SPAAR News

SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program

SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program.

SPAAR supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with emphasis on “All-In Housing”

The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with an emphasis on “All-In Housing,” especially efforts to increase housing availability through Mayor Carter’s recommendation to amend the Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance to exempt properties built after December 31, 2004.

New Members – November 2024

Welcome, November 2024 new members to the Realtor® family!

SPAAR members installed on Women’s Council of REALTORS®-Twin Cities Metro

SPAAR member Nicko Spehn was installed as 2025 president of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®-Twin Cities Metro in a ceremony on November 21. In addition, SPAAR member Susan Mall was installed on its Board of Directors.

REALTORS® Charitable Foundation gives back to SPAAR members and community partners

It’s been another busy year for the REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. The Foundation named Spare Key its 2024 grant recipient and, in April, Foundation members attended its annual Groove Gala. There, Foundation members had the opportunity to educate attendees about REALTORS® Charitable Foundation and its efforts to support Spare Key, which helps families in medical crisis with financial assistance through its Help Me Bounce platform.

November 2024 housing market overview: Sizable gains in listings and sales despite rate environment

(Nov. 14, 2024) – According to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR® Associations, which jointly provide a housing market overview each month, listings, sales, prices and inventory all rose in October.

Hot cocoa with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is inviting SPAAR members to its Realtor® Connect Winter Mixer to enjoy cookie decorating and a hot chocolate bar with mingling with others in the industry.

Time sensitive education reminders

Before yearend 2024, SPAAR wants to make sure members are up on their Code of Ethics status and are aware of its limited offer for a price-reduced On-Demand Education Pass.

Perspective from The Opportunity Report

Fast forward to 2024 and the real estate opportunity report developed by T3 Sixty. This report has taken the industry changes, provided context, and turned them into opportunities followed up with perspective. The Opportunity Report breaks it into sections of Real Estate Brokers and Agents, Organized Real Estate, State Regulatory Agencies, Key Stakeholders, and Overall impact on Stakeholders.