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
No more silence: 3 women leaders call on industry to address injustice
Anne Jones, Windermere Abode owner and designated broker; Veronica Figueroa, eXp Realty Figueroa Team founder; and Tiffany Curry, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices' first Black broker-owner, ask industry to face issues of racism
by Marian McPherson Jun 2
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
Should more American cities do away with single-family zoning?
As housing costs price more people out of the market, some regions want to allow more multifamily development
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
CFPB
Eric Blankenstein, who oversees fair lending enforcement within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, used N-word multiple times in the unearthed blog post from 2004
by Patrick Kearns Oct 2
Nearly 40% of minorities still live in segregated neighborhoods: study
New Apartment List study examines the impact of the Fair Housing Act on residential segregation nationwide
by Marian McPherson May 29
Facebook’s reportedly still allowing discriminatory housing ads
HUD has reportedly closed its inquiry into the giant social network
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 22
Adam Ruins the Suburbs
Opinion
Comedian journalist takes down the American suburb and reminds us of its ugly history
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
Why redlining and discrimination are still real estate's problem
It's illegal, and several organizations are fighting it
by Bernice Ross Apr 3