We must keep moving forward: The Respect for Marriage Act and agent advocacy for LGBTQ+ people
Opinion
Society is speaking loudly in its desire for LGBTQ+ people to be accepted and protected. Our national government leaders are hearing it – and they acted
by Ryan Weyandt Dec 14
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO lauds Respect for Marriage Act
US Senate completes first step in codifying same-sex and interracial marriage with Respect for Marriage Act, a 'huge confidence boost' for maintaining LGBTQ+ homeownership gains
by Marian McPherson Dec 2
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance calls on RPAC to adopt 'Article 10 Rule'
In the wake of Florida Realtors' support of anti-LGBTQ Gov. Ron DeSantis, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called on NAR and RPAC to evaluate political candidates' credibility
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Top-producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $4.85B
The 2nd annual Top Producers list honors 325 agents and team leaders who raked in $4.85B in 2021, alone, reflecting the growing influence of LGBTQ+ agents in the industry, the Alliance says
by Marian McPherson Aug 18
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance blasts NAR for supporting Anti-LGBTQ candidates
In a 3-page letter on Wednesday the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance called out the Realtor Political Action Committee for supporting anti-LGBTQ candidates as NAR lobbies for LGBTQ rights
by Marian McPherson Jun 30
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
'We have a lot of work to do': LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance reflects on 2021
The CEO of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance looks back on the progress made for LGBTQ+ homebuyers and renters in 2021, and the work that still lies ahead
by Ryan Weyandt Nov 22
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
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance teams up with Asian Real Estate Association of America
The two groups will work together to combat discrimination and increase homeownership rates at a time of renewed scrutiny on discrimination against Asian Americans
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Want to support LGBTQ+ in real estate? Here's how to be an ally
Opinion
Pick up the phone and call your representatives to encourage them to pass the Equality Act, which would go a long way in increasing the LGBT homeownership rate
by Ryan Weyandt Jun 7
RE/MAX becomes latest LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance partner
With the new partnership, RE/MAX agents will have access to LGBTQ-focused training about fair housing, diversity and inclusion
by Marian McPherson Jun 1
Keller Williams partners with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
The partnership will give Keller Williams a seat on the Alliance's advisory board, among other things
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
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