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.
Candidate endorsement interviews are on the horizon
SPAAR has begun its 2024 candidate endorsement process, and the advocacy team is looking for volunteers for candidate interviews taking place in mid-September.
NAR’s 2024 Sustainability Summit was held in Minneapolis
NAR’s Sustainability Summit in 2024 was held on June 4th and 5th in Minneapolis, bringing Realtors®, property managers, appraisers, brokers, and other stakeholders together to learn about and discuss sustainability in housing and real estate.Shakopee Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Information
Shakopee Public Utilities has a Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Policy* designed to keep customer drinking water safe and free of contaminants.
Advocacy Updates – May 2024
Advocacy Updates go out monthly via the SPAAR Advocacy Report. If you're not receiving the advocacy report and would like to, email spaar@spaar.com.
April was Fair Housing Month
Each April, SPAAR’s Government Affairs Team sends out a Fair Housing proclamation to each city and county in its territory.
A Recap of the National Association of Realtors® Legislative Meetings
From May 4th to May 9th, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) hosted its annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
Columbia Heights establishes Time of Sale Program
At the City Council Meeting, on April 22, the City of Columbia Heights passed Ordinance 1695, which established a Time of Sale Program within the City, which was then shared with members of the local real estate community.
Minnesota Housing announces new first-generation homebuyer loan program
Minnesota Housing will be launching the Agency First-Generation Homebuyer Loan program this spring.