Allentown's housing market is one of the most varied in Pennsylvania. Center City and Old Allentown are dense rowhome neighborhoods with stock dating to the late 1800s — many with original knob-and-tube wiring, slate roofs, and asbestos siding that scares off less-experienced buyers. The West End has more single-family stock from the 1920s–1950s, generally in better condition. Trexlertown and Cedarbrook on the western edge are newer subdivisions in the Parkland School District. The South Side's mix of working-class rowhomes is heavily Hispanic — roughly 60% of Allentown is Hispanic, predominantly Puerto Rican and Dominican families. We provide bilingual offers and contracts at no extra cost. Distress patterns we see most often in Allentown: tax delinquency moving toward Lehigh County Upset Sale, inherited estates from longtime Bethlehem Steel and Mack Truck families, and tired landlords exiting the rental business. As a certified InterNACHI inspector, Mike prices each property accurately to its specific neighborhood and condition — Center City rowhomes don't comp like West End singles, and we don't pretend otherwise.
Sell My House Fastin AllentownCash. As-Is. Fair Price.
We buy houses for cash in Allentown and across the Lehigh Valley — foreclosure, probate, divorce, or vacant code-violation status. Contract price IS closing price — no post-walkthrough revisions, no mortgage contingencies.
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"Mike made everything easy. Gave me a fair price and let me take my time moving."
— Maria G., Allentown
What is We Buy ABE, and is the cash offer the price I actually get at closing?
We Buy ABE (ABE Homes) is a local Lehigh Valley company that buys houses for cash directly from owners across Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding area — no agents, no listings, and no showings. You pay zero commissions, zero closing costs, and make zero repairs; we buy in any condition and you pick the closing date.
What makes the offer trustworthy is who makes it. ABE Homes is owned by Mike, an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector — InterNACHI is the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the largest non-profit home inspector body in North America. Mike walks every property himself, so his walkthrough IS the inspection. The number on the contract is the number at closing — no third-party inspector sent in afterward to "find issues" and cut the offer.
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InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector
The Only Inspector-Owned
Cash Buyer in the Lehigh Valley
Other cash buyers guess at your home's value, then drop their price at closing when they find issues. Mike sees the real picture from day one—so his offer stays the same.
I started buying homes in Allentown in 2010 because I kept seeing families get lowballed after the third-party home inspection. Getting my InterNACHI certification was the obvious answer — it's the only way I could give a price I'd actually stand behind.
Mike's 5.0-star reputation spans both his inspection practice and ABE Homes — same person, same standard.
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We Help Homeowners in Any Situation
Life happens. Whether it's financial stress, a property burden, or a big life change, we provide a simple way out for homeowners in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the Lehigh Valley.

Inherited Property
Sell without cleaning it out. We handle probate paperwork and junk removal.

Needs Major Repairs
Fire damage, mold, or bad roof? Don't fix it. We buy as-is.

Tired Landlord
Bad tenants? Vacancies? Cash out your equity and stop the stress.
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Traditional Sale vs. The Fair Offer
See why homeowners choose our inspector-verified cash offer over months of traditional listing hassle.
How We Buy Homes in the Lehigh Valley
Sell your house fast in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and surrounding areas. No repairs. No agents. No hassle.
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- Response within 48 hours
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"Got a callback in 2 hours, not days."
— Maria G., Allentown
Mike's Walkthrough
One quick visit
- 20-minute walkthrough
- Any condition accepted
- Certified home inspector
"Mike spent 20 minutes and knew exactly what to offer."
— James R., Bethlehem
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Cash offer same day
- Fair offer same day
- Close in as little as 7 days
- Zero fees, zero commissions
"Closed in 7 days, exactly as promised."
— Robert M., Easton
Tell Us About Your Home
- Response within 48 hours
- No pressure, no obligation
- Speak directly with Mike
"Got a callback in 2 hours, not days."
— Maria G., Allentown
Mike's Walkthrough
- 20-minute walkthrough
- Any condition accepted
- Certified home inspector
"Mike spent 20 minutes and knew exactly what to offer."
