Buyers grapple with affordability challenges amidst rising rates and home prices

Twin Cities home prices rose as sellers continued receiving strong offers despite slightly longer market times. Meanwhile, buyers signed 18.4 percent fewer purchase agreements than last year. While these signal a rebalancing marketplace, the persistent shortage of homes in the region should keep prices resilient.
Read More >

PACK THE BUS!

Let’s make sure kids have the tools they need to make this school year a success.  SPAAR’s members are collecting school supplies for two nonprofits that serve families and children in need.
Read More >

NAR provides buyer class action litigation update

Katie Johnson, General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer, of the National Associations of REALTORS® (NAR) shared a recent development in the buyer class action litigation along with some background information.
Read More >
Image of the C2EX logo next to REALTOR Charlie LeFebvre

C2EX Sets Higher Standard Within Real Estate Industry

SPAAR incentive offered now through November 1
Read More >

New Members – June 2022

Welcome, June 2022 new members to the Realtor® family!
Read More >

MN Real Estate License Continuing Education Requirements

As a real estate licensee, you will have continuing education requirements that must be completed before June 30 each year (except for the first June 30 that occurs after you become licensed for the first time or become newly relicensed after your license was inactive for more than two years).
Read More >

Voting resources available to help ‘Get out the Vote’ in November

SPAAR's Government Affairs team launched 2022 voting guide with resources to help you.
Read More >

The City of Shoreview Launches First-Time Homebuyer Programs

The City of Shoreview launched both Due on Sale and Amortizing Down Payment Assistance Programs for first time homebuyers.
Read More >

Twin Cities housing supply up for the first time in two years

According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, the Twin Cities metro area ended the month of May with 6,797 homes, 5.3 percent more homes than last May. This is the first year-over-year inventory increase since March of 2020.
Read More >