Housing

Houck: Your Real Estate Contracts … The Listing Agreement (Part 1 Of 3)

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC

Generally, there are three main contracts a buyer and seller may use during a real estate transaction:

  1. Listing Agreement – the contract between the seller and the listing brokerage to market and manage the sale
  2. Buyer’s Brokerage Agreement
  3. Purchase Agreement

All terms in these contracts are negotiable, and buyers and sellers should carefully review and negotiate them before signing.

The Listing Agreement

The listing agreement outlines the services the broker will provide, the commission the seller agrees to pay the listing brokerage, Read More

New Mexico Association Of REALTORS® Announces Lois Sury As 2026 President

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Lois Sury

NMAR News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) is proud to announce Lois Sury as its 2026 President. A respected leader, educator, and dedicated advocate for real estate professionals and property owners across New Mexico, Sury brings more than three decades of industry experience and service to the role.

A native New Mexican, Sury has built her career on deep local knowledge, exceptional professionalism, and a passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Eastern New Mexico University with degrees in sociology Read More

Española Pathways Shelter Gets Recommendation To Continue Overnight Operations

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Courtesy photo

NMPL News:

ESPAÑOLA — Jan. 12, an independent hearing officer appointed by the Española City Council recommended approval of Española Pathways Shelter’s (“EPS”) application for a special use permit to continue providing overnight shelter, concluding that the shelter meets the City’s zoning requirements and does not pose a risk to public health or safety. The recommendation follows 16 months of review and comes at a critical time as winter conditions intensify. Advocates and community leaders are now urging the City Council to adopt the recommendation so the shelter, its Read More

State Distributes $820,000 To Help New Mexico Homeless Residents Stay Safe And Warm This Winter

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Office of Housing has distributed more than $820,000 to shelters and service providers statewide to help people experiencing homelessness stay safe and warm this winter. 

“Cold weather can be dangerous for people without stable housing across our state,” said New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair. “By distributing funding for winter readiness, we are helping service providers expand capacity to ensure people not only have access to warmth and safety but also connect to essential services that can help Read More

Housing New Mexico Opens Home Improvement Program Wait List In Eight Counties It Serves

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HOUSING NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico has opened the wait list for HOME Rehabilitation Program services in the eight counties it directly serves through its Home Improvement Program.

The Home Improvement Program provides financial assistance to income‑eligible homeowners who need critical home rehabilitation.

Residents in Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, McKinley, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan and Union Counties may apply to the Home Improvement Program directly through Housing New Mexico.

Homeowner‑occupied residences are eligible for the Home Improvement Program, and Read More

Houck: Thinking Of Selling Your Home?

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC

The holiday season has come to a close, family visits are wrapping up, and it’s time to refocus and get back to work. If selling your home is on your mind, we’d like to share a few important considerations.

One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is how you want to sell your home:

  • Use a broker to fully market and manage the sale
  • Use a broker only for transaction management and paperwork after finding a buyer
  • Or sell entirely on your own (FSBO)

While we may be a bit biased, it’s worth honestly considering the time, effort, and responsibilities involved—especially Read More

Dannemann: Affordable Housing

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2025 by Merilee Dannemann

Everybody wants affordable housing.

At a recent legislative town hall, several legislators present named affordable housing as a top priority. There was not much specificity as to how housing should be made affordable or how to get it done.

Meanwhile, the people who actually build the houses (more precisely, the people who speak for the people who build the houses) are trying to tell us why new laws and regulations are making it less affordable to build anything.

In a letter to me, Melanie Lawton, government affairs director Read More

NMAR: New Mexico Home Sales Ease In November As Prices Hold Steady Year-Over-Year

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NMAR News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Association of Realtors (NMAR) reports that across New Mexico, the housing market showed a seasonal slowdown in November 2025, with both month-over-month and year-over-year declines in sales activity, while prices remained relatively stable.

A total of 1,320 homes sold statewide in November, down 25.5 percent from October 2025 and down 11.7 percent compared to November 2024.

The median sold price was $355,818, edging down nearly 1.2 percent from the prior month but still up 2.0 percent year-over-year, indicating continued price resilience despite Read More

The Maupin Group With REMAX First Recognized In RealTrends Verified City Rankings Of Top-Performing Agents And Teams Nationwide

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Ryan Maupin
The Maupin Group

BUSINESS News:

The Maupin Group, a real estate team with REMAX First in Los Alamos, has been recognized in the first-ever RealTrends Verified City Rankings, which spotlight top-producing agents and teams based on their 2024 production levels and their office location.

The Maupin Group was featured as No.1 in the Los Alamos rankings for outstanding performance in residential real estate transactions.

“Being recognized as the top team in Los Alamos is an honor,” Ryan Maupin said. “Real estate is local and this recognition reflects the trust our clients place in Read More

Certificates Of Occupancy Issued At The Hill Apartments

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An interior view and patio of one of the Hill Apartments. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Pavilion Construction and Los Alamos County announced that The Hill Apartments at 141 36th Street has officially received certificates of occupancy. The approvals include the clubhouse and three of the development’s eight apartment buildings, resulting in 24 new apartments now available for lease.

Another three buildings are expected to receive certificates of occupancy within the next 30 days, with the remaining buildings anticipated to be approved before the end of the year. When complete, the project Read More