Judi Glamb, Associate Broker, ABR

While it might be a seasonal up swing but agent "busy" indicators seem to be showing an increased in activity during the last two weeks. This is "feel" report not a statistical analysis.

Phone activity: Our office phones are ringing. Some of the increase is due to some new low priced listings and rentals, but that is still good! Appointments seem to be increasing in numbers too.

Open Houses: My last two Saturday open houses have been pretty good with 3 to 4 walkthoughs.

The words "offer" seems to be heard in conversations.

Since December, I've seen more "sold" signs - this is somewhat due catch the end of the year tax season. Plus a few more pending. We even had one home just listed go under contract within a week.

Of those sold, we are still seeing sellers getting 90% of their last listing price - probably closer to 95%.

I thought of this as I was driving by a home for sale this morning at 10am and watched as the potential buyers were walking the grounds.

If you would like to know more about the Hellertown, Lower Saucon and surrounding area market, please feel free to call me @ 610-7370672 or email me @ judith@judithglamb.com

Two very different "new homes" will have me as a hostess for an Open House!

On Saturday Jan. 5th, I will be at our Springtown Knoll community from 1pm to 4pm. If you can't make it Saturday, please feel free to call me for an appointment at another time.

This is a very special community - it is the area's first Green / Sustainable Living community - beside being "Green", one can save 30% - 40% on yearly utility bills. And it's a nice home - the model has received raving comments on the great layout and the wall of windows! Palisades School District!

Description: Twenty semi custom homes on 1 to 2.6 acre lots, located in the village of Springtown, Palisades School Dist. Every home will be certified by both Energy Star and The Keystone Green Building Initiative. Energy Star rated appliances, tank-less on demand hot water heaters, spray foam insulation, limited to no VOC materials and Pella Pro Line windows are a few of the standards in these highly efficient & environmentally friendly homes. There is a 35% estimated utility bill savings, a $2000 Federal tax deduction the first year and a $500 rebate from Energy Star at Settlement. All this without sacrificing design or space needs. Every home features gourmet kitchens with granite, stainless appliances & hardwood, lavish bathrooms w/tile floors and spacious masters w/walk-in closets. Starting at $599,900 complete, you can choose from 8 house plans or bring your own. Solar panels, windmills and geothermal HVAC are available options. are tax savings.

Directions: In Upper Bucks, on the eastern edge of Springtown. When travling on Route 412/212, you turn north on Drifting Drive (Church w/ cemetery on corner). Springtown Knoll is on the right (Woodbyne). I will be hosting the open in the model house - please come and see!

On Sunday Jan. 6th from 1pm to 4pm, I will be at our last home left of the Greenwich Twins! Affordable new construction - twin homes priced $219,900 and $224,900 (price difference reflects lot size). Photo is of neighboring twins.

Affordable new construction - a twin home priced $219,900. Photo is of neighboring twins.

Built by Schoch Homes, their standards are other builders' upgrades. Three bedrooms & 2.5 baths - almost 1500 square feet of living space. This home also features a nice corner lot. 2nd Floor Loft Area - great for home office, sitting or craft area.

Central Air, Energy Efficient Constructions, one care garage with door opener, plus many more.

Great location - easy access to I-78, Routes 22, 33, 191 and 512. Located just minutes from ArtsQuest attractions (Banana Factory) and the future SteelStax arts, broadcasting, education & entertainment complex being constructed on the Historic Bethlehem Steel site.

Come visit or call me for a private showing.

Directions: Address is 202 East Greenwich Street. Rte.22 to Rte 512(Center Street) south, left onto E. Greenwich Street. OR Rte 22 to Rte 191 (Linden Street) south, right onto E. Greenwich.

Call Judi Glamb, Coldwell Banker Hearthside, Office 610-838-0440 x140 or my 610-737-0672. Email me at Judith@JudithGlamb.com.

<-- Hellertown's Dewey Fire Co. at the 2007 Halloween Parade

First and foremost I would like to wish all the residents, local municipality workers and those who visit the borough of Hellertown an very happy, healthy and prosperous 2008!

I took a quick look of our market place and would like to share my findings with you. I find it comforting that our borough, like most of the Lehigh Valley is holding up pretty well in this market where many areas nationwide are seeing a drastic downturn.

The table below shows a comparison between 2006 and 2007 (Full Year and Sept-Dec). To keep things simple and compare relatively "like" properties, I used the following criteria:

1. Hellertown Borough
2. Single Family Detached Homes
3. Price Range from $120,000 to $349,000 (eliminated 1 low & 1 high in 2006)
4. Sold properties only (as reported in the Lehigh Valley Multiple Listing Service)

For all your real estate needs please contact me at Judith@JudithGlamb.com or call me at 610-838-0440 x140 or direct at 610-737-0672.