Lehigh Valley Marketplace

By Edward Hoffman, Jr. As Bob Dylan noted in 1964, “The Times They Are a-Changin’.” While this anthem of societal change may seem unrelated to the 2011 residential real estate market, in actuality, Dylan’s poetic title track serves as a template for today’s buyers. Back ... CONTINUE READING

By Rick Koze If you are reading this issue of Lehigh Valley Marketplace, chances are you have children in school and you are doing some short-range planning to prepare for the upcoming school year. If you are planning on starting a family or your family is growing, now might als ... CONTINUE READING

By Eleanor Jacobs If sky-rocketing gasoline prices, a smaller than usual bonus, or an unexpected job loss has derailed your vacation plans this year, you are not alone.  Many families will be foregoing the traditional vacation opting instead for a “stay-cation.”  Congratula ... CONTINUE READING

By Lisa A. Dougherty, Esquire For most people, divorce is an unpleasant concept, particularly when children are involved.  But custody disputes arise in homes across the Lehigh Valley every day, leading to litigation that affects thousands of families. According to the Administ ... CONTINUE READING

By Rick Koze Green building has come a long way in the last five years. Builders have gone from offering a few energy efficient features and options to examining every part of the house and tweaking it to maximize energy efficiency. Why? Because, the bottom line is a “green” ... CONTINUE READING

By James P. Hummel, MD and Darren Traub, DO In normal sinus rhythm (NSR), the heart beats regularly at 60 to 100 times per minute with organized atrial and ventricular contraction. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an abnormally rapid heart rhythm characterized by uncoordinated and ch ... CONTINUE READING

By Albertina D. Lombardi, Esquire & Marie K. Rudzinski The end of 2010 is rapidly approaching and that means it is time for year-end tax planning. Take advantage of these simple tips now to reduce your tax liability: Capital Gains. The capital gains tax rate impacts taxpayer ... CONTINUE READING

By Lee B. Riley, MD, PhD, FACS and Carol Kachmarsky, RN, OCN, BN “Call the doctor. You need a biopsy.” Returning home after a long day, a woman checks the mail and reads these mammogram results. Understandably anxious, she needs to make vital health decisions, and she alread ... CONTINUE READING

By Rick Koze Building a new home has many facets that require coordination with the customer. The home-building process is not an easy one, but using an experienced builder will help allay your fears, especially when it comes to applying for a mortgage. I’ve worked with thousan ... CONTINUE READING

By Eleanor C. Jacobs Six Easy Steps Whether children are working summer jobs, earning money cutting lawns, or receiving an allowance, now is the time to teach them how to budget and save money. Without any guidance, impulsive buying trends occur with little to show for the har ... CONTINUE READING