January 23, 2017
 
Be Social 
Have you liked us on Facebook? Share our page with your REALTOR friends to show them our valuable resources and communications on the housing market, upcoming events, and press releases. Our followers will have a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. The drawing will be held on Friday, January 27. Like us to enter!
Share with us @mplsREALTORS! Of these choices, which social media platform do you use the most for your real estate business? | TAKE POLL

Global Week 
Are you prepared to work with buyers and sellers in our ever-changing cultural landscape in Minnesota? We have nearly 419,000 foreign-born residents in Minnesota, and 46.8% of them are homeowners. Join MAAR during Global Week from February 13 - 17 with various classes and activities to enhance your cultural knowledge when working with your clients.

Monday, February 13 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Global Real Estate: Local Markets (also a core class toward your Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS Designation) | 7.50 CE Hours | 2011 NAR President, Ron Phipps | REGISTER

Tuesday, February 14 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
At Home with Diversity Certification (can be used as an elective toward CIPS and ABR Designations) | 6.00 CE Hours | 2011 NAR President, Ron Phipps | REGISTER
 
Wednesday, February 15 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Muslim Financing | 2.00 CE Hours | Sheob Sharieff | REGISTER
 
Friday, February 17 (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Hmong Village Bus Tour | REGISTER

HWY 169 Construction 
Upcoming construction on Highway 169 in the west metro will bring improvements in road safety and quality. In the meantime; however, you will encounter detours en route to our office in Edina. We hope that these suggestions will help minimize the inconvenience.
 
From the north: Take Hwy. 169 south to Excelsior Blvd. west, then south on Shady Oak Road to Crosstown east (Hwy 62), then Hwy 169 north to the Bren Road exit. 

From the south: Access to Bren Road from the south will remain open during the project. 

To learn more, visit
 
mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy169hopkinswhere you can sign up for email updates and follow the project via social media. 

WEEKLY MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT
 
In winter, it is not uncommon for housing starts to tail off, but 2016 closed on an uptick and became the best year for housing starts since 2007. Granted, multifamily homes have been driving the increase in recent years, while single-family starts and building permits are mildly down. Yet there is warranted optimism for new single-family home building in 2017. | MORE 
2016 Annual Residential Real Estate Wrap-Up
The big story of 2016 was twofold: the median sales price reached an all-time high; while closed sales reached an 11-year high. Closed sales nearly broke their all-time record, but fell 0.3 percent short of their all-time 2004 high. Seller activity declined 1.1 percent. Near-record sales activity combined with flat-to-weaker seller activity created a supply shortage. | MORE 
2016 Annual Housing Market Report is Available
Take a look! Be sure to scroll through to the last page where you'll find the historical review. | REPORT

Spring Training
Bonita Springs - Estero Association of REALTORS
Wednesday, February 15 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Social Strategies 2017 | 3.75 CE Hours | REGISTER

Thursday, February 16 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.) 
7/1/16 - 6/30/17 Required Module: Residential Contracts | 3.75 CE Hours | REGISTER

Thursday, February 16 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.) 
Mind Your Own Business | 3.75 CE Hours | REGISTER

Friday, February 17 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.) 
Listing with Confidence | 4.00 CE Hours | REGISTER

UPCOMING CLASSES/EVENTS
 
Friday, January 27 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
New Member Orientation | REGISTER
 
Tuesday, January 31 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Required Module: Residential Contracts | 3.75 CE Hours REGISTER 
 
Wednesday, February 1 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Size Matters 2 | 3.75 CE Hours | REGISTER
 
Friday, February 3 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
New Member Orientation | REGISTER
Wednesday, February 8 (8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Required Module: Residential Contracts | 3.75 CE Hours REGISTER
 
Wednesday, February 8 (1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Infosparks Sparks II: Sharpening the Data Sword | 2.50 CE Hours | REGISTER

February 23, 2017
Housing Day at the Capitol | St. Paul Rivercentre | INFO

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