Breaking the stigma and fighting bias around VA home loans
Misconceptions about VA home loans keep hard-working and well-prepared military veterans from the American dream of homeownership, veteran and team leader Cheryl Arroyo writes
by Cheryl Arroyo Jan 8
Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement
Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was 'forced' to belong to NAR for MLS access
NAR's speech code was enacted to protect Realtors. Why kill it now?
Opinion
After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers
by Rachael Hite Nov 18
The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge
Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and whether they do more harm than good
by Trina Gonzales-Van Oct 22
Fairway blasts federal regulators in $10M redlining settlement
Nation's third biggest lender casts itself as a victim of politics, noting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched its investigation the day after Biden Administration took office
by Matt Carter Oct 16
NAR accuser outlines new details in lawsuit alleging retaliation
Roshani Sheth filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors in June, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. A new filing offers more details
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
These unanswered settlement questions have you stressed: Pulse
As agents race to comply with terms of the NAR settlement on Aug. 17, Inman wants to get a handle on your toughest questions
by Inman Jul 23
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
Appraisal management company Solidifi and lending giant Rocket Mortgage are also charged with violating the Fair Housing Act in 2021 refinancing request. Rocket says it expects to prevail
by Matt Carter Jul 16
'Historic' agreement aims to break racial barriers in appraisal industry
The Appraisal Foundation will establish $1.22M scholarship fund to help aspiring appraisers get training and fulfill experience requirements said to have contributed to lack of diversity
by Matt Carter Jul 12
Will your chatbot get you canceled? 10 AI questions to ask
Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business
by Lee Davenport Jul 2
Former NAR employee seeks $1M in new lawsuit alleging retaliation
Roshani Sheth, a former product manager for the Realtors Information Network, filed suit after an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission probe into her racial and sexual harassment claims
by Taylor Anderson Jun 20
NAR Pride Month post draws hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ replies
The National Association of Realtors' Instragram post highlighting Pride Month has garnered nearly 900 comments — the majority of them against the LGBTQ+ community
by Marian McPherson Jun 6
8 fair housing terms every agent should know
Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Israel offers a glossary to help you navigate the complex landscape of fair housing regulations and provide fair and equal service to all clients
LoanDepot settles high-profile appraisal bias lawsuit filed in 2022
Lender revises appraisal policies and practices in wake of lawsuit by Baltimore couple who claimed their home was undervalued by more than $250,000 because they were Black
by Matt Carter Mar 27
Brokerage BHS appeals orders to pay agent $977K for discrimination
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1M after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 14