The demand for luxury living is spurring growth for residential units in Allentown and Easton, but also in more suburban environments of the Lehigh Valley.

When Patrick Stonich and Joseph Motto became friends more than 10 years ago, they discovered a common bond – their fathers were both ill and were not getting what they thought was proper care.

The housing recovery has stabilized.

The real estate market has been making a steady rebound over the past few years, with more people buying and moving out of the renters' market.

“Hey, Stacy, good to see you!”
“Thanks, Stacy, good to be here. It’s been a long day. Beer me up.”
“Sure, Stacy, what would you like? Can I tap you up a nice crisp India Pale Ale?”
“That sounds great, Stacy. I think I will.”

A broker with a Lancaster firm sold a newly upgraded 18-unit high-end apartment complex in Bethlehem for $2.5 million, highlighting the growing demand for luxury residential units in the city.

After receiving a state-accredited Main Street designation in 2013, the Reading Downtown Improvement District on Friday was named as an accredited National Main Street Program.

Two prominent commercial sites previously operated by Lehigh Portland Cement are up for redevelopment.