New report highlights growing anti-LGBTQ sentiments among agents
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance released its fifth annual report on Thursday, which highlighted the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination from agents
by Marian McPherson Jun 6
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
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
Fair housing protections rolled back on Day 1 of Trump presidency
Having fair access and the opportunity to lease or own a home is paramount to the American dream, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Here's how new policies could impact that goal
by Lee Davenport Feb 5
Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet
Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Trump's HUD seeks to eliminate climate change and bias initiatives
President Trump's 2nd term is a chance to overturn Obama-era housing discrimination policies. Housing advocates fear Trump will succeed, undermining 56 years of fair housing progress
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate pros to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership
Mortgage access for Black buyers blamed for widening ownership gap
Mortgage discrimination and appraisal bias are eroding Black homeownership gains, according to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers' latest State of Housing in Black America report
by Marian McPherson Nov 14
Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination
A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities
by Ryan Weyandt Oct 30
Agent offers free listings to leaving liberals — and AR-15s to the others
Idaho broker and Trump supporter Mark Fitzgerald is offering to sell 'liberal' homeowners' homes for free ahead of the election — if they leave the state. But is he breaking Fair Housing rules?
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting
A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 9
NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals
Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
April is Fair Housing Month. How to handle a sensitive topic with grace
As real estate professionals, we are often our clients’ first and sole trusted advisers, writes Dr. Lee Davenport. It's key that we proactively 'school' them on what fairness in real estate looks like
by Lee Davenport Apr 2
What to do if a client says, 'I'm not selling my home for THAT price'
If your client is frustrated by a lowball appraisal, even when they've done everything right to get ready for the market, there may be bias at work, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Mar 7
Pushback on DEI progress ignores the business case for diversity
Opinion
Recent legal decisions have cast doubt on the value of DEI initiatives. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel outlines why they're more impactful than ever