2024 Special Legislative Session Recap

By David Saavedra, NMAR Government Affairs Director. July 22, 2024

The first Special Session of the 56th Legislature is adjourned Sine Die less than five hours after it was…

City of Albuquerque announces five funding opportunities, $23 million for Affordable Housing Development

The Health, Housing & Homelessness Department is kicking off a ‘Summer of Housing Funding’ with new financing opportunities for affordable housing developers open for applications…

NAR History of Advocacy Wins

During this consequential election cycle, NAR's political advocacy team is focused on supporting REALTOR® Party champions and public policies that protect property ownership and strengthen…

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…

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…

What has NAR done for me lately? Part 2

In Part 2 , Patrick Newton, Director of Advocacy Communications and Strategy, and Shannon McGann, Chief Advocacy Officer, continue the conversation on NAR’s top legislative successes…

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.

What is Advocacy? Get the scoop.

Advocacy 101

The Advocacy Scoop is dedicated to peeling back the curtain on the advocacy operation of the world's largest trade association. The real estate…