http://www.samcar.org/posts/ San Mateo County Association of REALTORS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:48:45 GMT Copyright 2026, San Mateo County Association of REALTORS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss SunStar Media - https://www.sunstarmedia.com/ samcar@samcar.org samcar@samcar.org 60 https://www.samcar.org/posts/areaa-sf-peninsula-crab-feed/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/areaa-sf-peninsula-crab-feed/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT AREAA SF-Peninsula invites SAMCAR members to join their Crab Feed fundraiser in support of the Welcome Home Grant. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://areaasfpen.org/event-6595109 https://www.samcar.org/raw-2026/ https://www.samcar.org/raw-2026/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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, April 28 at 2 PM at the SAMCAR office. https://www.samcar.org/posts/redwood-city-tenant-protection-ordinance-update/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/redwood-city-tenant-protection-ordinance-update/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Redwood City has released a draft Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) administrative regulations, fair rate of return guidelines for appeals related to the right to return, and an appeal form (starts on page 11). The public is invited to review and provide comments by April 12. These administrative regulations and guidelines are scheduled to be brought for Redwood City Council consideration on May 11. https://www.samcar.org/openingdoors/ https://www.samcar.org/openingdoors/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT The SAMCAR Diversity, Equity, Inclusion / Fair Housing Committee, in collaboration with AREAA SF-Peninsula, CREAA, FAREPA, KARL and NHORA, invite you to a special program on expanding opportunities for buyers and sellers, including discussions on down payment assistance programs, specialty lending opportunities, below market rate ownership programs and more. Featuring a keynote from Natasha Dowdy of the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) and a panel discussion with Jean Lu (US Bank), Veronica Mora (New American Funding) and Wendy Flynn (Kind Lending) moderated by SAMCAR DEI/Fair Housing Committee Chair Michelle Velez. Refreshments provided by Toni Burrows (Home Warranty of America). https://www.samcar.org/marketingmeeting/ https://www.samcar.org/marketingmeeting/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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), Carrie Dallman-Saheb (San Mateo County Department of Sustainability) & Fernando Peña (SAMCAR Government Affairs Director) "Overview of Decarbonization Policy and Home Electrification" https://www.samcar.org/posts/new-members/2026/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/new-members/2026/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Please welcome the newest REALTORS and Affiliate members of SAMCAR who joined in March 2026. https://www.samcar.org/posts/redwood-city-commissions-2026/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/redwood-city-commissions-2026/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT The City of Redwood City is seeking applicants to serve on various Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs). It is the desire of the City Council that membership on its BCCs reflect the diversity of the community, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications open March 2 through May 3. https://www.samcar.org/posts/car-fair-housing-day-is-april-14-in-berkeley/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/car-fair-housing-day-is-april-14-in-berkeley/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Join the California Association of REALTORS for its 5th Annual Fair Housing Day Conference on April 14, 2026, at the UC Berkeley - Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union (Pauley Ballroom), a must-attend event for California REALTORS and anyone committed to shaping a more inclusive housing future. SAMCAR Realtors are invited to "Ride Together for Fair Housing" on a bus trip with the California Association Of Black Real Estate Professionals (CABREP). Space is limited! Registration includes Fair Housing Day registration and roundtrip bus transportation from the SAMCAR Office. https://www.samcar.org/posts/fair-housing-month-2026/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/fair-housing-month-2026/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Every April, REALTORS commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. As community leaders, real estate professionals have an opportunity to be a part of equitable and inclusive change. