LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS

Phishing Scam Targets RAMP Members

Please be aware of a phishing scam targeting RAMP members. If you receive an email from no_reply@membership.realtor or another suspicious email address, do not verify your email or click any links. Below is an example of a phishing message sent ...
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Butler Area Sewer Authority

The Butler Area Sewer Authority has announced that the BASA has been sold to Pennsylvania American Water Company as of October 29th. Please note the consequences to real estate professionals and consumers. ButlerAreaSewerAuthority-Nov2024
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NAR Settlement FAQ Update

The National Association of REALTORS updated the FAQ page for the proposed settlement agreement. The updates include additional information and clarity about written buyer agreements. The most recent updates to the FAQ are included below. The questions were added to ...
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Relief for Plum Boro Victims

https://realtorspgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/plumbororelief.mp4 On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh leadership and staff met with families who were impacted by the events of the tragic Plum Borough explosions on August 13, 2023. RAMP, in conjunction with the National ...
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Jarrett Recognized by PAR

Jim Jarrett of Pittsburgh was recently presented the Realtor® Active in Politics award by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® in Harrisburg. The award recognizes a Realtors®’ significant political involvement to advance PAR’s legislative and homeownership agenda. Jarrett is a real ...
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FYI: Common Level Ratio & Assessed Value

Due to recent changes we wanted to highlight how to calculate assessed value for property taxes.    In Allegheny County the last full assessment of property value for taxes was completed in 2012. In order to create the taxable value ...
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