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.
Minnesota Housing announces new first-generation homebuyer loan program
Minnesota Housing will be launching the Agency First-Generation Homebuyer Loan program this spring.
Poll results presentation: in-person overview available
SPAAR Government Affairs Director Simon Opatz is available to discuss the poll findings in person and answer questions about anything advocacy-related. Interested to have him speak at your office, email Simon at sopatz@spaar.com or call (763) 489-3306.
Habitat for Humanity’s Spring 2024 Home Celebration is open to SPAAR members
SPAAR’s Housing Affordability Task Force donated $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity in 2023. These funds went directly toward helping a family in need to purchase a home in Roseville’s Community Land Trust.
MSP Home Tour is this Saturday and Sunday
SPAAR was contacted to welcome its members to attend the MSP Home Tour on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, from 11am to 5pm.
Advocacy Updates – April 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 Advocacy Report
Here is your advocacy update for the month of March! The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® Advocacy Report goes out each month and is your one-stop-shop for everything related to Government Affairs throughout SPAAR's jurisdiction.
SPAAR shares key findings from its housing poll report
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR) conducted a poll of nearly 2,000 voters in Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties in 2023 seeking their views on rent control, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), short-term rentals, the affordability and availability of housing in Minnesota, and more. The purpose of conducting this poll was to gauge voter attitudes on issues important to SPAAR’s advocacy efforts.
First-Time Homeownership Loan Program: a change in Woodbury
First-Time Homeownership Loan Program.