Don't make an expensive mistake like we did…read more Even if this review only convinces one person to never rent with DLP, I will have saved someone from going through what we went through... Where do I begin with these people... For this being our first apartment (my boyfriend and I), DLP set a horrendous image for what apartment renting would be like. For starters, I genuinely don't understand why DLP charges a broker fee for apartment renting. This was an expense we were not expecting, but because we have never rented before, we thought it was common place. Turns out, it's not. So we felt robbed of $700. I was even told that my ' Real estate agent' found the apartment for me over the phone, when in fact, she did not. I found the apartment on Hot Pads. That was the first strike for us. After living in the apartment for maybe 2 months it turns out the apartment was infested with deer mice... we must have caught 7 or more in the few days of trying to catch them. We found they were living in our stove because thats were the majority of the mouse shit was. We reported it to DLP and they denied our maintenance request and told us it was our responsibility. After weeks of catching them and feeling hopeless, I called DLP maintenance directly and they told me no one else in the apartment has ever reported mice. I didn't believe them for a second because, after speaking to the neighbors, they had mice for years. They finally sent someone to 'correct' the problem a few weeks after we reported the issue. They really just plugged up the holes they were getting into our apartment from. Maybe 2 months after we found mice, we were sitting in our living room late at night and smelled smoke. There was a fire in the downstairs apartment. The building had to be evacuated of course and we had to wait for the fire department to take care of the fire. The next few days after, I called DLP to ask how the fore started due to fear of what caused it. I was told I would get a call back from the property management about my questions... I never received a call back... Things were pretty tame for a month about until a panel from our ceiling fell in our bathroom. A huge part of drywall fell on top of the ceiling panel and got debris everywhere. Literally parts of the ceiling that they were tying to conceal were exposed such as cracks and peeling paint that they didn't bother to fix. So every once in a while, smaller parts of the ceiling fall on our floor and we just sweep it up knowing they are not going to fix it anytime soon. Honestly, its probably a structural problem rather than a cosmetic issue. Especially since you could feel how weak the floors were when walking. Thank God we were not in the room when it fell or it would have feel on us and thank God the entire building somehow held up while we were in it. A few weeks after that, the handle on our bathtub broke and water erupted from our tub. When we went into the basement to turn the water off in our apartment, it turns our, there is no water shut off for our apartment. We had a direct line from the city. That means, we had to call the city. Now we are on the third floor, so imaging water pouring out of our tub and having no immediate way of shitting it off. DLP send a plummer out 4 times and finally fixed the tub pipping and gave us a shut off valve. That was only after i told them in not paying rent until the issue is fixed. Not our sink is leaking so I'm going to have to go through all this again. One day, during heavy rain, water leaked through our weak ceiling and water pooled in our kitchen and bathroom ceiling tiles. Not to mention the extreme leaking in the hallway right outside our apartment door. The only redeeming quality that DLP had for us was the maintenance staff we dealt with, and that is just because they were genuinely nice people. I thought DLP our backs. I could not have been more wrong. have plenty of receipts/ pictures for what we went through. I hope you read this entire review and realize DLP is not an option. You deserve to be treated like a person, not a dollar sign.

Do you know if the recent finding by a jury in the Middle District of Louisiana finding Baton Rouge…read moreVenture LLC, a company owned by DLP entities and persons, liable for "bad faith" damages, and a follow up lawsuit from the counterparty to those damages claiming that those properties were refinanced with affiliated DLP entity debt funds over a lis pendens? If so, what would you think the impact to DLP would be?

Lisa company owner was fantastic with the closing! I recommend Liberty Abstract Company!read more

From the owner: Liberty Abstract Company has been the Lehigh Valley's title company since 1975, specializing in…read moresuperior customer service for all of your real estate closing needs. We have state licensed online notaries and offer e-notary services for virtual real estate closings. First-time homebuyers, relocations, investors, refinances - contact us to get your questions answered.

Empire has been my property management company for over 6 years now. I have always found them…read moreprofessional and attentive to my tenants' and my needs. I have had long term tenants in all my properties. Trust me - you could do alot worse with other PM companies.