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership. To get started, NAR provides resources and recommendations for members and associations to embrace Fair Housing Month. https://www.samcar.org/posts/phantom-of-the-opera/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/phantom-of-the-opera/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT SAMCAR is going to the theater with BroadwaySF and you're invited! Join us on Wednesday, June 3 for PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. Limited reserved mezzanine seats are available. Purchase your tickets in the reserved section and join SAMCAR for an exclusive pre-show happy hour on the night of the show, including a hosted beer or wine and cheese and charcuterie. *** TICKET SALES END 04/30/26 *** https://www.samcar.org/posts/2026-honorary-members-recognized-at-annual-meeting/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/2026-honorary-members-recognized-at-annual-meeting/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT On Thursday, March 19 at the 2026 Annual Meeting, SAMCAR recognized recipients of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) (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. https://www.samcar.org/posts/half-moon-bay-repeals-rent-stabilization-and-registry/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/half-moon-bay-repeals-rent-stabilization-and-registry/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT On March 17, 2026, the Half Moon Bay City Council made a rare and significant decision voting 32– 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. https://www.samcar.org/posts/samcar-welcomes-new-realtors-at-orientation-program-mar-2026/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/samcar-welcomes-new-realtors-at-orientation-program-mar-2026/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.samcar.org/homesales/202602/ https://www.samcar.org/homesales/202602/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.samcar.org/legday2026/ https://www.samcar.org/legday2026/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT It's time to connect with 2,500 of your closest REALTOR(R) friends in Sacramento! It's time to connect with 2,500 of your closest REALTOR friends in Sacramento! Legislative Day has remained C.A.R.'s pinnacle REALTOR legislative event. It gives California REALTORS the opportunity to meet and discuss real estate related issues directly with their state legislators and staff. Attending Legislative Day is not only a great investment in your business, but it also provides you with an opportunity to hear from California's most dynamic political leaders and the leadership of your state association. To attend Legislative Day on April 29, please register with SAMCAR. REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/14/26. https://www.samcar.org/posts/car-2026-gubernatorial-forum/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/car-2026-gubernatorial-forum/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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 https://www.samcar.org/posts/the-realtor-brand-and-your-hard-work-go-on-display/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/the-realtor-brand-and-your-hard-work-go-on-display/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.samcar.org/posts/nar-rpr-training-webinars/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/nar-rpr-training-webinars/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/bill-haskins/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/bill-haskins/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/jeanne-garde/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/jeanne-garde/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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). https://www.samcar.org/installation26/recap/ https://www.samcar.org/installation26/recap/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT The 2026 President of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS (SAMCAR), Linda Crose-Andersen, and Board of Directors were ceremonially sworn into their term by Installation Officer, 2026 California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) President Tamara Suminski, at SAMCAR's 2026 Installation on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Oceano Hotel in Half Moon Bay. Also honored were SAMCAR's Past Presidents, Outgoing Directors and Committee Chairs, and award winners for 2025 REALTOR of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Community Service, and Homeowner Hero Awards. https://www.samcar.org/posts/sfar-sprinkler-retrofit-petition/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/sfar-sprinkler-retrofit-petition/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT The San Francisco Association of REALTORS (SFAR) is mobilizing Realtors and their clients to push for major changes and paused implementation of the SF Fire Sprinkler Retrofit mandate. SFAR has put together a petition for Realtors and their clients to sign asking the Mayor and Board of Supervisors to form a Technical Advisory Committee of experts to review the feasibility of the mandate, recommend major changes and exemptions, and to stop implementation and enforcement until the committee has released its findings. https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/joan-ryan/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/joan-ryan/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT It is with sadness that we inform our members that Joan Ryan has passed away. Ryan was the first executive officer of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS (SAMCAR) after the merger of four local boards in 1995. She led the association until 1998 upon her retirement. Prior to her role as SAMCAR CEO, she was the executive of the former North Board from 1981 until the formation of SAMCAR. https://www.samcar.org/homesales/202601/ https://www.samcar.org/homesales/202601/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT The monthly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for JANUARY 2026, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing. https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/susan-wang/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/susan-wang/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT It is with sadness that we inform our members that Susan Wang has passed away. She joined the association on 01/25/88 and was with the Coldwell Banker San Carlos and San Mateo offices. SAMCAR was notified of Susan's passing by her brokerage. