Member News
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SPAAR’s homeownership rally: a great afternoon to learn and network
SPAAR is hosting a homeownership rally! This member event will provide the opportunity to learn about resources to help clients. Come to hear about the Downpayment Assistance, Home Stretch and Minnesota's new First Gen programs and so much more, including networking with other real estate professionals.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Value-of-a-realtor-Image-for-blog-Pahola.png)
Bringing the “Value of a Realtor®” to light: introducing SPAAR’s newest video initiative
SPAAR is excited to introduce a series of short-form videos titled "Value of a Realtor®." that, when launched and shared in the coming weeks, will feature new videos from the series that will also be shared through SPAAR's social media accounts.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SIgning-papers-scaled.jpg)
Settlement resources to stay informed
SPAAR is continuing to keep informed about settlement news to be a resource for members.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kristi-Hemmer-presentation-April2024.jpg)
Women’s Council of REALTORS® Twin Cities Metro author/educator event a success
Nearly 30 attendees came together for a lunch and learn on April 22 as the Women's Council of REALTORS® Twin Cities Metro hosted Kristi Hemmer, an author and educator, who spoke on the power of the pause and moxie moments.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Meals-from-the-Heart.png)
Members wanted for food packing competition on May 16
SPAAR members are invited to join in meal-packing competition at Meals from the Heart in Oak Park Heights on Thursday, May 16, to support local food shelves. SPAAR members will go to head-to-head with teams from area businesses, competing for bragging rights.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/House-with-tulips.jpg)
Habitat for Humanity’s Spring 2024 Home Celebration is open to SPAAR members
SPAAR’s Housing Affordability Task Force donated $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity in 2023. These funds went directly toward helping a family in need to purchase a home in Roseville’s Community Land Trust.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Help-Me-Bounce.png)
REALTORS® Charitable Foundation partners with Spare Key to help families in need
REALTORS® Charitable Foundation has committed to match up to $25,000 for Spare Key’s “Help Me Bounce” platform, which harnesses the power of crowdfunding to connect thousands donors directly to help families.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Looking-at-housing-screen-scaled.jpeg)