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Hail the Purple! SPAAR member Ron Mikolai experienced an action-packed year as Euros, Prince of the East Wind
Hailing from the 2024 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royal House of Dungarvin is Euros, Prince of the East Wind, who is one of King Boreas’ four brothers. Behind the legend character of Euros is Ron Mikolai, a SPAAR member and Realtor® with the Ron Mikolai Home Team of Keller Williams Premier Realty, who is wrapping up his first year of involvement with the Winter Carnival.
The St. Paul Winter Carnival has been a 30-year family affair for SPAAR member Danielle Bickham Pelton
For Danielle Bickham Pelton and her family, the St. Paul Winter Carnival is more than a celebration. It’s a cherished, multi-generational tradition that began in 1994 when Danielle’s father first joined the Vulcans as the Prince of Soot, igniting the family’s spirit and excitement for the Winter Carnival.
The domino effect of prices, rates and inventory: October 2024 Housing Market
Better & Better podcast explores today’s housing market through experiences and stats.
SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program
SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program.
SPAAR supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with emphasis on “All-In Housing”
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with an emphasis on “All-In Housing,” especially efforts to increase housing availability through Mayor Carter’s recommendation to amend the Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance to exempt properties built after December 31, 2004.
SPAAR members installed on Women’s Council of REALTORS®-Twin Cities Metro
SPAAR member Nicko Spehn was installed as 2025 president of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®-Twin Cities Metro in a ceremony on November 21. In addition, SPAAR member Susan Mall was installed on its Board of Directors.