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.
Advocacy Report – April 2023
Nationally, existing home sales jumped 14.5% month-over-month as of last measure, the first monthly gain in 12 months, and representing the largest monthly increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).Advocacy Report – March 2023
In its continued effort to curb inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate in February by a quarter-percentage point to 4.50% - 4.75%, its 8th rate hike since March of last year, when the interest rate was nearly zero.
Let’s Talk About Housing Affordability
Housing affordability is a key issue in the State of Minnesota. Let's talk about why it is important and some solutions to address the issue.
SPAAR members represent at Realtors® Day at the Capitol
SPAAR members joined Realtors® from throughout Minnesota at the 2023 Realtors® Day at the Capitol on February 13.
Share MNR’s 2023 Session Priorities with Your MN Legislators
The 2023 Session began in early January and there are important issues being discussed that affect your industry and homeownership in Minnesota.
New Inspection Requirement For City of St. Anthony
On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, the City of St. Anthony is expected to pass an additional I/I point of sale inspection requirement that will impact all home sales in the city moving forward.
SPAAR 2023 Book Club: Fixer Upper: How To Repair America’s Broken Housing System
Practical ideas to provide affordable housing to more Americans. Much ink has been spilled in recent years talking about political divides and inequality in the United States. But these discussions too often miss one of the most important factors in the divisions among Americans: the fundamentally unequal nature of the nation’s housing systems.
MNR Is Seeking Member Advocates for Its Key Contact Program
The Minnesota Realtors® lobbying team is looking for volunteers to be Key Contacts for the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session.