For the past several months, the City of San Jose has been developing two ordinances that impact the rental housing industry: An Ellis Act Ordinance and a Tenant Protection Ordinance. Both of these would have a drastic impact on how you manage your property. The public comment period for the Tenant Protection Ordinance and the Ellis […]
Looking to tap into the growing international real estate market, members of the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® (SCCAOR) will join the Vietnamese National Association of Real Estate Professionals (VNARP) on a ten-day trade mission to Vietnam starting on March 1st. Delegates representing both groups are aiming to foster mutual investment opportunities between real […]
In the wake of the worst flooding to hit San Jose in decades, Santa Clara County REALTORS® Foundation has donated $10,000 to the San Jose Flood Victims Relief Fund. Over 14,000 people were impacted by the overflowing Coyote Creek due to spillover from the Anderson Reservoir. “The Santa Clara County REALTORS® Foundation strives to help […]
San Jose is experiencing unprecedented flooding along Coyote Creek. Over 14,000 residents have been evacuated and numerous residences and buildings have been damaged. This guide has information about how to safely evacuate, donate to relief efforts, and volunteer your time to helping those affected by the floods. Click here for the latest emergency information. Click […]
Senator Bob Wieckowski was the keynote speaker at the SCCAOR General Membership meeting on February 10th, 2017. The Senator spoke about several new laws and guidelines that are relevant to the real estate industry, and he answered several questions from the audience. The meeting also featured a NAR update from Dave Walsh, a CAR update […]
The City of Santa Clara is considering adding additional fees to new construction of residential housing to pay for affordable housing projects. This will impact the ability of new housing to be built at prices affordable to the average family. The dream of homeownership is already difficult for many families to achieve and these new […]
The real estate business and its relevant laws are always changing. Keeping up with these new laws each year can be tough, so here are three important new laws that may affect your business: Uniform Advertising Standards Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, all first point of contact solicitation materials must include: the name and number of […]
Rick Smith, broker and owner at Windermere Silicon Valley, has been installed as President of the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® (SCCAOR). Smith and the entirety of SCCAOR’s 2017 Board of Directors were sworn in at an evening ceremony at the Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose on January 20, 2017. “I’m excited […]
The weather called for heavy wind and rain, but members of the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® (SCCAOR) were determined to bring joy to local foster children this Christmas. More than 200 Local REALTORS® came together last Thursday and raised over $16,000 in cash, toy, and pajama donations for local foster teens. SCCAOR Members […]
Twelve REALTORS® recently finished a week long course to become designated as Certified International Property Specialists (CIPS). The designees, many who are members of the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® (SCCAOR), were given hands-on experience focusing on the critical aspects of international real estate transactions. The classes took place at the SCCAOR Offices in […]