by John T. Vogel | May 17, 2021 | Articles
The Clean and Green deadline for 2022 is June 1, 2021. John T. Vogel, Esq., jvogel@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5622 Most property owners are familiar with the tax appeal process in Pennsylvania. But many may not be aware of a program that provides tax savings for...
by Steven R. Bovan | Apr 17, 2020 | Articles
It has been well reported that earlier this week the initial $349 billion dollars dedicated for the Payroll Protection Program created by the CARES Act, had been fully allocated on a first come, first serve basis. We are aware that several of our of clients, who were...
by Steven R. Bovan | Mar 25, 2020 | Articles
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has implemented an Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The program provides low or no interest loans up to $2MM for working capital needs or normal business operating expenses through the recovery period. The business needs...
by Steven R. Bovan | Mar 2, 2020 | Articles
Effective May 1, 2020, title insurance endorsement costs, as recommended by the Title Insurance Rating Bureau of Pennsylvania, will increase. All fat rate endorsements currently less than $250.00 will double. Flat rate endorsements currently between $250.00 and...
by Steven R. Bovan | Feb 13, 2020 | Articles
On January 1, 2020, the local realty transfer tax assessed on real estate conveyances in the City of Pittsburgh increased to 4.0%; meaning the aggregate realty transfer tax assessed on conveyances in the City is 5%. You will pay an additional $500.00 in realty...
by Steven R. Bovan | Feb 7, 2020 | Articles
In Allegheny County, only two things are certain in life: death and property tax assessment appeals. Every year, County property owners have the opportunity to file an assessment appeal, and as always, an appeal may provide an opportunity for a reduction in your...
by Steven R. Bovan | Jan 20, 2020 | Articles
Have you considered purchasing a condominium unit but were scared off when someone warned you that obtaining a mortgage loan could be difficult? It seems like most real estate professionals have war stories about seemingly qualified buyers being unable to obtain...
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 Gavin A. Robb | Jul 27, 2016 | Articles
On June 6, 2016, City of Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto signed legislation enacted by City Council amending the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Code by establishing a Riverfront Interim Planning Overlay District (“IPOD”). The Riverfront IPOD affects two “zones” of property...
