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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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The team at <a…</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/broker-power-hour-mental-wellness-awareness-for-leaders" title="Broker Power Hour: Mental Wellness Awareness for Leaders"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/BPH-202505_blog.png" alt="Broker Power Hour: Mental Wellness Awareness for Leaders" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2025-05-05">May 05, 2025</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/broker-power-hour-mental-wellness-awareness-for-leaders" title="Broker Power Hour: Mental Wellness Awareness for Leaders">Broker Power Hour: Mental Wellness Awareness for Leaders</a></h2> <p><p>The National Association of REALTORS®  is hosting a timely and impactful webinar titled “Mental Wellness Awareness for Leaders” on <strong>Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:00…</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/fha-shortens-exclusive-sales-periods-for-foreclosed-properties" title="FHA Shortens Exclusive Sales Periods for Foreclosed Properties"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/foreclosure.jpg" alt="FHA Shortens Exclusive Sales Periods for Foreclosed Properties" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2025-05-01">May 01, 2025</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/fha-shortens-exclusive-sales-periods-for-foreclosed-properties" title="FHA Shortens Exclusive Sales Periods for Foreclosed Properties">FHA Shortens Exclusive Sales Periods for Foreclosed Properties</a></h2> <p><h5 style="text-align: center;">Washington Report<br /> Advocacy Updates from Washington D.C.</h5> <p> </p> <p>On April 28, 2025, FHA published <a href="https://www.hud.gov/sites/default/files/OCHCO/documents/2025-13hsgml.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Mortgagee Letter 2025-13</strong></a> revising policies related to…</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/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-may-1-2025" title="Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 1, 2025"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/mortgage_rates_drop_1.jpg" alt="Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 1, 2025" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2025-05-01">May 01, 2025</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-may-1-2025" title="Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 1, 2025">Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 1, 2025</a></h2> <p><h5 style="text-align: center;">Economists' Outlook<br /> Housing stats and analysis from NAR's research experts.</h5> <p> </p> <p><strong>Facts: </strong>The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac decreased to…</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/2025-swmls-dues-are-now-due" title="Avoid late fees. Pay your SWMLS invoice in your Member Portal."><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/swmls-fees_blog.png" alt="Avoid late fees. Pay your SWMLS invoice in your Member Portal." class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2025-05-01">May 01, 2025</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/2025-swmls-dues-are-now-due" title="Avoid late fees. Pay your SWMLS invoice in your Member Portal.">Avoid late fees. Pay your SWMLS invoice in your Member Portal.</a></h2> <p><p>On May 1st, SWMLS annual invoices were emailed to subscribers. To avoid uninterruped access to your data, tools, and services pay by June 30, 2025.</p> <h5>Invoices cover July…</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/good-neighbors-in-action-ahdohny-mandisa-routheni" title="Good Neighbors in Action: Ahdohny & Mandisa Routheni"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/2024-GN_Routheni2_2.png" alt="Good Neighbors in Action: Ahdohny & Mandisa Routheni" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2025-05-01">May 01, 2025</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/good-neighbors-in-action-ahdohny-mandisa-routheni" title="Good Neighbors in Action: Ahdohny & Mandisa Routheni">Good Neighbors in Action: Ahdohny & Mandisa Routheni</a></h2> <p><p>At GAAR, we believe that being a great 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