Thinking About Moving to the Lehigh Valley, PA? Top 10 Reasons You SHOULD!

[@jenniferjayroe7240]

I just moved here from NYC… bought my first home and with NO mortgage! I always rented in NYC and so did my parents my whole 33 years! I wouldn’t have been able to buy a home paid in full like this in NYC and I’m so happy here. I absolutely love the area and my home. I still commute to NYC twice a week for work and it’s literally an hour and 15 minutes away by car!!

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Yey! Awesome! Welcome to the LV, Jennifer!!!!!

[@johnkerekes1867]

Was born and raised there in a little place called Bloomsbury. Moved to Houston in 79 now was think about moving back but you got out to many taxes on property and on your SS

[@PunkRopeNYC]

Love it! As a huge sports fan I just wanted to contribute to #9. LV is also home to “the rivalry” between Lehigh and Lafayette which includes the most-played series in all of college football. And if you’ve yet to see an amateur wrestling match you might consider it. It’s a great sport and Lehigh University’s wrestling team is perennially ranked in the top 15 in the nation.

[@alexandermiller2975]

I was looking into the valley because I’m stopping over on my way from NH to NC. This video was the cutest thing I’ve seen in a while. You remind me of Carrie Bradshaw, with the hair texture and the positive energy. Thank you so much for sharing your local expertise.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

This us the sweetest message! Thank you!

[@Smd70578]

I live in the Lehigh Valley. You brought up some great things. I have to say that the Lehigh Valley is overpriced for what the average person makes in the area. A single person with an average LHV paycheck can not afford to live beyond the paycheck to paycheck. There are great companies that are in the area but the average pay has not gone up though the price for housing has gone up significantly. The cost of a home has gone up by 1/3 at least in the last 20 years where the average pay has not.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

@@jacobjones4766 people have been moving to the Lehigh Valley from NYC loooong before I was even a twinkle in my parents eyes. And if you think I do this to make a "quick realty buck" you are sadly mistaken. But thanks for watching!

[@vedamichele1295]

@@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate I moved from NYC to Whitehall in 2006. Bought my first home in Allentown. (West side) Couldn't afford the homes in NYC. I still work in NYC and commute daily. I love the Lehigh Valley area. This is my retirement state.

[@michelebetancourt2192]

@@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate As to your comment and @Jacob Jones comment, before we all were a twinkle in our parents eyes the prices were cheap on everything. So the price of living is of coarse higher today then yesterday. Back then It wasn’t all about the money.

[@jcam783]

A fellow Brooklynite , just moved here 6 months ago . I love it here , looking forward to spring 2021 , hopefully 🙏 Covid will be under control , my sincerest condolences to all who have lost someone to this horrible virus .

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

It's SPRING 2021 and I hope you are enjoying it! :)

[@eatmyshorts7973]

Already considering moving after the summer from that nyc dump

[@jenniferjayroe7240]

Brooklynite here!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Tara..this is an excellent video. Great B-roll, good graphics, upbeat and very well edited plus great info. Nice job

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Thanks a ton, Palm Beaches Paul!!

[@jakeb8838]

Fun fact : Allentown is in the Lehigh valley and is the 3rd largest city in PA

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Sure is! Lots of fun Facts about the LV. :)

[@josief8053]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information with us for that we are immensely grateful ❤

[@user-cf1me4qj5k]

Very clear and easy explanation, I am planning to move to USA, LV seems perfect for my retirement. Thanks

[@yossarian6799]

Last year I moved back home to Easton after nearly 20 years in New Orleans. Housing prices here are absurd and beyond the reach of the average worker. Just because it's more affordable than NYC doesn't mean it's affordable. And Dorney Park should be on every one of these "Top Ten Reasons" lists.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

I hear you! The average sales price of a home in the whole US is just over $348K and the average price of a home in the Lehigh Valley is just around $300K, so statistically, it is quite affordable, but that doesn't mean everyone can afford it.

[@carrienuon773]

I moved to the LV back in 2008 and I absolutely love it here

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

So happy to hear it!!!

[@shawneldridge9476]

: } i moved here 5 years ago and yes i am loving living here in the L.V. Its awesome

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

High five!!!