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 20 at 3 PM at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple on S Claremont. https://www.samcar.org/posts/mlslistings-online-training-calendar/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/mlslistings-online-training-calendar/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT MLSListings offers daily training webinars as well as an on-demand video library posted on YouTube. Read more for the schedule of MLSListings upcoming online training webinars. https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/eddie-chow/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/in-memoriam/eddie-chow/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT It is with sadness that we inform our members that Eddie Chow passed away in April 2025. He joined the association on 01/08/76 and was the Broker of Ed Chow & Company. SAMCAR was notified of Eddie's passing by his family. https://www.samcar.org/2025homesales/ https://www.samcar.org/2025homesales/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT San Mateo County home sales reports and infographics (with data from MLSListings, Inc.) for all of 2025 are available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing (remember to use the hashtag #SAMCARStats when sharing on social media). https://www.samcar.org/posts/nar-statement-on-institutional-buyers/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/nar-statement-on-institutional-buyers/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, President Trump shared via a Truth Social post that his administration is "taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes" and "will be calling on Congress to codify it". The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) to issued a statement from Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn, sharing that NAR "is encouraged that the administration and members of Congress are focused on addressing the nation's housing affordability and supply crises. We share the goal of ensuring there are enough places for people to live and of expanding access to homeownershipe—specially for first-time buyersa—nd ensuring that housing policy strengthens communities rather than limiting opportunity." Read more for additional data and reporting on the impact of institutional buyers on the housing market. https://www.samcar.org/homesales/2025q4/ https://www.samcar.org/homesales/2025q4/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT The quarterly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for FOURTH QUARTER (Q4) 2025, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing. https://www.samcar.org/posts/car-chief-economist-jordan-levine-california-housing-update/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/car-chief-economist-jordan-levine-california-housing-update/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, C.A.R. Chief Economist Jordan Levine shared a California Housing Market Update presentation at the SAMCAR Marketing Meeting on Zoom. Read more to download the slide presentation. https://www.samcar.org/posts/government-affairs-champions-honored-at-committee-luncheon-2025/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/government-affairs-champions-honored-at-committee-luncheon-2025/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT On Wednesday, December 17, 2025 SAMCAR members from the Peninsula, Coastside, and Pacifica Government Affairs Committee gathered at the SAMCAR office for a special holiday luncheon to celebrate accomplishments addressing advocacy issues throughout the year. Lee Ginsburg (Intero Real Estate), Frank Vella (Starboard Commercial Real Estate), and Judy Taylor (Compass) were honored as the 2025 SAMCAR Government Affairs Champions for their dedication to advancing private property rights and advocating politically on behalf of Realtors and housing providers in San Mateo County. https://www.samcar.org/2025highlights/ https://www.samcar.org/2025highlights/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT "As the year comes to a close, I want to take an opportunity to thank you all for putting your trust in me to lead SAMCAR in 2025. We share some remarkable achievements this year thanks to our collective efforts..." (Read more for a special farewell message from 2025 SAMCAR President Frank Vella, including key highlights from this year at SAMCAR.) https://www.samcar.org/posts/san-francisco-giants-offer-ticket-discount-for-samcar-members/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/san-francisco-giants-offer-ticket-discount-for-samcar-members/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT CALLING ALL BASEBALL FANS! Cheer on the 2025 San Francisco Giants with a special 20% discount for SAMCAR members available on tickets to pre- and regular-season games at Oracle