June 25, 2018
THE MAAR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
MLS Fees Due 

Members: Your 3rd Quarter MLS fee has been billed to your account and is due by June 30, 2018. Please log in and submit payment if you have not yet done so. 

If you need additional assistance here is a link to a video we created that walks you through the process step by step and also shows you how to set up auto-pay if you choose to do so. 

Please note that if the fee is not paid by the due date, your MLS access will be suspended, and a $25 late fee will be applied. Once payment is submitted, there are no refunds.
Heart of the Community Award
Submit nominations by July 1 
 
The Heart of the Community Award shines a light on members who have dedicated their time, talents and energy to serve as volunteer leaders within our communities. On behalf of the selected REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their community through volunteer leadership and community service, Minneapolis Area REALTORS® will make a $500 contribution to the organization of their choice. You can nominate yourself or another for the award.
 
MEMBER DAY AT THE GAME
 
Tickets are selling fast! As a reminder, this event is for current members of the Minneapolis Area Association. Thank you for your understanding. 
 
Come out to the ball game with fellow MAAR members on August 1 as we take over the Budweiser Deck and enjoy the game!  
Budweiser deck at Target Field
 
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians
 
Family and kids welcome. Each ticket includes the game, a drink and ball park food. 
To order over 20 tickets, please call the office at 952.933.9020. 
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"Sales across the nation have risen not only because this time of year typically offers an increase in residential real estate activity, but because this year in particular has proven to have strong economic and market conditions. While it's still true that prices are rising and inventory is tightening, these long-standing trends have been happening gradually enough to not deter those who are serious about becoming homeowners." VIEW REPORT
THE SKINNY - May 2018
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
 
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
PRIDE FESTIVAL
In honor of 50 years of Fair Housing, MAAR and SPAAR participated in the 2018 Twin Cities Pride Festival last weekend, on June 23 and 24. Check out the photos of the event on our Facebook page.
 
If you are interested in staying informed on REALTORS® with Pride events, you can join the Facebook group: REALTORS® With Pride (Minneapolis). 
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?
HOUSING DAY AT THE STATE FAIR
We are joining Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, MN REALTORS® and Housing First - Minnesota to host the largest gathering of housing industry professionals in the state!
 
If you work in the housing industry, we invite you to join us for Housing Day at the Fair, on Tuesday, August 28. 
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Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345