SPAAR response to Star Tribune article: St. Paul Realtor group withdraws as a partner in project to expose racist covenants. Published May 3, 2021.
St. Paul Realtor group withdraws as a partner in project to expose racist covenants. Published May 3, 2021.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/enews-blog-banner.png)
eNews – May 3, 2021
Spotlight on SPAAR: What to Expect from a Realtor® -- Fair Housing, SPAAR announces Fair Housing coloring contest winners, Rent control: seeking Realtor® input and involvement, and more!![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Loan-FHFA-Extention-of-Covid-19-loan-fexability.png)
FHFA Announces Extension of COVID-Related Loan Flexibilities
Flexibilities to retire at the end of May due to low usage.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MNR-Call-to-Action-Mortgage-registry.png)
Say No to New Fees on the Mortgage Registry & Deed Taxes – Call For Action
MN Realtors® Has Sent Out The Following Call For Action: The Minnesota House of Representatives included new $25 fees on the mortgage registry and deed taxes in their omnibus environment and natural resources bill to help fund Soil & Water Conservation Districts.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Housing.png)
S.A.F.E. Tenant Protections Lawsuit Update
A group of landlords recently filed suit against the City of Saint Paul to stop implementation of the S.A.F.E. Tenant Protections ordinance that was passed in July 2020 and became effective March 1, 2021.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/enews-blog-banner.png)