SPAAR News

New Members – July 2021

Welcome, July 2021 new members to the Realtor® family!

Twin Cities Housing Market Returning to Historic Trends

According to new data from the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, buyer activity in the month of July more closely resembled a typical, pre-pandemic summer than the frenzied buying spree seen over the last year or so. Demand as measured by pending sales was down 11.2 percent from July 2020 but was flat compared to July 2019.'

FOOD TRUCK FUNDRAISER & A SAFETY FAIR

Lunch on Wheels and SPAAR Safety Day on September 9th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

SPAAR Creates Housing Affordability Task Force

The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) has formed a Housing Affordability Task Force to join local efforts in identifying solutions to make housing more affordable and accessible.

In Memoriam: Remembering SPAAR Member Bill Tschohl

Longtime SPAAR member Bill Tschohl passed away on July 19, 2021. Bill was a familiar face at SPAAR as well as a constant presence at Southern Twin Cities Association of Realtors® (STCAR) since 1982 well before the merger of the two Associations.

4 Places To Get Ice Cream On National Ice Cream Day

Here are some of our favorite places to get ice cream on this wonderful day.

Twin Cities Median Sales Price Hit Milestone $350,000

Buyers faltered for the first time in twelve straight months of increased demand.

Take The Fair Housing Challenge And Qualify For A Drawing

NAR President Charlie Oppler challenged NAR’s leaders back in February to complete the Fair Housing Challenge by participating in Fairhaven Fair Housing Simulation, watching Bias Override, NAR’s Implicit Bias Training, and completing At Home With Diversity (AHWD).

SPAAR’s Building Will Fully Open By Mid-August

Like so many other businesses worldwide, SPAAR closed its doors at the start of the pandemic for the safety of members, staff and visitors.