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Volunteers sought to teach Ignite Others, a financial literacy course
Ignite Others is a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) program to provide high school financial literacy and is seeking participation from associations, members and the community.Leadership SPAAR applications now open for 2024
Leadership SPAAR is designed to empower emerging Realtor® leaders and guide them in maximizing their leadership potential.SPAAR Toastmasters open house is October 3
The SPAAR Toastmasters open house will be Tuesday, October 3, from 12-2pm, which includes an hour of networking, learning and light refreshments followed by a Toastmasters meeting from 1-2pm.News
Check out SPAAR’s vendor fair and enjoy a free lunch during Grow Your Toolbox
SPAAR’s Grow Your Toolbox event on October 12 will include the chance to talk with industry professionals, expand your network, increase your knowledge on industry tools and attend the biannual Real Estate Resource Open House event with a free lunch from 11am to 12pm.
Learn about the benefits available to members
SPAAR members should have received their first dues notice the week of August 21 for their 2024 membership that covers their local, state and national dues.
SPAAR’s first-ever Nonprofit Fair welcomed members and the community
SPAAR’s first-ever Nonprofit Fair on September 27 was a success with 18 local area nonprofit organizations participating.SPAAR In The Media
Finance & Commerce article: Twin Cities home sales fall, home prices rise
Minneapolis and St. Paul Realtor groups said Monday that Twin Cities home prices rose in June, but sales activity — weighed down in part by rising interest rates and tight inventory — was slower compared to last year.
First home-price dip in 12 years
Home prices dipped for the first time in 12 years last month, but leaders of two local Realtor associations say the decrease can be attributed to a long winter and a lack of inventory more than anything else.
Sanneh Foundation is buying houses to offer affordable housing for its employees
The St. Paul foundation next wants to build a 100-unit affordable housing building.Advocacy
SPAAR’s fall book club pick is Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America!
SPAAR’s Fall Book Club is fast approaching! Beginning on Thursday, October 5, at 8am via Zoom, and every Thursday through October, interested SPAAR members will be meeting virtually to discuss Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America.
SPAAR seeks candidate endorsement volunteers
SPAAR has begun its 2023 candidate endorsement process and the advocacy team is looking for volunteers for candidate interviews.
SPAAR’s first-ever Nonprofit Fair to take place on September 27
Join SPAAR for its first-ever Nonprofit Fair and special event to meet and connect with local housing-related nonprofits.Community
Topgolf fundraising event supports REALTORS® Charitable Foundation
The REALTORS® Charitable Foundation is hosting its Topgolf fundraising event for its second year. Welcome to participate are all SPAAR members as golfers or caddies (spectators). Come to play, socialize, support the Foundation and enjoy an afternoon of refreshments!
It’s back to school!
It’s back to school time, and SPAAR is involved in a number of ways.
An evening of community on National Night Out
Neighbors, and SPAAR members, gathered across the country on August 1 for National Night Out.Housing Market Press Releases
Prices on the rise again after flattening out; seller activity may be stabilizing
(September 15, 2023) – According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, home prices rose modestly in August. Both buyer and seller activity were lower compared to last year.
News release: Prices still flat while sales declines continue with rates sticky around 7%
According to new data from Minneapolis Area Realtors® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, home prices were flat in July 2023. Both buyer and seller activity were lower compared to July 2022.