Category: Advocacy
Opportunity Zones 2.0: A New Round of Investment Opportunities Coming in 2027
A major update to the federal Opportunity Zones (OZ) program is on the horizon — and it could reshape investment and redevelopment activity across Albuquerque…
RECORDED: ABQ Mayoral Forum on October 16th
Albuquerque voters head to the polls on November 4th, 2025 to elect the next Mayor and City Councilors for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9.
Municipal…
NMAR’s Legislative Priorities for 2026
The next New Mexico Legislative Session is right around the corner, and the New Mexico Association of REALTORS® is prepared to advocate for policies that…
Landmark Housing Legislation Passes in Senate
The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act garnered unanimous support for policy changes that would encourage new home construction, provide home loan guidance and authorize disaster…
How will a Government Shutdown Affect Real Estate?
Congress failed to approve funding for government operations by the September 30 deadline, causing a partial government shutdown that began at midnight.
A…
NAR on the Front Lines: Protecting REALTORS® During the Federal Shutdown
Congress was unable to reach a funding deal, and as of October 1, the federal government has shut down. During a government shutdown, many real…
Opportunities at NMAR: Apply by October 5th
Want to make a difference in the New Mexico real estate world? There are several ways you can step up, be heard, and help shape the…
NAR Advocacy Update: Affordability Solutions & Tax Savings Wins
NAR continues to influence the conversation on housing policy.
Just this past week, NAR representatives joined a congressional panel to discuss solutions for housing affordability,…
New Law: Ends Trigger Leads & Prioritizes Homebuyer Privacy
On September 5, 2025, the President signed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act into law. This new legislation protects consumers by curbing the sale of their…