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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.

Realtor® Day at the Capitol is Monday, March 4

This year's Realtor® Day at the Capitol will be Monday, March 4, 2024.
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SPAAR conducted a housing poll; here’s what took place and why

The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR) conducted a poll in late summer 2023 asking voters in Ramsey, Washington, and Anoka counties about their views on a variety of housing issues important to SPAAR.
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Cities partner with SPAAR through Key Communities program

SPAAR’s Key Communities program had an impact in helping a handful of communities throughout the Association’s service area in 2023.
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Community Land Trusts receive increased attention; learn more at brokers open on November 21

Community Land Trusts—CLTs---are receiving increased attention as a creative way to address increased housing prices.
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St. Paul candidate decisions announced

SPAAR’s endorsed candidates did in Saint Paul.
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Get out to vote tomorrow, November 7!

Believe it or not, there is another election right around the corner.
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Community welcome to Rice Creek Commons open house

Ramsey County community members are invited to attend an open house on November 1
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SPAAR announces its 2023 endorsed candidates

Earlier this fall, some SPAAR members, as well as staff members, held candidate interviews.
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SPAAR’s fall book club pick is Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America!

SPAAR’s Fall Book Club is fast approaching! Beginning on Thursday, October 5, at 8am via Zoom, and every Thursday through October, interested SPAAR members will be meeting virtually to discuss Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America.
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