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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

850 Woodside Way, San Mateo CA 94401 (map)
(650) 696-8200
 
 

Help Preserve 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Your voice is needed. SAMCAR is joining with the Northern California Commercial Association of REALTORS® (NCCAR) to preserve 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges. Congress will be introducing tax reform bills in the next few months and Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges are directly threatened and could very well be repealed or severely limited.
‘Innovation Act" Reintroduced in the House
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9) was re-introduced in the House and would require plaintiffs to disclose who the owner of a patent is before a lawsuit is filed and demand that plaintiffs explain why they are suing a particular defendant in their court pleadings. NAR is a member of the ‘United for Patent Reform' coalition supporting such legislation.
SAMCAR Opposes Rent Control & "Just Cause" Eviction...
Rent control (AKA rent stabilization) is looming in San Mateo County. It is one of the foremost threats to private property rights and will impact home owners and tenants. Please contact your elected officials to oppose rent control in San Mateo County.
Assembly Speaker Resurrects $75 Recording Fee
Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) unveiled a bill to increase funding for affordable housing by adding a statewide $75 real estate document recording fee. Home sales would be exempt.
Push to Renew Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Gains Steam in Senate
An effort is under way in the Senate to renew legislation that spares underwater homeowners from having to pay income tax on mortgage debt forgiven by a lender.
So. San Francisco OKs Downtown Station Area Plan
South San Francisco's economic development plans took a huge step forward with the City Council's adoption of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan.
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