— James R., Bethlehem
Get Paid, Close Fast
- Fair offer same day
- Close in as little as 7 days
- Zero fees, zero commissions
"Closed in 7 days, exactly as promised."
— Robert M., Easton
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We Buy Houses in Any Condition
See the before and after of actual properties we've purchased.


Whole-house renovation — facade and porch rebuilt, stairwell opened up, bathroom and utility room gutted
On your timeline
Vacant rowhome, dated throughout
Other Buyers Guess.
Mike Knows.
Traditional cash buyers make an offer, then send a home inspector later to find reasons to pay you less. Mike IS the home inspector. His walkthrough IS the inspection. Your offer is fair from day one — no "revised" lowball later.
Other Cash Buyers
The bait and switch
- 1Initial OfferStrong number up front
Looks great! You accept and schedule closing...
- 2Third-Party Home Inspector Arrives"Issues Found"
Roof damage, HVAC concerns, foundation cracks...
- 3"Revised" OfferOriginal offerCut after walkthrough
Take it or start over with another buyer.
This "bait and switch" happens every day with traditional cash buyers.

With Mike
InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector
InterNACHI is the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors — the largest non-profit home inspector body in North America.
Mike IS the home inspector. His walkthrough IS the inspection. No surprise reductions. The price you see is the price you get — that's the honest pricing he's built his reputation on.
Guaranteed in writing. No obligation.
What Mike Evaluates Upfront
So your offer is accurate from day one
Foundation & Structure
Cracks, sloping floors, bowing walls
Roofing
Missing shingles, sagging, water intrusion
Electrical
Outdated panels, aluminum wiring
Plumbing
Corrosion, low pressure, water damage
HVAC Systems
Age, efficiency, functionality
Water & Moisture
Mold indicators, warped flooring
Pest Damage
Termites, carpenter ants, wood rot
Attic & Insulation
Energy loss, ventilation issues
Mike's InterNACHI certification means his valuation is accurate from day one — the contract price is the closing price. No surprise revisions after the walkthrough.
The structural difference
ABE is the only inspector-owned cash buyer in the Lehigh Valley. The owner who walks your property, writes the offer, and signs the contract IS the certified inspector. Nobody gets sent in later to cut the price.
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Real Stories from Lehigh Valley Homeowners
Every home has a story. Here's how we've helped families in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton move forward.
“Best experience ever. Although things didn't go exactly as planned, it was worth every penny. Mike made the process smooth and stress-free.”
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“Working with Mike was a great experience, especially as a first-time seller. He walked me through everything and made what could have been overwhelming feel manageable.”
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“Mike responded the day after I called and had an offer to me within 48 hours. The turnaround was incredible. Highly recommend for anyone who needs to move fast.”
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“Very happy with Mike! He was upfront about everything and helped me understand exactly what to expect. No surprises, just honest communication throughout.”
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Northampton County
- Easton
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- Bath
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We buy houses in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus, Nazareth, Reading, Quakertown and 38+ more cities across the Lehigh Valley.
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Serving a 20-mile radius • Lehigh County • Northampton County • Berks County • Bucks County • Montgomery County • Carbon County
Allentown Market Analysis
Selling a House in Allentown: What to Expect
By Mike·InterNACHI Certified Inspector·Updated
Allentown isn't one market — its neighborhoods price differently, and we price each one accurately.

125,845
2020 Population
3rd
Largest in PA
54.2%
Hispanic · Census
$215K
Median home value
Center City rowhomes don't price like West End singles — and we know the difference.
Allentown Neighborhoods
We buy in every Allentown sub-market — and each one prices differently
Mike comps each property to its own block, not a city-wide average. Here's what each neighborhood looks like from the buyer's side:
Center City
Dense Victorian rowhomes, terraced singles, and converted mill loft apartments. Includes the 7th Street retail corridor and most government buildings. Center Square at 7th and Hamilton is the historic heart — Liberty Bell was hidden under the floorboards of Zion Reformed Church (622 Hamilton St) during the Revolution.
What we see here mostTax delinquency advancing to Lehigh County Upset Sale is the most common distress signal here. Many homes were converted to Section 8 rentals after 1970s suburban flight; we see frequent estate sales when those landlords age out.
