was once home to Bethlehem Steel President Eugene Grace’s head gardener, who lived on the lower end of his boss’ estate.

Cortex Residential is planning to build a three-story affordable housing complex with 38 apartments on South Eighth Street in Allentown.

The Lehigh Valley housing shortage crisis will be examined by an engagement series called the Lehigh Valley Housing Supply and Availability Strategy. The first of the three-stage process will be held Feb. 5 at DeSales University.

The new plan, presented to Lower Macungie Planning Commission on Tuesday, now consists of 13 homes in Cherry Ridge Estates, instead of the original 20.

The Lehigh Valley has been put on the map for its popularity among home buyers. Now, it's officially cheaper to rent than to buy, and the area has been named the hottest small rental market in 2024 by Rent Cafe. What trends can current and prospective residents expect in 2025?

Bethlehem City Council, which next meets on Jan. 21, will have the final vote on whether the project gets a certificate of appropriateness. The Historical Architectural Review Board serves as a recommending body.

Moxy Hotels, which calls itself "Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand," said Moxy Allentown Downtown will be the brand’s first hotel in Pennsylvania.

A hearing for a developer seeking variances to turn a former Crayola site in Palmer Township into 94 apartments was continued following more than two hours of testimony from expert witnesses.

A 76-apartment and retail development project on the site of the former SouthSide Boys & Girls Club on Fourth Street in Bethlehem is expected to be completed during the first half of 2025.