Real (Estate) Talk: Let's cancel the word 'discrimination'
Opinion
Language has the power to unite or divide, develop or destroy, so let's choose our words deliberately to advance the true spirit of fair housing. Here's why we should reevaluate the word 'discrimination.'
by Lee Davenport Jan 18
The home value gap between races is narrowing — slowly: Zillow
Although Black and Latinx home values are still lower overall, new data from Zillow shows the gap between these groups has decreased by about 4% since the Great Recession
A look at 2020: A year of reckoning for housing policy and equality
From eviction bans to redlining, zoning reform and the NAR Code of Ethics update, 2020 has been a year of reckoning on real estate's checkered past
by Marian McPherson Dec 31
John Legend to Realtors: 'Hold yourselves accountable' on housing discrimination
Speaking at NAR's annual conference, the musician and civil rights champion said there are 'more pressing' fair housing issues than the term 'master bedroom'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 18
Car driving on road trip sunrise
The real estate industry displayed 'humility, grace and guts' in what's been a difficult year for many, Inman said during his opening address at Connect Now on Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Nov 12
What a Joe Biden presidency means for real estate and housing
From Biden's campaign, here's how we can expect his administration to respond to today's most crucial housing issues
For agents in Newsday investigation, steering was a service
At Realtors Conference & Expo, NAR consultant and investigative reporter Bill Dedman discussed what housing discrimination looks like now and why it continues
NAR to launch self-testing program to root out agent discrimination
At Realtors Conference & Expo, the trade group said the program would be a way to 'get ahead' of fair housing problems 'often hidden from view'
Why Realtors should be fair housing ambassadors
Opinion
Realtors have a unique opportunity to become fair housing ambassadors who take the lead and promote fair housing in their communities and the industry at large
by Teresa Boardman Nov 5
Redfin accused of price policies that favor white neighborhoods: Lawsuit
A new suit argues the online brokerage disproportionally serves white neighborhoods. CEO Glenn Kelman countered that Redfin hasn't pushed into lower income areas because it needs to pay agents a living wage
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Brad Inman: Imagine a real estate industry without housing discrimination
In his opening session at Connect Now, Brad Inman wants real estate agents to put 2020 in the rearview and imagine what's possible next year
by Patrick Kearns Oct 20
New LGBT group partners with Engel & Völkers, National Fair Housing Alliance
Launched this month, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance will work to fight housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 16
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg advanced fair housing
The US Supreme Court Justice is being remembered as a champion for civil rights, including fair housing
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 21
Coldwell Banker CEO on fair housing: 'We have a lot of work to do'
Ahead of Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue 2020 conference, CEO Ryan Gorman explained his continued passion for fair housing and how to improve housing equality
by Marian McPherson Sep 16
NY State will hear from agents in discrimination probe next month
All but Ryan Gorman originally ignored the State Senate's earlier request to speak on the 'Newsday' report into housing discrimination
by Patrick Kearns Aug 25