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.

Learn about the Native American Homeownership Initiative program
SPAAR is sharing information about the Native American Homeownership Initiative program.
Homeownership: Get Ready! Be Ready!
Offered by the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, this informational resource fair will provide attendees with a wide range of helpful resources about homeownership and how to get there.
Cities and counties show support of Fair Housing
Cities and counties show support of Fair Housing.
A full house for the Voices of Rondo community conversation
The Voices of Rondo community conversation was hosted by SPAAR’s Housing book club and Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
RPAC Investor of the Month: John Tschida
John Tschida is SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month for April 2025.
REALTOR® Champion of the Month: Jeff Weaver
Jeff Weaver, Councilmember for the City of Anoka, is SPAAR’s REALTOR® Champion of the Month for April 2025.
SPAAR chosen as transforming neighborhoods recipient
The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as a 2025 recipient of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Transforming Neighborhoods program.
March 2025 Advocacy Report
Here is your advocacy update for the month of March! The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® Advocacy Report goes out each month and is your one-stop-shop for everything related to Government Affairs throughout SPAAR's jurisdiction.