Park! This is your chance to experience the thrill of live baseball with fellow members, clients, friends and family... Don't miss out —secure your discounted tickets today for games in March, April and May! Use link www.gofevo.com/group/SAMCAR2026 to access special pricing and secure your seats while inventory lasts! https://www.samcar.org/posts/samcar-foundation-donates-over-36-000-in-2025/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/samcar-foundation-donates-over-36-000-in-2025/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT In 2025, the SAMCAR Foundation awarded more than $36,000 in grants and donations to a dozen charities in San Mateo County thanks in large part to the generous support of SAMCAR members and sponsors. Read more for a detailed report of 2025 charitable giving. https://www.samcar.org/holidayauction2025/recap/ https://www.samcar.org/holidayauction2025/recap/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT On Tuesday, December 9, the SAMCAR Foundation Council, Marketing Meetings and Special Events Committees hosted the fifth annual "Judy Ploshay Memorial Holiday Auction" at the Monterra Credit Union corporate headquarters in Redwood City, treating guests to breakfast sponsored by Janet Pepe Davis, and lively bidding with auctioneer Alan Kirth for a chance to take home auction items donated by SAMCAR members and local businesses, and support several beneficiary charities. The auction raised over thirteen thousand dollars in total for several beneficiary charities: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room, Coastside Hope, Pacifica Resource Center, San Carlos Education Foundation, SchoolForce Belmont-Redwood Shores Public School Foundation. https://www.samcar.org/strategic-plan/2026-2028/ https://www.samcar.org/strategic-plan/2026-2028/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT The SAMCAR Board of Directors adopted the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan at their November 2025 meeting, subsequent to a Strategic Planning retreat in October 2025. The three-year plan focuses on strategic initiatives that broadly align with key priorities: direct engagement (the "go to the people" initiatives), thought leadership (competence and content strategy), and procedural integrity (evaluating, rationalizing and documenting). Read more to view the entire plan and track progress. https://www.samcar.org/posts/2026-holidays/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/2026-holidays/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT The SAMCAR office will be closed and staff will be offline on the following holidays in 2026. When the holiday falls on a Monday, the Tour Sheet deadline is 12 PM on the prior Friday. https://www.samcar.org/posts/san-mateo-adopts-state-law-tenant-protections/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/san-mateo-adopts-state-law-tenant-protections/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT On Monday, November 17, 2025, the San Mateo City Council voted to pass two local ordinances dealing with policies extending state law provisions to include relocation assistance for no-fault evictions for tenants with a tenure of less than a year from 12 months to 11 months and adhere to requirements for property owners to notify tenants displaced due to substantial rehabilitation when the new or substantially remodeled unit becomes available. Thank you to all the SAMCAR members who made your voices heard, calling on the council to direct staff to focus instead on building on the successful emergency rental assistance program, align ordinances to what is already found in State law, increase housing supply, tackle restrictive permitting, and educate both renters and housing providers on the numerous resources available in the community. https://www.samcar.org/posts/car-installs-2026-leadership-team/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/car-installs-2026-leadership-team/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT LOS ANGELES (Nov. 18) –The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) (C.A.R.) has installed its 2026 Leadership Team. C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski, a Southern California real estate broker, will lead the team. Serving with Suminski are President-elect Mark Peterson, Treasurer Nikki Coppa and Chief Executive Officer Phil Hawkins. The 2026 officers begin their official term this week at the close of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R)' (NAR) Conference and Expo held in Houston, Texas. (Read the full press release on the C.A.R. website.) https://www.samcar.org/posts/city-of-san-mateo-rental-assistance-program/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/city-of-san-mateo-rental-assistance-program/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT As part of the City's continued efforts to support housing stability and equity for all San Mateo residents, the City of San Mateo has partnered with Samaritan House to launch an Emergency Rental Assistance Program designed to help low-income residents facing financial hardship stay in their homes. Now through July 31, 2026, qualifying San Mateo households can apply for up to $4,000 per year in rental or utility assistance. The program aims to prevent displacement and provide support for residents struggling to keep up with housing