SPAAR News

The St. Paul Winter Carnival has been a 30-year family affair for SPAAR member Danielle Bickham Pelton

For Danielle Bickham Pelton and her family, the St. Paul Winter Carnival is more than a celebration. It’s a cherished, multi-generational tradition that began in 1994 when Danielle’s father first joined the Vulcans as the Prince of Soot, igniting the family’s spirit and excitement for the Winter Carnival.

Walk in the St. Paul Winter Carnival Parade with SPAAR on January 25

Exciting news! SPAAR will serve as presenting sponsor for the King Boreas Grande Day Parade on Saturday, January 25, 2025, and welcomes members to serve on a SPAAR subcommittee for the event, march in the parade, or both.

The domino effect of prices, rates and inventory: October 2024 Housing Market

Better & Better podcast explores today’s housing market through experiences and stats.

SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program

SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program.

SPAAR supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with emphasis on “All-In Housing”

The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with an emphasis on “All-In Housing,” especially efforts to increase housing availability through Mayor Carter’s recommendation to amend the Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance to exempt properties built after December 31, 2004.

New Members – November 2024

Welcome, November 2024 new members to the Realtor® family!

SPAAR members installed on Women’s Council of REALTORS®-Twin Cities Metro

SPAAR member Nicko Spehn was installed as 2025 president of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®-Twin Cities Metro in a ceremony on November 21. In addition, SPAAR member Susan Mall was installed on its Board of Directors.

Member dues are due on or before November 30

The opportunities are endless for members who seek them. When SPAAR members inquire about what there is to do within their membership, it’s often a matter of finding what aligns with their interests

REALTORS® Charitable Foundation gives back to SPAAR members and community partners

It’s been another busy year for the REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. The Foundation named Spare Key its 2024 grant recipient and, in April, Foundation members attended its annual Groove Gala. There, Foundation members had the opportunity to educate attendees about REALTORS® Charitable Foundation and its efforts to support Spare Key, which helps families in medical crisis with financial assistance through its Help Me Bounce platform.