Advocacy
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…
Read MoreButler 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…
Read MoreNAR 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…
Read MoreRelief for Plum Boro Victims
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…
Read MoreJarrett 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…
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