KW team lead hosts first-ever Pride event in Canyon County, Idaho
Keller Williams team leader and LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance founding member Tom Wheeler hosted the area's first-ever Pride event on June 9. Here's how the 4K-person event came to life
by Marian McPherson Jun 24
Realtor.com releases next chapter of buyer agency campaign
Two months after launching its buyers agency ads, Realtor.com has unveiled the next chapter — focused on buyers' agents as key to bolstering homeownership in underrepresented communities
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
NAR Pride Month post draws hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ replies
The National Association of Realtors' Instragram post highlighting Pride Month has garnered nearly 900 comments — the majority of them against the LGBTQ+ community
by Marian McPherson Jun 6
As corporate DEI is scaled back, real estate needs to double down
Opinion
New Inman contributor Anita Legacy Blue, president of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, writes that despite a move away from corporate DEI, real estate can't afford to move backward
by Anita Blue Mar 13
How 'Stop Hate in Real Estate' can empower agents and clients
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Past-President Erin Morrison shares a new initiative to help Realtors come together and speak out against bias, discrimination and hate from a vocal minority
by Erin Morrison Jan 31
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance touts 'Stop Hate in Real Estate' initiative
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is partnering with the California Association of Realtors, AREAA and NAHREP to combat real estate discrimination against homebuyers from diverse communities
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
Top-producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $8.53B
The 3rd annual Top Producers list honors 388 agents and team leaders who raked in $8.53B in 2023 alone, reflecting the growing influence of LGBTQ+ agents in the industry, the Alliance says
by Marian McPherson Sep 20
'TenDashFive' Instagram account declares war on agent hate speech
The real estate broker behind the provocative new account spoke to Inman on the condition of anonymity about his campaign to pressure NAR to enforce its own anti-hate speech policies
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 14
This LGBTQ+ advocate has a message for agents
Erin Morrison, LGBTQ Alliance 2023 president, shares the growing fears among the LGBTQ+ community, where RPACs and the code of ethics come in, and how to be an ally
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 23
Survey details 'growing suffering' for LGBTQ+ buyers, sellers
LGBTQ+ real estate professionals explain the impact of more than 320 anti-LGBTQ laws on LGBTQ homeownership and housing rights, in the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's 3rd annual survey
by Marian McPherson May 10
Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry
Opinion
Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs, are providing financial support for elected officials who support anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Here's what you can do
by Ryan Weyandt Apr 19
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance takes 'Article 10 Rule' campaign to Texas
In the wake of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Texas, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called Texas Realtors and TREPAC to evaluate political candidates' credibility
by Marian McPherson Apr 12
President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act into law
The act codifies same-sex and interracial marriage rights and ensures same-sex couples' marriages would be federally recognized if the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell
by Marian McPherson Dec 14
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
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance calls on RPAC to adopt 'Article 10 Rule'
In the wake of Florida Realtors' support of anti-LGBTQ Gov. Ron DeSantis, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called on NAR and RPAC to evaluate political candidates' credibility
by Marian McPherson Sep 23