Category: Advocacy
RECPAC vs RPAC: The case for two pacs
As we enter into yet another election season, you may be wondering why GAAR has the Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC) and…
APD works with GAAR to reduce crime at homes “For Sale”
On June 25th, President Paul Wilson and GAAR staff met with APD Police Chief Gorden Eden to discuss the recent increase in lockbox thefts and related…
Did you know Albuquerque-area REALTORS® have their own special PAC?
GAAR is one of the only local REALTOR® Associations nationwide that has direct control over local candidate and policy issues spending.
We did this by…
GAAR is only at 58% of our 2015 RPAC fundraising goals
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has a proud history of being one of the most powerful advocacy organizations in America. Throughout its decades-long history, RPAC has…
A Look at Dr. Nelson’s Findings on ABQ Real Estate Trends
The New Housing Market Realities
Sub-prime mortgages are history. Twenty-percent down-payments are the new normal. Smaller houses and lots. Condos, townhouses and renters. That is…
Fair Housing Month: Beyond the Transcation
Taking your effort to the next level for stronger neighborhoods and more stable communities
In our industry, there’s naturally a significant focus on the buying…
REALTORS® Urge Congress to Extend VA Loan Limits
The VA loan limits have remained at higher levels since 2008, at 150% of the GSE loan limits. But that provision will expire on December 31,…
Stop Tax on Short Sale ‘Phantom Income’
The income tax exemption on mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale expired at the end of 2013. Without immediate action by Congress, distressed homeowners…
REALTOR® Party Successful Again
The REALTOR® Party had a successful Election Day. At every level, REALTOR® Party candidates and issues were decided in favor of supporting home ownership and private…