[@christopherrichards1025]

I just sold on LI NY, renting in L.V. and looking to buy here. All the great things you mentioned are pushing home prices up & up. While the rest of the county's real estate cools, it seems houses here are still in high demand. Any decent house goes pending in a few days.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Yes, homes are still high in demand for sure and the market is not shifting quite as quickly as it is in other markets around the county. It's because of our proximity to NYC and Philly - lots of people, like you, are relocating here and want to purchase houses, and the inventory is low so competition is still high.

[@Skeeterguy24]

Great marketing piece! So much to offer here!

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Jerry C, thanks so much!

[@saintvsbadass]

How would you go about making the move? Do you find a job first or just save up and just move then find a job?

[@devinelovewriter]

That’s my question as well. We are a family of 5 thinking of moving there

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

If you are planning on obtaining a mortgage then you have to have job consistency. You can find a job in the same industry and make a lateral move, but the perimeters are better answered by a loan officer. I am happy to have a chat with you and point you in the right direction. Feel free to call or text me!

[@ayshafernandez5307]

I'd like to know which of the 3 cities in the LV has the biggest arts, crafts, music and restaurant scene. How easy is it to travel from one city to the other. Are there buses and commuter rails like Philadelphia or mostly car driving cities?

[@MattPSU02]

Bethlehem CLEARLY wins in arts, music, restaurants, etc. Not even close. The busses run between the cities, but may not be convenient, depending on which part of the city you are going to.

[@RachaelintheBoro]

You're definitely the local expert Tara!! I agree ya'll should call it "The LV." Sounds like a new Netflix teen drama series!

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Yes! Like The OC, Pennsylvania style! :) Thanks so much for watching, Rachael.

[@JewishKeto]

Thanks for the video. I am looking into moving to the LHV to be closer to my girlfriend.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Let me know if I can help you with any info on moving to the Valley. :) I also think it's awesome that you went skydiving! What an experience! I recently lost a lot of weight as well, and I love that you celebrated with something exciting and non-food related. So cool!

[@aracelissantana3856]

Please you can to move to Bethlehem in April 1 . In the quiet area . Near pre-k school. Thank you !

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Hi Aracelis, reach out to me at 917.626.9065 during business hours to discuss!

[@arisbelalmonte3113]

I been living here 17 years and the rent here has gone up so much is ridiculous they asking 1400 to 1500 and thats not even the good neighborhood if you want to live in whitehall is like 1700 to 2000 even way more

[@vedamichele1295]

Wow! Things have changed. I've moved from NYC to Whitehall in 2006 and the rent was $625.00. Rent was $680.00 by the time I left Whitehall in 2010. Bought my first home in Allentown in 2010. The prices you're quoting are more than my mortgage with everything included. Hope you find something more affordable.

[@michelebetancourt2192]

Yes ever is high… Too high

[@giorgiaalexanderactingothe1892]

Tara, what made you relocate from Brooklyn to PA?!

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

I grew up here in the Valley and after living in LA and NYC I never thought I would come back. But I did a neighborhood tour of College Hill and I fell in love! So we bought a house and I started working remotely.

[@SteadmanRobinson]

Great infor I like your content

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Thanks, Steadman!

[@seancrowley9499]

I'm moved from Allentown to the DELAWARE VALLEY which by far is so much better than the LV.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Great, enjoy!

[@brightsideperspectives991]

Would I be able to find a two bedroom condo in Easton?

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

We don't have a huge inventory of condos in Easton but they do exist! Happy to get you a list of availability if you text me your info. 917.626.9065

[@SantanaDiego]

moved here from nyc. i hate it here

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

I'm sorry to hear that! Not every place is the perfect fit for everyone. Some people even hate Paris!

[@Hunterfarm-pb2bx]

Then go back

[@SantanaDiego]

@@dylanstevely1443 wish I could man

[@user-te9df8jf9z]

good go back

[@bojan80]

@@user-te9df8jf9z why you are guys negative he have rights to say love it or not. I looking also to move there and wanna know his pros and cons

[@dominicmartino6437]

No because I live there

[@themoonisalwaysfull6480]

Fun fact there a lot of thrives here and it’s a concrete jungle

[@lvtflooringstore7687]

location is everytihing

[@kathrynharley7724]

Hi I'm relocating to Lehigh Valley within a month for employment and I'm a single mom of 2 children and I'm looking to rent a 2 bedroom. Can you help!! I love this video!!! I'm definitely ready to move to "The Valley"!!!

