'I wouldn't want you to live here': 9 fair housing violations to avoid
Prevent being canceled, fined or jailed by understanding fair housing laws and regulations and avoiding violations
by Lee Davenport May 24
3 looming shifts that could change real estate
Opinion
Increased regulatory enforcement and the ending of IC status are just a few of the possible changes that could greatly impact the way we do business. Here's what agents should prepare for
by Bernice Ross Jul 29
Woman files complaint alleging discrimination in home appraisals
The valuations of an Indianapolis property owned by Carlette Duffy, a Black woman, more than doubled when she removed anything from her home identifying her race
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
Yes, you can comply with fair housing while still writing buyer love letters
Opinion
Buyer love letters have their proponents and detractors. The reality is that they can work and stay within the bounds of fair housing as long as you educate yourself on what to include
by Bernice Ross May 5
Does NAR's fair housing simulation work?
Opinion
NAR's mythical town of Fairhaven is meant to shed a realistic light on discrimination in the industry. But how does it stack up against standard fair housing classes? Here's one broker's experience
by Teresa Boardman Dec 3
The Real Word: What changes can be implemented in the industry?
Opinion
More this week: a discussion on the future of office space and some insight into why your marketing should look different right now
by Byron Lazine Jun 12
Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate
Opinion
It’s well past time to face the ugly truth — racial discrimination, as pointed out in the Newsday study, is happening in real estate. Denying it won’t make it go away
by Jay Thompson Nov 20
One broker reflects on 50 years of fair housing
Opinion
Agents should be more inclusive in marketing homes
by Teresa Boardman Feb 22
Is withholding from the MLS crossing the fair housing line?
Opinion
Finding the right buyer may have more implications than you think
by Teresa Boardman Jan 12
NAGLREP Housing Policy Summit covered Fair Housing and Equality Act issues for LGBT citizens and agents
During his keynote address, Congressman David Cicilline mentioned that he's re-introduced the Equality Act
by Marian McPherson Mar 16
A woman stamping a piece of paper
School, crime and traffic data used to grant or deny 'Location Certified' designation to listings
by Teke Wiggin Aug 12
Sex offender info often should be shared by buyer’s agents: NAR, attorneys
Except for agents in New Jersey and Delaware, which ban agents from sharing sex offender information
by Teke Wiggin Nov 9
20 tips to be a successful landlord in 2015
These tips will have you enjoying your tenants and have them enjoying you, too
by Jake Durtschi Aug 12
Fair housing group investigating display of racial data on real estate websites
Movoto, NeighborhoodScout under scrutiny by NFHA
by Teke Wiggin Jun 23
Steering 2.0? Data may undermine fair housing laws
Online stats doing ‘what brokers have been forbidden to do for the better part of 4 decades’
by Teke Wiggin Apr 29