Compliance sought for St. Paul’s smoking disclosure ordinance
The Non-Smokers Association is seeking compliance about the changes made for smoking disclosure in St. Paul that have been in effect since January 1, 2022. Since the effective date 18 months ago, there have been approximately 500 sales of condos and townhomes in St. Paul, yet very few disclosures in comparison to the number of properties.
Resolution created to study solutions addressing identity discrimination in purchase agreements
SPAAR’s Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has studied identity discrimination and impacts on housing disparities for several years. Previously, solutions to this issue seemingly conflicted with the requirement that parties to a transaction must be identified to form a contract.
Introducing the Women’s Council of REALTORS® — Twin Cities Metro
The Women’s Council of REALTORS® is a network of successful Realtors® advancing women as business leaders in the industry and in the communities they serve. SPAAR member Guille Garza is the president of the Women’s Council of Realtor – Twin Cities Metro.
SPAAR a sponsor at Family Fun Day in Como Park
SPAAR and its Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was among the major sponsors of Family Fun Day on June 18 at Como Park.
Beyond The Stats – June 2023
Despite recent increases in interest rates impacting buyer affordability, there's some positive news for prospective buyers in certain areas.
Prices down slightly again while sellers still getting over asking price
(June 15, 2023) – According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, home prices dipped slightly from last May. Both buyer and seller activity were also lower compared to last year.
There’s no room for discrimination in real estate
June is Pride Month, dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride. Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, marking the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans.