SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego real
estate professionals and affiliates gathered in La Jolla and virtually on Thursday, January 13 to hear policymakers and
representatives from state and national associations provide
important updates on issues affecting the industry.
The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) hosted the
annual "New Laws and Legislative Outlook" breakfast at the Hilton
La Jolla Torrey Pines to educate the real estate community on the
newly enacted laws and ongoing legislation that will impact the way
they do business in 2022. Under strong adherence to health and
safety protocols for in-person attendees, the event also streamed
virtually to offer participants the option to take part
remotely.
"I look forward to this event every year as I prepare for the
new challenges and opportunities that will shape our industry and
the way we serve our clients," said Michelle Hellerud of San Diego Realty Gals. "By
taking part in interactive discussions with our local leaders and
other experts, we were able to make our voices heard and gain
valuable insight into some of the most hot-button issues we
face."
The panels focused on the San
Diego region, with perspective on state and federal
issues from the California
(C.A.R.) and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Other local
policy makers and industry experts spoke on topics ranging from
housing economics and affordability, infrastructure, commercial
real estate, accessory dwelling units, evictions, fire home
hardening disclosures, and sea level rise policies.
Presenters included - Gov Hutchinson, Assistant
General Counsel, C.A.R.; Shannon
McGahn, Chief Advocacy Officer, NAR; Sanjay Wagle, Senior VP of Government Affairs,
C.A.R.; State Senator Brian Jones,
38th Senate District; Supervisor Jim
Desmond, County of San
Diego; Council Member Vivian Moreno, City of San Diego; Jordan Levine, VP and Chief Economist, C.A.R.;
and representatives from the California Rental Housing Association,
the City of San Diego Development Services Department, and the San
Diego Association of
Governments.
"The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® remain important
partners in our community by staying engaged in public policy and
looking out for the interests of the clients they serve," said
State Senator Brian Jones. "With so
many issues affecting housing and real estate, this forum provides
SDAR a meaningful opportunity to stay informed and have input with
elected leaders."
The event also served as the installation of SDAR's 2022 Board
President Chris Anderson.
With decades of experience and longstanding service to SDAR,
Anderson will be a leading voice in advancing the association's
mission of preserving private property rights and protecting the
business interests of REALTOR® members.
For more information, contact SDAR at (858) 715-8000 or visit
www.sdar.com.
The Greater San Diego Association of
REALTORS® is the largest trade association in
San Diego County and one of the
largest local REALTOR® associations in California. We help our members, who adhere to
a code of ethics and professional standards, sell more homes. We
also help people realize the dream of home ownership, and we are
dedicated to protecting private property rights. You can follow
SDAR
on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and LinkedIn.
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