Category: GAAR News
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…
View Presentation from AREA’s Albuquerque Economy Update
AREA is the leading economic development organization for the greater Albuquerque region. Its mission is to grow and diversify our economy by attracting new…
NAR 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
NAR 2025 Profile of Home Buyers, Sellers Reveals Market Extremes
The housing market is increasingly split between extremes: equity-rich, all-cash buyers are at an all-time…
Interested in Serving on a Committee in 2026?
GAAR and SWMLS Committees are accepting applications for 2026.
Your Association thrives because of its volunteers — professionals like you who share their time, expertise,…
What You Get for Your Dues vs. What It Costs
Being a REALTOR® is more than a title; it’s an investment in your business, your professionalism, and your future. Your annual membership dues cover three…
View ABQ Planning Director’s Presentation
GAAR is pleased that Alan Varela, Director of the City of Albuquerque Planning Department, visited for a special presentation titled: “What It Takes to Turn a Boat:…
RPR Next Gen to replace Legacy Reports on November 4th
Changes are coming to RPR’s reporting tools. After years of serving REALTORS®, the Legacy Reports are officially being retired on November 4, 2025.
The good…
A Scary Good Time: Bowl-A-Thon Raises $12,500 for the REALTOR® Fund!
Talk about a frightfully fun night!
The 12th Annual REALTOR® Charity Bowl-A-Thon conjured up big laughs, creative costumes, and a hauntingly good cause — raising…
New Alert: New Phishing Attempts Using Real REALTOR® Identities
GAAR has received reports of fraudulent messages targeting REALTORS®, including fake Zoom meeting links and document-sharing scams that appear to come from legitimate sources.