As we wrap up another year as a professional Lehigh Valley moving company, O’Brien’s Moving & Storage is happy to announce that we’ve won the 2021 Reader’s Choice award for “Best Mover” in Lehigh Valley. This marks our third year of being the top winner for this prestigious award, and we’re mo...
Read MoreBuilding a home has gotten more complicated and more expensive over the past couple years, mostly thanks to the ongoing effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. This has left many residents wondering if now is the right time to go through the building process at all. Our experts at O’Brien’s Moving &a...
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for a nearby weekend getaway or are considering moving with the kids to a quieter locale, Pennsylvania is rich with options! From historical monuments to outdoor recreation, these small towns have a whole lot to offer. Bethlehem Once home of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation...
Read MoreBethlehem has long been a hidden gem and a beloved getaway for Lehigh Valley residents. Now this charming town is getting greater recognition throughout the state! The Christmas City has been recently named one of the “Most Charming Towns and Small Cities in Pennsylvania” by TravelMag. Whether you...
Read MoreIf you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, odds are you’ve seen a headline or two about the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. Over the past decade – and even more so in recent years, this region in eastern Pennsylvania has been attracting a lot of media attention due to its diversified economy and...
Read MoreThe Lehigh Valley has long been a source of economic stability and growth in the region, attracting job seekers and families of all ages and stages of life. If you’re thinking about moving to the Lehigh Valley, you’ll be pleased to hear that this trend has continued in recent years! The Lehigh Val...
Read MoreOnce upon a time, appraisal values were something that were rarely spoken of outside of the lending world. But the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic has forced a lot of change and now, with builders and homebuyers facing new uncertainties, it’s time to take another look at how home appraisals work....
Read MoreThe increased consumer demand and already-limited supply of homes nationwide has led to the highest increase in US housing prices since 2005. Adding to the skyrocketing home values is a major supply-side issue: the availability of lumber. Lumber Prices Add $24K to Single-Family Housing Costs Acc...
Read MoreWhile still known for its relatively low cost of living and high quality of life, the Lehigh Valley has nonetheless experienced many of the issues faced by the nationwide housing market in recent months. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing industry has seen record-breaking demand over 2020...
Read MoreAcross the country, 2020 was a record-breaking year for the housing market—and the Lehigh Valley has been no exception! Nationwide, more people have been buying homes or actively seeking to buy homes over the last year and more. Demand has outpaced supply, and housing prices have skyrocketed. In f...
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