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oldwell Banker Hearthside, a Newtown-based real estate brokerage serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has expanded its presence in the Lehigh Valley through the acquisition of Acre & Estate Brokerage. Founded by Eric Leadbetter, Acre & Estate has offices in Bethlehem, Brodheadsville, and Wind Gap.

    The acquisition was driven by a cultural fit between the two companies, according to Jamie Mancuso, co-owner of Coldwell Banker Hearthside. "Eric's agents, his energy, and his ideas will complement and elevate what we do company-wide," Mancuso said.

    Lehigh Valley-based Acre & Estate Brokerage will now be led by Leadbetter as president of the Lehigh Valley Division. He expressed enthusiasm for joining forces with Coldwell Banker Hearthside, citing their independence, innovation, and clear sense of identity. "This isn't a corporation absorbing a boutique firm," he said. "We're scaling values."

    The merger has also led to changes in leadership at Coldwell Banker Hearthside. Stefanie Hahn will serve as president of the Delaware Valley region, while Leadbetter takes on his new role. The company's owners, Jamie and Robin Mancuso, will remain actively involved in daily operations, focusing on driving innovation as the brand grows.

    "We don't have layers of management," Mancuso said. "Our agents know we're all in this together."