Contact-less merchandise pick up is available at SPAAR during office business hours. Email spaar@spaar.com or call (651) 776-6000 with any questions or for more detail. |
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"Martin Luther King Jr is the symbol of equality and pacifism. When I think about him, I think about his journey and the people that were with him, fighting for a society that should naturally be free from discrimination or hate, because after all, we are all humans, just different colors. His greatest impact is painting that very natural world where people are not judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Martin Luther King paved the way, but there’s still so much more work to be continually done in diversity, equity and inclusion."
-Lou Thao, 2021 Chair of SPAAR's Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Click here to hear the 35th Annual State of Minnesota Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration address as first shared earlier today and featuring messages from youth, Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan and the singing of Lift Every Voice and Sing. It also features a conversation with Matthew A. Cherry who is the award-winning director, writer and producer of Hair Love.
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This year's virtual Winter Social welcomed 2021 leadership |
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SPAAR's installation of new officers for 2021 took place as a virtual affair on January 13 due to Covid restrictions. Welcomed into leadership roles were Tracy Baglio, 2021 SPAAR President, Mark Mason, 2021 SPAAR President-elect and Brianne Lawrence, 2021 SPAAR Treasurer. Patrick Ruble, SPAAR's Immediate Past President, shared a few words as he reflected on the past year.
Tracy Baglio, pictured here, shared her vision for the year ahead and brought attendees on her journey into real estate. Click here to see last week's Winter Social.
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SPAAR announces 2020 Realtor® and Affiliate awards |
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SPAAR's 2020 Realtor® and Affiliate award recipients were announced at the Winter Social on January 13. Congratulations to the following SPAAR members:
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Patrick Ruble, 2020 Realtor® of the Year
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Amy Peterson, 2020 William Tschohl/James Stanton Distinguished Service Award
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Maikor (Karen) Thao, 2020 SPAAR Good Neighbor Award/Better Communities
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Shelley Johnson, 2020 Affiliate of the Year
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Jennifer Livingston and Danielle Pelton, 2020 Rising Star Award
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Don't miss the latest Better & Better podcast |
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2020 Rising Star Award Winners and MetroYPN Chair and Vice-Chair Danielle Pelton and Jennifer Livingston, respectively, will discuss their experiences as Realtors® and MetroYPN's new Real Estate Fundamentals program.
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Parting gift to SPAAR charities |
Patrick Ruble’s role as 2020 SPAAR President recently concluded and upon his departure he, along with his partner, Todd Hylton, gave financial gifts to both REALTORS® Charitable Foundation and Toys for Joy.
Pictured from left are Patrick Ruble, Todd Hylton, Patti Jo Fitzpatrick and Man Huynh on behalf of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation and Mike Hunstad on behalf of Toys for Joy. Thank you, Patrick and Todd!
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SPAAR's online store now available |
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SPAAR members may now purchase products from SPAAR's online Realtor® store. The store kicks off with 15 products currently available and additional products to be added each month. This new member service is currently in its pilot period. Members may place their order by 10am Monday through Friday and orders will be available for pick-up at SPAAR's St. Paul location only (325 Roselawn Avenue East in St. Paul) between 2pm and 4:30pm. Contact the Association office at (651) 776-6000 with any questions.
Click here to access SPAAR's online store.
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Weekly safety tips as provided by SPAAR and its members |
SPAARky says:
Use common sense when heating your home
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What is your #1 safety tip to share? |
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Please share your safety tip and provide your name and email by sending an email to Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com. Member safety tips will be shared in future issues of eNews. Thank you to all who have submitted one or more safety tips. Keep them coming! |
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Housing Market Statistics |
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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:
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SPAAR partners with area Associations to assist Minneapolis, Saint Paul and surrounding communities |
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Learn more here about volunteer opportunities in the short, medium and long-term rebuilding efforts. In addition, there are resources listed to educate about racial injustice in our communities, information about how to donate goods or funds as well as how to engage in actions that bring about necessary change. Email spaar@spaar.com with any questions.
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Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only |
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Check out the SPAAR Facebook page created specifically for members here.
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We welcome your photos!
SPAAR's New Member Orientation (NMO) has moved online during this time of COVID-19.
If you've taken part in a virtual NMO session and have a picture of yourself in class, please email it to Luke Fleck at lfleck@spaar.com. Thank you and welcome to SPAAR!
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