July 2, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS AREA REALTORS® OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
CALL FOR ACTION: Reauthorize the NFIP 
 
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire on July 31, denying necessary insurance coverage to homeowners and buyers in more than 20,000 communities nationwide. Congress must act now to reform and extend the NFIP.
 
Urge Congress to extend the NFIP and pass meaningful reforms to ensure long-term viability of the program
 
HOUSING DAY AT THE STATE FAIR
 
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® is joining along with St. Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, Minnesota REALTORS® and Housing First - Minnesota, to host the largest gathering of housing industry professionals in the state! 
 
We're inviting those who work in the housing industry to join us for Housing Day at the Fair on Tuesday, August 28.
 
SPONSORSHIP 
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® have a number of fun and affordable sponsorship opportunities. Who do you know that would be interested in sponsoring an upcoming event?
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"The first half of the year in residential real estate fared as expected, with the most obvious markers continuing to be low inventory and higher prices. We are also seeing decreased affordability in many markets coupled with more urgency (lower days on market) and increased purchase offers (higher pending sales) ahead of perceived future rate increases that have not yet materialized in the wake of the 0.25 percent increase in the federal funds rate. All of this makes for a busy summer. Let's examine the local market.." VIEW REPORT
NEWS
UPCOMING CLASSES
Marketing to Millennials
Presenter: Jill Morrison
Sponsor: Mike Langer, Suddath United Van Lines
 
There is no CE available for Tuesday Mornings at MAAR events. This is a free benefit open to all members. 
SOCIAL CORNER
YPN BOAT CRUISE
Annual MAAR YPN RPAC Boat Cruise
Thursday, July 19 (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
 
Sail around the lake on "Her Excellency" yacht while networking with close to 100 other Real Estate Professionals and learn about the importance of RPAC!
Investment includes dinner, 2 drink tickets and a tour of beautiful Lake Minnetonka!
DRESSER BUILD WITH DIVERSITY
The Diversity committee is hosting the annual dresser build volunteer event at Bridging, Inc. on Wednesday, July 25 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
This is an interactive team building project. No skills required. Bring your whole office to join in on the fun! 
 
REALTORS® supporting housing or all!
4th ANNUAL YPN 9-HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE
 
Join the YPN on August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Theodore Wirth Golf Course for a day of fun, networking and laughs. 
We'll kick off our event with a small welcome luncheon, then 9-holes of golf, and wrap it up with happy hour.
 
RSVP early for this event as space is limited.
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Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345