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.

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A successful turnout at SPAAR’s Housing Resource Fair

A successful turnout at SPAAR’s Housing Resource Fair.
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SPAAR supports 21 candidates in their bids for local elected office

SPAAR members had the opportunity to take part in the candidate interviews on September 11-12. Thanks to all who participated.
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September 2024 Advocacy Report

Here is your advocacy update for the month of September! 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.
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Advocacy Updates – September 2024

Advocacy Updates go out monthly via the SPAAR Advocacy Report. If you're not receiving the advocacy report and would like to, email spaar@spaar.com. 
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SPAAR’s book club is back; discussion starts October 10

SPAAR’s Housing Book Club is back! SPAAR members will meet and discuss Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law.
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Housing Leadership Summit: an event recap

Editor’s note: the following event recap was written and submitted by SPAAR Member Meghan Howard.
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Candidate endorsement interviews are on the horizon

SPAAR has begun its 2024 candidate endorsement process, and the advocacy team is looking for volunteers for candidate interviews taking place in mid-September.
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Advocacy Updates – August 2024

Advocacy Updates go out monthly via the SPAAR Advocacy Report. If you're not receiving the advocacy report and would like to, email spaar@spaar.com. 
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August 2024 Advocacy Report

Here is your advocacy update for the month of August! 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.
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