March 26, 2018
Q2 MLS Fees are due by March 31
MLS FEES DUE
 
This is a reminder that 2018 2nd Quarter MLS fees have been billed to REALTOR® members' accounts and payment is due by March 31, 2018. Members, please log in to the online portal to submit payment. 

2017 Membership Report
 
Our membership report is available. Take a look at what was accomplished through the association in 2017. | VIEW REPORT

Global Lunch and Learn
 
Monday, April 23 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
 
Join MAAR's Global Business Council as they serve you a delicious lunch followed by a discussion on FIRPTA, what it means from all angles and what can happen when it is not done right.

What's in the Property Deed?
Tuesday, April 10 (12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
 
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing, join us for lunch and a conversation about the Mapping Prejudice Project that will connect the past to the present.
 
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"The Federal Reserve raised its key short-term interest rate from 1.50 to 1.75 percent, citing inflation concerns in an improved economy with rising wages and low unemployment. Borrowing money will be more expensive, particularly for home equity loans, credit cards and adjustable rate mortgages. Although it is the Fed's sixth rate increase since December 2015, rates remain historically low. Home buyers should be aware that at least two more rate increases are expected this year." VIEW REPORT
The Skinny - February 2018

UPCOMING CLASSES
Tuesday, April 3 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education 
Wednesday, April 4 (1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Thursday, April 5 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Thursday, April 12 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
SOCIAL CORNER
Wednesday, May 9
Minneapolis Convention Center 
 
Your registration includes:
Breakfast, lunch, refreshments
Highly sought-after speakers
3 continuing education credits
25+ Expo Vendors (during non-CE times)
Prizes and a swag bag (during non-CE times)
Post-event Happy Hour
 
  • The Top Micro Strategies for Real Estate Marketing - Kristi Kennelly
  • The Next Ten Years - Steve Murray
    This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 1.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education.
  • Make Way for Gen Z - David and Jonah Stillman
    This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 1.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education.
  • Press, Politics and the Public - Tom Hauser

Tuesday, April 3 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
 
Tuesday, April 17 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)

From our blog
"The city of Minneapolis is in the process of completing its ‘Minneapolis 2040’ draft Comprehensive Plan. The plan will shape how the city will grow and change. The draft covers topics such as housing, job access, the design of new buildings and how we use our streets. While comprehensive plans do always attempt to engage the public, they are not generally controversial or create too much buzz; however, that is not case this year in Minneapolis."
 

Q1 - 2018 Home Payment Report
 
The “MGIC/MAAR Home Payment Report” is a quarterly overview of typical monthly payments on homes recently sold in the Twin Cities’ 50 most active real estate markets. Agents can download the report and forward it to prospects or include it in their own marketing pieces. 

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HOME AND GARDEN TICKETS
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Use promo code: REALTOR to claim your 2 for 1 tickets to the Home and Garden Show
 
March 30 - April 1
April 6 - 8
Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345