West End
1920s–1940s singles on tree-lined streets west of 15th. Generally the highest-condition stock in the city, anchored by Muhlenberg College and the Allentown Art Museum nearby in Center City.
What we see here mostInherited estates from longtime Mack Trucks and PP&L families. Mack was headquartered in Allentown 1905–2008, and second-generation heirs are now reaching the sell-the-family-home stage.
South Side
Singles and twins from the 1940s–60s south of Little Lehigh Creek, bordering Emmaus. Working-class housing stock with strong East Penn School District attendance areas creating value.
What we see here mostDivorce-driven sales (newer pockets) and tired-landlord exits (older twin stock).
East Side / The Wards
Late 19th and early 20th century industrial-boom residential east of Center City and across the Lehigh River. Mixed singles, twins, and rowhomes. Higher Hispanic share than west of the river — bilingual offers especially relevant here.
What we see here mostCode violations from the Allentown Bureau of Building Standards & Safety are common; we close as-is and resolve citations after.
Trexlertown / Cedarbrook (Western edge)
Newer subdivisions in the Parkland School District, technically Upper Macungie / South Whitehall townships but commonly addressed Allentown PA. 1990s–2010s singles, more relocation and divorce sales than distress.
Allentown Selling Process
What Allentown sellers actually need to know
Practical answers to the city- and county-specific questions we get most often. We'll walk you through any of these on a call — no obligation.

Lehigh County Courthouse · Allentown
TAX & FEES
City of Allentown property tax
Apr 30 · Jun 30 · 10% penaltyAllentown property tax is billed by the City Treasurer (435 Hamilton St). Bills mail in early March; full discount window closes April 30, face period runs May–June, then 10% penalty kicks in. If you're behind, the Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau takes over collection in the second year — that's when you'd see Upset Sale notices.
CLOSING COSTS
Total tax rate
Realty transfer tax
Pennsylvania charges 1% state, plus Allentown's 0.5% local (0.25% city + 0.25% School District). On a $215,000 sale, that's roughly $3,225 total — typically split 50/50 between buyer and seller per local custom. We pay our half; on cash deals we often cover both.
CITY OFFICES
Code violations from City Building Standards
Allentown's Bureau of Building Standards & Safety actively cites rental and vacant properties. If you have open citations or a 'Vacant Property' designation, you can sell as-is to us — we resolve the violations after closing using the sale proceeds. No need to fix anything first.
(610) 437-7592
TITLE & RECORDING
Lehigh County deed recording
Deed transfers are recorded at the Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds. Recording is normally completed within 48 hours of closing. We handle title work and recording — you sign once and walk away with proceeds.
455 W Hamilton St, Allentown
PROBATE
Inherited property & PA probate
An Allentown property in probate must clear the Lehigh County Register of Wills before it sells. Letters Testamentary typically issue 2–6 weeks after the petition. Once issued, the executor can sell without all heirs' signatures (in most cases). We coordinate directly with your probate attorney and close after Letters issue. Register of Wills: 455 W Hamilton St, 4th Floor, Allentown.
FREE HELP
Free local resources before you sell
If you're under pressure, explore these free options first. Selling to us is one option — we want you to know all of them.
- PA HEMAP foreclosure assistance800-342-2397
- North Penn Legal Services (low-income legal aid)610-317-8757
- City of Allentown Code Enforcement610-437-7592
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These answers are specific to Allentown and Lehigh County, not generic PA guidance. Every Allentown sale we've handled flowed through these exact offices and processes.
Lehigh County Reference
Where Lehigh County Handles Allentown Foreclosures & Tax Sales
We work directly with these offices on Allentown closings. Bookmark this — you may need it.
Time-sensitive
Sheriff Sale (Foreclosure)
Lehigh County Sheriff's Office
Courthouse, Room 253 — 455 W Hamilton St, Allentown PA 18101
(610) 782-3175The Sheriff's Office holds real-estate sales for foreclosure debt collection. Sale dates are scheduled by the court; we routinely close before sale dates to pay off the lender from sale proceeds.
