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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
 
 
Published: February 17, 2015
Bill Introduced to Rectify 3% Inequities
HR 685 "The Mortgage Choice Act" will make two adjustments to the Truth in Lending Act's (TILA) definition of "points and fees" to ensure greater consumer choice in mortgage and settlement services.
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Published: February 11, 2015
FAA Approves Use of Drones for Real Estate on Case-by-Case Basis
The FAA released a 26-page docket that grants REALTORS the right to use drones on a case-by-case basis. If you want to legally fly a drone to promote your real estate listings, it is imperative you read and follow ALL instructions in the FAA's docket and there's still no guarantee you'll be granted an exemption.
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Published: February 09, 2015
Pacifica Embarks on Major Sewer Upgrade
Brian Martinez (Collection System Manager) and Joshua Cosgrove (Assistant Collection System Superintendent) for the City of Pacifica have announced the city is undertaking a major sewer main replacement project.
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Published: January 23, 2015
Feds Won't Back Mortgages Seized by Cities
A controversial plan to use a municipality's eminent domain powers to seize properties in defaulthas suffered a severe setback with FHA, Ginnie Mae, and HUD now having no funds to insure, securitize, or establish a federal guarantee of any mortgage or mortgage backed security that refinances or replaces a mortgage that was subject to eminent domain condemnation or seizure.
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Published: January 20, 2015
Fannie & Freddie Urged to Ease Up on Credit Qualifications
The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to explore "alternate" credit-score models and the credit history of the loans they back. The move is part of several efforts by FHFA to ease tight mortgage standards and help more potential buyers qualify for financing.
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Published: January 20, 2015
San Mateo to Get $3M for LED Streetlights
California Energy Commission approved nearly $18 million to fund projects that will help the state meet its climate and energy goals. The City of San Mateo will receive a $3 million loan to replace more than 5,000 streetlight fixtures with LED lighting.
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