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Thank you for participating in this year's General Election! As ballots continue to be counted, you can track local and statewide results online with the San Mateo County Elections Office and the California Secretary of State respectively. The California Secretary of State has until December to certify the results of this election. Please stay tuned for a detailed update about how SAMCAR-endorsed candidates as well as local measures and statewide propositions fared at the ballot box...

The San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) is proud to support the San Mateo County History Museum as an "Opening Day Sponsor" for the grand opening of its massive new expansion this Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Redwood City. Please join us for "History in Motion" to explore interactive exhibits, craft stations, live music, and expert pop-up talks—including "History in a Bottle" with SAMCAR Realtor member John Shroyer—at this free public event. (Funds to support this sponsorship were approved by the SAMCAR Board of Directors as a distribution of the SAMCAR Community Engagement Fund, a dedicated portion of the association's annual budget intended to support community events and initiatives.)

SAMCAR Members are invited to join our weekly Marketing Meeting each Tuesday morning on Zoom. These meetings are your chance to gain valuable knowledge from informative presentations, network with your colleagues, and share your listings.

Presentation: Tim Davis, Director of Housing Consulting Services, HEART of SMC

In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, the SAMCAR office will be closed and the SAMCAR Staff will be offline on Wednesday, November 11.

Please save the date to join SAMCAR for our 2027 Installation ceremony and banquet luncheon, including the swearing in of 2027 President Diane Wilson and the SAMCAR Board of Directors, announcements of the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Community Service, and Homeowner Hero Award winners and more.

Holiday shopping just got a whole lot better. For the first time ever, the entire Columbia Employee Store is 50% off! SAMCAR Members have exclusive access the Columbia Sportswear Employee Stores in Richmond and Union City from November 6, 2026 through November 29, 2026 only! Learn more about how to access this exclusive offer.

Join AREAA San Francisco Peninsula for an informative LUNCH & LEARN session designed to help real estate professionals understand California's evolving electrification requirements and their potential impact on homeowners, buyers, and sellers. Learn how to identify opportunities, educate your clients about energy-efficient home features, and become a trusted resource as California's real estate and energy requirements continue to evolve.

SAMCAR is proud to announce the launch of our Realtor and Affiliate Wellness (RAW) Group, a program of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS®. RAW is a recovery-inspired support network designed to provide a safe, confidential space for members to share their experience, strength, and hope. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 24 at 2 PM at the SAMCAR office. *WATCH* "What's a RAW Group Meeting Really Like?" at https://youtu.be/I0QjfasEhoM

SAMCAR YPN Chair Kaitlyn Sebastian and Vice Chair Lizzie Dombrowski are currently seeking volunteers to join our group to package food donations at Samaritan House on Tuesday, November 10. Please consider joining us to package nutritious produce and protein designed to provide complete, healthy meals for local families facing food insecurity.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) warns that AI is making real estate scams faster, more targeted and increasingly difficult to spot, raising new risks for REALTOR® members and their clients. Cybersecurity experts say familiar voices, email addresses and even photos can no longer be treated as proof of identity. NAR shares warning signs and prevention strategies, including how to verify unexpected requests, respond to changes in wire instructions and protect sensitive information when using AI tools. Plus, a new NAR's new fraud-prevention resource, which brings guidance on preventing, detecting and reporting real estate scams together in one place.

The quarterly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for THIRD QUARTER (Q3) 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 SEPTEMBER 2026, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing.

The City of Half Moon Bay is updating its Implementation Plan (IP), part of the City's Municipal Code that puts the City's Land Use Plan (LUP) policies into practice and wants to hear about your experiences as residents, property owners, businesses and/or visitors and what could work better.

ATG San Francisco is offering SAMCAR members a special discount code for their 2026/2027 Season with shows including WAITRESS, THE MUSIC MAN, THE WIZ, THE OUTSIDERS, ELF THE MUSICAL, THE GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS EPISODES, HADESTOWN, JERSEY BOYS, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, THE BODYGUARD and more!

At their September meeting, SAMCAR Foundation Trustees approved third quarter (Q3) grants to two organizations -- $5,000 each to Samaritan House and CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) -- for a total amount of $10,000, with funds donated by SAMCAR members.

It is with profound sadness that we share with our members that Jan Gray has passed away. Gray joined the association in 1974 and was most recently affiliated with Coldwell Banker, where she led the Gray-LaVey team with her daughter, Barbara LaVey. Previously, she was a partner and owner with Canyon Realty and Oceanshore Brokerage. Throughout her career, Gray was revered as a mentor and for her significant contributions to the local real estate community on the coast. Her association leadership included serving on the Boards of Directors for SAMCAR, the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), and the Pacifica-Half Moon Bay Board of REALTORS®, where she served as president in 1994. She also served on numerous committees including Coastside Government Affairs, Professional Standards, and Grievance as well as the Board of Trustees for the SAMCAR Foundation. In recognition of her service, Gray was named SAMCAR REALTOR® of the Year in 1998 and later attained National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTOR® Emeritus status. Our thoughts are with her family, colleagues, and friends who, like us at SAMCAR, are undoubtedly feeling this tremendous loss of a true legend in our community.

On Thursday, September 24, 2026 the San Mateo County REALTORS® Foundation returned to Topgolf Burlingame for its second annual fundraiser event, Tee Up for Charity, gathering over a hundred fifty SAMCAR members, staff, and friends for a lively evening of networking, golfing, prizes, and community, raising $4,500 to benefit housing-related charities in San Mateo County.

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

At the Tuesday, August 25, 2026, SAMCAR Marketing/Tour Meeting, members heard an update from San Carlos city officials regarding the city's strategic goals. Kathy Kleinbaum, San Carlos new City Manager, and Al Savoy, the Community Development Director, discussed downtown San Carlos projects, climate change and sustainability planning, traffic and transportation improvements, parks and recreation goals, and commercial and housing developments.

What's happening with the economy, and what could it mean for Bay Area housing? In the latest Statistically Speaking from MLSListings, Partner Economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg joins Mark Messimer and Tom D'Arezzo to discuss the economic and housing trends shaping the Bay Area in 2026.

On Wednesday, August 5, SAMCAR members, family and friends — including special guest Half Moon Bay Mayor Debbie Ruddock — once again gathered at Long Branch Farms in Half Moon Bay for the annual Member Appreciation BBQ. Attendees were invited to explore the unique Old West Town at — and enjoy Texas-style BBQ prepared by — Long Branch Farms in Half Moon Bay, owned by Affiliate member Kevin Palmer, and live music from American Underdog. Photography of the event was provided by Affiliate member Craig Burleigh. Many thanks to SAMCAR members and guests for joining us for the BBQ and to our 2026 Corporate Sponsors for making this event possible. (READ MORE FOR PHOTOS)

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

Meet the newest members of the SAMCAR Board of Directors who will begin their three-year term on January 1, 2027: Jim Enes and Jean Joh.

On Friday, July 17, SAMCAR's Young Professionals Network, SAMCAR YPN, gathered volunteers to join the Pacific Beach Coalition (PBC) for a habitat restoration activity in Pacifica on the Rockaway Switchbacks, known as the Lynn Adams Trail. The group was honored to have City of Pacifica Mayor Christine Boles and Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer greet volunteers to start the day and offer gratitude and encouragement for the hands-on work of protecting the ecosystems of the San Mateo County coast. Together, volunteers removed at least 100 pounds of green waste and tens of thousands of invasive seeds that would have otherwise spread. This activity was supported by a generous contribution from SAMCAR's Community Engagement Fund.