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Introducing GAAR’s Government Affairs Committee

Late last year, GAAR began the process of building something more focused, more responsive, and closer to the ground. That…

Turn Up the Volume: YPN’s Music Bingo is Back

Ready to turn up the volume—on both the fun and the impact?

Whether you know every song or just show up for the energy, YPN's…

NAR Backs Labor Department Proposal to Clarify Independent Contractor Rules

Industry leaders support clear, consistent and pragmatic regulations that ease compliance for real estate professionals who are small business owners.

The National Association of REALTORS®…

BernCo Assessor: Your 2026 Primary Vote Counts

The 2026 Bernalillo County Primary Election 2026 is more than a routine vote. It will shape how property is valued, how taxes are distributed, and…

O-26-22 Update: Vetoed by Mayor

Mayor Keller overrode the vote on O-26-22

May 4, 2026 -  Earlier today, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller vetoed O-26-22, which sought to amend the Uniform Housing…

HUD, USDA Rescind Rule Tying New Homes to 2021 Energy Code

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development’s Scott Turner called the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) “onerous” and “burdensome.”

The U.S. Department of Housing…

Upcoming Webinars for Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership.

Observed each April to commemorate the landmark 1968 Fair Housing Act, which…

Cooling Mandates, Real Consequences: Why O-26-22 Misses the Mark

The Albuquerque City Council is considering Ordinance O-26-22, a proposal that would impose new cooling requirements on all residential properties.

While the goal is understandable,…

Life After Tax Reform: What the Next Tax Bill Could Mean for Real Estate

As Congress eyes the next must-pass reforms, NAR focuses on three incentives that could move the needle on affordability and availability of inventory.

With Tax…