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The Real Estate Landscape in 2024 and Beyond: Navigating Change
Calling all brokers! 2024 has been a year of change in real estate. SPAAR remains committed to providing the tools and resources to help best serve clients and customers.Nykia Wright named permanent CEO for NAR
As shared by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today, August 19, Nykia Wright has been named its permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wright, an executive with vast experience driving organizational transformation, has served in the interim CEO role since November 2023.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tech-Dump2-1.jpg)
Tech Dump had another successful run this year
SPAAR's annual Tech Dump member-event had another successful turnout on August 9.![photo of Minnesota Capital building from a distance](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/photo-of-Minnesota-Capital-building-from-a-distance.png)
Applications are now open for the 2025 Minnesota Realtors® committees
Looking to make a meaningful impact in real estate? Applications are now open for the 2025 Minnesota Realtors® (MNR) committees.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Flood.jpg)
REALTORS® Relief Foundation awards $1,000,000 in grant assistance to Minnesota flood victims
REALTORS® Relief Foundation awards $1,000,000 in grant assistance to Minnesota flood victims.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC5419.jpg)
SPAAR-B-Q: A networking cookout for members
Connect, mingle and enjoy (a free) lunch with fellow SPAAR members at this year's SPAAR-B-Q, the ultimate networking cookout taking place on July 23 from 11am to 1pm at SPAAR.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/coloring-blog.png)
Artists aged 2 to 101 participated in Fair Housing coloring contest
SPAAR recognized Fair Housing Month with its annual coloring contest this past spring. In its fifth year, 50-plus colorful entries were received. The coloring sheet communicates REALTORS®’ support for housing protections and the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 with the simple idea: “All are welcome in my neighborhood!”![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NNO-blog.png)