Nazareth, PA

www.NewburgNeighborNews.com is an interactive community website created for all of my neighbors linked by walking paths to our elementary school, Lower Nazareth Elementary School. If your home is designated as a 'walker' to the elementary school, then this site is for your use and information (whether you have elementary-aged children or not!).

If you have a business, specialty, or service you would like to advertise, please do! Use the site! If you are not sure how-- call me or send me your info and I will do it for you! Feel free to post garage sales, favorite recipes, neighborhood photos, block party announcements, etc... It's FREE!

What better way to help our local economy and establish a stronger sense of community than to support your own neighbors?

Make www.NewburgNeighborNews.com your homepage or visit often as I will be adding/changing content frequently. Monthly, I will be showcasing a local restaurant in Wendy's WhereToDine, and weekly, I will update the real estate section with the latest Lower Nazareth activity in addition to local township and neighborhood news that may be of interest. There are also links to the Morning Call for local news in addition to USA and World News links.

As always, if you have any questions concerning real estate...just call me! Referrals are always appreciated! Your family and friends can always expect the highest level of care, expertise, and professionalism!

Have a fine 2009 and don't forget www.NewburgNeighborNews.com !

Believe it or not, I found this handsome little man at the local animal shelter. He captured my heart and is now the newest addition to our family!

Another unfortunate side effect of the decline in the housing market and economy is the number of family pets that are being left behind in shelters or hard to imagine in vacant homes and on the streets. I have dealt with several foreclosures over the last year and fortunately have not found any abandoned animals in these homes.

There is a misconception among some people that the only animals you find in the animal shelters are nasty and aggressive...but this is really not true. Since I brought Jingles home, he has brought so much delight into our home! He is my faithful companion staying close by my side while I work in my home office. He follows me everwhere! My girls love to hold and brush him, and he is more than willing to sport whatever outfit they decide to dress him in! Even my husband and cats have warmed up to him!

If you are thinking about a family pet, please first consider one of your local animal shelters. They are filling up and would love to hear from you! Search online, as pictures of new arrivals are published frequently along with descriptions and types of homes the animals are most suited for. The shelters evaluate the animals and give you an accurate assessment as far as temperment, age, training, good with small children, how they get along with other animals, etc...You can find the shelters in your area by searching on www.petfinder.com

Give it a try...you'll be happy you did!

If you have been waiting for the perfect time to buy a home, it's here! Interest rates are at all-time lows, there are plenty of choices and sellers are negotiating.

If you are currently renting, you are already paying a mortgage...someone else's! Why not pay your own and gain the benefits of home ownership? Tax deductions, freedoms to have the pets of your choice and decorate as you please.

If you are worried about the size of a down payment needed? You really need to talk to a lender, there are down payment assistance programs and some sellers have the ability to help with down payment and closing costs as well.

Have ideas about your ultimate dream home? Your first home is the best positive first step you can take toward getting to that dream home.

Not enticed yet?? Have you heard about the $7500 tax credit?

It really is a fine time to buy in 2009!