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.

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
SPAAR announces its 2023 endorsed candidates
Earlier this fall, some SPAAR members, as well as staff members, held candidate interviews.
SPAAR’s fall book club pick is Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America!
SPAAR’s Fall Book Club is fast approaching! Beginning on Thursday, October 5, at 8am via Zoom, and every Thursday through October, interested SPAAR members will be meeting virtually to discuss Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America.
SPAAR seeks candidate endorsement volunteers
SPAAR has begun its 2023 candidate endorsement process and the advocacy team is looking for volunteers for candidate interviews.
SPAAR’s first-ever Nonprofit Fair to take place on September 27
Join SPAAR for its first-ever Nonprofit Fair and special event to meet and connect with local housing-related nonprofits.