Robert KEVIN Brown, Jr. Esq, Attorney at Law

05/06/2026

This is a very interesting, easily digestible article on Adams County, Pa. (home of Gettysburg) and it's recent travails regarding a countywide reassessment.

A 2007 lawsuit triggered Adams County's first reassessment in 20 years. This is the story of what can happen when a Pa. county waits that long.

05/04/2026

From Public Source about Allegheny County assessments.

A tax hike could boost revenue this year, but Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler said Allegheny County needs to reassess property values to stabilize city finances.

05/04/2026

Here is an in depth article by the Allegheny Institute regarding the proposed reassessment.

04/30/2026

Below is a link regarding the schedule for the 4 public hearings regarding the Allegheny County proposed ordinance for a countywide reassessment..

Any property owner in Allegheny County should try to attend at least one.

https://www.alleghenycounty.us/files/assets/county/v/1/government/county-council/documents/2026-assessment-public-hearings.pdf

04/19/2026

I am proud to have been able to speak at the annual conference in Nashville this past week. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet and re-connect with a wide array of real estate valuation professionals.

04/19/2026

Further evidence of the bizzare nature of Pennsylvania assessments. Watch this recent news story regarding Franklin County and its not having had a re-assessment since 1961.

(WHTM) – The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania used public data to create a map that shows the last time properties were reassessed in each county. Franklin County hasn’t gone through the process since 1961. Jon Nori lived in Franklin County for ten years and currently owns a hous...

04/05/2026

A blessed Easter to all!

03/25/2026

It will be interesting to see how this all pans out. I was actually in attendance last night when the bill had its first reading. I wonder how this ordinance, if passed, will affect any of the numerous lawsuits, which are intended to judicially force Allegheny County to have a reassessment.

A bill introduced Tuesday to Allegheny County Council would mandate regular countywide property reassessments. Under the proposed legislation, the county would reassess property values every three years, with the first reassessment mandated in 2028. The measure would ensure everyone pays a fair amou...

02/16/2026

Interesting development.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/allegheny-county-council-reassessment-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQAGgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJ2MktHTGx0c1BHNlVKc0Fnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqM0sitjZ6oP7OCgo4NLWSw9ZoTQSu4a87chf34HYjXilPC7eMJmSpykU5iN_aem_EUXi1k0FV5PEIQxTCHp52g

While legislators say it would increase equity between new and longtime homeowners, others could be left with a bill they can't pay.

02/14/2026

It doesn't always have to be about the law! Ever been to Forbes Field?

👇1934 Forbes Field Colorized Footage ⚾️⭐️https://youtu.be/ac8NZBGfrA8?si=iM9ntv9HSr6PtLGXForbes Field was a baseball park in the Oakland neighborhood of Pit...