Real (Estate) Talk: How to be an antiracist real estate pro
Opinion
Impact is greater than intentions. The solution then is not solely to be a well-meaning real estate professional but an actively antiracist one. Here are a few resources to help you
by Lee Davenport Feb 10
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
NAR apologizes for 'shameful' past housing discrimination
The trade organization also launched a free interactive training platform, Fairhaven, where agents can walk in the shoes of a client experiencing discrimination
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 20
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
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
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
The rate of Black homeownership has declined in cities since 2012
Minneapolis, Salt Lake City and Milwaukee have the lowest homeownership rate for Black families, according to a new Redfin study released Monday
by Patrick Kearns Jun 29
Why isn't luxury real estate more inclusive?
Black people often get left out of high-end real estate for a host of interconnected reasons: income disparities, home value disparities and outright discrimination
Redlining accounts for a major equity gap for Black homeowners
Neighborhoods that were redlined have gained $212,000 less home equity since the 1980s, according to a new study from Redfin released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Jun 11
The Inman Handbook on how to reopen your business this summer
As states begin the reopening process and more business restrictions are lifted, prepare yourself and your team for a new way to operate this summer
Black real estate agents call on industry to help break racial injustice
Agents and brokers in New Jersey, Minnesota and Kentucky called on the real estate industry to break down racial and economic barriers that disproportionately affect the Black community
by Marian McPherson Jun 1
‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable
Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms
by Teresa Boardman Nov 29
46% of homeowners say rising home prices have made life worse
A survey by Redfin found that Americans are stressed about home affordability and want the government to step in
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
climate change rising sea levels NOAA
19 papers published by the San Francisco Federal Reserve issued many warnings about the threat that climate change poses to the real estate market — as well as potential countermeasures
by Teke Wiggin Oct 18