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
Keller Williams, Rocket named best companies for diversity: Forbes
KW, Rocket and Anywhere all landed spots on Forbes' latest list of best employers for diversity. The news comes amid an ongoing push for greater diversity in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Renters of color spend 43% more on initial rental costs
Zillow's latest market report reveals Black, Latinx and Asian American Pacific Islander renters spent $15 more per application than their white counterparts
by Marian McPherson Apr 6
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO lauds Respect for Marriage Act
US Senate completes first step in codifying same-sex and interracial marriage with Respect for Marriage Act, a 'huge confidence boost' for maintaining LGBTQ+ homeownership gains
by Marian McPherson Dec 2
LoanDepot, appraiser sued after 'whitewashed' home's value surges
Dr. Nathan Connolly and Dr. Shani Mott alleged fair housing and civil rights violations after a second home appraisal came back $278K higher when they removed any indication of their race
3 years after big Newsday exposé, penalties come for brokerages
Keller Williams Greater Nassau, Keller Williams Realty Elite, and Laffey Real Estate will pay $115K as part of a settlement, the New York State Attorney General's Office announced Tuesday
by Ben Verde Aug 31
Discrimination stops 40% of trans buyers from buying dream home
Realtor.com and the LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance's latest joint survey reveals how discrimination stops transgender and non-binary buyers from finding safe, secure communities
by Marian McPherson Jun 23
Preventing unintentional housing discrimination
Opinion
As Realtors, we are responsible for ensuring that our actions do not unintentionally discriminate against any individual or group. Unfortunately, unintentional discrimination can be challenging to identify and even more difficult to avoid
As hate crimes rose, 70% of Asian buyers moved to safer areas in 2020
Discrimination, mortgage readiness and affordability continue to be significant hurdles for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, according to new report released Wednesday
by Marian McPherson May 12
Redfin settles 'digital redlining' discrimination case
Redfin has reached a settlement with the National Fair Housing Alliance in its discrimination case after nearly 2 years. The brokerage will pay $4M along with making several policy changes
by Marian McPherson May 2