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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
 
 

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Realtors From San Mateo County Converge on the Nation's Capital
Realtors and leaders from the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS (SAMCAR) joined nearly 8,500 other professionals from across the country in Washington, D.C., the week of May 11th to attend the 2015 Realtor Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo
San Bruno Point-of-Sale Takes Effect May 8, 2015
Effective May 8, 2015, the City of San Bruno will begin enforcement of a point-of-sale requirement for sewer lateral inspections.
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FAA Widens Study on Drone Uses
In a move called ‘good for real estate,' the Federal Aviation Administration announced it will expand its tests on the use of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles systems), more commonly referred to as "drones," for commercial purposes.
Sharps Park Golf Course Project Gets Green Light
Earlier this month, the 20-member California Coastal Commission voted unanimously to grant the City and County of San Francisco a coastal development permit for work at Sharps Park Golf Course including pump house infrastructure improvements and dredging a new frog pond south of the course.
New Forms Could Impact Closings
The introduction of the Loan Estimate and the Closing Disclosure forms is right around the corner. The new forms are designed to aid the consumer in comparison shopping, improve consumer understanding and prevent surprises at the closing table, but it's possible that the new forms may initially create delays in closing.
"Mortgage Choice Act" Passes House
"The Mortgage Choice Act" - a NAR-Backed bill with bipartisan support that makes two adjustments to the Truth in Lending Act's definition of "points and fees" - passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 14.
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