Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Do you have questions on the revised USPAP? – April 16, 2009
This course will cover the following:
· A review of USPAP requirements and changes—Standards and Advisory Opinions
· The new Scope of Work Rule including disclosure...
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES ANOTHER YEAR OF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS
PITTSBURGH, PA - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Pennsylvania homeowners will receive nearly $770 million in property tax relief in 2009 under the latest installment from the historic Taxpayer Relief Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.
Mayor Nutter, Congressman Fattah, FHLBanks Announce Nearly $10 Million for 861 Units of Affordable...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-02), and the Federal Home Loan Banks of Pittsburgh and San Francisco (FHLBanks) today announced the awarding of $9.87 million in affordable housing grants for the construction and rehabilitation of 861 units of affordable housing at 18 project sites.
Attorney General Corbett cautions homeowners about closed escrow company; encourages check of tax &...
HARRISBURG, PA - April 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection has launched an investigation into the business practices of American Escrow LLC, an Illinois-based escrow company that suddenly halted operations in March 2009.
Appraisal Continuing Education classes
This course reviews the current uses of Automated Valuation Models in the real estate industry as a whole, and specifically in the appraisal end of the business.
Harper, Taylor Propose Consumer Protections for Mobile Home Owners
Harrisburg, PA - April 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Reps. Kate Harper and Rick Taylor, both of Montgomery County, have introduced legislation to help protect owners of manufactured housing, or mobile homes, from unreasonable and unexpected ground rent fees.
Rep. Dent hosts housing foreclosure seminar in Allentown, April 15
Washington, DC - April 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Dent will host “Weathering the Foreclosure Storm,” a housing foreclosure seminar, on Wednesday, April 15th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at the Allentown Public Library, 1210 W. Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
NEW Homeownership Incentive from PHFA
Glenside, PA - April 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has introduced a new homeownership incentive program, the The Tax Credit Advance Loan (TCA). First-time homebuyers can get an interest-free loan of up to $6,000 to use towards their down payment and/or closing costs.
Watson Proposal to Promote Energy Conservation in New Homes Endorsed by House Committee
Washington, DC - March 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Legislation that would seek to encourage consumers to purchase new energy-efficient homes has been endorsed by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, said Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), author of the proposal.
Congressman Kanjorski Announces Berwick Housing Grant, Lauds Community Banks for their Support of Bloomsburg...
Bloomsburg, PA - March 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) today announced a $590,000 grant for a new owner-occupied housing rehabilitation project in the LaSalle neighborhood of Berwick Borough.
Senators Specter and Casey Announce Final Approval of Pennsylvania Transportation and Housing Projects
Washington, D.C. - March 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey announced today that the U.S. Congress has approved federal funding for several Pennsylvania transportation and housing projects as contained in the Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill
MLS Symposium
Harrisburg, PA - March 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce its third MLS Symposium. This event is designed to facilitate Multi-Listing Services' response to the vast array of issues and challenges relating to our industry and MLSs.
Congressman Sestak Votes for Bipartisan Compromise to Stem Foreclosures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — To avoid an estimated 8.1 million additional homeowners from defaulting on their mortgages over the next four years—with potentially 5 million homes lost through foreclosure or short sales—Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) today voted for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed by a vote of 234 to 191.
Argall Property Tax Ballot Referendum Bill Introduced in House
Washington, D.C. - March 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Rep. David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has introduced legislation in the state House that would give Pennsylvania voters a stronger voice in the ongoing debate about the best way to reform or replace the state’s outdated school property tax system
Rebates & Low-Interest Loans Now Available for Home Energy Saving Improvements
Harrisburg, PA - March 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Rebates and low interest loans are now available to help Pennsylvania families save energy costs by making their homes more energy efficient, Senate Democratic Whip Michael A. O’Pake (D-Berks) said today
PA Gets $89 Million for Homelessness Prevention from Stimulus
Glenside, PA - February 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congress included, as part of the $787 billion economic recovery package in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, $1.5 billion for prevention and re-housing activities for a Homelessness Prevention Fund, to be administered through the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program.
Pennsylvania Can Benefit From Economic Stimulus Plan
This plan will help stem foreclosures in PA,” says Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® President Greg Herb
HARRISBURG, PA - February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® (PAR) today said that the Obama Administration’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan would be beneficial to residents and the real estate industry in Pennsylvania.
Homestead/Farmstead Tax Relief Application Deadline Nears
Harrisburg, PA - February 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Homeowners whose residences have not yet been approved for a homestead or farmstead exemption under the state’s property tax relief law have until March 1, 2009, to file their applications with the Berks County Assessment/ Homestead Office, Senator Michael A. O’Pake (D-Berks) reminded constituents.
Brooks Offers Legislation to Create Moratorium on Property Tax/Rent Rebate Eligibility
February 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Rep. Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Mercer/Lawrence) has again sponsored legislation that would allow senior citizens who have received a small Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) this year to remain eligible for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
GOVERNOR RENDELL ENCOURAGES OLDER ADULTS TO APPLY FOR 2008 PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE
HARRISBURG, PA - February 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Edward G. Rendell today encouraged eligible senior citizens and residents with disabilities to apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebates of up to $975.