Category: GAAR News
Pay your 2026 Member Dues by December 31st
Ensuring GAAR REALTOR® members have the tools and services they need to excel while continuing to responsibly manage the Association’s assets and resources on behalf…
Big news in underwriting: Fannie Mae is ditching the “minimum credit score” rule
How Fannie Mae’s updated underwriting opens the door for more homebuyers
What changed?
As of loans submitted on or after November 16, 2025, Fannie Mae’s…
Consumer Guide: Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
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…
No, NAR Didn’t Just Require the “Fair Housing Logo” on All Marketing Materials
There’s been some confusion lately about a supposed new NAR rule that requires REALTORS® to include the "Fair Housing" or Equal Housing Opportunity…
Weekly Market Statistics
A Weekly Market Activity Report is available in FastStats every Monday.
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…
RECPAC Trustee 3-Year Term Open
The Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC) is a local committee addressing state and local policy issues that affect the Central New Mexico Real Estate…
2025 RECPAC Annual Meeting on December 9th
Notice Distributed: Thursday, November 6, 2025
In accordance with the Bylaws of the Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC), this message shall serve as…
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…
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…
RECPAC Trustee 3-Year Term Open
The Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC) is a local committee addressing state and local policy issues that affect the Central New Mexico Real Estate…
2025 RECPAC Annual Meeting on December 9th
Notice Distributed: Thursday, November 6, 2025
In accordance with the Bylaws of the Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC), this message shall serve as…
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…