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The November 3, 2026, General Election will include important local races throughout San Mateo County, including City Council elections and a special election for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors District 5. For SAMCAR members, local elections are particularly important. City councils and the County Board of Supervisors make decisions affecting housing, property rights, development, zoning, permitting, property transfer taxes, parcel taxes, sales taxes, fees, tenant protections, and the local business license taxes.

GUEST PERSPECTIVE: SAMCAR Diversity Equity Inclusion / Fair Housing Committee Chair, Michelle Velez, shares a guest perspective about why DEI matters in real estate and the work the committee focuses on in order to foster inclusivity and belonging in the association and real estate industry.

Tuesdays are your go-to day for property tours in San Mateo County! Broker Tour Day allows listing agents to showcase properties to fellow Realtors, attracting qualified buyers. This concentrated environment facilitates discussions and highlights unique features, increasing buyer interest. Tuesdays benefit both sides: sellers gain efficient exposure, while buyers' agents see a wider range of listings. Read more for additional resources like the Tuesday Marketing Meeting, Tour Sheet and Best of Tour award that you can leverage to further promote properties.