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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.
Realtor® Lou Thao Is Named SPAAR Hero
Lou Thao has been a Realtor® in the Twin Cities for seven years. She became a Realtor® to help growth in her community through both homeownership and investment.
Demand For Homes Continues To Increase, Tightening Market Inventory
According to new data from the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, buyer activity in May was up 15.7 percent compared to last year, a twelfth-straight increase in month-over-month pending sales. Demand from buyers in the Twin Cities metro continues to out-pace the supply of new listings into the market.
4 Fun Donut Facts On National Donut Day
Friday, June 4 is National Donut Day! In celebration, here are four fun facts about donuts.
Professionalism Extends To The Virtual Space
What began as a means to pivot and continue our daily business in the Spring of 2020, virtual spaces such as Zoom or MS Teams have become part of the common workplace.