SPAAR News
Be up on the latest SPAAR news, which will keep you in the know with the latest Association and real estate information.
SPAAR works to create better agents and better communities.
SPAAR reports on the latest in market data, industry news and community outreach.
For media inquiries contact Jennifer Kovacich, Communications Director at Office: (651) 287-3922 or Direct: (612) 801-0498.
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Spotlighting SPAAR’s Board of Directors with gratitude
SPAAR is a member-led Association with a robust Board of Directors comprised of 20 volunteer members who provide strategic direction, leadership and guidance for the Association and its committees. Each volunteer board member devotes a portion of their time and talent on behalf of all SPAAR members each month.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SPAAR-Awards-banner.png)
Awards! Awards! Awards! Annual award nominations now open.
Be sure to nominate someone you feel is deserving by November 27, 2023.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/photo-of-person-using-computer-with-home-graphics-around-it.png)
Rates briefly break 8.0%, further burdening buyers and stifling sellers
According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, metro-wide home prices rose slightly in October![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/don-benzick-blog.png)
Don Benzick retires after 50 years in real estate industry
Congratulations, Don, on a rewarding 50-year real estate career!![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/On-Demand-Blog.png)
On-Demand Education incentive for SPAAR members
On-Demand Education launched at SPAAR on October 31.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Give-back.png)
It’s the giving season! Two nonprofits provide opportunities for Realtors® and Affiliates
Thinking about giving back? Below are two amazing opportunities.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/On-Demand-Blog.png)
On-Demand Education is here!
Starting on October 31, members will have access to On-Demand Education at SPAAR!![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Your-voice-is-heard-blog-002.png)