SPAAR News

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.

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.

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.

Beyond The Stats – March 2024 Podcast

Better & Better podcast explores today’s housing market through experiences and stats.

MSP Home Tour is this Saturday and Sunday

SPAAR was contacted to welcome its members to attend the MSP Home Tour on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, from 11am to 5pm.

SPAAR shares key findings from its housing poll report

The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR) conducted a poll of nearly 2,000 voters in Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties in 2023 seeking their views on rent control, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), short-term rentals, the affordability and availability of housing in Minnesota, and more. The purpose of conducting this poll was to gauge voter attitudes on issues important to SPAAR’s advocacy efforts.

For March 2024: spring market continues budding; buyers seeing more options

The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® provides a monthly statistics overview for the housing market.

SPAAR members met with Angie Craig

SPAAR members meet with Angie Craig.

What is the value of Title Insurance for Home Buyers? (Better & Better Podcast)

Learn about real-world problems that title insurance can solve, like disputed property lines or undisclosed liens, and get expert advice on how to safeguard your client's transactions against potential fraud. This podcast will equip you with the tools to help you inform your clients on the value of title insurance, and help them navigate the complexities of buying a home with confidence.