Advocacy News
SPAAR advocates for you and your business.
Our Government Affairs team works to make sure both REALTORS® and homeowners are represented in government.
In addition, the Government Affairs Committee works to expand the Association’s sphere of influence in local, regional, state and national public policy areas focusing on issues affecting communities throughout the Association’s jurisdiction.
SPAAR visits Settled to learn about tiny home communities to help end homelessness
SPAAR visits Settled to learn about tiny home communities to help end homelessness.
Peter Butler is named Realtor® Champion of the Month for March 2026
Peter Butler is named Realtor Champion of the Month for March 2026.
Mike Hunstad has been named RPAC Investor of the Month for March 2026
Mike Hunstad is SPAAR’s March 2026 RPAC Investor of the Month. Mike has been an RPAC Major Investor since 2012 and has proudly supported RPAC since 2004.
Advocacy in Action: a February 2026 Update
SPAAR’s Government Affairs Directors (GADs), Becky Wegscheid and Simon Opatz, actively engaged with numerous elected officials, government staff and housing stakeholders throughout February on behalf of SPAAR members.
Join SPAAR’s Housing Affordability Task Force
Join SPAAR's Housing Affordability Task Force.
First-Time Homeownership Loan Program information shared in multiple languages
Woodbury First-Time Homeownership Loan Program shared in multiple languages.
Join SPAAR for a tiny home village tour with Settled
Join SPAAR for a tiny home village tour with Settled.SPAAR Emerging Leaders scholarships available
The National Association of REALTORS® will host its annual legislative meeting from June 13-18, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.