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Hi Kathryn! How exciting! I can definitely give you some info. Reach out to me directly at [e-mail] or 917.626.9065

[@kathrynharley7724]

@@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate Oh thank you so much Tara!!! Talk to you soon!!

[@QBRikan77]

How much does it cost to commute to NYC from LV every day for work?

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

For every day, between $500-600. Prices fluctuate based on gas prices, etc. Check out Trans Bridge Bus lines website for up to date info! www.transbridgelines.com

[@mannyf4478]

Stay away we are closed. Born and raised here. Way too many people moving here. Im a foreigner in my home town. All the transplants are unfriendly and cant drive. New York and New Jersey transplants act like i owe them because they moved here. The community has lost its sense of self and the roads cant handle all the traffic. Thanks for turning my home into crap. I appreciate it.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Born & raised here too and love to see the Valley as a thriving melting pot of people. I have NYC neighbors and they are true delight!

[@mannyf4478]

@@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate in your video you say you moved here from Brooklyn

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

@@mannyf4478 I did. If you look in my description though, you'll see I was born and raised in Bethlehem and left to go to college and came back to the Valley several years later. I'm sorry you think it's changed for the worse, :( , I think it's changed for the better! But everyone can definitely have different experiences and opinions.

[@marklopata4218]

Carbon county here all the way from lehighton you need any realtor workers?? 🤣

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Are you a Realtor?

[@deevlogga]

Hello just subscribe to your channel I live in the lehigh county area if you did come down looking for calaborating

[@recordgalaxy]

I can't wait to leave Queens NY and buy a house in PA ,

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Ready when you are! Give me a ring!

[@scarygroove1970]

I emailed you the other day

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Hi! I have been working til midnight these past 3 days. I will check in with you tomorrow!

[@aracelissantana3856]

@@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate Hello 👋! I need to move to Bethlehem. You can help me rent an apartment in the quiet area ? Near pre-k school. April 1 . Thank you 🙏

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

@@aracelissantana3856 hi! I don't specialize in rentals, but call me and I can definitely point you in the right direction!

[@aracelissantana3856]

@@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate Thank you ! You speak Spanish? My inglish is not very fluent . 😢

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

@@aracelissantana3856 un poco.

[@MattPSU02]

How can you not mention our good schools, with accessible home prices?? You missed like the #1 reason.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

Not everyone agrees on the prices being accessible, it's relative to income. Also, so as not to steer people, which is against my real estate license, I point them in the direction of www.niche.com to read up on area schools. But that in and of itself would be a great topic for a video! Thanks, Matt.

[@MattPSU02]

@@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate the law that prevents real estate agents from being honest about schools and other neighborhood info is ridiculous and blocks your first amendment right to free speech.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

@@MattPSU02 I tread lightly. :)

[@andrewabreastmartinez8236]

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[@anamerican5499]

WHO PRODUCED THIS ??? THE LV IS BIG ENOUGH.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

People move into and away from cities and areas all the time. The LV is growing with or without this video!

[@thelosangelesrockstar2294]

when you pressed your face up against the camera it turned me on

[@josephmeyers3597]

Think about it all I can say is run the other way

[@tuckerdaugh1836]

A "real estate consumer?" WTF is that? :-)

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

🤣😂🤣 I know it's a little bit of a funny term, but it is anyone interested in real estate, whether a customer (someone who talks real estate or is provided real estate services by a real estate professional, but not a client) or a client (someone who is under contract to buy or sell real estate with a real estate professional). Hope that helps!

[@tuckerdaugh1836]

@@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate Thanks. Yes, every business has their jargon. As consumers, customers, guests, clients, patients (lol) it is so tiresome to try and learn them all. Thanks for the clarification.

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

@tuckerdaugh1836 yes! 100%!

[@hsage1]

Bedlam, boring before and after Steel.

[@jerseyboyz2265]

Sucks terrible stay away no public transportation terrible horrible no excuse why they don’t have a commuter rail don’t move here

[@TaraRoyLovesRealEstate]

We do have public transportation, the Lanta bus system, but it's not super convenient to everyone. You're right, one is much better off if they have a car to get around the LV.

[@chelsealore]

Please don't move here. It's not built for this.