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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
 
 

San Francisco Joins Mortgage Seizure Scheme
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors will be voting on entry into a Joint Powers Authority agreement with Richmond (CA) for the purpose of using the City's power of eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages. State and National Mortgage Bankers Associations sent letters in opposition. SAMCAR continues to monitor the matter.
Affordable Housing Gets Boost in State Budget
Despite all of the trouble local governments have experienced with affordable housing over the last several years in California the recent passage of the state budget presents a few bright spots...
FHA Issues Reverse Mortgage Changes
Two Mortgagee Letters on Home Equity Conversion from the FHA address (1) the prohibition of misleading or deceptive advertising and (2) insurance on fixed interest rate reverse mortgages.
Issue Advisory: Split Roll
Under a split roll system of taxation, different types of properties could be assessed at a higher property tax rate than others, which can pit homeowners against business property owners.
Sewer Lateral Point-of-Sale Ordinances in Hillsborough
The Town of Hillsborough is encouraging and incentivizing the voluntary repair or replacement of faulty sewer laterals by private property owners.
FEMA Releases Guide to Insurance Refunds
Think your clients may have overpaid on flood insurance? FEMA has released information on how refunds for over payments will be determined and issued.
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