Better and Better - A SPAAR Podcast

Better and Better is back with another episode of Beyond the Stats! Join us for a deep dive into the November 2023 housing market stats.

We are back with another episode of Beyond the Stats! Join us for a deep dive into the September 2023 housing market stats.

Kira, founder and owner of Zestful Design, came on the podcast to share insights on home-stating and decluttering that you can implement with your clients selling their home.

Go beyond the stats with a focus on real estate safety!

Our second Safety Month podcast features Danae Hudson, Co-Owner and Instructor at Valley Self-Defense . Danae shares stories and experiences from both inside and outside of the real estate industry along with helpful tips on how to become situational aware and protect yourself in difficult situations. Tune in to learn more about risk assessment and self-defense from Danae. We hope you enjoy the ep...

Kira, an experienced safety expert and owner of Zestful Design , gives best practices to keep you and your home sellers and buyers safe both during and after closing.

SPAAR sat down with El Karnwie-Tuah from Minnesota Housing who shared some valuable insight into what Minnesota Housing does beyond financing assistance.

In this months Beyond the Stats, learn some tips you can use when speaking to your clients about the housing market!

The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) is evaluating whether it should establish a Global Business Council (GBC).  SPAAR's GBC would supplement the work of the Committee for DEI, providing members opportunities to expand their business about learning about diverse communities, cultures and business practices.  Are you interested in global real estate?  Are there opportunities to...

SPAAR Past President Mark Mason joins the conversation to talk about his personal journey in real estate investing and how you can get started.

SPAAR's Education & Events Director, Kristin Parker, is joined by Ryan Torpey, Minnesota Realtors® Associate Legal Counsel, to talk about the upcoming forms changes taking effect on August 1, 2023! 

Go beyond the stats! Hear from Realtors® on what they are seeing the stats play out when working with clients.

Part 2 of diving into the world of real estate marketing with industry experts Dan Sherman, owner of Stainless Real Estate Photography, and Luke Fleck, SPAAR Director of Digital Engagement.

Join us for an engaging and informative episode as we delve into the world of real estate marketing with industry experts Dan Sherman, owner of Stainless Real Estate Photography, and Luke Fleck, SPAAR Director of Digital Engagement. In this insightful conversation, we explore key strategies and practical tips to help you elevate your real estate marketing efforts to the next level. From discussion...

Despite recent increases in interest rates impacting buyer affordability, there's some positive news for prospective buyers in certain areas. Declining sales prices and a surge in new construction are providing much-needed relief. Understanding these market trends can help your buyers and sellers make informed decisions. Stay updated on the real estate landscape to maximize your buying potenti...

Join us as we dive into the magical world of Toys For Joy, a charitable organization serving the Anoka County area that has been bringing happiness to families in need for decades. Hear heartwarming stories from Toys For Joy President Mike Hunstad and Board Member Ashley Haataja that will remind you of the incredible power of generosity and compassion. Check out their Facebook and Website for upco...

Two of SPAAR’s Communications Committee members, Chelsea Erickson and Nichole Hayden, sat down with SPAAR's Communications Director to discuss the current local housing market statistics as well as what they’re experiencing in the field through their work with current and prospective clients.

SPAAR’s Education & Events Director, Kristin Parker, sits down with two SPAAR Affiliate Members: Cindy Allen of Bay Equity Home Loans and Kevin Harris of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to talk about Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Programs – shedding some light on a variety of opportunities for homebuyers.

SPAAR’s Education & Events Director, Kristin Parker, sits down with two SPAAR Affiliate Members: Cindy Allen of Bay Equity Home Loans and Steven Tran of Fairway Mortgage to talk about First Time Homebuyers – what REALTORS® can do to educate and better help these consumers become a homeowner.

REALTOR®-REALTOR® couples who maintain a relationship while they grow a business: how do they navigate personal and professional commitments?  Is work/life balance a myth? How do you decide who’s the “fun one” and who gets to deliver hard news to clients?  In the first of a series of occasional episodes, we spoke with Dean Schlaak and Tom DeGree.

A recent article by the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that during the pandemic more than 20,000 people took the MN Real Estate License Exam. We sat down with one of those agents, Charles Osugo, to hear his perspective and experience being a new REALTOR® in real estate today.

On average, SPAAR offers more than 300 CE hours of classes to its members each year, with approximately 5,000 of student/participants attending either in-person at SPAAR or virtually in our live Community Campus zoom classroom. Kristin Parker, SPAAR's Education and Event Director, joins the podcast to talk about SPAAR adding On Demand style CE.

SPAAR sat down with Diana Dalsin and Mark Wilkening from Bridging to talk about their positive environmental impact, the impact of the pandemic on Bridging, and more!

Kasey Kier, Assistant Commissioner at MN Housing, came on the show for a special Fair Housing Month episode! Kasey spoke with us about MN Housing's mission, their strategies for reducing housing disparities in Minnesota, current housing programs, and much more.

SPAAR sat down with Soren Jensen, Executive Director of the Midtown Greenway Coalition, to talk about the Greenways history, their plans to extend it into St. Paul, and what the expansion would mean for real estate.