costs. https://www.samcar.org/posts/ypn-volunteers-package-nutritious-food-at-samaritan-house/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/ypn-volunteers-package-nutritious-food-at-samaritan-house/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT On Thursday, November 13, volunteers from SAMCAR's Young Professionals Network, SAMCAR YPN, visited Samaritan House to help package food items for distribution to our neighbors in need. Volunteers carefully sorted and assembled over 180 packages of nutritious produce and protein designed to provide complete, healthy meals for local families facing food insecurity. We extend our sincere gratitude to Samaritan House for organizing this essential distribution and for providing the opportunity to partner in their mission. https://www.samcar.org/posts/mlslistings-reminder-protect-your-business-why-unique-passwords-matter/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/mlslistings-reminder-protect-your-business-why-unique-passwords-matter/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Using the same password across multiple accounts is like using one key for your house, car, and office. Convenient? Yes. Safe? Absolutely not. Using a unique password for each of your online accounts is a simple fix that can protect you and your business. MLSListings put together a quick video that shows how this works and why it matters -- watch here: www.youtu.be/eYXfg1JzY2c https://www.samcar.org/posts/attention-housing-providers-redwood-city-adds-tenant-protections/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/attention-housing-providers-redwood-city-adds-tenant-protections/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Voting 4-2 with one council member absent, the Redwood City Council on Monday, October 13, 2025, acted in favor of adding three new provisions to the Anti-Displacement Program. Both SAMCAR and the California Apartment Association (CAA) argued against the ordinance, which now includes up to four months of relocation assistance (dismissing state law's one month requirement), expands the property eligibility assistance from five units to two units or more (going after small mom and pop housing providers), minimum lease terms, and providing tenants with the right to return after a substantial remodel at the federal Fair Market Rate (not at previous rent). https://www.samcar.org/golf25/recap/ https://www.samcar.org/golf25/recap/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT On Thursday, October 9, 2025 the San Mateo County REALTORS Foundation gathered dozens of local real estate professionals at Topgolf in Burlingame for TEE UP FOR CHARITY, a fundraiser event raising more than $5,400 to benefit housing-related charities in San Mateo County. https://www.samcar.org/homesales/2025q3/ https://www.samcar.org/homesales/2025q3/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT The quarterly San Mateo County home sales reports and infographic for THIRD QUARTER (Q3) 2025, with data from MLSListings, Inc., are now available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing. https://www.samcar.org/posts/broadwaysf-2025/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/broadwaysf-2025/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT BroadwaySF is offering SAMCAR members a special discount code for their 2025 Season with shows including SHUCKED, SUFFS, STEREOPHONIC, MOULIN ROUGE!, THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL, and more! https://www.samcar.org/posts/foster-city-drops-charter-transfer-tax-vacancy-tax/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/foster-city-drops-charter-transfer-tax-vacancy-tax/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT On August 25, 2025, the City Council in Foster City decided not to pursue a ballot measure in November 2026 to become a charter city, impose a residential property transfer tax, and commercial vacancy tax. Realtors, homeowners, and commercial property owners in Foster City faced the possibility that the council, by changing the city charter, would gain greater taxing authority to impose the taxes on future home sales and empty commercial properties. Your voices were heard and thanks to SAMCAR's local advocacy efforts Realtors, homeowners, and commercial property owners in Foster City and can now breathe a sigh of relief that they will not have to pay these added taxes. https://www.samcar.org/bbq25/photos/ https://www.samcar.org/bbq25/photos/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT On Thursday, August 7, SAMCAR members and friends, including special guest Assembylmember Diane Papan, 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. Photography of the event was provided by Affiliate member Craig Burleigh. Many thanks to SAMCAR members and friends for joining us for the BBQ and to our 2025 Corporate Sponsors for making this event possible. (READ MORE FOR PHOTOS) https://www.samcar.org/posts/san-mateo-passes-rental-assistance-program/ https://www.samcar.org/posts/san-mateo-passes-rental-assistance-program/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT The City of San Mateo City Council unanimously passed an emergency rental assistance program at its Monday, July 28 meeting. The call for such a program came from recent community outreach and engagement meetings that the city conducted, study session testimony, and input from SAMCAR and the California Apartment Association (CAA).