Category: Advocacy
Today is Election Day!
Today, November 3, is Election Day in New Mexico! Polls are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm as voters cast their ballots in the…
Sandia Mountains Land Transfer Update: New Developments
Update October 30: Congressional Positions Differ as Questions About Public Access and Property Rights Remain
According to an October 23rd announcement from Sandias for All,…
Albuquerque Ranks Among Top Markets for Manufactured Housing Opportunities
A new Realtor.com® report identifies Albuquerque as one of the nation's top five markets that could benefit from expanding manufactured housing, highlighting opportunities to increase…
FHA Opens Multifamily Financing to Build-to-Rent Communities
On October 14, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published guidance allowing build-to-rent (BTR) communities to qualify for FHA-insured multifamily financing.
Bipartisan Federal Permitting Proposal Could Help Accelerate Housing Development
Legislation aims to streamline federal approvals while preserving local zoning and building requirements.
A bipartisan proposal in Congress could help reduce delays for housing developments…
GAAR Joined Community Support for O-26-61, Signed Into Law by Mayor Keller
The Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR) welcomes Mayor Tim Keller's October 19, 2026, signing of O-26-61, an ordinance strengthening neighborhood representation and accountability in…
Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Delay of MLS Copyright Fee Increase
On September 21, the Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus sent a letter urging the U.S. Copyright Office to reconsider or delay a proposed increase in…
GAAR Urges Mayor to Sign Neighborhood Association Ordinance O-26-61
The Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR) has formally expressed its support for O-26-61, an ordinance aimed at strengthening neighborhood representation and improving accountability in…
HUD Unveils Plan to Modernize Manufactured Housing and Expand Affordable Housing Options
A new federal action plan aims to reduce construction barriers, encourage innovation, and create more housing opportunities for American homebuyers.
The U.S. Department of Housing…