In this issue of SPAAR's eNews:
- Spotlight on SPAAR: A snapshot of 2021 and what's yet to come
- SPAAR creates Housing Affordability Task Force
- Check out highlights from this year's NNO!
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Scholarship recipients to be featured in Pioneer Press
- Check your email for 2022 membership renewal notices
- SPAAR's annual Tech Dump is Friday, August 20
- Housing Market Statistics
- Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only
- Welcome, new members!
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Spotlight on SPAAR: A snapshot of 2021 and what's yet to come |
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2021 SPAAR President Tracy Baglio reflects on the start of 2021 and all that's been accomplished to date, and what's yet to come for the remainder of the year.
SPAAR's weekly videos highlight timely news, events, member features and key information to help benefit members in their business. As such, these videos complement content also shared in SPAAR's newsletters, on its website and on social media.
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SPAAR creates Housing Affordability Task Force |
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The high cost of housing is not a new problem, but it is one that has been exacerbated by the pandemic and its economic consequences. With a severe lack of housing supply and the eviction moratorium on the verge of expiration the problem of Housing Affordability needs to be addressed urgently.
The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) has formed a Housing Affordability Task Force to join local efforts in identifying solutions to make housing more affordable and accessible.
The Task Force is made up of 11 SPAAR members including both Realtors® and lenders, as well as SPAAR staff members. Together, they represent a diverse collection of voices and perspectives who share a key understanding: a shared knowledge of the current challenges of Housing Affordability and the significant impact on families and individuals in our communities.
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Check out highlights from this year's NNO! |
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National Night Out (NNO) on August 3 was another success this year, and SPAAR has the photos to prove it!
SPAAR provided 56 gift cards for NNO block captains to purchase food items at Cub Foods.
Attached is a slideshow compiled from pictures sent to SPAAR from block captains at their neighborhood events. Thank you to all who participated!
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Scholarship recipients to be featured in Pioneer Press
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Check out the Sunday HOMES section of the Pioneer Press on Sunday, August 15, to see the faces of the five REALTORS® Charitable Foundation scholarship recipients for 2021. The ad will include the recipients' post high school plans as well as their pictures.
This year's recipients are Harvey Bergstrom, Makaylie Hager, Evan Jinks, Madelyn Kinny and Linda Lor, and one or both of their parents are Realtors® and SPAAR members. Congratulations to all!
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Check your email for 2022 membership renewal notices |
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SPAAR 2022 Membership Renewal Notices were sent by email on August 5 and August 6 from billing@spaar.com. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you do not see your renewal notice in your inbox so you do not miss any important information.
If payment is not received on or before November 30, a $50 late payment fee will be added to the amount due. Click here to view important 2022 dues billing information.
Please review your invoice and log into your portal account no later than September 25, to take advantage of the flexible dues billing payment option, which is available only to primary REALTOR® members and does not apply to MLS-only members, affiliates, secondary members, unlicensed REALTOR® assistants or new REALTOR® members.
Check out the links below for more helpful information:
Contact SPAAR at (651) 776-6000 if you have questions regarding your membership renewal,
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SPAAR's annual Tech Dump is Friday, August 20 |
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SPAAR’s annual Tech Dump is less than two weeks away! It’s a great time to bring your old electronics to recycle.
ACCEPTED ITEMS include:
- Laptops, desktop computers, hard drives, iPads & tablets
- Flat panel TVs and monitors
- Keyboards, mice, RAM, motherboards, video cards
- Mobile phones
- VCR/DVD players, gaming systems, DVR/cable boxes, stereos, speakers, turntables
- Microwaves, lamps, fans and vacuum cleaners...
Email spaar@spaar.com if you have any questions about other items accepted at the Tech Dump. Tech Dump is Friday, August 20, 2021, from 11am to 2pm and open to all SPAAR members. Enjoy a free lunch (Pharaoh's Gyros Food Truck) while you’re here!
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Housing Market Statistics |
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Get up-to-date Twin Cities housing market information here. |
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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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Check out the SPAAR Facebook page created specifically for members here.
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