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The Message Box is Back.

No. 784 We had to shut down the message box for a while for updating. It is now open for business.  If you want to send me a private message, look for it on the right sidebar. No one but me can read such a message. You can also make public comments at the end […]

Reassessment 2012: Land Value is Meaningless.

No. 783 I have been hearing from clients with properties in the City that their building values seem reasonable (or even went down) but the land values have soared, making the total much higher.  Be aware that the total value is the only number that counts.  Nobody buys land and buildings separately.  Assuming that there […]

Winter Encampment.

No. 782 Now are the times that try men’s souls, the Summer Soldier and the Sunshine Patriot. In the warm days of Autumn, Occupy Pittsburgh set up camp along Grant Street, amid the temples of capitalism.           But now it is winter with a vengeance.  Living outside in a tent, even […]

2012

No. 781 Having entered into a new year, it seems, so far, to be a lot like the old one.  We started it off with another hardly perceptible earthquake, just like last year.  And another big windstorm, just like many recent years.  The Steelers are in the playoffs. Just like last year. Everybody knows that […]

Reassessment 2012: Fudge Factor?

No. 780 Just a thought: Is the increase in the land component of assessments a way to fudge assessment increases in neighborhoods or locations where the assessors think values should be rising? If so, don’t accept any fudge that is half-baked. [Apologies to King’s Family Restaurant  for the photo.]   CLT  

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CLIFF TUTTLE has been a Pennsylvania lawyer for over 45 years and (inter alia) is a real estate litigator and legal writer. The posts in this blog are intended to provide general information about legal topics of interest to lawyers and consumers with a Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania focus. However, this information does not constitute legal advice and there is no lawyer-client relationship created when you read this blog. You are encouraged to leave comments but be aware that posted comments can be read by others. If you wish to contact me in privacy, please use the Contact Form located immediately below this message. I will reply promptly and in strict confidence.

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