LISTEN: In today's market, can doing good help agents do well?
Opinion
Atlanta broker-owner Amy McCoy joins Dr. Lee Davenport for a discussion of community advocacy and housing equity
by Lee Davenport Jun 6
Keller Williams, eXp Realty, others sued over alleged discrimination
The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
'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
6 takeaways from NAR's midyear conference
From voting to raise membership dues to requiring fair housing training to learning best practices for artificial intelligence, Realtors are steering their own fate in the industry
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18
Danger ahead: MLSs consider agent alerts for perilous properties
At the National Association of Realtors' midyear conference, a committee on Realtor safety suggested adding MLS data fields to signal hazards such as bad cell service and limited visibility
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
Why the new fair housing training requirement is good for business
Opinion
By fostering an inclusive and equitable housing market, Realtors can attract a diverse clientele and contribute to a more prosperous society
NAR votes to require fair housing training for all 1.5M Realtors
Members will be required to complete 2 hours of fair housing training every 3 years beginning in 2025 following a vote Thursday by the National Association of Realtors' board of directors
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
You probably suck at helping 26% of your clients. Here's how to fix it
Opinion
If a buyer with a disability wanted to attend your open house, would they be able to?
by Rachael Hite May 12
Fair housing training for agents will be mandatory under NAR proposal 
The National Association of Realtors' Board of Directors will vote Thursday on requiring its 1.5M members to complete 2 hours of fair housing training every 3 years beginning in 2025
LISTEN: It’s not too late to advocate for affordable housing
Opinion
Have we reached the point of no return when it comes to affordable housing? Dr. Lee Davenport and her guest, Georgia State University's Dr. Dan Immergluck, discuss the peril and possibilities
by Lee Davenport Mar 16
Fannie and Freddie keep building capital reserves as profits shrink
By one measure, the mortgage giants have built up two-thirds of the reserves needed for them to be released from government conservatorship
by Matt Carter Feb 27
LISTEN: Commemorating Dr. King’s dream for fair housing with The King Center
Opinion
The inception of federal fair housing and every subsequent expansion of fair housing rests on Dr. King’s willing sacrifice of his life for every American
by Lee Davenport Jan 16
Facebook announces new system to avoid housing ad discrimination
The company launched its Variance Reduction System this week, a provision in the settlement Meta worked out with the US Department of Justice
by Ben Verde Jan 11
Agents baffled by confusing new Facebook property listing policy
Facebook parent company Meta announced on Dec. 29 that users will no longer be able to share listings on Facebook Marketplace with their business profile, a change that drew agent ire
by Marian McPherson Jan 4
Inclusive is just a word until it's put into practice
Opinion
An inclusive organization values all members for who they are, not just what they look like, how much money they make or how much power they hold
by Teresa Boardman Dec 23