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In producing the new RESPA/TILA rule, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) listened to NAR to nix a broad 3-day waiting period when there are changes to the closing disclosure.

Property owners in flood zones in San Mateo County are likely to get relief under a bill recently signed by the President.

South San Francisco's City Council unanimously rejected a proposed ordinance mandating private property inspections before the city would allow residents to sell their home.

General overview of the various departments that can be found in your city and who to contact for specific information.

Documents from the City of Belmont regarding sewer lateral disclosures.

PRDS is pleased to announce the release of the May 2013 revision of the PRDS Real Estate Purchase Contract (RDS), and is grateful for the many helpful suggestions and recommendations submitted to the Forms Committee by PRDS forms users.

The February 28, 2012 FHA Mortgagee Letter makes some significant changes including modifying documentation regulations for self-employed borrowers.

Supra® EKEY users may obtain cooperating key service in several surrounding counties without being a member of the cooperating MLS or Association.

Do NOT use the gray boxes. There will be a $50 fine beginning February 21, 2012 for every gray box found in use on a listing.

Explanation of the point of sale requirement for sewer laterals in the City of Pacifica.

RESPA is a federal statute that regulates disclosure of closing costs and prohibits kickbacks for the referral of business.

As a REALTOR®, you represent the face of the real estate industry by conducting yourself in an ethical and professional manner. However, there are serious, yet common reoccurring issues pertaining to advertising.

Explanations about California Propositions 60 and 90, affecting property owners.

Customer Protection Tips for Home Buyers and Sellers From the National Association of REALTORS®

All real estate licensees are not the same. Learn about the many valuable differences of working with a REALTOR®.

Link to Hillsborough residential design guidelines, and explanation of sewer lateral programs.

Effective January 1, 2012 the City of Pacifica began enforcement of a point-of-sale requirement for sewer lateral inspections.

Link to the San Jose Airport noise disclosure form.

Link to SFO Airport Noise Disclosure Form.

The most current Supra® lockbox model available to SAMCAR members is the iBox BT LE. Read more for instruction on how to operate your Supra iBox BT LE.

Smoke detector inspection requirements in the City of South San Francisco.

Sharing is Not Always Caring — an important message from MLSListings regarding proper use of your Supra key. REMINDER! There is a $1,000 fine for sharing or lending your Supra Key.

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) issued revised draft regulations clarifying SB 1461, the State law that requires real estate licensees toinclude their license numbers on all "first point of contact" materials. View chart RE 559 for more information or call the DRE's Enforcement section at (877) 373-4542 if you have questions.

Links to San Mateo County Transit agencies and information on how to get around in San Mateo County.