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SPAAR News

Be up on the latest SPAAR news, which will keep you in the know with the latest Association and real estate information.

SPAAR works to create better agents and better communities.

SPAAR reports on the latest in market data, industry news and community outreach.

For media inquiries contact Jennifer Kovacich, Communications Director at Office: (651) 287-3922 or Direct: (612) 801-0498.

 

November 2024 housing market overview: Sizable gains in listings and sales despite rate environment

(Nov. 14, 2024) – According to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR® Associations, which jointly provide a housing market overview each month, listings, sales, prices and inventory all rose in October.
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Hot cocoa with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is inviting SPAAR members to its Realtor® Connect Winter Mixer to enjoy cookie decorating and a hot chocolate bar with mingling with others in the industry.
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Time sensitive education reminders

Before yearend 2024, SPAAR wants to make sure members are up on their Code of Ethics status and are aware of its limited offer for a price-reduced On-Demand Education Pass.
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Perspective from The Opportunity Report

Fast forward to 2024 and the real estate opportunity report developed by T3 Sixty. This report has taken the industry changes, provided context, and turned them into opportunities followed up with perspective. The Opportunity Report breaks it into sections of Real Estate Brokers and Agents, Organized Real Estate, State Regulatory Agencies, Key Stakeholders, and Overall impact on Stakeholders.
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Leadership SPAAR applications now open for 2025

Leadership SPAAR is designed to empower emerging Realtor® leaders and guide them in maximizing their leadership potential.
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Affordability inches up alongside inventory while sales stabilize

“Buyers are pleased to have better affordability and more options to choose from,” said Amy Peterson, President of the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. “For the most part, sellers still hold the reigns in this market even with the additional inventory we’ve seen.”
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A call for nominations: members decide SPAAR’s award recipients to be honored at Winter Social

Nomination submissions for SPAAR's annual awards are now being sought through Friday, November 15, 2024, for the following SPAAR awards that will be announced in January.
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New Members – October 2024

Welcome, October 2024 new members to the Realtor® family!
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Soup’s on! Come for lunch — it’s for a great cause.

Enjoy a soup lunch at SPAAR on Tuesday, October 29, from 11am to 1pm.
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