ADVOCACY INSIDER

Allegheny 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…

R-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…

Community 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…

Advocacy 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…

Victory for Allegheny County Homebuyers

As you may be aware by recent news reports, consumers that had recently purchased homes filed suit against Allegheny County relative to real estate tax assessment appeals. The consumer plaintiffs,…

RPAC? What does it do for me?

We are frequently asked why we request that our members contribute to RPAC, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. We often hear, “what does it do for me?” RPAC supports candidates…