GMNBR Weekly Newsletter 🏡 (May 12th, 2026)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

► GMNBR Updates  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  1

► Upcoming Classes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  2

► Upcoming GMNBR Events  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  3

► NHAR Updates  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  4

► NAR Updates  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  5

► Monday Market Update .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6

► Safety Resources... REALTOR® Safety Guidelines

GMNBR UPDATES

The GMNBR Safety Committee Encourages You to Read This NAR Safety Article

1 in 5 Targeted: How to Prepare

for Rising Scam Threats

Home buyers and sellers face growing risks, and real estate professionals are urging vigilance.  READ MORE

UPCOMING CLASSES

More Upcoming Classes

(6/24/2026) Condo Rescue Workshop | MORE DETAILS TO COME

(8/18/2026) Understanding FICO and Managing Credit | Taught by Justin Macagba | 3 NH CEUs

(8/20/2026) NH CORE **ZOOM** | Taught by Jennifer Frost | 3 NH CEUs

(9/9/2026) The Value of Ethics | Taught by John Doran | 3 NH CEUs

(9/17/2026) Property Disclosure | Taught by  Lisa Davidson | 3 NH CEUs

(10/14/2026) NH CORE | Taught by Lisa Davidson | 3 NH CEUs

(10/20/2026) Fair Housing | Taught by Jennifer Frost | 3  NH CEUs

(10/22/2026) Agency | Taught by Andy Consoli | 3 NH CEUs

For registration and more info visit the GMNBR Calendar
For additional education opportunities, click to view NHAR's calendar

More Classes Can Be Found at The CE Shop!
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More Classes Can Be Found at The Lancaster Institute!

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UPCOMING GMNBR EVENTS

NHAR UPDATES

Price, pending sales surge

The New Hampshire spring housing market is showing clear signs of strength, with both rising home prices and a sharp increase in pending sales pointing to sustained demand heading into the summer.

NEW HAMPSHIRE MONTHLY INDICATORS

Nominate a REALTOR Good Neighbor:
$5,000 awarded to winning charity

You, or somebody you know, may very well be a candidate for the 2026 New Hampshire REALTORS Good Neighbor Award. If so, now is the time to nominate. The application deadline is Friday, June 12.

NOMINATION FORM HERE
CRITERIA HERE

Housing Champions:
Down But Not Out 

Legislative efforts to eliminate New Hampshire’s Housing Champions program gained significant traction during the 2026 session, reflecting a broader debate over how the state should respond to its housing shortage.

Created in 2023 as a bipartisan initiative, the program encourages municipalities to adopt pro-housing zoning and land-use policies by providing access to state grant funding for infrastructure and development projects. Dozens of New Hampshire communities have earned the “Housing Champion” designation and are using those incentives to modernize infrastructure and support new housing development. 

House Bill 1196 proposed to fully repeal the program, eliminating both the designation framework and related funding mechanisms from statute. NHAR opposed the bill, arguing that Housing Champions provides a much-needed boost to municipal efforts to expand housing supply. Governor Ayotte also indicated opposition to the repeal.

The House passed HB 1196 in February, but the Senate later rejected the repeal, ensuring the program remains in place — albeit without additional funding. For housing advocates, it was an important win, even as NHAR and others continue to push for resources that help communities turn pro-housing policies into actual homes.  READ MORE

NAR UPDATES

Act Now—June 24 is almost here. If you’ve been thinking about stepping into national volunteer leadership, this is the year to move. The new committee application process was built to surface the right candidates—including first‑time applicants ready to bring their voice and expertise to the table. Start with your Expertise Profile, prepare thoughtfully and apply with confidence. Your opportunity to lead starts now.

2027 Committees Applications are open now through June 24.

MONDAY MARKET UPDATE

Safety Resources... REALTOR® Safety Guidelines

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