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.
Golden Valley ADU welcomed visitors and provided project overview
On Thursday September 4, SPAAR members and staff attended an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) open house in Golden Valley.
Advocacy in Action with the GADs: an August 2025 update
SPAAR's Government Affairs Directors, Becky Wegscheid and Simon Opatz, met with a number of city and county elected officials, staff and other local housing stakeholders to discuss various housing related topics.
SPAAR and City of Columbia Heights partner to offer multilingual housing resource series
SPAAR and the City of Columbia Heights are partnering to offer a multilingual housing resource class series.
Mai Chong Xiong is SPAAR’s August 2025 Realtor® Champion of the Month
Ramsey County Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong is SPAAR's August 2025 Realtor® Champion of the Month.
Mike Olsen is SPAAR’s August 2025 RPAC Investor of the Month
Congratulations are in order for Mike Olsen who has been named SPAAR's RPAC Investor of the Month for August.
Members invited to ADU open house event in Golden Valley
SPAAR members are invited to an upcoming Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) open housing taking place in Golden Valley.
The Counselors of Real Estate® Consulting Corps offers recommendations for White Bear Avenue business corridor
The Counselors of Real Estate® Consulting Corps offers recommendations for White Bear Avenue business corridor.
July 2025 RPAC Investor of the Month: Colin Voerding
July 2025 RPAC Investor of the Month: Colin Voerding.