Fair Housing Month: How are you championing education?
Opinion
There are still enough days left in Fair Housing Month to put together a plan for how you are going to educate yourself and your clients. Here's how one broker-owner is joining the conversation about fair housing — and how you can, too
by Teresa Boardman Apr 22
3 real estate execs talk equality and Hispanic homeownership rates
Leaders from Realogy, RE/MAX and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices discussed how the industry can better serve and connect with the Hispanic community
by Marian McPherson Apr 13
CBC Mortgage Agency names its first-ever diversity, equity and inclusion officer
The company tapped current Director of Government Affairs Tai Christensen to lead the company's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts alongside of committee of 15 employees
by Marian McPherson Mar 10
Keller Williams adds 'equity' to core belief system amid racial unrest
In the wake of national discussions on race, Keller Williams agent leaders have also added diversity, equity and inclusion committees to local leadership councils
by Patrick Kearns Sep 17
Real (Estate) Talk: Why 'I didn't know' can't be an excuse
Opinion
This moment of heightened awareness about equality is an opportunity for real estate professionals to etch a more complete story on the history of real estate in America. Here's why the industry could benefit from more diversity training and courses
by Lee Davenport Aug 20
Put fair housing laws to work: How to prevent discriminatory practices
Determining how to create more equality in your business begins with an honest self-evaluation of your own attitudes and behaviors. Here's how to move fair housing from theoretical to practical
by Christy Murdock Aug 1
Homeownership is the greatest kind of freedom — and it should be for all
Opinion
With the overwhelming effects of the pandemic and the racial injustices people are facing and fighting every single day, one common need is emphasized now more than ever: the American dream
by Troy Palmquist Jul 4
No more silence: 3 women leaders call on industry to address injustice
Anne Jones, Windermere Abode owner and designated broker; Veronica Figueroa, eXp Realty Figueroa Team founder; and Tiffany Curry, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices' first Black broker-owner, ask industry to face issues of racism
by Marian McPherson Jun 2
Why 2019 will be a big year for the LGBT community and real estate
Opinion
I believe the LGBTs will turn to NAGLREP, and real estate at large, to tackle a major lingering problem — housing discrimination
by Jeff Berger Jan 21
Redfin CEO addresses the industry's role in perpetuating housing segregation
Kelman commits to hiring more agents of color to address racial segregation in real estate
by Patrick Kearns Jul 18
A bathroom sign
Glenn Kelman gets transparent about how his brokerage is doing in terms of diversity
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
Minorities and mortgages: Why hasn't the trend changed?
Perceptions of the past merging with the modern real estate environment keep imbalances in lending extant
by Mary Bradford Jul 23