LQBTQ+ community comes into focus in US Census report
Opinion
Just this month, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would ask respondents their sexual orientation and gender identity when conducting its Household Pulse Survey. Here's what the latest report revealed
by Ryan Weyandt Aug 31
How agents can be allies to the LGBTQ+ community
Opinion
Launched as a 6-market tour, The Alliance Certified Ally program is a mix of virtual and in-person training sessions that bring the LGBTQ+ community and ally real estate pros together. Here are common themes, questions and lessons learned
by Ryan Weyandt Aug 2
Show your pride: How to stand up for inclusion
Pride Month is a great time for all of our industry to join with us and become allies in the community, while making sure LGBTQ+ homebuyers have the same housing opportunities as everyone else
Religion is no safe harbor, NAR rules in controversial hate speech policy
Some NAR members balked at approving a case interpretation that specifically says a preacher speaking to his congregants would be in violation of the Realtor Code of Ethics
NAR survey shows large income gap between white and Black Realtors
White Realtors' median gross personal income last year was $49,400 while the median for Black Realtors was $16,700
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 30
Why the Equality Act matters — and how you can make a difference
With the Equality Act, the LGBTQ+ community would have anti-discrimination protections during the homeownership journey. Here's how it can make a difference in the equal and fair treatment of LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers
by Ryan Weyandt Mar 30
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
'Our goals are bold:' CEO of Alliance on protecting LGBTQ+
Opinion
The real estate industry has an obligation to assist LGBTQ consumers in their journey to homeownership. Here's what one organization is doing to further that goal
by Ryan Weyandt Oct 20
Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ protections could set precedent for housing
The Fair Housing Act currently doesn't list gender identity and sexual orientation as protected classes
by Patrick Kearns Jun 15
Cincinnati, Boise among luxury markets to watch in 2020
Coldwell Banker's luxury report identified a few surprising markets as ones to watch, reflecting a general shift of wealth to new markets in secondary cities
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
What to do when bad behavior threatens your brand
How do you respond when an agent’s language or behavior reflects on the brand you’ve built your career on?  
by Christy Murdock Oct 7
Zillow joins others in filing brief supporting LGBTQ workers
Zillow is 1 of more than 200 businesses to sign an amicus brief for 3 cases that will come before the Supreme Court
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
5 things to remember when working with LGBT clients
Nothing you can say will go further than being yourself and having an open heart
by Jeff Berger Jan 25