This place is a joke, first of all, the women who works there, Malinda and Angie, are so rude and…read moreignorant, the only good thing about this place is the new maintenance guy that they hired recently, Eddie, he is very diligent and even though Malinda and Angie who have no idea what they are doing, he tries to fix the problems in these apartments, but the office staff will not approve some things that are essential to our living situation. They really need to fire Malinda and Angie and hire someone who has a way better attitude then those two. I called for something and got hung up on by one of those two.

I live in California and I wanted to purchase a home in Pennsylvania for my sister. I didn't know…read moreany real estate agent in PA, and a childhood friend referred me to Bill Safranek. Bill was very helpful, patient and always available to answer all my questions even during his family vacation. Bill worked with helping me find the perfect home for my sister even though I was cross country during the entire process. I have plans to purchase another home in Pennsylvania and Bill will now be my to go real estate agent. I know I can trust him and work with him all the way from California.

First time homebuyer , dealt with Sophie T. Very friendly and very outgoing. Went above and beyond…read morehelping us. We had plenty of questions and she always had answers. Sophie was very accommodating to our schedules. She worked hard to put us in the best possible situation and we are forever grateful. We pointed a coworker in her direction and the coworker is extremely pleased and about to purchase her first home as well.

Tom and son are hands down, the BEST surveying service in this Lehigh Valley/Tri state area. Their…read morework is excellent, well mapped out in advance so you know EXACTLY when they are coming and how much the service will cost. All costs are displayed in advance for all services needed and for any additional work you may choose to get to survey your property professionally and accurately in advance of a fence, addition to the yard, etc. The price is extremely competitive and Tom and his son don't hamper the job with any hidden fees or surprises, they are straight forward up front and get the job done timely and in excellent fashion. And they are prompt in returning your request for work and will make all provisions to get the survey done in a timely fashion, as in my case, to have 160 feet of fencing installed. I would gladly recommend and use them for future jobs in the future.

I recently had my property surveyed by Tom. Great service at a great price. His communication was…read moreamazing. I had corner stakes/rods put in. Highly recommend!

I recently closed on my first commercial real estate deal. I worked with both Joel and Kelly and…read morehighly recommend both. I met Joel (the broker) when I was doing initial market research, and had no intentions of buying right then. Joel spent hours with me, showing me properties, giving me his opinions, and answering my questions. When I was ready to seriously look for a property to purchas months later, I worked directly with Kelly, the agent who handles deals in the Allentown area. She is very responsive, responsible, prompt and hard-working. This was actually her first commercial real estate deal also, but she was able to apply her expertise in the area, with some guidance from Joel, seamlessly. We had many unexpected bumps in the road (related to the property and to the seller), but she was able to guide me through them all and ultimately close the deal. This included working through the winter holiday period when she was otherwise on vacation! The only issue I had with her was a communication lapse regarding the timing of the home inspection, but she responded very well to feedback and was able to work with us to move forward. I therefore count that as something positive because you can't ever expect perfection from a person or situation, but it is very important to work with someone who can adjust to feedback, rectify the situation and move forward, and that's exactly who Kelly is. A couple other bonuses of this brokerage: - They use electronic signatures. In the 21st century, I don't believe you should work with anyone who can't work electronically. - The other professionals in their network with whom I have worked so far are also excellent. Aside from a realtor, you may also need other professional services, and it's always nice to have someone introduce you to people who are good at what they do.

From the owner: We have an office in Allentown, PA that services the entire Lehigh Valley. Our firm handles all…read moreaspects of property management, property maintenance, leasing, rent collection, and financial reporting. Krieger Real Estate is dedicated to actively managing the real estate assets of our clients to increase the property value while controlling costs. We use best practices in everything we do, including the selection of our staff, the use of the most advanced management software platform, and the way we diligently solve problems and gain the trust and respect of our clients and tenants. Our Core Management Philosophy: Preventative maintenance prevents an inexpensive repair from becoming a costly emergency repair. Emergency Response: Our company is available to respond to any emergency. Our company has emergency response protocols and an on-call property manager 24/7, 365 days a year. Accurate Bookkeeping and Reporting: We maintain all records of rents received and expenses paid. We provide monthly and year-end financial reports for our clients.

She's very helpful. led me to a realtor on her team that could help me. It's ongoing. Hopefully we…read morewill find the perfect house soon. I highly recommend her.

