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Awards! Awards! Awards! Annual award nominations now open.
Be sure to nominate someone you feel is deserving by November 27, 2023.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/photo-of-person-using-computer-with-home-graphics-around-it.png)
Rates briefly break 8.0%, further burdening buyers and stifling sellers
According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, metro-wide home prices rose slightly in October![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Land-Trust-Blog.png)
Community Land Trusts receive increased attention; learn more at brokers open on November 21
Community Land Trusts—CLTs---are receiving increased attention as a creative way to address increased housing prices.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bingo-Day-Blog.png)
B-1…G-46….SPAAR members lead Bingo at Emma Norton Services
SPAAR members hosted Bingo Day at nonprofit Emma Norton Services on November 17.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/don-benzick-blog.png)
Don Benzick retires after 50 years in real estate industry
Congratulations, Don, on a rewarding 50-year real estate career!![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/teacher-quote-blog.png)