Category: GAAR News
Make Your Voice Heard: Vote in the NM Primary Election on June 4th
Early Voting Open Through Saturday, June 1st
On June 4th, New Mexico will hold its Primary Election, where voters will select candidates from their respective…
Written Buyer Agreements 101
Written buyer agreements benefit consumers because they clearly and transparently outline the services an MLS Participant will provide and how they will be compensated.
Beginning…
NAHREP’s 2023 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP) publishes the State of Hispanic Homeownership Report®, an industry benchmark that aggregates a wide range of…
You’ve Got Mail
GAAR has streamlined its email communications based on feedback from last fall’s survey.
Members are receiving focused emails twice a week: the Education email…
What should you share with your clients on the NAR Settlement? Here’s a 1 pager.
For months, NAR has provided a multitude of resources on the Settlement and what it will mean for consumers.
While beneficial, it's understandable that many…
FHA Increases Allowable Fees for Assumable Loans
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently updated its policies by increasing the fees mortgage servicers are allowed to charge when processing an assumable loan.
Specifically,…
VA Signals Temporary Suspension on Buyer Agent Payment Ban
Official says the department will temporarily allow VA buyers to directly compensate their agent.
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to temporarily lift its ban…
NAR Report: Impact of Lower Rates for Home Buyers
In the current report, Realtor.com®, in collaboration with the NAR, quantifies the effect of expected lower mortgage rates.
To do that, after computing the maximum…
What has NAR done for me lately?
How is NAR advocacy working for members? In part one of a two-part conversation, the hosts discuss NAR’s legislative successes and ongoing policy fights.