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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.

Connect with San Mateo County schools and learn about how to use school information as part of making a homebuying decision.

Business license fees and local tax in the City of Burlingame.

Buyer is advised that the City of Belmont has enacted an ordinance whereby nonconsensual exposure to secondhand smoke is considered a nuisance.

REALTORS®: please be diligent about where you place open house and directional signs and always review the city's sign ordinances. Read more for the City of San Mateo's sign requirements.

Business license and home office information for the City of San Mateo.

REALTORS®: please be diligent about where you place open house and directional signs and always review the city's sign ordinances. Read more for the City of San Carlos' sign requirements.