If your client is frustrated by a lowball appraisal, even when they've done everything right to get ready for the market, there may be bias at work, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities
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Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of 'Just Action,' about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification
Fair housing isn't just about what you mean to do. It's also about the effect your action (or lack thereof) have on hopeful homeowners
Dr. Lee Davenport draws on both historical context and current events to describe how the latest news can impact the application of fair housing laws and policies
Opinion
Amid massive leadership challenges, trainer and DEI expert Dr. Lee Davenport takes a deeper look at the 'we' in NAR's 'That's who we R' slogan and what it means to be a Realtor right now
Opinion
Will the partial elimination of affirmative action in elite college admissions eventually impact representation, access and opportunity in the real estate industry?
Opinion
There's a desperate need for more housing inventory in the country, but that doesn't give developers unlimited rights
Opinion
Dr. Lee Davenport interviews New York Times best-selling author Richard Rothstein, author of 'The Color of Law,' along with Leah Rothstein, his co-author on the new 'Just Action'
Opinion
Atlanta broker-owner Amy McCoy joins Dr. Lee Davenport for a discussion of community advocacy and housing equity
Prevent being canceled, fined or jailed by understanding fair housing laws and regulations and avoiding violations
It is no secret that appraisals can make or break deals in the real estate industry. That's why their accuracy matters so much
Opinion
Have we reached the point of no return when it comes to affordable housing? Dr. Lee Davenport and her guest, Georgia State University's Dr. Dan Immergluck, discuss the peril and possibilities
Opinion
The inception of federal fair housing and every subsequent expansion of fair housing rests on Dr. King’s willing sacrifice of his life for every American
Opinion
NAR has shifted to advocate for fair housing, but there is always room for improvement. Join Dr. Lee Davenport and Elaine Gross for a deep dive discussion of Fair Housing
In this video, the historic 2022 president of the Atlanta Realtors Association, Karen Hatcher, shares just some of the organizations and individuals that have shaped her
Opinion
How do you advocate for fair housing without alienating others in the business? Lee Davenport shares the paradigm shift that has informed her training
This timely Atlanta Realtors Rundown interview features the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals' past President Theresa Palacios
Opinion
Find out how 2022 CCIM President Kenisha Robnett went from industry outsider to leader in this podcast episode with host Lee Davenport
Opinion
Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, and we have a collective responsibility to make it right, or at least better