Jesse Jackson
Opinion
The Rev. Jesse Jackson's death marks the end of an era in US civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Feb 20
Martin Luther King Jr.
Contributor Dr. Lee Davenport writes that real estate agents have a responsibility to answer Dr. King's 1967 rhetorical question, "Where do we go from here?" with action, not complacency
by Lee Davenport Jan 19
50-year mortgage
Author and broker Dr. Lee Davenport explores the pros and cons of the 50-year mortgage for consumers and advises caution
by Lee Davenport Dec 3
real estate agent commissions rose
Opinion
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣
by Lee Davenport Nov 5
How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision
Not everyone who's thinking about listing a home 'by owner' is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you
by Lee Davenport May 9
Highlights from NAR's 2025 race and homebuying snapshot
For fair housing trainer and advocate Dr. Lee Davenport, self-motivation, transparency and accountability matter more than prioritizing enforcement to optimize fair housing outcomes
by Lee Davenport Mar 24
This Women's History Month, make your DEI outcomes measurable
Standardize planning with a simple DEI checklist, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, and share measurable outcomes along with personal feedback and stories from each event
by Lee Davenport Mar 18
Black History Month, DEI and the roots of representation
Dr. Lee Davenport offers lessons from the life and career of Sen. Edward Brooke, who helped codify fair housing at the federal level
by Lee Davenport Feb 19
Fair housing protections rolled back on Day 1 of Trump presidency
Having fair access and the opportunity to lease or own a home is paramount to the American dream, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Here's how new policies could impact that goal
by Lee Davenport Feb 5
How the Trump agenda is (already) impacting housing: The Download
Get caught up on Trump-era housing policies with Marian McPherson's deep-dive series and the latest news out of DC
by Christy Murdock Feb 1
When divisive political rhetoric crosses the fair housing line
Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don't set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport
by Lee Davenport Jan 20
Wildfires don't discriminate, but people do. Fight back with fairness
As real estate first responders, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, let us be mindful to fight fire with fairness and fair housing in mind
by Lee Davenport Jan 17
It's wild out there. Time to rest, renew, reset: The Download
With professional, political and personal struggles on all sides, let's take a break with some feel-good, self-care, positive-thinking resources
by Christy Murdock Nov 9
Social issues, not industry chaos, will guide agents at the ballot box
Commission chaos has disrupted real estate's status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Harris touts a $25K down payment grant. Will homebuyers care?
The question we should be asking about Kamala Harris' down payment grant proposal, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, is, 'Will anyone jump through hurdles to take part in the program?'
by Lee Davenport Oct 23