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Code of Ethics is due year-end 2024
The current Code of Ethics compliance period ends on December 31, 2024. As part of the membership requirements with NAR, every member is required to complete a Code of Ethics course every three years.
Membership renewal is now open
The 2025 Membership Dues Billing notices were sent to SPAAR members on August 19.
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.
A home run evening with the Saint Paul Saints
SPAAR's sold out Baseball + Networking event on August 22 at the Saint Paul Saints was an absolute blast!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.
Listings up but sales down as buyers eye lower mortgage rates ahead
According to new data from the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® and Minneapolis Area REALTORS®, which is provided jointly each month, seller activity rose in July compared to last year while buyers pulled back. Inventory and prices were higher.
Tech Dump had another successful run this year
SPAAR's annual Tech Dump member-event had another successful turnout on August 9.