Vacant and Abandoned Property Policy
SPAAR believes in maintaining high quality housing stock and attracting new residents.Housing Affordability and Opportunity Policy
Homeownership is an opportunity that should be equally available to all who wish to achieve it, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and gender identity.Green Policy and Sustainability Statement
Communities throughout the nation are seeking ways to commit to policies and programs that reduce environmental impacts and encourage sustainability.Rental Property Statement
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR) understands that rental housing is a vital segment of the real estate and housing markets. Rental property can serve as transitional housing for those saving and preparing for homeownership.Regional Growth Policy
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR) recognizes that homeownership is the cornerstone of building wealth and financial stability. Homeownership is an opportunity that should be afforded to those that wish to achieve it.Transportation Policy
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR) recognizes that assessing transportation needs requires a multifaceted approach that provides various regional transportation options and incorporates local planning and transit-oriented development.
Advocacy Report – April 2023
Nationally, existing home sales jumped 14.5% month-over-month as of last measure, the first monthly gain in 12 months, and representing the largest monthly increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
Home prices flat, buyer and seller activity still well below last year
(April 14, 2023) – According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, home prices flattened out and held steady from last March. The metro’s median sales price stands at $355,000. Buyer and seller activity are still down around 25.0 percent from year-ago levels.