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Sen. Pappageorge sponsors property tax town hall forum
LANSING - February 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — To help his constituents understand how property taxes work and when they should appeal their property tax assessment, State Sen. John Pappageorge, R-Troy, is sponsoring a “Property Tax Town Hall Forum” Monday, Feb. 23.
Credit Card Registration Now Available Online for “Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” Conference on May...
February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) is now offering credit card registration online for the "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" daylong conference on May 11, 2009 at the Lansing Center.
MPSC Issues Request for Proposals for up to $5.5 million in Michigan Energy Efficiency...
February 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to $5.5 million in Michigan energy efficiency grants. The grants are funded by the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund.
To help bring relief to already struggling families, I recently introduced a proposal that...
February 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Home owners across the state and country have seen their property values decrease while their property taxes have increased. According to news reports, the average residential assessment in Birmingham has dropped by almost 15 percent and the average in Troy has dropped by more than 8.5 percent.
Richardville makes home foreclosure prevention priority for Senate banking committee
LANSING - February 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Sen. Randy Richardville, chair of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, emphasized his commitment to addressing the home foreclosure crisis in Michigan Wednesday as the committee held its first meeting of the legislative term
Sen. Kahn announces property tax forums
LANSING, MI - February 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, announced Monday that he will host two forums open to the public on how to appeal property tax bills.
Birkholz: Guide on how to appeal property tax assessments now available
LANSING, MI - February 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Sen. Patty Birkholz announced today that her Web site will help constituents access a guide on how to effectively appeal their property tax assessments
Sen. Pappageorge co-hosts property tax seminar with Weir Manuel Realtors
February 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Briefing: Property owners across the state and country have seen their property values decrease while their property taxes have increased. According to news reports, the average residential assessment in Birmingham has dropped by almost 15 percent
Important Information Regarding the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation
February 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — If you owe a debt to someone else and they cancel or forgive that debt, the canceled amount may be taxable.
Byrd Honors Scholarship Now Available to Home-Schooled Students
February 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, a federally funded program administered by the State of Michigan, Office of Scholarships and Grants (OSG), is now available to home-schooled students in Michigan.
Expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance Will Help American Workers in Economic Recovery Bill
Bi-partisan expansion based on House-passed legislation covers more workers and provides more training funds to States
U.S. Senate Action on Stimulus Bill regarding Home Tax Credit
February 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Last evening the United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan amendment, offered by REALTOR(r) Champions, Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) to the Economic Stimulus Bill creating a $15,000 tax credit to individuals who purchase a home in the next year
Sen. Pappageorge sponsors property tax town hall forum
February 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Briefing: Property owners across the state and country have seen their property values decrease while their property taxes have increased. According to news reports, the average residential assessment in Birmingham has dropped by almost 15 percent.
Federal Mortgage Report May Hurt Homeowners
LANSING, MI - February 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Mike Cox today announced that he and 11 state attorneys general are questioning a federal report which could cause more home foreclosures because it over-estimates how many homeowners defaulted after using the mortgage modification process.
MPSC: Home Heating Credits Now Being Processed
February 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today noted that the Michigan Department of Treasury is now processing Michigan Home Heating Credits for the 2008 tax year.