Lehigh County · Official Reference
Process
Tax Claim Bureau
Lehigh County Fiscal Office (current taxes) / Elite Revenue Solutions (delinquent)
Government Center, Room 119 (current) / Room 120 (delinquent) — 17 South Seventh St, Allentown PA 18101
(610) 782-3112 current · (610) 782-3119 delinquentReal estate tax bills mail at the end of March each year. Delinquent collection is handled by Elite Revenue Solutions as agent for the Tax Claim Bureau. Properties advance to Upset Sale, then Judicial Sale if unsold.
Lehigh County · Official Reference
Free Local Help
Free Help for Allentown Sellers
Selling to us is one option. These local resources can also help — call them first if you're in distress and want to explore alternatives.
Mortgage Assistance
PA HEMAP — Homeowner Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
State-run program offering loans to PA homeowners facing foreclosure due to financial hardship beyond their control. Worth a call before deciding to sell.
Legal Aid
North Penn Legal Services — Lehigh Valley Office
Free civil legal aid for low-income Lehigh County residents facing foreclosure, eviction, or other housing crises. Spanish-speaking attorneys available.
Code Enforcement
City of Allentown Bureau of Building Standards & Safety
Code enforcement and building permits. If your property has active citations, payoff is handled at our closing.
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Real answers from real experience. We've been helping families in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton sell their homes without staging or showings.

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How do you determine your offer price?
We look at recent sales of similar homes in your area, the current condition of your property, and necessary repairs. Our goal is to make a fair offer that works for both of us. We're transparent about our process and happy to explain how we arrived at our number.
Get Your Fair Offer2Do I need to make any repairs before selling?Property
3How fast can you close?Timeline
4Are there any fees or commissions?Financial
5What types of properties do you buy?Property
6Is this a legitimate offer? How do I know I can trust you?Trust
7What if I still owe money on my mortgage?Financial
8Will you put a sign in my yard or tell my neighbors?Privacy
9Do you buy Center City and South Side rowhomes in Allentown?Property
10I'm behind on Lehigh County property taxes. Can you still buy?Financial
11What's the PA realty transfer tax in Allentown / Lehigh County?Financial
12What Allentown neighborhoods do you buy in most?Property
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No obligation. No pressure. Just a fair offer in 24 hours.
Get My Free OfferYou're probably here because the traditional path — list with an agent, pay 6% in commissions, accept whatever the buyer's inspector finds, wait three months for closing — doesn't fit your situation. Maybe a sheriff sale date is closing in. Maybe you inherited a house from out of state and probate is dragging into its eighth month. Maybe a divorce settlement requires a fast, neutral sale. Whatever brought you here, the next paragraph matters more than the rest of the page: Mike is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector. He walks every property himself. The offer he writes at the contract is the price you receive at closing. No third-party inspector finds new problems after the fact.
Facing foreclosure or a sheriff sale
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state. After your lender files, you'll typically receive an Act 91 notice giving you 30 days before the formal complaint, then a process that runs 4-7 months until the sheriff sale. If you're inside that window, you may also qualify for HEMAP — the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program — which can pause the timeline. We'll tell you about HEMAP first, even if it means you don't sell to us. If you decide the sale is the right move, we can typically close before the scheduled sheriff sale date and settle the lender directly.
Inherited a property and stuck in probate
Pennsylvania probate runs through the Register of Wills in each county and typically takes 6-12 months to fully close. If you're an out-of-state heir, you don't have to wait for full probate clearance to begin the sale — we coordinate with your estate attorney. We buy houses with belongings still inside; no cleanout required. Be aware that Pennsylvania inheritance tax applies before the estate closes: 0% for a surviving spouse, 4.5% for lineal descendants (children, grandchildren), 12% for siblings, 15% for other beneficiaries.
Court-ordered sale during divorce
Pennsylvania is an equitable-distribution state, not a 50/50 community-property state. That means a court divides marital assets based on what's fair, not necessarily equal. When a judge orders a marital home sold for distribution, both parties need a fast, neutral, transparent closing. We provide a written offer with no contingencies and no last-minute revisions. Your divorce attorney handles the disbursement at settlement; we close on the date the court requires.
