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Government Affairs
‘Average’ homeowner not affected by health-care tax
There are lots of rumors, e-mails and blogs about the new health-care legislation passed earlier this year. »
7 Comments »Podcast: PAR tackles AMCs and sprinklers
The goal of the sprinkler legislation is to roll back the mandate for at least one year. “It is very clear that the electorate is not pleased with the mandate and it should be a choice,” said Updegrave. »
No Comments »REALTORS® survive budget deal
REALTORS® have a good reason to celebrate the 2010-2011 state budget passed by the General Assembly: It didn’t include provisions for a sales tax on professional services. »
No Comments »Legislators approve Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
Congress has passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623). The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 that have not yet closed. »
No Comments »Tax credit extension passes House
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010, by a vote of 409-5, according to John DiBiase, NAR’s government affairs communications director. »
No Comments »Podcast: Members are vital in passing legislation
There are four legislative initiatives that NAR is focusing its resources on according to John DiBiase, government affairs communications director for NAR. »
No Comments »PAR testifies about AMCs before state House
Creating a level playing field for appraisers and appraisal management companies (AMCs) is the ultimate goal of legislation being introduced in the state House of Representatives, according to Michelle Bradley, chair of PAR’s AMC Task Force, who testified before the state House Professional Licensure Committee Wednesday. »
1 Comment »PAR collecting property tax assessment input
The state’s antiquated assessment laws may finally be addressed, thanks to a PA Supreme Court ruling last year. »
2 Comments »Bill would regulate Appraisal Management Companies
Michelle Bradley, chair of PAR’s AMC Task Force, said the primary component of the bill would require every AMC to be registered with the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. »
2 Comments »REALTORS® march on PA Capitol
PAR’s annual Government Affairs Seminar culminated Wednesday as REALTORS® marched on Capitol Hill to meet with state lawmakers to voice their opposition to the proposed sales tax on professional services, including the real estate transaction. »
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