Rental Practices Ordinance O-25-102: What to Know

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing Ordinance O-25-102, also referred to as the Rental Practices Ordinance. This proposal is closely tied to Senate Bill 267, a state…

Listen to Dr. Lawrence Yun on Jan. 28th

Start 2026 informed and ahead of the curve.

Join this Broker Power Hour for an exclusive market outlook with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the…

SWMLS Provides Steps for a Smoother Transition

Changing brokerages happens at two separate levels, and the process can feel confusing because each step depends on the one before it. Understanding how these pieces…

Your 2026 GAAR & SWMLS Board of Directors

As 2026 gets underway, both Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® and Southwest MLS begin the year with newly seated Boards of Directors and a shared…

GAAR/SWMLS Brokerage Tours: Bringing Your Association to You

Want real-time updates and real answers—without leaving the office?

Leaders from GAAR and SWMLS are visiting local brokerages to share the latest industry insights, new…

En Español & More: GAAR’s Multilingual Resources for Brokers & Clients

Bilingual REALTORS®

Spanish

• Hecmary Barrios - Berkshire Hathaway NM Properties
  • 505-730-3656,  hecmarybrealty@gmail.com
• Aida Betanco - eXp…

Consumer Guides for Homebuyers & Sellers

This blog is regularly updated with new resource links provided at the bottom.

Utilizing resources from consumer guides is essential following the national real estate…

Serving with Purpose. Reflections from the 2025 GAAR President

Dear GAAR Members,

As my year as GAAR President comes to a close, I want to share the progress we’ve made by strengthening operations, increasing…

A Year of Leadership and Forward Momentum: A Message from 2025 SWMLS President Cathy Colvin

Dear SWMLS Subscribers,

As SWMLS continues to navigate an evolving real estate landscape, your trust has empowered us to lead boldly, innovate strategically, and strengthen…