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REALTORS® Unite! 2022 Giveaway Winners
SPAAR is doing a giveaway! Two active SPAAR member will each win one ticket to attend both REALTORS® Unite! 2022 and the Awards & Installation Dinner on September 21 and 22 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake Minnesota.
Introducing SPAAR’s 2022 Board of Directors. This week: meet Diana Allen
The paint recommendation by this week’s featured board member, Diana Allen, is one that “goes with everything,” specifically French Canvas by Benjamin Moore. She also shared that Mid-Century Modern homes are her favorite architectural style.
SUPRA Training for Agents & Brokers
Supra has a NEW way for you to register for the live recurring trainings in 2022 that will best fit your schedule. Each topic below includes a registration button.
Introducing SPAAR’s 2022 Board of Directors. This week: meet Chelsea Erickson
Chelsea was recruited into the real estate industry 27 years ago and commented, “I quickly found out how much I loved it!” She had her sights set on becoming a pilot when she was younger.
Introducing SPAAR’s 2022 Board of Directors. First up: Jennifer Livingston
Beginning today, and throughout the remainder of 2022, SPAAR will be introducing its Board of Directors through a series of fun Q&A style questions asked of each director.
Buyers grapple with affordability challenges amidst rising rates and home prices
Twin Cities home prices rose as sellers continued receiving strong offers despite slightly longer market times. Meanwhile, buyers signed 18.4 percent fewer purchase agreements than last year. While these signal a rebalancing marketplace, the persistent shortage of homes in the region should keep prices resilient.
NAR provides buyer class action litigation update
Katie Johnson, General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer, of the National Associations of REALTORS® (NAR) shared a recent development in the buyer class action litigation along with some background information.