City of Bloomington launches new resident programs
The City of Bloomington recently launched two programs to welcome new residents.
A home run evening with the Saint Paul Saints
SPAAR's sold out Baseball + Networking event on August 22 at the Saint Paul Saints was an absolute blast!Nykia Wright named permanent CEO for NAR
As shared by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today, August 19, Nykia Wright has been named its permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wright, an executive with vast experience driving organizational transformation, has served in the interim CEO role since November 2023.Results announced for SPAAR Bylaws vote
SPAAR members who are REALTORS® had the opportunity to vote from August 14-16 on potential changes to the SPAAR Bylaws. Below are the vote results as well as a recap of the two actions that were voted upon.
SPAAR present at Contracts for Deed field hearing held at UST
SPAAR’s Government Affairs Directors, along with Senator Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, attended the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) field hearing on Contracts for Deed at the University of St. Thomas on August 13.
Listings up but sales down as buyers eye lower mortgage rates ahead
According to new data from the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® and Minneapolis Area REALTORS®, which is provided jointly each month, seller activity rose in July compared to last year while buyers pulled back. Inventory and prices were higher.
Information sessions offered August 8 and August 13 prior to the vote
SPAAR will be holding informational sessions prior to the vote so members can learn more about the proposed changes. See the dates and times below to register.