SPAAR announces member matching grant recipients

SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee promoted its first-ever member matching grant program earlier this spring and received numerous applicants. The member matching grants were designed to help members help others.

New Members – June 2026

Welcome, new members, to the Realtor® family at SPAAR!

Inventory hits seven-year high as market activity picks up despite sticky rates

Minnesota’s housing market gained momentum in June as both buyer and seller activity rose despite elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges

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.

SPAAR announces member matching grant recipients

SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee promoted its first-ever member matching grant program earlier this spring and received numerous applicants. The member matching grants were designed to help members help others.

Poured with Purpose registration is open for the September 14 event

Join REALTORS® Charitable Foundation for the second annual Poured with Purpose, which will be an unforgettable evening of food and wine (and NA beverages), networking and giving back on Monday, September 14, at the stunning 7 Vines Vineyard & Winery in Dellwood.

Want to be an event sponsor?

REALTORS® Charitable Foundation and SPAAR sponsorship opportunities.

Inventory hits seven-year high as market activity picks up despite sticky rates

Minnesota’s housing market gained momentum in June as both buyer and seller activity rose despite elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges

Spring market late but strong as sales and inventory climb

Both buyer and seller activity rose in May, according to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro Realtor® Associations.

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.