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On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) conducted its second New Member Orientation program of the year, officially swearing in 27 new Realtor members and welcoming an informative roster of guest presenters. Read more to meet your newest Realtor colleagues.

The monthly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for MAY 2026, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing.

On Monday, June 1, 2026, members of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) attended the Kevin Mullin for Congress Birthday Fundraiser. Billed as "Be the Wave," this fundraising event was an opportunity for SAMCAR members to meet with Congressmember Kevin Mullin and learn more about his efforts to improve our local economy, get input from organizations like SAMCAR, and federal funding for infrastructure projects in San Mateo County.

Starting June 4, 2026 SAMCAR will be providing our Supra keyholders with next-level eKEY app service as an upgrade included with your annual key service. Your key will automatically update to the new service level—Supra eKEY Professional. No additional action is required of you. Just start using the new Supra eKEY Pro App. Keyholders will also be able to control who and when can gain property access, such as plumbers, contractors, etc. with Single Access. Read more to learn about these new feature upgrades to your Supra eKEY service with SAMCAR.

A proposed rent control initiative introduced by a local organizing group, not the city council, has officially qualified for the November 2026 ballot in Redwood City, setting the stage for a major local campaign over housing policy and affordability.

SAMCAR Sponsor Olivia Edwards invites you to an ongoing taking place on Wednesday afternoons at SAMCAR. Sign up to join any time — you don't have to wait to start!

The National Association of REALTORS®' REALTOR® Party recently highlighted the repeal of Half Moon Bay's rent stabilization and rental registry policies as a Success Story highlighting SAMCAR efforts to pursue a disciplined, relationship-based advocacy strategy grounded in data, local experience, and constructive solutions. A significant upshot of this result is that even when rent control policies are already in place, they are not irreversible. REALTOR® associations can play a decisive role by staying engaged after adoption, monitoring program outcomes, electing more supportive candidates, and using credible data to demonstrate when policies fail to meet their goals.

SAMCAR members should continue paying close attention to the Bay Area Air District's controversial mandate banning the sale and installation of natural gas water heaters beginning on January 1, 2027, followed by gas furnaces on January 1, 2029. While the regional board recently approved a nine-month delay to the water heater ban, serious concerns remain about the financial impact this policy will place on homeowners, housing providers, and renters in the Bay Area, including throughout San Mateo County.

The monthly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for APRIL 2026, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing.

Legislative Day is the California Association of Realtors signature legislative event. And legislative Day 2026 did not disappoint. Over 2,500 California REALTORS® descended on the state capitol during the C.A.R. Spring Business Meetings and took advantage of the opportunity to meet and discuss real estate related issues directly with their state legislators and staff. Read more about SAMCAR's participation in Legislative Day including hot topics and legislation and meetings with elected officials.

April 22, 2026 — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) announced that the Middle-Class Homeownership Act has officially qualified for the state's November ballot as part of the campaign to build new housing and make home loans affordable for middle-class Californians. This measure enables middle-income Californians to purchase a new home with only 3% down, while spurring a wave of new home construction – at no cost to taxpayers. Read more to learn about the key aspects of the measure.

Staying informed on legislative changes is key to supporting your clients and business. In this latest podcast episode, SAMCAR Government Affairs Director Fernando Peña shares insights into current policy discussions impacting real estate across the region.

Chicago (April 10, 2026) – The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced a settlement agreement that would resolve claims brought by homebuyers in the case of Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties et al., a class-action antitrust lawsuit related to buyer-agent commissions. In connection with this agreement, and given the substantially similar allegations, NAR will seek a stay in Batton et al. v. National Association of REALTORS® et al., since NAR's settlement in Tuccori is intended to release the claims in the Batton case.

The quarterly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for FIRST QUARTER (Q1) 2026, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing.

The monthly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for MARCH 2026, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing.

On Thursday, March 19 at the 2026 Annual Meeting, SAMCAR recognized recipients of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) Honorary Member-for-Life status, acknowledging their achievement of this prestigious membership distinction. Read more for a brief recap of the meeting, photos, and the full list of 2026 C.A.R. Honorary Member-for-Life recipients.

On March 17, 2026, the Half Moon Bay City Council made a rare and significant decision voting 3–2 to repeal both the rent stabilization and rental registry programs. "Programs that were already in place were repealed," emphasized SAMCAR Government Affairs Director Fernando Peña. "That does not happen often." This outcome reflects months of focused advocacy led by SAMCAR on behalf of homeowners, Realtors, property managers, and housing providers in Half Moon Bay and the surrounding unincorporated communities -- the very individuals who make up the backbone of the local rental housing market.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) conducted its first New Member Orientation program of the year, officially swearing in 22 new Realtor members and welcoming an informative roster of guest presenters. Read more to meet your newest Realtor colleagues.

The monthly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for FEBRUARY 2026, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 6) -- Homeownership emerged as a defining issue in California's 2026 gubernatorial race as six leading candidates gathered in Sacramento for the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) 2026 Homeownership Matters Gubernatorial Forum, focused on expanding pathways to ownership across the state. Watch the recorded forum on https://www.car.org/meetings/livestream

The National Association of REALTORS®' 2026 consumer ad campaign, More Than Opening Doors, launched February 24 and gives consumers a playful behind-the-scenes look at all you to do bring buyers and sellers to the closing table. NAR's consumer ad campaign to elevate the REALTOR® brand is driven by data and now featured on video, audio and social channels. It shows how NAR members protect their clients with expertise and professionalism, well beyond the property search.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) is the nation's largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®. RPR puts data, tools, and reports at your fingertips so you can respond to questions and requests instantly, and position yourself as an essential part of every transaction. RPR offers everything you need to "wow" your clients and close more deals. Read more for a schedule of upcoming training webinars and resources to help you utilize this powerful suite.

It is with sadness that we inform our members that Bill Haskins passed away. He joined the association on 04/05/82 and was broker associate with Omarshall, Inc. Bill obtained his salesperson license in 1976, broker license in 1979, and first joined the Pacific-Half Moon Bay Board of Realtors in 1982. He was a member of SAMCAR for 31 years and had achieved National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Realtor Emeritus status in 2018. SAMCAR was notified of Bill's passing by longtime friend and colleague, Frank Vella. A funeral mass will be held Friday, April 10 at 10:30 AM at St. Roberts Catholic Church.

It is with great sadness that we inform our members that Jeanne Garde has passed away. She joined the association 01/13/84 and was the longtime manager of the brokerage formerly known as Today Sotheby's (previously RE/MAX Today), serving as the ninth President of SAMCAR in 2003 and in numerous committee and leadership roles before her retirement in 2020. SAMCAR was notified of Jeanne's passing by her former brokerage, Golden Gate Sotheby's. She is survived by her husband, Jim Meader, also a SAMCAR Past President (2001).