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Transportation Policy
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR) recognizes that assessing transportation needs requires a multifaceted approach that provides various regional transportation options and incorporates local planning and transit-oriented development.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Advocacy-Report-Blog-Banner.png)
Advocacy Report – April 2023
Nationally, existing home sales jumped 14.5% month-over-month as of last measure, the first monthly gain in 12 months, and representing the largest monthly increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Statistics-Banner.png)
Home prices flat, buyer and seller activity still well below last year
(April 14, 2023) – According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, home prices flattened out and held steady from last March. The metro’s median sales price stands at $355,000. Buyer and seller activity are still down around 25.0 percent from year-ago levels.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/photo-of-LeRoy-Bendickson-Realtor.png)
LeRoy Bendickson is named SPAAR Hero
Giving back helps build better communities for everyone, and it’s one of the reasons LeRoy Bendickson got involved.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Book-Discussion-image.png)
Book Club: Atomic Habits By James Clear
What does human behavior mean to you? Take part in SPAAR’s newest book club offering: Atomic Habits.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Photo-of-people-at-toastmasters-event.png)
Is “you know” or “um” your verbal crutch? Learn how to change that.
“So…” and “but…” and “um…” and “you know…” are all easy catch phrases attached to conversation.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Golden-Rule-recipients-blog-post-graphic.png)
SPAAR members earn Golden Rule Recognition honors
SPAAR members Kelvin Greene and Dan Schneider were recently nominated to receive Golden Rule Recognition.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/photo-of-people-being-handed-keys-to-their-new-home.png)