How you can pave the path for increased Black homeownership
Opinion
Real estate agents have to work together to eliminate disparities and barriers to homeownership. Here's how one Realtor remains dedicated in creating pathways toward fair and equitable housing opportunities for all
by Tracey Royal Mar 15
Marcia Fudge sworn in as HUD secretary with a fair housing focus
NAR looks forward to working with Fudge 'to address racial disparities in real estate and our nation’s persistent housing affordability crisis'
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 10
A hand moving beads on an abacus
Lender will pay the Chicago homeowner $50K and provide mandatory training to its employees on fair lending and appraisals
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 10
Lessons I live by as a Black real estate agent
While we talk about inclusion in terms of the way we treat clients, we need to remember what we owe each other as professionals
by Janel Randall Feb 24
Court grants stay in lawsuit over Trump-era fair housing rule
Biden executive order directs HUD to review the effects of its repeal of the 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule and weakening of the 'disparate impact' standard
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 16
Real (Estate) Talk: How to be an antiracist real estate pro
Opinion
Impact is greater than intentions. The solution then is not solely to be a well-meaning real estate professional but an actively antiracist one. Here are a few resources to help you
by Lee Davenport Feb 10
10 tips for crafting offers that will stand out in a hot market
At Inman Connect, panelists advised buyer's agents on how to make sure their clients shine with the strongest possible offers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
Can an Airbnb host offer discounts to vaccinated guests? Absolutely
The question has generated a heated discussion in a private Airbnb host Facebook group, but offering a discount to vaccinated guests doesn't violate any law or Airbnb policy
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
Brad Inman: Now is the time for a new 'housing dynamism'
Inman Publisher Brad Inman praised real estate professionals for their ability to adjust to working during the pandemic during his opening talk at Inman Connect on Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
Interracial couple suing Michigan agents for alleged discrimination
One of the accused agents, Rick Beaudin of KW Realty Livingston, says he's never met the couple, never received an offer from them and 'discrimination has no place in real estate'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 20
Real (Estate) Talk: Let's cancel the word 'discrimination'
Opinion
Language has the power to unite or divide, develop or destroy, so let's choose our words deliberately to advance the true spirit of fair housing. Here's why we should reevaluate the word 'discrimination.'
by Lee Davenport Jan 18
How to foster a culture of community during COVID and beyond
Creating a culture of community at your company will help everyone feel more appreciated, engaged and acknowledged — not just now, but into the future. Here are a few ways that you can foster that
by Jill Butler Jan 18
6 meaningful ways agents can support the Black community
Real estate agents are also often community leaders — which gives them the opportunity to help break racial injustice and support Black communities. Here, NAREB's president weighs in on what you can do to make a difference
by Donnell Williams Jan 18
A look at 2020: A year of reckoning for housing policy and equality
From eviction bans to redlining, zoning reform and the NAR Code of Ethics update, 2020 has been a year of reckoning on real estate's checkered past
by Marian McPherson Dec 31