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Burnsville’s Downpayment Assistance Loan Program launched on May 1
The City of Burnsville is launching a new Downpayment Assistance Loan Program on May 1, 2026, for individuals and families who qualify for and are interested in purchasing a home in its community.
SPAAR’s monthly Learning Labs are a great way to gain knowledge
SPAAR’s monthly Learning Labs are a great way to gain knowledge.MN RRC to host conversation with Minnesota Realtor® Association CEOs
Real estate in Minnesota is evolving quickly from legal changes and shifting compensation conversations to new technology and rising consumer expectations.
Lights, camera, action: check out NAR’s video recommendations around Fair Housing
NAR has put together a series of Fair Housing education viewing recommendations.
Listings and prices up in March—sales still catching up
Seller activity rose while buyer activity slowed across the state in March, according to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR® Associations.
Members spoke. SPAAR listened.
SPAAR members had the opportunity to participate in a survey to help the association identify areas where it ranked strong as well as areas where improvement could be made. This survey, offered in the fall of 2025, was coordinated in partnership with T3 Sixty, an independent consulting firm.
Minnesota Realtors® accepting applications for its Leadership team
Minnesota Realtors® (MNR) is now accepting applications for its Leadership team.
A consumer guide resource for members with a Fair Housing focus
This is the week that, 58 years ago, the Fair Housing Act was signed into law.