Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us
by Chris Drayer Aug 6
Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena's burned out lots
Altadena is for sale, and developers are lining up to buy in. So far, around 145 properties have been sold, 100 are currently listed and dozens are in escrow, the 'Los Angeles Times' reports
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 9
Wildfires don't discriminate, but people do. Fight back with fairness
As real estate first responders, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, let us be mindful to fight fire with fairness and fair housing in mind
by Lee Davenport Jan 17
This Black History Month, it's time to put people over profits
Opinion
Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of 'Just Action,' about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification
by Lee Davenport Jan 15
Queens is poised to unseat Brooklyn as hottest NYC borough
A new report from StreetEasy suggests that the World's Borough will be crowned the hottest borough in New York City after a stellar 2023
by Ben Verde Jan 11
Simply Homes funded $22M to apply AI to home affordability crisis
Simply Homes applies proptech by using an artificial intelligence-generated performance model to determine what each property will require to reach livability and, in time, profitability
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 12
Which cities are the most economically integrated?
Looking for a home in a neighborhood with a good mix of luxury and affordable homes? Look no further than Seattle or Washington, D.C., a new report from Redfin suggests
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Crowdfunder Nico aims to cut locals in on gentrification returns
The public benefit corporation wants to purchase and sell small stakes in rent-stabilized buildings
by Teke Wiggin Nov 22
'Ri-dam-diculous': Compass agents’ Harlem ad prompts blowback
A tweet featuring The Couzens Team’s sign in Harlem drew 9K retweets, 37.8K likes and accusations of gentrification
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Airbnb launches partnership with DNA testing company 23andMe
The partnership comes amid what Airbnb says is a rise in 'heritage travel,' or trips people take to connect with their ancestors' homelands
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
Graffiti wall
Vandals reportedly wrote 'die' and 'gentrification' on the windows of two Portland real estate brokerages
by Patrick Kearns Dec 27
The United States Treasury
Opportunity Zones aim to incentivize building in distressed communities, but some say it could boost gentrification
by Patrick Kearns Oct 19
Climate change is here, and it's already impacting property values: Harvard study
In a region experiencing climate impacts like sea level rise, people will pay more to be higher, the Harvard study found
by Tina Casey Jul 6
NAR celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Announces support for legislation to add sexual orientation and gender identity to Fair Housing Act
by Patrick Kearns May 17
Deadly package bombs rattle Austin real estate community
Police are investigating potential link between explosions, and agents out visiting properties should be on high alert
by Gill South Mar 13