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Minnesota Homeownership Center shares FAQ related to First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund
With the spring homebuying season and the planned launch of Minnesota's First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund coming soon, there is risk for misinformation spreading within and among the real estate and mortgage professional communities.
NAR offers Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation course to members for free
Announced today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is offering the popular Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation course, which is typically $295, available to Realtors® at no cost.
Beyond the Stats: a look at the January 2024 housing market
Dive into the January 2024 housing market statistics!
Education: Blitz Week – 2024
Call it a BLITZ! Call it a RALLY! Call it an EXTRAVAGANZA! Whatever you call it, we've scheduled four days of Education at SPAAR to help you call it DONE!
Year off to promising start with gains in listings and sales
According to new data from the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® and Minneapolis Area REALTORS®, which provide a joint housing report to local media each month, both buyer and seller activity rose in January. Sales rose from low levels as mortgage rates softened making sellers more confident about listing their homes.
Presidents who lead with heart, and those who inspired them!
Shining a spotlight on SPAAR, the 2024 presidents representing the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, REALTORS® Charitable Foundation and Toys for Joy have been asked about leading with heart and who, from within their own spheres, has inspired them.
Housing-focused topic for SPAAR book club starts February 22
SPAAR's Housing Affordability Task Force is hosting the next housing-focused book club pick Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable and How We Can Change It.