As groups fight DEI, multicultural trade organizations hold the line
Julia Lashay Israel writes that multicultural trade organizations are stepping in to promote professional development and homeownership for marginalized groups
How the 'Chinese property ban' impacts the American dream
Opinion
Newly appointed AREAA President and broker-owner Jamie Tian offers her personal perspective on the legislation and the groups that are joining together to combat hate in real estate
by Jamie Tian Nov 8
Jamie Tian tapped to lead Asian Real Estate Association of America
At 32, the RealiFi Realty co-founder and CEO is the youngest president in the organization's history. Tian is a broker-owner in LA and was selected as a NAR '30 under 30' honoree in 2017
by Marian McPherson Nov 6
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance touts 'Stop Hate in Real Estate' initiative
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is partnering with the California Association of Realtors, AREAA and NAHREP to combat real estate discrimination against homebuyers from diverse communities
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
Property bans don't just endanger Asian buyers — they harm agents
Opinion
Current and pending laws nationwide represent an invitation for discrimination against the AANHPI community, Asian Real Estate Association of America President Kurt Nishimura writes
by Kurt Nishimura Jul 18
How activism (and real estate) are uniting AAPI communities
Opinion
The changing demographics of our nation require the real estate industry to continue to learn and welcome all people in our changing American population
by Tim Hur Jul 8
Don't stay silent! Confront the scourge of Asian hate
Opinion
Members of the AAPI community are carrying an undue burden in their quest to build financial wealth through homeownership. As members of the real estate community, it is our job to support homeownership for all
by Tim Hur May 31
As hate crimes rose, 70% of Asian buyers moved to safer areas in 2020
Discrimination, mortgage readiness and affordability continue to be significant hurdles for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, according to new report released Wednesday
by Marian McPherson May 12
AREAA President: NAR report outlines 'double trouble' in housing market affordability
Opinion
NAR's '“Double Trouble' report examines affordability with a focus on ethnicity and annual household income. It shows how these issues disproportionately impact Black, Hispanic and Asian communities
by Tim Hur Feb 25
Asian Real Estate Association of America appoints first female CEO
Former AREAA Executive Director Hope Atuel has become the association's first female CEO. Atuel is taking the reins from Jim Park, AREAA's co-founder and national chairman emeritus
by Marian McPherson Feb 2
Realtor.com launches microsite with fair housing resources
Visitors to 'Realtor.com for Everyone' are able to search for Realtors who have completed NAR’s At Home with Diversity certification
BHGRE honored by PR News for commitment to diversity
The brokerage received a nod for its research on LGBT, Hispanic and Asian homebuyers
by Marian McPherson Mar 22
Chinese homebuyers say feng shui is imperative
The only factor more important to these buyers is neighborhood safety
by Sam Van Horebeek Nov 23