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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.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1.png)
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.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Better-and-Better-podcast-banner.png)
Beyond the Stats: a look at the January 2024 housing market
Dive into the January 2024 housing market statistics!![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ethics-puzzle-piece.jpg)
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.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Charitable-Scholarships-1200-×-400-px.png)
Member benefit: children and grandchildren of SPAAR members are eligible for student scholarships
The 2024 REALTORS® Charitable Foundation scholarship program is now accepting applications.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/education-Extravaganza.png)
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!![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Statistics.png)