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An Interview With 2024 SPAAR President Amy Peterson

2024 SPAAR President Amy discusses what members can expect to experience this year at SPAAR, her thoughts on AI in the real estate industry, and more.
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SPAAR members are invited to Coffee with SPAAR’s President

Informal coffee sessions will be scheduled throughout SPAAR’s 12-county service area in 2024 where SPAAR President Amy Peterson hopes to connect with members for conversation on any and all things industry related.
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SPAAR’s Fair Housing coloring contest is back!

April is National Fair Housing Month and, Every April, Realtors® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present.
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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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Supra reminder: BT LE lockboxes do not adjust for Daylight Saving Time

It’s that time of year again! Daylight Saving Time began on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
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SPAAR honors Golden Rule Recognition recipients

SPAAR recognizes Colleen Brockberg Louder, Lisa Handley and Cristina Young, three Realtors® who were recently recognized by their peers for their commitment to professionalism by displaying respectful, fair, honest and ethical behavior, receiving SPAAR’s Golden Rule Recognition.
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New Members – February 2024

Welcome, February 2024 new members to the Realtor® family!
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Minnesota Homeownership Center shares FAQ related to First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund

With the spring homebuying season and the planned launch of Minnesota's First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund coming soon, there is risk for misinformation spreading within and among the real estate and mortgage professional communities.
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NAR offers Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation course to members for free

Announced today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is offering the popular Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation course, which is typically $295, available to Realtors® at no cost.
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