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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.

For media inquiries contact Jennifer Kovacich, Communications Director at Office: (651) 287-3922 or Direct: (612) 801-0498.

 

New Members – February 2024

Welcome, February 2024 new members to the Realtor® family!
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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.
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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.
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Beyond the Stats: a look at the January 2024 housing market

Dive into the January 2024 housing market statistics!
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2024 Fair Housing Coloring Contest

Rules, Prizes, and Additional Information
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Code of Ethics is due year-end 2024

The current Code of Ethics compliance period ends on December 31, 2024. As part of the membership requirements with NAR, every member is required to complete a Code of Ethics course every three years.
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Member benefit: children and grandchildren of SPAAR members are eligible for student scholarships

The 2024 REALTORS® Charitable Foundation scholarship program is now accepting applications.
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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!
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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.
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