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.
Recognizing SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month: Jim Cormier
Jim has been president of both the North Metro REALTORS® (2001) and MNR® (2013). In addition, he’s been named REALTOR® of the Year by both the MNR (2006) and SPAAR (2012). In 2006 and 2008, MNR presented Jim with the Ed Anderson Political Achievement Award honoring Realtors® who contributed their time, knowledge and resources to the preservation of the real estate industry.
Sign up for SPAAR’s housing-focused book club
SPAAR’s Housing Affordability Task Force is hosting another book club and, starting later in February, participants will read Voices of Rondo: Oral Histories of Saint Paul's Historic Black Community. In Voices of Rondo.
SPAAR members attended MetroNorth legislative reception
SPAAR members had the opportunity to attend the MetroNorth Chamber Legislative Reception event on Friday, January 31.
Realtor® Champion of the Month: Jerry Koch, Coon Rapids Mayor
Realtor® Champion of the Month: Jerry Koch, Coon Rapids Mayor
SPAAR recognizes RPAC Investor of the Month
SPAAR introduces its “RPAC Investor of the Month” as a way of showing appreciation for members who invest in the Realtor® Political Action Committee (RPAC) by highlighting their contributions to the Realtor® community.
SPAAR members attend “Breakfast with the Mayors” event
SPAAR members took part in the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce "Breakfast with the Mayors" event on January 21.
SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program
SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program.
SPAAR supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with emphasis on “All-In Housing”
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with an emphasis on “All-In Housing,” especially efforts to increase housing availability through Mayor Carter’s recommendation to amend the Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance to exempt properties built after December 31, 2004.