ADVOCACY INSIDER

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…
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Relief 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…
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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…
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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…
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Another 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…
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STEB 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…
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