Real (Estate) Talk: Is RPAC doing right by Realtors?
Opinion
The Realtors Political Action Committee says its purpose to help elect candidates who support the interests of Realtors is clear. But does that truly extend to those in protected classes? Here's what one Georgia-based broker thinks
by Lee Davenport Nov 19
'The Color of Law:' Author Richard Rothstein on housing segregation
Katie Lance interviews the author of influential book 'The Color of Law' to discuss the history of public housing policy, its effect on the ongoing racial discrimination and what we can do now
by Katie Lance Sep 22
A neighborhood's racial makeup impacts home values more now than it did in 1980
The race home appraisal gap has doubled since 1980, according to a new study published in the sociological journal Social Problems
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Housing discrimination is a vicious cycle: Zillow chief economist
During Zillow's virtual Unlock event, Svenja Gudell highlighted the historic instances that have led to a massive homeownership gap between white Americans and people of color
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22
What you should know about fair housing
Agents have to work to protect people from discriminatory practices and educate other professionals on the laws we have in place. So, here's what you need to know about discrimination in the industry — plus the fair housing laws that prohibit it
by John Giffen Jun 14
NAR CEO on racial injustice: 'This is not a new issue'
Bob Goldberg reminded attendees at Inman Connect Now that equality and fairness in housing is the trade group's mission
WATCH: 'Newsday' investigative team challenges agents to wield their power
The team behind the 3-year Long Island housing discrimination investigation revealed behind-the-scenes information while challenging agents to fight segregation
by Inman Jan 30
Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate
Opinion
It’s well past time to face the ugly truth — racial discrimination, as pointed out in the Newsday study, is happening in real estate. Denying it won’t make it go away
by Jay Thompson Nov 20
HUD proposes change that would make proving housing discrimination more difficult
The proposed changes to 'disparate impact' rule come at a time when the gap between black and white homeowners is growing, according to a recent Redfin study
by Patrick Kearns Aug 1
Immigration policy concerns swayed 15% of homebuyers, sellers in 2017
Part one of Redfin's housing market sentiment survey underscores effects of politics and society
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Brokerage issues apology for ad accused of being racist
Kurt Flock of Flock Real Estate Group has promised to go through implicit bias training
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
Fannie Mae discrimination lawsuit could have repercussions for agents
Some agents and brokers who list the GSE's homes could find themselves directly in the line of fire
by Amy Tankersley Dec 6
Buyers have always segregated themselves, now they don't need our help
Fair housing groups turn up heat over BofA's REO practices
Lawsuit: Disparities in maintenance and marketing of bank-owned properties hurting property values
by Inman Sep 25
My face is not my brand
Broker's Notebook
by Teresa Boardman Apr 18