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You did it! Thanks to the generous support of SAMCAR members, sponsors and community, our #SAMCARGivesBack fundraising campaign has exceeded its fundraising goal and has been able to fund quarterly grants to housing-related charities as well as a special fire relief effort and much more. Read more for an overview of what the SAMCAR Foundation has been able to accomplish with your support.

In response to August wildfire evacuations in San Mateo County's coastal communities, the Tuesday marketing meeting group of Half Moon Bay REALTORS® quickly mobilized to raise funds for Puente de la Costa Sur to provide relief—raising $13,000 in just over a week and half. Read more for a special thanks to donors and to learn more about this rapid, member-led effort.

San Mateo County home sales reports and infographics (with data from MLSListings, Inc.) for all of 2019 are available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing (remember to use the hashtag #SAMCARStats when sharing on social media).

Starting on January 25, 2019 SAMCAR asked members to respond to a survey measuring attitudes about member services, association communications, business challenges, and the types of most needed training and educational resources. The survey closed on Monday, February 18 with over 10% of active SAMCAR members having responded. Responses provide the Board of Directors with a broad picture of the concerns and needs of SAMCAR members, and help shape strategic planning and association operations.

2019 SAMCAR President Jesse D. Gutierrez and the Board of Directors were officially sworn in to their term by special guest Installation Officer, Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California, at SAMCAR's 2019 Installation dinner and ceremony on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Pullman Hotel in Redwood City. Also honored were SAMCAR's Past Presidents, Outgoing Directors and Committee Chairs, and award winners for 2018 REALTOR® of the Year, 2018 Affiliate of the Year, 2018 Community Service Award, Homeowner Hero Awards, Government Affairs Champion, and Lifetime Achievement Award.

San Mateo County home sales reports and infographics (with data from MLSListings, Inc.) for all of 2018 are available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing (remember to use the hashtag #SAMCARStats when sharing on social media).