May 24, 2021
Contact-less merchandise pick up is available at SPAAR during office business hours. Due to Covid, the SPAAR building is closed to members through June 30, 2021. Email spaar@spaar.com or call (651) 776-6000 with any questions.
In this issue of SPAAR's eNews:
  • Spotlight on SPAAR: A look at the Met Council through an advocacy lens
  • SPAAR seeks to fill Board of Director spots for 2022
  • Join SPAAR in supporting this year's We Care collection drive
  • SPAAR introduces two new classes that begin in June
  • Member actors wanted for SPAAR video project
  • NAHREP releases 2020 State of Hispanic Homeownership
  • Housing Market Statistics
  • Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only
  • Welcome, new members!
Spotlight on SPAAR: A look at the Met Council through an advocacy lens
Among the priorities of SPAAR's strategic plan is to be a top-of-mind resource for Met Council representatives and staff aides on information, data and industry as they relate to housing and other community issues.


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.
SPAAR seeks to fill Board of Director spots for 2022
SPAAR's 2021 Nominating Committee is looking to fill three director positions for 2022. The position is a three-year term and directors are asked to make attendance a priority for all Board meetings, which typically occur once a month.
 
SPAAR is also accepting applications for its three officer positions: treasurer, president-elect and president.
  
Benefits of serving on the Board of Directors include:
  • Opportunities to both learn from and teach others
  • Direct involvement in decisions that impact the Association
  • A broader professional network of members as well as community and civic leaders
  • New experiences that develop professional and personal skills
  • Social opportunities that often lead to lasting friendships
 
All candidates must have been a member of the Association for one year prior to the date of the nomination and must be a Realtor® member in good standing with no ethics violations within the past year.

Interested members may apply here for a director or officer position. This year's application deadline is Friday, June 18.
 
Contact Tracey Douglas at tdouglas@spaar.com with any questions.
Join SPAAR in supporting this year's We Care collection drive
SPAAR has been supporting the Blue Star Mothers program, which puts together the We Care packages, for a number of years. Learn more about Blue Star Mothers and the We Care collection drive here.

A We Care package recipient shared the following heartfelt comment: “I wanted to reach out and say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the care packages that you recently sent the soldiers. There is nothing more uplifting than receiving a package of love from back home! Thank you for all that you do to support the troops. From this side we appreciate it greatly. God bless you and your team.”
SPAAR introduces two new classes that begin in June
SPAAR is introducing two new classes with Continuing Education. Both classes launch on Wednesday, June 2.

Infosparks Intro includes 1.5 hours CE and What to Expect from a Realtor®: Fair Housing offers 1 hour CE.

Members can register for one or both classes via SPAAR's calendar here.
Member actors wanted for SPAAR video project
Do you like to act or know someone who does? SPAAR is seeking member actors for an upcoming SPAAR video project with a focus on safety.

If you are interested in learning more or participating in a video, email Luke Fleck at lfleck@spaar.com.
NAHREP releases 2020 State of Hispanic Homeownership
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) has released its annual report that highlights opportunities and barriers to homeownership for Latinos---impressive statistics show that homeownership increased significantly during the pandemic, continuing a multi-year increase in homeownership by this demographic group. Two specific challenges that threaten maintaining increases in homeownership: inventory of homes for sale and mortgage approval, especially for individuals who are self-employed and small business owners.


SPAAR partners with a number of real estate specialty groups, including NAHREP-Twin Cities.
Housing Market Statistics
Get up-to-date Twin Cities 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:
Connect with SPAAR
Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only
Check out the SPAAR Facebook page created specifically for members here.
Welcome, new members!
Introducing SPAAR's newest members. Welcome, all! We're glad you're here.