fair housing in Big Sky Country
Opinion
In Montana, where rugged independence meets deep community roots, Realtor Karen Berg-DiGangi is redefining what it means to fight for fair housing
by Karen Berg-DiGangi Oct 28
Texas hate speech bill 'dead' as NAR considers ethics code change
SB 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Meanwhile, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
NAR added as defendant in Missoula LGBTQ hate speech case
Realtor and pastor Brandon Huber and his attorney claim the National Association of Realtors is responsible for creating a policy that allegedly discriminates against Christians
by Marian McPherson Jan 4
Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable
The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Windermere distances itself from anti-LGBTQ Missoula pastor
Lawyer for Brandon Huber, the agent at the center of the controversy, says ‘Windermere's woke corporate office in Seattle’ unlikely to have an impact on Huber’s status with his local franchise
by Marian McPherson Dec 6
Missoula pastor needs to leave real estate: LGBTQ+ Alliance CEO
Pastor Brandon Huber, a part-time agent, is under fire after his church broke ties with a food assistance program that promoted Pride Week. Ryan Weyandt, CEO of The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, explains why 'it’s time to step up and remove Huber from the Realtor ranks'
by Ryan Weyandt Dec 6
'Is the Bible hate speech?' NAR hate speech provision faces first big test
Realtor Brandon Huber is under fire for pulling his church's support of a food bank during Pride Month. Now, the Missoula Organization of Realtors has to determine if it's religious freedom or hate speech
by Marian McPherson Dec 2