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…

Sandia Mountains Land Transfer Update: Congressional Position Shifts

October 23, 2026 Update: A significant development has emerged in the proposal to transfer nearly 10,000 acres of public land in the Sandia Mountains to…

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…

Advocacy Scoop Podcast on Election Projection: The 2026 Midterms

Election Day is approaching, and The Advocacy Scoop is breaking down the 2026 midterm battlefield and the REALTOR® Party’s role in it. Shannon and Patrick…

Legislation Clarifying IC Status for Real Estate Pros Advances in Congress

The move would align labor law with longstanding federal tax law that treats real estate professionals as independent contractors.

In a major step toward aligning…