SPAAR honors Golden Rule Recognition recipient
SPAAR recognizes members who were recently recognized by their peers for their commitment to professionalism by displaying respectful, fair, honest and ethical behavior, receiving SPAAR’s Golden Rule Recognition.
SPAAR represented at the annual Breakfast with the Mayors
Last week, SPAAR members and staff attended the annual Breakfast with the Mayors event hosted by the St. Paul and Minneapolis Chambers of Commerce at the University of St. Thomas.
SPAAR’s Affiliate of the Month is Darcy McDonald
Darcy McDonald has been named SPAAR’s Affiliate of the Month for January 2026. A mortgage sales manager with Wings Credit Union, Darcy is an active SPAAR member and serves on the REALTORS® Charitable Foundation.
Mortgage Financing Essentials
This course walks through today’s major mortgage programs, special loan options, borrower eligibility basics, and down payment assistance resources, with a practical focus on how these tools apply in real-world transactions. Participants will gain a clear framework for identifying loan options, evaluating borrower qualifications, and recognizing programs that can help buyers move forward, including Minnesota-specific assistance.
It was a wonderful night to SPAARTY!
A sold out crowd of 200 came together for the first-ever Winter Member Appreciation - A Night to SPAARTY at The Confluence Hotel in Hastings on January 15.
Video stories from A Night to SPAARTY
SPAAR's first-ever Winter Member Appreciation - A Night to SPAARTY unveiled videos for the event as a way to capture stories and invite members to be part of award visit surprises.
And the coffee card goes to…
Congratulations to the SPAAR members who earned a coffee card for correctly answering five questions from the SPAAR eNews newsletters.
Immigration resources for members of the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®
This resource document has been created by the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. It is not a substitute for legal or operational advice, and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) recommends contacting independent legal counsel regarding immigration related matters that are specific to your business.