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.
Housing-focused topic for SPAAR book club starts February 22
SPAAR's Housing Affordability Task Force is hosting the next housing-focused book club pick Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable and How We Can Change It.
Realtor® Day at the Capitol is Monday, March 4
This year's Realtor® Day at the Capitol will be Monday, March 4, 2024.
SPAAR conducted a housing poll; here’s what took place and why
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR) conducted a poll in late summer 2023 asking voters in Ramsey, Washington, and Anoka counties about their views on a variety of housing issues important to SPAAR.
Cities partner with SPAAR through Key Communities program
SPAAR’s Key Communities program had an impact in helping a handful of communities throughout the Association’s service area in 2023.
Community Land Trusts receive increased attention; learn more at brokers open on November 21
Community Land Trusts—CLTs---are receiving increased attention as a creative way to address increased housing prices.
Get out to vote tomorrow, November 7!
Believe it or not, there is another election right around the corner.
Community welcome to Rice Creek Commons open house
Ramsey County community members are invited to attend an open house on November 1