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REALTORS® Charitable Foundation grant applications now welcome
SPAAR's REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, for its fifth consecutive year, is welcoming community-based organizations or groups to apply for a grant that will have a lasting impact within its community. If you know of an organization or group that is deserving, click here to learn more or apply, and to see a list of the previous recipients.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Photo-by-Kelly-Smith.png)
Sanneh Foundation is buying houses to offer affordable housing for its employees
The St. Paul foundation next wants to build a 100-unit affordable housing building.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/minnesota-capitol-building.png)
Act Now for First-Generation Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance Fund
Act today to tell Minnesota Legislators how important this initiative is for first-generation homebuyers in Minnesota.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hands-of-person-writting-with-a-pen.png)
Point of Sale Policy
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR) has an interest in maintaining high quality housing stock and attracting new residents. SPAAR is committed to the best quality of living possible.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hands-of-person-writting-with-a-pen.png)
Vacant and Abandoned Property Policy
SPAAR believes in maintaining high quality housing stock and attracting new residents.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hands-of-person-writting-with-a-pen.png)
Housing Affordability and Opportunity Policy
Homeownership is an opportunity that should be equally available to all who wish to achieve it, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and gender identity.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hands-of-person-writting-with-a-pen.png)
Green Policy and Sustainability Statement
Communities throughout the nation are seeking ways to commit to policies and programs that reduce environmental impacts and encourage sustainability.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hands-of-person-writting-with-a-pen.png)
Rental Property Statement
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR) understands that rental housing is a vital segment of the real estate and housing markets. Rental property can serve as transitional housing for those saving and preparing for homeownership.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hands-of-person-writting-with-a-pen.png)