Pittsburgh City Council will be considering a bill that will increase the city realty transfer tax by 25%. Pittsburgh already has the highest transfer tax in Western Pennsylvania.  

Your chance to better understand the impact of the 2016 elections on REALTORS® and the real estate industry on the federal, state and local levels.

If you had a vehicle that got you from point A to point B quicker, would you buy it?

If you could purchase a tool that made your job easier and safer would you purchase it?

If you could invest in something that made all real estate closings go smoother, constantly improved the real estate market and protected and enhanced your career and profitability, would you invest in it?

The answer to all 3 questions is obviously, “of course I would”.

The 2016 General Election is only a few short weeks away. There are many issues that impact our industry and or communities. As REALTORS® and engaged citizens we are urged to make sure that on Tuesday, November 8^th, we get out and vote.

While the REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh avidly supports affordable housing; the possible proposed funding source could be an additional 1% transfer tax raising the total to 5%.