Advocacy Updates – March 2024
Advocacy Updates go out monthly via the SPAAR Advocacy Report. If you're not receiving the advocacy report and would like to, email spaar@spaar.com.
Repurposing Your Real Estate Blogs Into Social Media Posts
Finding time to create and post consistent content on social media can be challenging. However, by repurposing your real estate blogs into social media posts, you can save time and maintain an active online presence.
And the honor goes to SPAAR!
Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® was recently named as one of the three winning local associations in Minnesota for having the largest percentage increase in REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) investors in February, as part of a Minnesota Realtors® competition.
SPAAR announces March winners of On-Demand incentive program
Did you know SPAAR is offering an incentive as it grows its On-Demand Education? SPAAR launched its On-Demand program in fall 2023 and, each month, four winners are randomly drawn from the pool of entries based on eligibility.
Fair Housing is for everyone, everywhere
April is Fair Housing Month. It is dedicated to honoring and upholding the principles of equity and eliminating discrimination from the housing market.
Volunteers sought: financial literacy consultant and personal finance instructor
The Minnesota Council on Economic Education (MCEE) promotes financial literacy through education. MCEE is developing Minnesota’s new financial literacy curriculum, which will be required in MN high schools beginning in 2026. REALTORS® Charitable Foundation awarded a grant to MCEE in 2023 to support its programs that help prepare students to manage their personal finances.
NAR’s 2024 Sustainability Summit to take place in Minneapolis
NAR’s 2024 Sustainability Summit takes place in Minneapolis
Virtual event with author on April 4 to discuss housing affordability and more
SPAAR’s Housing book club is currently reading "Homesick: Why Housing is Unaffordable and How We Can Change It" by Brendan O’Brien.