Category: Advocacy
RECPAC Trustee 3-Year Term Open
The Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC) is a local committee addressing state and local policy issues that affect the Central New Mexico Real Estate…
Shutdowns and Elections: What’s Next for Real Estate?
Recorded live at the NXT Conference in Houston, this episode of Advocacy Scoop breaks down the new government funding deal that ends the shutdown, what it…
Federal Housing Programs to Resume Following Government Spending Deal
Federal programs critical to the U.S. housing market are set to resume after the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation to fund the…
Property Tax Twist: State Backs Treasurer’s Move to Keep STRs Residential
Over the past several months, GAAR has been following a complex issue involving the classification of short-term rental (STR) properties in Bernalillo County — and…
Election Update: 2025 ABQ Regular Local Election
On November 4, 2025, voters in Albuquerque cast ballots for Mayor, City Council seats, and APS Board members.
What’s settled
In the Mayor’s Race, incumbent Tim…
SFAR provides more detail on the High-End Excise Tax
By Donna Reynolds, RCE, e-PRO, Government Affairs Director, Santa Fe Association of REALTORS®
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2025 RPAC Champions: Recognizing Our GAAR Leaders
A Unified Voice for Homeownership
Since 1973, when NAR hired its first lobbyist, REALTORS® have worked together to protect homeownership, private property rights, and the…
ABQ City Council Candidates deemed REALTOR® Champions
As advocates for REALTORS®, we are not concerned about party affiliation but instead focus on finding REALTOR® Champions who will make themselves available to work…
Stranded Buyers, Vulnerable Owners: Navigating the Government Shutdown
The longest full government shutdown in U.S. history is delaying sales and could lead to catastrophic risk for homeowners and businesses in flood zones.
With…