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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.

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Advocacy Updates – March 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. 
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And the honor goes to SPAAR!

Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® was recently named as one of the three winning local associations in Minnesota for having the largest percentage increase in REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) investors in February, as part of a Minnesota Realtors® competition.
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Virtual event with author on April 4 to discuss housing affordability and more

SPAAR’s Housing book club is currently reading "Homesick: Why Housing is Unaffordable and How We Can Change It" by Brendan O’Brien.
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SPAAR members took part in Minnesota Realtors® Day at the Capitol 2024

Featuring NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun and political strategist, Todd Rapp.
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Minnesota Realtors® Launch Call To Action Regarding Housing Affordability In Minnesota

Increasing the supply and affordability of housing has emerged as a top-tier issue at the Minnesota State Capitol.
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Advocacy Updates – February 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. 
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Tracking short-term rental regulations throughout SPAAR’s service area

SPAAR has put together a resource, which lays out the current state of regulation on these properties in our territory.
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RPAC competition: the race is on

Minnesota Realtors® is holding a Realtors® Political Action Committee (RPAC) competition among the local Associations throughout February to encourage more member participation in RPAC.
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Housing-focused topic for SPAAR book club starts February 22

SPAAR's Housing Affordability Task Force is hosting the next housing-focused book club pick Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable and How We Can Change It.
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