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Effective Networking Strategies for Real Estate Professionals

For real estate professionals, having a robust network can mean the difference between simply surviving and thriving in this competitive field.
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Advocacy Updates – May 2024

Advocacy Updates go out monthly via the SPAAR Advocacy Report. If you're not receiving the advocacy report and would like to, email spaar@spaar.com. 
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April was Fair Housing Month

Each April, SPAAR’s Government Affairs Team sends out a Fair Housing proclamation to each city and county in its territory.
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A Recap of the National Association of Realtors® Legislative Meetings

From May 4th to May 9th, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) hosted its annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
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For April 2024: listings are up more than sales, meaning buyers are seeing more options

According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, both listings and sales rose in April 2024 compared to last year at this time. Prices and inventory levels were also higher.
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New Supra eKEY Forgot PIN Feature

On May 14, Supra released an enhancement allowing keyholders to easily reset their eKEY PIN on their own.
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Coffee with the President will be in Wyoming and Cambridge on May 29 and in Roseville on May 30

Amy will be visiting locations throughout SPAAR's 12-county service area to meet with members.
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Columbia Heights establishes Time of Sale Program

At the City Council Meeting, on April 22, the City of Columbia Heights passed Ordinance 1695, which established a Time of Sale Program within the City, which was then shared with members of the local real estate community.
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Minnesota Housing announces new first-generation homebuyer loan program

Minnesota Housing will be launching the Agency First-Generation Homebuyer Loan program this spring.
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