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A message from SPAAR President Brianne Lawrence

It is with deep sadness I’m sharing the passing of our esteemed CEO, John Fridlington. John's leadership and dedication to our organization have left an indelible mark on all of us, and his presence will be sorely missed.
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SPAAR’s Winter Social installation and awards dinner is January 10

SPAAR's Winter Social is coming up! This annual event will include the installation of the 2024 Board of Directors along with its awards presentation.
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Beyond the Stats: a look at the November 2023 housing market

SPAAR is back with another episode of Beyond the Stats. Join us for a deep dive into the November 2023 housing market stats.
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NAR seeks member input

NAR has released a survey to gather members’ feedback about NAR’s culture and the strength of its communication channels.
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Take advantage of free CE for Code of Ethics at SPAAR

SPAAR’s Board of Directors has made the decision to offer The REALTORS® Code of Ethics: A Standard for Excellence On-Demand course for free through June 30, 2024. 
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Navigating the Holiday Season: SPAAR Office Hours

To ensure you're well-informed about our office hours during this festive period, here's a quick overview.
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Sales flatten and prices remain higher, meanwhile new listings rise and rates ease

According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, metro-wide home prices rose slightly in November. Sales activity was flat as mortgage rates softened slightly and new listings were up 5.3%.
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New Members – November 2023

Welcome, November 2023 new members to the Realtor® family!
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SPAAR members helped “Raise the Bar” to make an impact in soap donations      

SPAAR’s 2023 #thanksgivingback “Raise the Bar” collection drive during November resulted in approximately 5,500 full-size bars of soap.
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