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June 15th Statewide Reopening Guidance for Real Estate Industry

June 15, 2021 The Blueprint for a Safer Economy and the Stay-at-Home Order have been rescinded and California is now entering the “Beyond the Blueprint” phase, fully reopening the economy.  Effective June 15, 2021, restrictions such as physical distancing, capacity limits and the county tier system have ended.  A relaxed mask guidance for vaccinated Californians to match […]

SCCAOR-Sponsored Broker Tours Are Back!

May 24, 2021  SCCAOR-Sponsored Broker Tours Are Back! As Santa Clara County enters the Yellow Tier under California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a new Local Health Order has been implemented on the County level, removing many previous restrictions.  As a result of this new information, SCCAOR-sponsored Broker Tours will resume on May 25th, with […]

SCCAOR Promotes Malia Bates to Events Coordinator

The Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce the promotion of Malia Bates to Events Coordinator. “I am so excited to take on this new position where I will have a more hands-on role with the planning process of our member events and continue to further grow and develop my skills,” said […]

Khamis: How Does Prop 19 Affect Local Homeowners?

By Johnny Khamis While we are still battling a housing crisis in the bay area one new tool can help free up family units onto the market soon. Prop 19 passed by the voters in November 2020 allows seniors, disaster victims and the severely disabled to transfer their property tax base statewide. Now that it […]

SCCAOR Promotes Jenny Dodgson to Accounting Systems Manager

The Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce the promotion of Jenny Dodgson to Accounting Systems Manager. “I am excited to take on this new role,” said Dodgson. “I look forward to continuing to keep SCCAOR’s accounting department running smoothly while also taking on some new and exciting responsibilities.” In her new […]

SCCAOR Promotes Jordan Nunes to Government Affairs Associate

The Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce the promotion of Jordan Nunes as Government Affairs Associate. “I am excited to take on this new role,” said Nunes. “I look forward to continuing our advocacy efforts, engaging with local governments, representing our members, and championing REALTOR® Party values.” In his new role, […]

SCCAOR Stands in Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Violence and Hate Crimes

  Here at SCCAOR we are profoundly shocked and saddened by the rise in racism and attacks against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. These horrific acts of violence continue to threaten our neighbors, our community, and those around our nation. The Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® strives to create an inclusive […]

Khamis: Homeownership is equity

By Johnny Khamis My family immigrated to the United States in 1976 seeking the American Dream. Like many families before and after us, a major component of that dream was to become a homeowner. My parents worked hard and slowly built up their savings—my Mom worked as the Avon Lady and as a hairstylist at […]