Tag Archives: Equity

America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp’s Leo Pareja

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CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on. Continue reading →

FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs

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Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading →

Bonus Homes CEO: ‘We want to be the don’t-sell solution’

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Bonus Homes might be an industry first model, investing in a seller’s equity to take on the home as its landlord and paying out appreciation over time. Continue reading →

Trump administration lifts FHA appraisal bias protections

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Lenders no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a “reconsideration of value.” Continue reading →

Trending: Super Bowl ad wins, fails and media literacy lessons

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From Nike’s success to Poppi’s backlash, Jessi Healey unpacks the biggest Super Bowl ad takeaways and why understanding media literacy is more important than ever. Continue reading →

6 steps for cultivating a culture of inclusion that agents want to join

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Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to an organization’s success, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes, and it doesn’t just happen overnight. Continue reading →

How accessible is your business for people with disabilities?

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Don’t let your office, your team or your website be a barrier to someone with disabilities, Rachael Hite writes. Accessible design benefits everyone. Continue reading →

Diversity, equity and inclusion confusion: Equality isn’t favoritism

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People often fear operating within equity and equality means selecting individuals solely based on that, Broker Zak Shellhammer explains, but equity and equality are not about favoring one over another.  Continue reading →

Pushback on DEI progress ignores the business case for diversity

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Recent legal decisions have cast doubt on the value of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel outlines why they’re more important, and impactful, than ever. Continue reading →