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Property Taxpayers Sick of Waiting for Trenton Politicians to Agree that Sick Leave is...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- From Parsippany to Princeton, all the way down to the Jersey Shore, property taxpayers are still paying large amounts to retiring public employees because Trenton politicians refuse to stop paying...
HCR’S PROPOSED REGULATIONS: AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
New York, NY - April 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This morning, New York State Homes and Community Renewal released a set of proposed new rules and regulations for rent law enforcement. This comes nearly two years after the passage of 2011's Rent Act...
Governor Quinn Signs Property Tax Relief Law
CHICAGO - April 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will reduce property tax bills for seniors across Illinois. Senate Bill 1894 raises the senior homestead exemption from $4,000 to $5,000 – potentially sav...
The NH Department of Revenue Administration’s Annual Low and Moderate Income Homeowner’s Property...
Concord - April 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Low and Moderate Income Homeowners may receive State Education Property Tax relief by applying for such relief during the filing period - after May 1, 2013, but no later than June 30, 2013.
New Idaho law allows property tax exemption for $100,000 in personal property value for...
BOISE, ID - April 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Due to a new tax law (House Bill 315) that takes effect immediately, businesses can exempt the first $100,000 of their personal property value under one ownership in any county. Businesses with locations...
Governor Cuomo Issues Report That Details Impact of Federal ‘Double Tax’ Proposal That Would...
Albany, NY - April 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today called on Congress and the Administration to reject proposals included in federal budget discussions that would cost New York taxpayers billions of dollars on their annual...
Payments Options help residents meet April 30 property tax deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Property owners have several options to pay the first half of 2013 property taxes by the Tuesday, April 30, deadline. They are
RICS March 2013 UK Housing Market Survey.
April 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The amount of homes sold in the UK reached a three year high during March as increased confidence in the market continued to translate into sales, says the latest RICS housing market survey.
Tax Tips For Sandy Survivors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- If you have experienced a loss as a result of Hurricane Sandy, here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare to file your 2012 taxes
MassHousing Announces $18 Million in Loan Closings for Affordable Housing in Worcester
BOSTON, MA - April 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced $18 million in loan closings today for the Voke Lofts in Worcester, which will transform the vacant former Worcester Vocational and Technical School into 84 units of mixed-income ho...
Important Deadline for Employers: Annual Unclaimed Property Reports Due by April 15
Harrisburg - April 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Businesses and organizations have until April 15 to report dormant financial assets and unclaimed tangible items to the Pennsylvania Treasury. This important annual deadline allows Treasury to return unc...
SCHUMER: MORE THAN ONE IN THREE STATEN ISLAND VETS DON’T UTILIZE PROPERTY TAX BENEFITS...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today launched a two-pronged plan to help ensure that veterans returning home to Staten Island from Iraq and Afghanistan are receiving critical benefits that will al...
You may be able to lower your property taxes; apply by April 15
BOISE, ID - March 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- April 15 is the final day to submit applications to your county assessor for Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) Program, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission.
SCHUMER: NEARLY ONE IN THREE MONROE COUNTY VETS DON’T UTILIZE PROPERTY TAX BENEFITS –...
New York, NY - March 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, at the Veterans Outreach Center’s “Stars and Stripes” Retail Store in Rochester, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer launched a two-pronged plan to help ensure that veterans returning home to...
NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING LAUNCHES NEW HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
BEDFORD, N.H. - March 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homebuyers looking for an extra tax break are in luck—New Hampshire Housing has launched a new program designed to save first-time homebuyers up to $2,000 a year on their federal income taxes, maki...
Leggett Budget Holds Line on Property Taxes at Charter Limit, Funds Schools at Maintenance...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today announced his recommended $4.8 billion operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2014 that begins July 1. Leggett’s budget holds the line on property ...
Leggett Budget Holds Line on Property Taxes at Charter Limit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today announced his recommended $4.8 billion operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2014 that begins July 1. Leggett’s budget holds the line on property ...
Pircher, Nichols & Meeks Partner Named to 2013 BTI Client Service All-Stars
Torrance, CA - March 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- John H. Irons, a partner of national real estate law firm Pircher, Nichols & Meeks, has been honored with the 2013 BTI Client Service All-Star award for his extraordinary dedication to client rel...
Alexandria City Council to Consider Real Estate Tax Rate Increase of Up to Four...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On March 12, the Alexandria City Council voted 7-0 to authorize advertisement of the maximum possible real (residential and commercial) property tax rates it will consider for the 2013 calendar ye...
MAR Top Industry Priorities of 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tax Records – Preserving the affordability and quality of public tax data. REALTORS® know better than anyone that this information is vital for the daily operation of those working within the r...
HOUSING AGENCY ALLOCATES FEDERAL TAX CREDITS
BISMARCK, ND - March 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Industrial Commission announced today that the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has made conditional commitments to five multifamily housing developers for $2.61 million in federal Low ...
Attorney General Koster sues St. Louis contracting company for scamming homeowners
Jefferson City, MO - March 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of his ongoing efforts to protect Missourians from home repair scams, Attorney General Koster today filed a lawsuit against a home-repair business for violating both Missouri’s Merchan...
State Board of Real Property Tax Services Will Meet February 19
New York, NY - March 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Board of Real Property Tax Services will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 19th, 2013. The meeting will be held in Conference Room A on the second floor of Building 9 on the W.A. Harriman...
Senate Republicans Unveil Family Tax Relief Act
News York, NY - March 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos and members of the Senate Republican Conference today unveiled the Family Tax Relief Act, a package of tax relief and reform measures designed to provide a major e...
Corker Says Fannie & Freddie Income Must Be Used to Repay Taxpayers, Reform Housing...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - March 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In response to reports of increased income at mortgage finance agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs comm...
Apply for Senior Real Estate Tax Relief/Deferral March 1 – June 1
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Norfolk Department of Human Services is accepting applications for the city’s Real Estate Tax Relief/Deferral Program from Friday, March1 through June 1, 2013.
State Rep. Dwayne Bohac files Major Tax Relief Package for Texas Homeowners and Businesses
Austin, TX - February 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, State Representative Dwayne Bohac (Houston) filed a comprehensive tax relief package aimed at cutting the tax burden on Texas homeowners' and businesses. Bohac's tax relief package includes HB...
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arrest Of Rochester Nurse’s Aide Caught On Camera Assaulting An 83-year-old...
ROCHESTER - February 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the arrest of Groven Glenn, a certified nurse aide, for assaulting an 83-year-old female resident at Park Ridge Living Center nursing home in the ...
Boston Area Landlord to Pay $75,000 and Delead Units to Resolve Fair Housing Lawsuit
BOSTON - February 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Boston area property owner has agreed to pay $75,000 and delead his rental units, resolving allegations that he engaged in a pattern of unlawful and retaliatory practices against tenants with young chi...
Turner Reintroduces Tax Credit for Historic Preservation
Washington, DC - February 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mike Turner, Co-chairman of the Historic Preservation Caucus, reintroduced the Historic Homeownership Revitalization Act of 2013. Enactment of this legislation would create jobs in t...
