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
Mar 7
A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities
Jan 31
Opinion
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
Jan 15
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
Nov 29
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
Oct 23
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
Sep 8
Opinion
Will the partial elimination of affirmative action in elite college admissions eventually impact representation, access and opportunity in the real estate industry?
Aug 3
Opinion
There's a desperate need for more housing inventory in the country, but that doesn't give developers unlimited rights
Jul 13
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'
Jun 19
Opinion
Atlanta broker-owner Amy McCoy joins Dr. Lee Davenport for a discussion of community advocacy and housing equity
Jun 6
Prevent being canceled, fined or jailed by understanding fair housing laws and regulations and avoiding violations
May 24
It is no secret that appraisals can make or break deals in the real estate industry. That's why their accuracy matters so much
Apr 11
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
Mar 16
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
Jan 16
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
Dec 22
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
Dec 5
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
Oct 27
This timely Atlanta Realtors Rundown interview features the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals' past President Theresa Palacios
Sep 22
Opinion
Find out how 2022 CCIM President Kenisha Robnett went from industry outsider to leader in this podcast episode with host Lee Davenport
Sep 20
Opinion
Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, and we have a collective responsibility to make it right, or at least better
Aug 9