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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
 
 

Why Proper Disclosure is Vital to Protect Your Liability
Disclosures provide liability protection for REALTORS. The CFPB recently announced a $500,000 fine to a real estate firm for inadequate disclosure language in an affiliated business disclosure.
SB 1439 Faces Potential Death Knell
SB 1439 (Ellis Act Reform) must pass out of two Assembly committees prior to the end of June or the bill will die.
San Francisco: Fix Up a House; Sell It at Profit; Pay a Major Tax?
In a recent proposal from San Francisco, if you buy a distressed property, fix it up and sell it (not all that uncommon), you could get slapped with a tax for making a profit.
Upcoming FHA Rule on Transfer Fees Could Squeeze Homebuyers &...
A forthcoming FHA rule has the very real possibility of making mortgage financing more expensive (maybe even impossible) for large numbers of buyers and sellers around San Mateo County and the whole country.
Foster City OKs Smoking Ordinance
Foster City has approved a smoking ordinance applying to rental properties, learn more about the details and the effects on REALTORS and property managers.
FHFA Plans To Leave Loan Limits Unchanged
It's a start! FHFA Director Mel Watt announced that FHFA would step back from a proposed reduction in conforming loan limits which are currently set at $417,000 (though are authorized for up to $625,500 in high-cost areas of the country such as San Mateo County.)
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