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Leadership SPAAR applications now open for 2024
Leadership SPAAR is designed to empower emerging Realtor® leaders and guide them in maximizing their leadership potential.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/housing-stats-scaled.jpg)
Community welcome to Rice Creek Commons open house
Ramsey County community members are invited to attend an open house on November 1![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SPAAR-statistics.jpg)
Prices still strong, sales and listings still slow given stubbornly high rates
Home prices rose slightly in September, as reported by the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® and Minneapolis Area REALTORS®, which jointly share housing market reports with local media each month.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Career-connect-Blog.png)
SPAAR reps at local Career Exploration and Job Fair
SPAAR took part in a Career Exploration and Job Fair hosted by the St. Paul Area Chamber on October 17 along with more than 100 businesses.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Better-and-Better-podcast-banner.png)
Beyond the Stats: a look at the September 2023 housing market
We are back with another episode of Beyond the Stats! Join us for a deep dive into the September 2023 housing market stats.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grant-photo-blog.png)
REALTORS® Charitable Foundation announces 2023 grant recipients; check presentation on October 24
SPAAR’s REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, on behalf of area Realtors®, announces its 2023 grant recipients: Minnesota Council on Economic Education, NeighborWorks Home Partners and YWCA St. Paul.to receive a combined $75,000.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Carl-youngquist-NR.png)
Former SPAAR President Carl Youngquist has passed
Carl Youngquist, a Realtor® for more than 50 years, has passed away, as published in the Star Tribune on October 15.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grey-Duck-odso.jpg)
Grey Duck Properties hosted an ODSO
Grey Duck Properties hosted an On Demand Service Opportunity (ODSO) on September 20.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/voting-booth-photo-Blog.png)