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Burnsville’s Downpayment Assistance Loan Program will launch 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.Learn social media tips and tricks from Realtors® who use it in business + create a reel
Join a lively discussion with Realtors® who do social media well on various platforms.SPAAR’s monthly Learning Labs are a great way to gain knowledge
SPAAR’s monthly Learning Labs are a great way to gain knowledge.News
The lockbox vendor work continues with member feedback a part of the process
SPAAR is in the process of scheduling lockbox demonstrations at SPAAR member offices through April 30.
Learn social media tips and tricks from Realtors® who use it in business + create a reel
Join a lively discussion with Realtors® who do social media well on various platforms.
Burnsville’s Downpayment Assistance Loan Program will launch 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 In The Media
SPAAR in the News: ‘Affordability concerns haven’t gone away’; Median price of a home in the Twin Cities reaches new high
“We have a (housing) shortage and it’s not just in the state of Minnesota,” said Jennifer Livingston, President of the St Paul Area Association of Realtors. “One of the biggest challenges we’re seeing right now are the people that are locked into the low interest rates. Some at two or 3.5% and they don’t want to get rid of that interest rate, so they are not selling their home.”
SPAAR in the News: KSTP-TV talks with President Jennifer Livingston about today’s market
SPAAR President Jennifer Livingston was interviewed on July 10 by KSTP-TV reporter Richard Reeve, reflecting on today’s mortgage rates and what they means for buyers.
Annual news conference tells housing story in Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota
SPAAR held its annual housing market news conference in conjunction with Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and Minnesota Realtors® on January 28 at the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.Advocacy News
Advocacy in Action: an April 2026 Update
SPAAR’s Government Affairs Directors (GADs), Becky Wegscheid and Simon Opatz, actively engaged with numerous elected officials, government staff and housing stakeholders on behalf of SPAAR members.Realtor® roundtable member opportunity on May 12
Realtor® roundtable member opportunity on May 12.Burnsville’s Downpayment Assistance Loan Program will launch 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.Community
Spare Key seeks volunteers for its event this Saturday, April 18
Spare Key is in need of a few extra hands for its Groove Gala event this Saturday, April 18.
Member Match Grants: applications are now open!
SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee would like to help members, help others. To do so, SPAAR is matching member donations by providing a Member Match Grants (up to $500 while funds last).
SPAAR members invited to the third annual Minnesota Housing Closing the Gap conference
This event is open to real estate agents and mortgage industry professionals taking place on Tuesday, April 21, from 9am to 12pm (doors open at 8:30am).Housing Market Press Releases
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.
