Real Estate by Carissa

05/18/2026

Congratulations to my first-time buyer clients that purchased their home in Bethlehem today! 🏡
I love helping first-time buyers from start to finish through the process of home buying! No question is a silly question— after 11 years as a Realtor, I’ve heard a lot and am here to assist every step of the way no matter your situation.
If you’re wondering if you can afford a home and want to learn more about the process, please reach out to me!
Shout out to lender Joshua Haddad at Prosperity Home Mortgage for excellent service as always!

05/14/2026

Bethlehem ✨

In 2026

Pros: Median home price of $351,000, 14% below national median. Very low serious crime rate. Above-average primary care physicians per capita. Good air quality and climate. Highly walkable, somewhat bikeable. State has flat 3.07% income tax, with Social Security and most retirement income excluded from the tax.

Read more:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/williampbarrett/2026/05/08/best-places-to-retire-affordable-spots-low-housing-costs-taxes/?utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social (Photo: Hal Bergman/iStock/Getty Images)

04/26/2026

Baseball & Softball Friends + Hellertown & Saucon Valley… Time to play ball! ⚾️ 🥎
If you have games at the Dimmick Park majors field, check out my banner this year! 🏡

04/23/2026

Annual Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Lehigh Valley agent awards ceremony yesterday at Pines Dinner Theatre!

I’m a proud member of the Honor Society ranking in the top 14 percent of the nationwide Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network and am SO thankful I get to help clients achieve the dream of home ownership for OVER 11 YEARS! 🏡
Time flies when you love what you do!

04/23/2026

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04/20/2026

Happy closing day Nessa Mousse & Mike!
Their Hanover township ranch home sold $28,000 over asking price with multiple offers.
Thinking of buying or selling? I’m happy to help every step of the way! 🏡 Cheers to new beginnings! 🥂

04/15/2026

LIVE MUSIC IN THE BETHLEHEM ROSE GARDEN STARTS SOON! 🌹

The Bethlehem Rose Garden is excited to welcome the return of live music in the Bethlehem Rose Garden! 🎶

Hosted by the City of Bethlehem, in partnership with Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, Live in the Garden is back!!

An 8-week outdoor concert series filled with incredible talent, great food, and unforgettable summer nights.

Join them Saturdays at 5pm from May 9 through June 27 for:
🎶 Live bands each week
🍴 Rotating food trucks
🍰 Sweet treats
🍻 Beer + cocktails

Mark your calendar and elevate your Saturdays!!🎸

04/13/2026

Opening day is this Saturday, April 18th! 🥎
Support Hellertown - Lower Saucon Little League & Saucon Valley Diamond Sports by purchasing tickets for the basket raffle 🎟️
I donated this basket featuring gift cards and items from Hellertown local businesses including:
Aloha Jay's Malasadas
Nick & Noah's
Lost River Caverns
Kindred Spirits Crystals Books & Gifts
Arnold's Market

Hope to see you there 👋 ⚾️

04/13/2026

Spring 2026 Hellertown Happenings Newsletter 🌱
This issue includes:
-Home Sale DOs & Dont's
-Recent Hellertown Home Sales
-Hellertown Happenings & Events
Don't miss Heritage Day this Spring in Hellertown Borough and Lower Saucon Township!
If you would like to be added to this quarterly mailing list, please let me know! 👝

03/25/2026

Proud to be a part of this brokerage for 11 years! 🎉

Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach, REALTORS® has once again been named the #1 brokerage in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices international network, leading in all categories, Sales Volume, Units, and Commercial, for the 11th consecutive year!

This achievement wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of sales professionals, sales leaders, and support staff, along with the clients who place their trust in them every day. Their passion and commitment to excellence are what sets us apart year after year.
Thank you for everything you do, day in and day out, to make year eleven at #1 a reality.