Advocacy
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…
Read MoreFYI: 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…
Read MoreAnother Legislative Win For REALTORS
Inventory has been an issue in the Real Estate market for a while. Although this is a small step, legislation sponsored by State Senator Wayne Fontana and strongly supported by…
Read MoreSTEB Confirms Lower CLR
On May 17, 2023, the State Tax Equalization Board (STEB) affirmed a Common Level Ratio (CLR) for 2022 at 63.5% in Allegheny County. This lower percentage will benefit all real…
Read MoreTax Appeal Workshop Recap
RAMP held a Allegheny County Property Tax Appeal Workshop on Sunday, March 12th at the Rivers Casino. The workshop was open to REALTORS®, as well as, the public. Our featured…
Read MoreTax Appeal Workshop
Recent homebuyers in Allegheny County are being over-assessed for their property taxes. There is a special period for homeowners to apply for an opportunity to appeal their property tax assessment…
Read MoreAllegheny County Assessment Appeals for 2022 Tax Year
Real Estate consumers in Allegheny County have a new opportunity to potentially lower their property tax bill. Favorable legal action has adjusted the Common Level Ratio, that determines assessed taxable…
Read MoreR-PAC Fundraiser: Drag Queen Bingo
It’s Back! After a pandemic-forced absence, we are bringing back a popular fundraiser for R-PAC, Drag Queen Bingo. Enjoy the fun of bingo with the excitement of drag queens dancing…
Read MoreCommunity Meetings on Property Assessments and Owners’ Rights
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor announced dates and locations for a series of information sessions on property owners’ rights in the County’s property assessment and appeals process. O’Connor is partnering…
Read MoreAdvocacy Victory: 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
Pennsylvania Realtors® scored a huge advocacy win this week. The Pennsylvania General Assembly approved legislation that will finally recognize 1031 like-kind exchanges in the commonwealth and provide the tax deferral…
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