Category: Local News
Consumer Guide: 5 Home Selling Tips for Privacy and Safety
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…
Celebrate & Share Hispanic Heritage Month
GAAR proudly supports Hispanic Heritage Month as a celebration of the rich cultural contributions and diversity that strengthen both Albuquerque and the state of New…
Consumer Guide: Do You Need Private Mortgage Insurance?
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…
New Law: Ends Trigger Leads & Prioritizes Homebuyer Privacy
On September 5, 2025, the President signed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act into law. This new legislation protects consumers by curbing the sale of their…
BernCo Residential Property Owners May See Tax Decrease
September 8, 2025
The mill rate in Bernalillo County, the number used in conjunction with the assessed value of a property, has been reduced for…
Lockbox “True Up” Through October 3rd
What is "True Up"?
Each September, GAAR begins a 30-day True Up period when we audit your accounts to determine how many lockboxes you are entitled to under the current Supra…
Cathy Colvin, SWMLS President: New Options for Marketing Listings
August 29, 2025
Dear SWMLS Subscribers,
Back in March, I shared news about NAR’s update to the Clear Cooperation Policy and the introduction…
Scammed, Shamed and Deepfaked: Brokers Speak Out on the $15M Crypto Con
Scammers build trust and lure professionals through fake profits in ongoing “pig butchering” cryptocurrency schemes.
Real estate agents have long dealt with the risk of…
Cassandra Morrison instructs REALTOR® Safety Awareness (4 CE - Free!) on Monday, September 8th
Each September, REALTORS® nationwide review safety tips and reminders to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the real estate industry, so every REALTOR® can…