October 7, 2019
SPAAR's Coon Rapids and Maplewood offices will be closed the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 8 for staff training. Both offices will open late morning.
Many hands make for light work, even in continuous rain
Dozens of volunteers, including a handful from SPAAR, took part in the Great River Greening project in Lilydale Regional Park in Saint Paul on October 5. The project involved braving soggy conditions to plant more than 7,500 native plants and flowers to help protect the area from mudslides and improve water quality for run-off that makes its way to the Mississippi River.

SPAAR in September granted Great River Greening $50,000 to act on this important project immediately. The funds donated helped Great River Greening to add an additional 16-acre parcel to an earlier goal. This projects aligns nicely with SPAAR in that the Lilydale Regional Park sits within the heart of a robust real estate market and this work is expected to help enhance the area’s real estate value.
SPAAR award nominations now being accepted!
Now through Friday, November 15, SPAAR is seeking nominations for the following awards
(click on the Award names below to learn more):



The SPAAR awards will be presented to the recipients at SPAAR's Winter Social event in January 2020.
2020 Membership Renewals due November 30
SPAAR 2020 membership renewals are due on or before November 30, 2019.

Click here for additional information regarding 2020 membership dues. Questions? Contact SPAAR at 651-776-6000. 
Weekly safety tips as provided by SPAAR and its members
SPAARky says:

Secure garage access.
The door between the garage and the house should have a deadbolt lock installed. Advise your clients of the added security. Alarm systems are also great; be sure to set them routinely.

We like hearing what tips SPAAR members have to share, too, such as:

Know your surroundings, including checking the back seat of your vehicle to make sure it's safe to enter. And always lock your door!
What is your #1 safety tip to share?
Please share your safety tip and provide your name and email by sending an email to Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com. Members who submit safety tips have their names entered into a monthly drawing for a prize. Furthermore, safety tips will be shared in future issues of eNews. Thank you to all who have submitted one or more safety tips already. Keep them coming!
Housing Market Statistics
Get up-to-date housing market information here. SPAAR provides four different types of reports so you can offer your clients the most accurate housing data available. Click below to see how the market is doing:

SPAAR provides advocacy update on new condo rule
In August, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new condominium loan rule that takes effect on October 15. Many of the changes secured in the rule are policies for which NAR has advocated for more than a decade. SPAAR believes the final product will yield thousands of new homeownership opportunities and help alleviate affordability and inventory problems plaguing markets across the country. Learn more here .
Joining a committee is one way to be involved in your Association!
SPAAR is beginning to recruit members for its committees in 2020. Both existing committee members and those new to serving on a committee are welcome to join.

Committees offer opportunities to get to know your Realtor ® peers and those affiliated with real estate. Committees allow ease to network and become involved in programs and projects within the communities where you live and work.

Throughout October and early November, SPAAR's committees will be profiled so members can learn more. Attached is the application; if there is a committee of interest to you, feel free to apply to serve in the upcoming year. Questions? Contact Mandy Boldt at mboldt@spaar.com.
Apply now for Leadership SPAAR Class of 2020
Sharpen your leadership skills in 2020!

Leadership SPAAR is a year-long program designed to identify 8-12 emerging leaders from within SPAAR membership and empower them to maximize their leadership potential and advance their efforts to build successful real estate careers.
 
Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday, December 1, 2019. Email the completed application to Mandy Boldt at mboldt@spaar.com. The Professionalism Committee will review applications and schedule interviews with finalists. Participants will be notified in mid-January. Apply here.
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Toni Berg, eXp Realty
Jared Bernin, Timber Ghost Realty, LLC
Tyler Casey, Keller Williams Classic Realty
Michael Davis, Bridge Realty, LLC
Corey Fanning, Results Support Services, Inc.
Jason Hudoba, Keller Williams Premier Realty
Joshua Hukriede, Anthony James Real Estate
Halyna Komar, RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Scott Kueppers, RE/MAX Results
Carly Langland, Keller Williams Integrity RE
Josef Lantz, Anderson Realty
Shanthaia Maruiasiddaiah, Weichert Realtors Achieve
Sophie Phothisane, Keller Wiliams Classic Realty
James Smith, Commercial Investors Group LLC
Savannah Steele, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Desiree Stokes, Piepho Moving & Storage
Karen Suo, Piepho Moving & Storage
Adam Tafel, Keller Williams Integrity RE
Chongneng Thao, Partners Realty Inc.
Jennifer Thompson, M/I Homes
Mary Twight, COEUR Real Estate Group
Anthony Watters, Results Support Services
SPAAR in the News
See SPAAR in the news? We'd love to know about it! If you see articles in your local paper about SPAAR members, events or other news, please send an email to  jkovacich@spaar.com  or mail to Jennifer Kovacich at SPAAR (325 Roselawn Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55117) or simply call (651) 287-3922 with the station or publication information. Thank you!
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