From the owner: As a Howard Hanna - The Frederick Group Realtor, I represent both buyers and sellers of residential…read moreand commercial real estate and investment properties. I look forward to working with you! Background: Over 20 years of local real estate investment experience including commercial and residential income properties in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon and Monroe counties. Over 20 years financial services experience specializing in Risk Management and Finance as Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase Lehigh Valley Business owner for 15 years Licensed Real Estate Agent with Howard Hanna - The Frederick Group Previously Licensed CPA Associations: National Association of Realtors PA Association of Realtors Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Awards/Designations/Degrees: 2023 Howard Hanna Champion Club Award Winner National Sales Excellence Award Winner Hanna Luxury Portfolio Specialist Seniors Real Estate Specialist MBA - Finance, Zicklin School of Business Baruch College BBA - Accounting - Hofstra University Community Involvement: Board of Directors - Camelot for Children Board of Directors - Valley Health Partners

Kim Rock always goes above and beyond expectations for her clients. Kim helped me buy and sell many…read moreproperties - investment and personal. She provides great value to her clients with her great knowledge and professionalism. If any obstacles did arise during the transaction process, she always handled it efficiently and kept us informed. Her dedication to her clients is unmatched; she is recognized as a premier realtor for this reason. She makes you feel as though you are her only client. She gives a 150% to her clients by providing stellar customer service. I can't say enough great things about Kim! I would trust no one else to handle my real estate needs! ~Lauren Conrad

Kim is simply outstanding! She is a true professional. We are working to sell a property that's…read morechallenging due to historical complications due to some of the property being taken by eminent domain but she fights through all the road blocks! She's earning her pay on this one without ever a complaint! Thank you Kim!

Could not be happier with the appraisal service…read more Mike and team are professional, courteous and friendly. Highly recommended!!!

From the owner: Laudone & Associates, Inc. is a full-service real estate appraisal firm specializing in the…read morevaluation of both residential and commercial real estate..Our clients include a variety of banking, government and municipal services, attorneys, businesses and individuals. We have over 35 years of experience with quality services and a proven track record of accurate and timely appraisals.

I've passed up two different opportunities to rent through Equinox. Here's why…read more Two years ago when I was looking for an apartment in Bethlehem, I had an appointment with an Equinox agent to see an apartment on Broad St. that I really loved. The agent never showed up, and despite my numerous phone calls and text messages, I never heard from her again. Recently I started a new apartment hunt. I had an appointment with another Equinox agent to see a property on North St. Mind you, it took 8 emails and several phone calls to reach this point. It was nearly impossible to get in touch anyone at this company. Well, guess what? The agent didn't show up at 6PM as we'd planned. I called several times, left two voicemails and emailed. I had to leave work early to see this property. I waited around for nearly 30min and then left. The agent called me 40min later saying that he was at a lease signing but he could show me the property now. When I got there, the agent didn't apologize for any of this. I checked out the house - it was beautiful and the price point was great. I would have applied for this rental in a heartbeat but due the the unprofessional nature of Equinox, I am passing it up. Why would I choose to work with a company that made it so difficult for me to simply schedule a viewing?

So I'm canceling my lease and they almost took me to court over my questions…read more It's the one old lady working there. She has a crazy "I'm going to Get you" attitude. I spoke with Sarah and other employees and they were nice about helping out. It was a simple question as to why my lease renews? Is it ever possible to get my security back? So if I don't get my security back I can just not pay next months rent and count that as my security and just move out now? All this questions weren't answered and it was a you better pay up or we will take you to court and it will cost you more than your rent/security. It's almost as if they set up the system for you to not get your security back. I got laid off recently and there is noway I can pay to get off a new lease. I hope that these guys realize there mistake my not being customer oriented. I'm sure these reviews aren't helping there bottom line. But you guys need to know. ***october 21st 2014*** I just had Cara come to me to tell me that if I don't show my apartment to their new customer while I am living in it that they will sue for the next months that there will be no tenants in it. Doubtfully she explained that her boss (aka Sean burkes and Sarah) she is an (independent contractor) said that her boss told her to say that and she is watching out for me by letting me know what the consequences are and she had a customer downstairs waiting to come in. I had to quickly clean up and then they came in. Imagine if I wasn't home? I told them over the phone that they aren't allowed to come over. But I actually decided to come that day home 3pm normal working hours they use your place while you are away. You won't be any wiser.