Luxury Homes in the Lehigh Valley

I grew up in Allentown, Pa., so I'm quite familiar with the area and its housing stock. Recently agents from Kurfiss SIR secured several listings there that are really quite special. One is a superbly designed and built luxury home in Salisbury Township just a minute or so away from the entrance to Lehigh Parkway (a beautiful, expansive public park.) What makes this home particularly noteworthy is that it is in a neighborhood with excellent supporting real estate. At times when we've listed other high-end homes in the LV, the surrounding homes often have been quite modest. One rule of thumb to remember is that a lot of wealthy people want to live around people like themselves, so the multi-million-dollar home next to the post-War bungalows is sometimes a nearly impossible sale. In any case, the $4.9M home is really well designed and built, and I am honored that the owners have chosen our brokerage to list it. Michael Richardson and Ed McGahan have the listing.

The next LV property that is well worth a look is in Bethlehem. The Villas at Saucon Valley are brand-new condominiums that are maybe five minutes from Saucon Valley Country Club, the
Promenade Shops and I-78. They have very high quality finishes -- I have to admit I never expected them to be so nice. Most condos aren't this well designed. The kitchens and baths are all very well done, as is the flooring, the exterior materials, the windows, etc. They are a good option for the buyer who wants a home that offers fine living but who does not want to worry about maintenance. Monthly fees are very low. See for yourself -- the model is open every Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at 1918 Carriage Knoll Drive #24 in Bethlehem. Prices start in the mid-$500s. They are listed by Ericka Kirkpatrick.