Penn State Extension will be hosting a seminar on "Tools for Equine Health and Soundness" on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 at the Best Western Conference Center in Behtlehem, PA.   The featured speaker will be Dr. Margaret Mullin, VMD of B.W. Furlong and Associates Veterinary Services.  This practice has overseen 3 U.S. Olympic Eventing Teams.   Dr. Mullin will discuss various therapies for diagnosing and treating lameness, such as shckwave therapy, IRAP, stem cell therapy and mesotherapy.   Dr. Robert Vansaun, from the Penn State Science department, will discuss which supplements are helpful and which are harmful.   Dr. Carey Williams of Rutgers Co-operative Extension will present a program on how to tailor a feeding program.   Donna Foulk of Penn State, will teach how to select hay f... 03/25/2013

  Here's an opportunity to learn about mounted orienteering.     The Lehigh Valley Horse Council will be holding a meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 7:00PM.  The topic is Mounted Orienteering: Can Your Horse Find His Way?    The speaker for this meeting will be Janet Citron of the National Association of Competitive Mounted Orienteering.  Meeting will be held at the Hanover Township Community Center in Bethlehem, PA.   For more information call 610-759-7985 or 610-837-7294.   Don't miss out on this chance to learn about mounted orienteering.     03/20/2013

  Equi-librium will be partnering with the GLVA Auto Show.   Equi-librium will be participating in the Greater Lehigh Vally Auto Show Community Days.   Equi-librium is a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horsemanship in Sciota, PA.  They are selling $10 tickets to the Auto Show, which are good for entry on Thursday, March 21st, 2013, or Friday, March 22nd, 2013.  For every $10 ticket they sell, they will receive $5.   Support Equi-librium by purchasing your GLVA Auto Show tickets from them.     03/19/2013

  The Lehigh Valley Market Update - The Year in Review     Comparison of Activity from June 2010 to June 2011   The number of sales during June 2011 decreased by 26% with 499 sales reported as compared to 670 in June 2010.   The Average Sales price for June 2011 was recorded at $200,000, which is a decrease of 5.2% compared to June 2010 when the Average Sales price of the month was recorded at $211,000.  The Average Sales price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.    The Median Sales Price for June 2011 was recorded at $180,000, which is a decrease compared to June 2010 with a Median of $191,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   The average time on the mar... 07/13/2011

  Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Market Update - The Month of June 2011 in Review   Here's some great news for the real estate market in the Lehigh Valley!   Comparison of activity from May 2011 to June 2011   During June 2011, 499 sales were reported, which is a 15.5% increase as compared to May 2011 at 432.   The Average Sales Price for June 2011 was recorded at $200,000, up approximately 7% from May 2011 when the Average Sales Price of the month was recorded at $187,000. The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales price for June 2011 was recorded at $180,000 which is an increase compared to May 2011 with a Median of $164,000. The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, ... 07/13/2011

  The Lehigh Valley Market Update - The Year in Review   Comparison of Activity from January 2010 to January 2011 The number of sales during January 2011 increased by 2.8% with 255 sales reported as compared to 248 in Janaury 2010.   The Average Sales price for Janaury 2011 was recorded at $192,000, which is an decrease of 5% compared to Janaury 2010 when the Average Sales price of the month was recorded at $202,000.  The Average Sales price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales Price for Janaury 2011 was recorded at $177,000, which is an increase compared to Janaury 2010 with a Median of $175,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   The ave... 02/19/2011

  Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Market Update - The Month of January 2011 in Review   Comparison of Activity from December 2010 to January 2011   During January 2011, 255 sales were reported, which is a 28.6% decrease as compared to December 2010 at 361.   The Average Sales Price for January 2011 was recorded at $192,000, down approximately 5.4% from December 2010 when the Average Sales Price of the month was recorded at $203,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales price for January 2011 was recorded at $177,000 which is a decrease compared to December 2010 with a Median of $181,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more... 02/19/2011

  The Lehigh Valley Market Update - The Year in Review   Comparison of Activity from November 2009 to November 2010   The number of sales during November 2010 decreased by 40% with 361 sales reported as compared to 606 in November 2009.   The Average Sales price for November 2010 was recorded at $200,000, which is an increase of 5.3%compared to November 2009 when the Average Sales price of the month was recorded at $190,000.  The Average Sales price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales Price for November 2010 was recorded at $173,000, which is a decrease compared to November 2009 with a Median of $175,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more. ... 12/23/2010

  Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Market Update - The Month of November 2010 in Review   Comparison of Activity from October 2010 to November 2010   During November 2010, 361 sales were reported, which is a 1% increase as compared to October 2010 at 358.   The Average Sales Price for November 2010 was recorded at $200,000, down approximately .5% from October 2010 when the Average Sales Price of the month was recorded at $201,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales price for November 2010 was recorded at $173,000 which is a decrease compared to October 2010 with a Median of $176,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.  ... 12/23/2010

  The Lehigh Valley Market Update - The Year in Review   Comparison of Activity from October 2009 to October 2010   The number of sales during October 2010 decreased by 33.3% with 358 sales reported as compared to 537 in October 2009.   The Average Sales price for October 2010 was recorded at $201,000, which is an increase of 5.8%compared to October 2009 when the Average Sales price of the month was recorded at $190,000.  The Average Sales price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales Price for October 2010 was recorded at $176,000, which is an increase compared to October 2009 with a Median of $173,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   The... 11/16/2010

  Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Market Update - The Month of October 2010 in Review   Comparison of Activity from September 2010 to October 2010   During October 2010, 358 sales were reported, which remained the same compared to September 2010 at 358.   The Average Sales Price for October 2010 was recorded at $201,000, up approximately 1% from September 2010 when the Average Sales Price of the month was recorded at $199,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales price for October 2010 was recorded at $176,000 which is a decrease compared to September 2010 with a Median of $182,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   T... 11/16/2010

      Brigita McKelvie, REALTOR Pennsylvania License #RS297130 Residential, Rural and Horse Properties and Farms Cindy Stys Equestrian & Country Properties, Ltd. The Premier Equine and Country Real Estate Firm covering Eastern Pennsylvania from back yard to world-class facilities.  We also handle farms for different farm animals and large properties that can be converted to horse properties or farms.     10/27/2010

  Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Market Update - The Month of September 2010 in Review   Comparison of Activity from August 2010 to September 2010   During September 2010, 358 sales were reported, which is down approximately 12.7% from August 2010 at 410.   The Average Sales Price for September 2010 was recorded at $199,000, down about 5.2% from August 2010 when the Average Sales Price of the month was recorded at $210,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales price for September 2010 was recorded at $182,000 which is a decrease compared to August 2010 with a Median of $190,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   The ... 10/09/2010

  All About Bits . . . . . Spit It Out!! That is the topic for the Lehigh Valley Horse Council's meeting on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010.   The speaker will be Mr. Al Miskevish of Stone Mountain Ranch.   The meeeting will be held at Manito Equestrian Center on Cedar Crest Blvd. in Allentown at 7PM.  The general public is welcome to attend, even if you are not a member.   The Lehigh Valley Horse Council is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting equine activities and educating the horse owner and the general public.  The horse council sponsors clinics and lecture that feature experts on every aspect of horsemanship and are offered FREE to everyone.     Brigita McKelvie, REALTOR Pennsylvania License #RS297130 Residential, Rural and Horse Properties and Farms Cindy Stys Equestrian & Cou... 09/16/2010

  Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Market Update - The Month of July 2010 in Review Comparison of Activity from June 2010 to July 2010   During July 2010, 351 sales were reported, which is down approximately 48% from June 2010 at 670.   The Average Sales Pride for July 2010 was recorded at $208,000, down about 1.4% from June 2010 when the Average Sales Price of the month was recorded at $211,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales price for July 2010 was recorded at $192,000 which is an increase compared to June 2010 with a Median of $191,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   The Average Market Time for properties s... 08/06/2010

THE FOLLOWING HAVE JOINED THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY OFFICE IN THE LAST 90 DAYS.......     Peter Hewitt $15M Producer 2009 Formerly:  RE/MAX Real Estate                                    Lilliam Zawarski               Martin Zawarski               Robert Sciascia        Jorge Rodriguez                 Nic Zawarski & Sons       Nic Zawarski & Sons        Nic Zawarski & Sons    Nic Zawarski & Sons                                                                                                     Martha Prieto                           John Zawarski                   Chris Hertzog                   Taras Zawarski   Nic Zawarski & Sons          Nic Zawarski & Sons       Nic Zawarski & Sons            Nic Zawarski & Sons                                                                           ... 07/16/2010

  Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Market Update - The Year In Review - May 2009 and May 2010   Comparison of activity from May 2009 to May 2010   The number of sales during May 2010 were reported at 565, up approximately 28% from May 2009 at 442.   The Average Sales Price for May 2010 was recorded at $192,000, down approximately 5% from May 2009 when the Average Sales Price of the month was recorded at $202,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales Price for May 2010 was recorded at $175,000, which is a decrease compared to May 2009 with a median of $180,000.  The Median Price indicates the mid-point range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   The Average Market Time for... 06/14/2010

  During the month of May 2010 565 sales were reported, up about 9.1% from April 2010 at 518.  (Note:  That's without the tax credit incentive.)   The Average Sales Price for May 2010 was recorded at $192,000, down approximately 3.5% from April 2010 when the average sales price of the month was recorded at $199,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sale dollars.   The Median Sales Price for May 2010 was recorded at $175,000, which was a decrease compared to April 2010 with a median price of $178,000.  The Median Price indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   The Average Market Time for properties sold during May 2010 was 76 days, which is a decrease compared to ... 06/14/2010

  Here is the monthly comparison of activity in real estate in the Lehigh Valley, PA from March 2010 to April 2010.  It looks like there is good news.   During April 2010, real estate sales increased by about 24%, of 518 sales reported as compared to 418 in March 2010.   The Average Sales Price for April 2010 was recorded at $199,000, up approximately 3.6% from March 2010 when the average sales price of the month was recorded at $192,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales Price for April 2010 was recorded at $178,000 which is an increase compared to March 2010 with a median of $171,000.  The Median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices.  Half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell fo... 05/10/2010

  Here is a comparison of activity in the real estate market in the Lehigh Valley from March 2009 to March 2010.   The number of sales during March 2010 were reported at 418, up approximately 25% from March 2009 at 335.   The Average Sales Price for March 2010 was recorded at $192,000, down approximately 5% from March 2009 when the Average Sales price was recorded at $202,000.  The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.   The Median Sales Price for march 2010 was recorded at $171,000 which is a decrease compared to March 2009 with a median of $185,000.  The median indicates the mid-point of the range of prices - half the homes sell for less, while half the homes sell for more.   Average time on the market for properties sold during ... 04/19/2010