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May 09, 2025

RECORDED: Selling Rural Property in NM

Join us for a practical, boots-on-the-ground presentation designed specifically for REALTORS® navigating the unique challenges of selling rural properties in New Mexico.

From estate sales…

May 07, 2025

Consumer Guide: Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction

NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and…

May 06, 2025

Facebook’s New Rules for Housing Posts: What REALTORS® Should Know

You most likely are dealing with or have heard about Facebook removing real estate-related posts. Here is some information and updates on Meta's newly implemented…

May 06, 2025

GAAR & SWMLS Board Updates for April 2025

Here's what happened at the GAAR and SWMLS Board Meetings April 24th.

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Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-launches-new-advertising-campaign-right-by-you" title="NAR Launches New Advertising Campaign “Right By You”"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/RBY_blog.png" alt="NAR Launches New Advertising Campaign “Right By You”" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2025-04-30">Apr 30, 2025</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-launches-new-advertising-campaign-right-by-you" title="NAR Launches New Advertising Campaign “Right By You”">NAR Launches New Advertising Campaign “Right By You”</a></h2> <p><p>The National Association of REALTORS® has launched its 2025 national 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