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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.

How to Get Involved: Many of you have reached out asking how you can get involved; there are several major ways to participate — Phonebanking, Precinct Walking, and Contributing. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions about the campaign please contact No on Measure E's Campaign Manager Kia Kolderup-Lane at hello@votenomeasuree.com.

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: Robert Pedro, Chair, SAMCAR Electrification Task Force and Fernando Peña, SAMCAR Government Affairs Director "Update on Bay Area Air District Gas Water Heater and Furnace Bans"

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 San Francisco / Peninsula chapter of the California Association of Mortgage Professionals (CAMP) invites anyone needing to earn NMLS continuing education (CE) hours to attend this CAMP-sponsored "LIVE" NMLS Continuing Education with Kevin Casey and Audrey Boissonou.

[Sponsored Post] SAMCAR Diamond Sponsor, Star One Credit Union, invites you to join them for a premier Bay Area Real Estate Forecast by economist Dr. Christopher Thornberg, plus a complimentary networking breakfast.

This FREE event will allow homeowners who are interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit to meet a curated group of ADU industry professionals including architects, general contractors, lenders and more.

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.

The Redwood City Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance, which is anything but fair or affordable, has officially received its ballot designation and will appear before Redwood City voters on November 3, 2026, as Measure E. SAMCAR urges all of our members who live in Redwood City to VOTE NO on Measure E.

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.

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.

The SAMCAR Professional Development Committee invites you to join SAMCAR Affiliate, The Librarian — virtual AI assistant for real estate agents — for an interactive, hands-on workshop designed to boost your business efficiency. Discover how to leverage powerful AI tools to create stunning presentations, engaging promotional videos, in-depth research overviews, and easily manage your leads. Attendees will receive a 50% discount for The Librarian subscription for SAMCAR members.

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, September 29 at 2 PM at the SAMCAR office.

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)

If you know a SAMCAR member that you feel has made a difference this year, let us know! Nominations for REALTOR® and Affiliate of the year, and Community Service awards are now open and due by 5 PM on Wednesday, October 7

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.

In a decisive 6-0 vote, the Redwood City Council has officially opposed the Redwood City Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance, which will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The Council's decision follows an independent supplemental economic impact analysis that concluded the measure extends far beyond traditional rent control and could have significant unintended consequences for tenants, housing providers, affordable housing, and the City's financial stability. SAMCAR applauds the six Redwood City Councilmembers for carefully reviewing the analysis and taking a position based on the long-term interests of the entire community. We encourage Realtors, property owners, homeowners, and renters to learn more about the measure before casting their vote this November.

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.

MLSListings has released a new podcast discussing key housing policy topics, including AB736 Property Transfer Taxes and Redwood City's proposed rent control measure appearing on the November ballot.

Out of over 4,000 entries, SAMCAR Brand & Communications, the in-house creative and communications department with Director of Brand & Communications Dalen Gilbrech (credited as designer and creative director), was selected as a winner of Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine's 63rd annual in-house design competition -- the 2026 American INHOUSE Design Awards™ -- in the "Announcements + Invitations" Category for the submission of the 2025 Member Appreciation BBQ invitation identity design system. The winning entry is featured on GDUSA's website and in the June 2026 print and digital editions of their nationwide magazine.

Support your clients in selling healthy, energy-efficient homes with confidence. Use these resources to help clients make their homes healthier, more comfortable, and more cost-effective to run. This toolkit, created by the San Mateo County Sustainability Department in collaboration with WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy) and the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR), provides practical resources, local data, financial incentives, and client-facing materials to support conversations with buyers and sellers. [This effort is intended to support informed, voluntary decision-making by homeowners and does not represent an endorsement of mandates or appliance bans.]