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Advocacy Report – February 2021
Minnesota REALTORS® sends out a Call for Action and Minneapolis City Council is looking to implement a rent control measure.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/enews-blog-banner.png)
eNews – February 15, 2021
Small businesses across Minnesota have been struggling for the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SPAAR adds more products to its online store, and more!![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Key-communities-3.png)
SPAAR Key Communities Program
The SPAAR Key Communities Program's goal is to build strong ties with communities in SPAAR’s 12-county jurisdiction.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/enews-blog-banner.png)
eNews – February 8, 2021
SPAAR launched a new website in late January. Created with members in mind, the new site is easy to navigate and includes features such as social media options for members to quickly and easily be able to share news and information.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/enews-blog-banner.png)
eNews – February 1, 2021
President Tracy Baglio represented SPAAR as part of the annual joint news conference on January 26 along with Minneapolis Area of REALTORS® President Todd Walker.Real Estate Fundamentals
REF is a 3-day program, offering 7.5 hours of continuing education, and is designed to follow the New Member Orientation giving a next step comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of real estate. From topics such as taxes and financial planning, professionalism, marketing, and more, Real Estate Fundamentals will give a hands-on learning approach to the […]![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Jan-2021-annual-median.png)
Despite the headwinds, 2020 was a record-breaking year for housing
“Predictably, the result of record sales combined with ultra-low inventory meant rising prices and sellers accepting stronger offers in less time,” according to Tracy Baglio, President of SPAAR.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/enews-blog-banner.png)