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...
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...
