In the face of bigotry and apathy, fair housing is even more essential
Opinion
As civic rights deteriorate, it's essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes
by Sean Frank Apr 23
Here are your big ideas on how to improve fair housing: Pulse
We asked you to share your ideas for improving fair housing compliance, from political to personal and policy interventions
by Inman Apr 23
Zillow's private listing post erupts into CEO-studded battleground
A LinkedIn post by Errol Samuelson on Zillow's private listings rule flared into a weekend skirmish that drew nearly 300 comments from executives like Robert Reffkin, Glenn Sanford and Leo Pareja
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 21
Realtors are fighting for fairness, access and accountability
Opinion
MLSs and greater transparency are not the problem, Vanguard Properties' Nina Dosanjh writes. They are part of a proven infrastructure that evolves as the market changes
by Nina Dosanjh Apr 15
Caution! 3 ways your buyer’s love letter could violate Fair Housing
Jonathan Pressman offers real-world examples of the way buyer love letters can violate fair housing, along with fixes to help your clients write right
by Jonathan Pressman Apr 14
Windermere exec: Private listings herald 'demise' of real estate
Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi told Inman private listing networks benefit brokerages, not consumers, and said his firm isn't jumping on the bandwagon
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
PLNs, dual agency and buyer choice: Back to the future?
Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That's bad business for both clients and real estate professionals
by Summer Goralik Apr 7
Federal judge saves HUD fair housing grants from DOGE cuts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Housing and Urban Development from canceling $30M in grants as Democratic lawmakers demand HUD edit its cost-cutting plans
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs
Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from deceptive practices
by Matt Carter Mar 26
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
Waters, Warren sound alarm on HUD cost-cutting plan
Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent HUD Secretary Scott Turner a letter demanding that he halt plans to cut staff at the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
by Marian McPherson Mar 17
Fate of Clear Cooperation at hand as Ketchmark issues new warning
As NAR prepares to announce its pocket listing rule decision 'in the coming weeks,' attorney Michael Ketchmark said he'll consider legal action against brokers who vote to maintain the rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 12
Tool Kit: A new agent's guide to fair housing laws
Fair housing violations can be avoided, trainer Rachael Hite writes, when agents focus on what matters most: giving everyone the chance to find a home of their own
by Rachael Hite Feb 27
A new-agent guide to the Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
New Inman contributor Vincent Cyr outlines the benefits of the Clear Cooperation Policy for consumers, agents and the industry at large
by Vincent Cyr Feb 25