by Steven R. Bovan | Jan 15, 2018 | Articles
On February 1, 2018, the local realty transfer tax assessed for real estate conveyances in the City of Pittsburgh will increase one-half of one percent from 3.0% to 3.5%; meaning the aggregate realty transfer tax assessed on conveyances in the City will increase to...
by Steven R. Bovan | Oct 31, 2016 | Articles
Governor Wolf recently signed into law House Bill No. 1340 of 2015 which amends both the Uniform Planned Communities Act and Uniform Condominium Act. The two statutes are complementary and have substantially similar provisions. The current bill makes the same...
by Steven R. Bovan | Apr 12, 2016 | Articles
Effective May 1, 2016, title insurance premiums and endorsement costs, as recommended by the Title Insurance Rating Bureau of Pennsylvania, will increase by 12% across the board. This increase applies to both the sale and non-sale rates. For example, the title...