Burned-out landlord with problem tenants
Selling an occupied rental with non-paying tenants is one of the harder situations in Pennsylvania real estate. PA's notice periods are 10 days for nonpayment of rent and 15-30 days for other lease breaches before a landlord can file for eviction in district court. We buy tenant-occupied rentals as-is — including units with active eviction filings or unpaid back-rent — and handle the tenant-relations side after closing. You walk away clean.
Vacant property accruing carrying costs
Empty homes in the Lehigh Valley draw attention fast: Allentown's Bureau of Building & Housing Inspections, Bethlehem's Bureau of Inspections, and Easton's Bureau of Codes & Inspections all act on neighbor complaints. Code violations turn into municipal liens that travel with the title. We close on vacant properties — including ones with open code citations — and resolve the liens at settlement so they don't follow you.
Why an inspector-owned cash buyer is different
Most cash-buyer companies in the Lehigh Valley work the same way: a salesperson writes a high offer to win the contract, then a third-party inspector visits the property and 'finds issues' that justify dropping the offer by $15,000-$40,000 at the closing table. It's called the lowball trap, and it's the single most common complaint we hear when sellers call us after walking away from a competitor. Mike is InterNACHI-certified (certified since 2010), which means he is the inspector. His walkthrough is the inspection. The number he writes on the offer is the number you receive at closing — no third party, no surprises, no chopping the price after you've signed. That's not a marketing line, it's a structural difference in how an inspector-owned cash buyer operates.
Native Spanish service — closings, contracts, attorneys
Allentown's population is 54.2% Hispanic per the 2020 U.S. Census. The broader Lehigh Valley has the fastest-growing Hispanic homeowner population in eastern Pennsylvania. Despite that, no other Lehigh Valley cash-buyer company offers genuine Spanish service. We do — Mike handles calls, contract walk-throughs, attorney coordination, and the closing itself in Spanish. Not Google Translate, not a translator on a phone, not just a translated brochure. The contract terms a Spanish-speaking seller signs at the table are the same terms explained in Spanish during the offer conversation a week earlier.
Lehigh Valley distressed-property facts (public sources)
| Fact | Value | Public source |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown population (Hispanic) | 54.2% | U.S. Census 2020 |
| PA foreclosure timeline (filing to sheriff sale) | 4–7 months | PA judicial foreclosure process |
| PA probate timeline (Register of Wills) | 6–12 months | Pennsylvania Probate, Estates & Fiduciaries Code |
| PA inheritance tax — lineal descendants | 4.5% | PA Department of Revenue |
| Lehigh County sheriff sales | 2nd Friday monthly | Lehigh County Sheriff's Office |
| Northampton County sheriff sales | monthly (Easton courthouse) | Northampton County Sheriff's Office |
Real questions sellers ask us
I'm 60 days out from a sheriff sale on my Allentown house and I live out of state — can you actually close before the sale date?
My mother passed in Bethlehem and the house is full of her belongings — do I have to clean it out before you'll make an offer?
Why is your offer typically lower than the Zestimate?
We're divorcing and the court ordered the house sold — how do you handle the dual-attorney situation?
Hablo español — ¿puedo hacer todo el proceso en español?
We Buy Houses in Lehigh Valley, PA
Inspector-Owned Business
Inspector-grade offers — the contract price is the closing price
ABE Homes is the premier cash home buyer in the Lehigh Valley. We specialize in helping homeowners sell their house fast for cash, without the hassle of a traditional real estate listing.
Whether you are facing foreclosure, dealing with an inherited property, going through a divorce, or simply want to avoid repair costs, we have a solution. We buy houses in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and surrounding communities in Lehigh County, Northampton County, Berks County, and beyond.
When you say "sell my house fast," we answer with a guaranteed cash offer in as little as 24 hours. No realtor fees, no commissions, no closing costs, and no repairs. We buy as-is, closing on your timeline—often in just 7 days.
Common Zip Codes We Serve: 18101, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18015, 18017, 18018, 18042, 18045, 18052, 18062, 18067, 18064.
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Mike was straightforward from the start. No pressure, just a fair offer. We closed on our timeline and it was exactly what we needed.
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