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Despite the headwinds, 2020 was a record-breaking year for housing
“Predictably, the result of record sales combined with ultra-low inventory meant rising prices and sellers accepting stronger offers in less time,” according to Tracy Baglio, President of SPAAR.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/enews-blog-banner.png)
eNews – January 25, 2021
SPAAR is seeking nominations for new SPAAR Heroes to kick off 2021! Each month SPAAR recognizes a member or member team for their community involvement. The recipient(s) is profiled in eNews, social media and in the local paper.![working on laptop](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/online-training-photo.png)
Grow your expertise with SPAAR’s REALTOR® Success Academy
SPAAR is kicking off a new four-part professional development path for Better Agents.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fraud-computer-hacker.jpg)
Beware of unemployment fraud
Criminals are likely to seek out those most vulnerable for unemployment fraud.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Man-on-phone-crop.jpg)
Share your whereabouts
Let someone who where you'll be and when they should expect you back.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/enews-blog-banner.png)
eNews – January 18, 2021
"Martin Luther King Jr is the symbol of equality and pacifism. When I think about him, I think about his journey and the people that were with him, fighting for a society that should naturally be free from discrimination or hate, because after all, we are all humans, just different colors."![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/open-house-safety.png)
Invest in RPAC
Invest in RPAC through the Minnesota REALTORS® Political Action Committee.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fairhaven.jpg)
Fairhaven simulation sheds light on discriminatory practices in real estate
Fairhaven is an interactive online simulation where learners confront discrimination in real estate from the point of view of both agent and client.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pic-1-Housing-First-MN-Foundation.jpg)