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.

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The domino effect of prices, rates and inventory: October 2024 Housing Market

Better & Better podcast explores today’s housing market through experiences and stats.
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SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program

SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program.
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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.
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New Members – November 2024

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