Nancy Bischoff, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners

09/27/2026

23 Roth Ave, Mertztown, PA
$39,000
2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 768 sq ft

Berks County home prices are up 3.05% over last year. While Lehigh Valley prices are up 9.2%!

23 Roth Ave offers an alternative path to homeownership for buyers looking for value in this market. It's a chance to own your home instead of renting one, with room left in your budget to keep saving toward whatever comes next.

Over the past six years, this home has seen real updates: new windows, electric, plumbing, water main, and propane heater, plus updated flooring and shower stall. All appliances and window air conditioners stay. Large closets, an entryway mudroom, and a huge shed give you plenty of storage.

Then there's the setting. Relax on the covered deck with peaceful countryside views in a very quiet community. You're still close to groceries, the post office, and a hardware store, with easy access to Routes 222 and 100.

Monthly lot rent of $780 includes sewer. And estimated annual taxes are just $281 per year.

Check out the property listing in the comments, including a video tour and 360° view of the property.

Want to see it in person? I attached my scheduling link there as well.

~ the Best Journey Takes You Home ~

Nancy Bischoff | REALTOR® | ADTV Host
ABR® | CPS | RENE | RSPS | SRES®
Cell 908-337-9813

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners
Office 610-421-8887

09/27/2026

While the required credit score varies by loan type, a higher one is always best since it can qualify you for a better interest rate. Many lenders prefer buyers with a score of at least 620, but FHA loans allow for lower numbers.

Want a better idea of your homebuying eligibility? Let’s connect!

09/24/2026

Take a stroll through 562 Ridge St from your couch!

562 Ridge St, Emmaus Borough, PA
$329,000
3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1,660 sq ft

Page through this 1900 brick home room by room in its new virtual storybook!

You'll find custom stained glass above the front entry, a remodeled kitchen with a farmhouse sink, a finished attic with flexible bonus space, and a deep yard with a raised garden bed ready for its next gardener.

It's a home with history and room to make it your own, all within walking distance of Jefferson Elementary, Emmaus High School, the Farmers Market, and the Triangle's seasonal events.

Flip through the storybook and if you'd like to see more, the property link is in the comments. And when you're ready to see it in person, let's set up a time!

~ the Best Journey Takes You Home ~

Nancy Bischoff | REALTOR® | ADTV Host
ABR® | CPS | RENE | RSPS | SRES®
Cell 908-337-9813

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners
Office 610-421-8887

Step into a bright, open-concept living space where natural light streams through multiple windows, reflecting off crisp white walls. A bold blue accent wall with built-in display shelving serves as a striking focal point, while a dark wood slatte...

09/24/2026

We all have that one plant that just won’t cooperate—whether it’s the stubborn succulent 🌵 or the finicky fern 🌱.

What’s the houseplant you just can’t keep alive, no matter how many times you’ve tried? Share your struggle! 😅

09/22/2026

🥗 The salad that makes people forget they're eating vegetables! This kale caesar with cashew dressing has converted more leafy-green skeptics than we can count. This Storybook reveals how to transform "rabbit food" into the dish everyone requests by name. Bonus: the dressing doubles as a dip that disappears faster than listings in a hot market!

Click this link to experience the Storybook: https://kaleceasarsalad58474.journeyhomenow.com

09/22/2026

NEW TO MARKET!
562 Ridge St, Emmaus Borough, PA
$329,000
3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1660 sq ft

Some homes hit you with charm the second you walk in. 562 Ridge St in Emmaus is exactly that property!

Built in 1900 in the heart of Emmaus, this brick home has real character. Custom stained glass panel above the front entry, a remodeled kitchen with a farmhouse sink, and a finished attic that adds some flexible bonus space.

This is a home with history. But with many modern updates and room for projects of your own. If you're drawn to older homes with soul, this property has a lot to offer!

Two covered porches, a deep yard, a detached 2-car garage. A first floor mudroom with convenient laundry area. A good space to call home and make your own!

And the location genuinely delivers. Walk to Jefferson Elementary and Emmaus High School (rated A-), the Emmaus Farmers Market, the Triangle's seasonal events, and the coffee shops and parks that make this stretch of Emmaus so walkable.

Curious about 562 Ridge Street? Be one of the first to see it! Scheduling link in the comments.

~ the Best Journey Takes You Home ~

Nancy Bischoff | REALTOR® | ADTV Host
ABR® | CPS | RENE | RSPS | SRES®
Cell 908-337-9813

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners
Office 610-421-8887

09/20/2026

What's your favorite time of year? Committed to helping clients discover dream homes, regardless of the weather! ☀️❄️

09/19/2026

I felt it this morning before I even saw it.

There's a shift in the air that shows up before the calendar catches up. And this morning, walking down one of my favorite streets in the Lehigh Valley, I saw it everywhere!

A few early leaves scattered across the sidewalk, the light hitting just a little differently, that first hint of the season turning.

The 60° morning temperature also contributed 😂

But there's something about this time of year here that never gets old. The colors are just starting to show and it feels like the whole valley is about to change all at once.

Autumn's on its way. Anyone else feel it creeping in? Where's the best leaf sightings so far in the LV?

~ the Best Journey Takes You Home ~

Nancy Bischoff | REALTOR® | ADTV Host
ABR® | CPS | RENE | RSPS | SRES®
Cell 908-337-9813

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners
Office 610-421-8887

09/17/2026

Too many people don't think to ask their agent pointed questions before hiring them. They assume "REALTOR" means the same experience, no matter who they pick.

But when it comes to a move at this stage of life, experience isn't all the same.

There's a real difference between someone who's well versed in real estate transactions and someone who understands what it actually means to downsize a long-time family home, help an adult child navigate a parent's move, or simply starting the conversation of what is the next step.

Here are a few questions worth asking before you choose who guides you through it:

Do they have real experience with seniors and their families?
What resources do they offer beyond just buying and selling?
Are they actually reachable, in the way that works for you?
What do their past clients say?
Are they a certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist®?

I'm happy to answer every one of these! And to help you figuring out those next steps.

My contact link is in the comments for when you're ready to chat.

~ the Best Journey Takes You Home ~

Nancy Bischoff | REALTOR® | ADTV Host
ABR® | CPS | RENE | RSPS | SRES®
Cell 908-337-9813

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners
Office 610-421-8887