Power of the REALTOR® Party

REALTOR® spirit will be evident in Washington, D.C. this week during the NAR Midyear Legislative Meetings.  The energy of over ten thousand caffeinated REALTORS® will coalesce for the Rally to Protect the American Dream at the Washington Monument.  RAMP is proud to be part of this "monumental" gathering in body and spirit, and here's how you can take part . . . . Read the rest of story »

The "3.8% tax on real estate"

"Psst, what's up with this 3.8 tax on real estate?"  It's a concern that generates numerous inquiries by our members, having seen it referenced in e-mail chains and forwards.  Once again, RAMP Government Affairs delivers the straight skinny on this topic to REALTORS®, separating what is truth and what is rumor . .  Read the rest of story »

RAMP Rallies for You on Capitol Hill

Next week RAMP will be in Washington, D.C. alongside thousands of other REALTOR® family members to participate in NAR’s Mid-Year meetings.  As the REALTOR® Rally occurs at the Washington Monument, RAMP Government Affairs will be on Capitol Hill for in-person meetings with Congressman Jason Altmire (D-4^th), Congressman Mike Doyle (D-14^th), andCongressman Tim Murphy (R-18^th). During our meetings on Capitol Hill, we will educate Legislators and advocate for action on . . . Read the rest of story »

New Short Sale Directive from FHFA

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced a new short sale directive that directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to align their guidelines for servicing delinquent mortgages they own or guarantee.  Attached is the press release from NAR.  The new directive requires that servicers of Fannie and Freddie loans . . . Read the rest of story »

Reassessment Roulette: Number of Formal Appeals Drops Further (04/18/12 update)

As duplicate appeals are pulled, the updated number of formal appeals filed continues to drop.  According to a blurb I spotted on a press release from the County Executive's office earlier this week, a total of 44,266 formal appeals have been filed.  This is less than half of the 92,920 formal appeals filed back in 2001.  The current total does not include those who may still file for a formal appeal based on the outcome of the informal review of a property. RAMP Government Affairs makes it easy for you to follow the status of a property's appeal process. . . Read the rest of story »