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.
Alternative Housing Showcase
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR), YardHomes, and AARP are teaming up to spread awareness about alternative housing types.
Voting resources available to help ‘Get out the Vote’ in November
SPAAR's Government Affairs team launched 2022 voting guide with resources to help you.
Rent Control Open Forum
SPAAR members are invited to attend an open forum with Special Guest Professor Kenneth Ahern, hosted by the Minneapolis Area Realtors®, on June 15th at 1p.m.
Shane Phillips, Author of ‘The Affordable City’ – May 10, 2022 Presentation
Watch the recording from Shane Phillips, author of 'The Affordable City', presentation to SPAAR on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
Call To Action For Homeownership And Housing Affordability
Minnesota Realtors®: you are urged to message your state legislators to support the inclusion of key homeownership and housing affordability and supply provisions in the final version of the omnibus agriculture, housing, and broadband supplemental budget.
Run, Realtor®, Run! Candidate Training Academy makes it easy.
Get involved. Make a difference in the real estate industry by running for elected office. Candidate Training Academy shows you how. There is no experience necessary
Model Container Home: A Solution In A Box (Sponsorship Opportunities)
SPAAR is working on an innovative project to propose a concrete solution (actually a steel solution) that could contribute to resolving this housing crisis.
City of Saint Paul Seeks REALTORS® For Focus Groups
Saint Paul’s Planning and Economic Development Department is seeking Realtors® to participate in a virtual focus group in March or April to discuss demand for 1-4-unit housing types and potential opportunities for Saint Paul to add more housing.