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Government Affairs

Government Affairs is the voice of the REALTORS® in local government. Our goal is to protect the REALTORS® of San Mateo County from ordinances, rules and regulations that would be a hindrance to the success of their businesses.  Government Affairs also works to advance one of SAMCAR's primary objectives: the preservation of private property rights throughout San Mateo County.

The Government Affairs staff informs and advises the Board of Directors and SAMCAR's Legislative Committees regarding pertinent land use and zoning policies, state and federal legislation, and local political issues. In conjunction with SAMCAR REALTORS®, the Government Affairs staff executes the legislative and political directives of the Board of Directors.

Government Affairs serves as a liaison between SAMCAR and the California Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, and assists with member mobilization for state and federal issues of importance to the real estate industry.

Government Affairs Director

Fernando Peña
SAMCAR
850 Woodside Way, San Mateo CA 94401 (map)
(650) 696-8200
 
 
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Published: May 31, 2016
VIDEO: Make Your Contribution to the REALTOR Action Fund
Watch SAMCAR Director Ricardo Archila, along with CCAR Director Nick Solis, explain the importance of making your contribution to the REALTOR Action Fund (RAF) to preserve property rights and protect your business and your clients.
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Published: August 12, 2015
Field Guide for TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID)
TRID goes into effect on October 3, 2015. The National Association of REALTORS has prepared a helpful field guide to explain the changes. Remember, you can also contact knowledgeable SAMCAR Affiliates to help you and your clients understand the new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID).
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Published: July 20, 2015
REALTORS Handed Win in Patent Troll Suit
After nearly eight years of litigation and three appeals, real estate professionals were handed a win in a landmark patent infringement case.
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Published: July 07, 2015
SAMCAR Supports Quality Affordable Housing, Not Rent Control
Many economists and academic studies have chronicled the harms of rent control including stunted property values, exacerbated shortages of available units and increased deferred maintenance issues. SAMCAR has a long history of supporting quality affordable housing on the Peninsula and we oppose rent control because it is counterproductive to that longstanding objective.
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Published: June 04, 2015
CFPB Takes First Steps Toward Greater Clarity on TRID
CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) Takes First Steps Toward Greater Clarity on TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure.) Although the CFPB will not delay implementing the complex TRID requirements that go into effect August 1, but there will be a good faith enforcement grace period that both the mortgage industry and a bipartisan coalition in Congress have asked for.
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Published: June 03, 2015
Updates from NAR Convention & Expo in Washington D.C.
SAMCAR's trip to the NAR Legislative Meeting in Washington, D.C. was very productive. Learn more about the sessions your leaders attended in D.C.
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