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.
Focus on housing affordability: research from the Federal Reserve
Focus on housing affordability: research from the Federal Reserve.
REALTORS® Legislative Meetings conclude with a new strategic plan and focus areas
SPAAR had a strong contingency of two dozen members and staff members representing at the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC, which ran from June 13-18.
SPAAR members represent in Washington DC at Legislative Meetings
The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC, bring together thousands of members - SPAAR members among them.St. Paul is Seeking Truth in Sale of Housing Board Applicants
St. Paul is Seeking Truth in Sale of Housing Board Applicants.Considering a run for local office?
Any members who have ever considered running for office at the city of county now or in the future can be assured that they will be supported at the local, state and national levels.
SPAAR’s Housing Book Club met with Author Jamie Madden
This spring, SPAAR’s Housing Book Club read Bittersweet Lane: Creating Homes(s) in the American Affordable Housing Crisis.
South Saint Paul and West Saint Paul Realtor® Roundtable was a success
On Tuesday, May 12, SPAAR hosted a Realtor® Roundtable at the newly renovated Wentworth Library in West Saint Paul.
City of Oakdale housing grant and loan programs available
The City of Oakdale has partnered with the Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA), to offer eligible homebuyers and homeowners with financial assistance through two grant and loan programs.