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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 →

5 key questions to ask your seller facing foreclosure

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If you are considering taking on a foreclosure listing, you need to make sure it is the best solution for all involved parties. Listing expert Minna Reid says you need to ask these five questions before you list the home for sale. Continue reading →

Prices may be dropping, but homes still have loads of equity

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As prices began to fall, home equity held strong. Even the most distressed properties held positive equity in the third quarter of 2022, according to a new report from Attom. Continue reading →

Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long

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When you think of celebrating Pride, is it only in the month of June? Nick Acosta shares his personal message about growing up, the importance of community, and speaking out about Pride issues in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan

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Studies show that the U.S. residential housing market is becoming more diverse. Diversity expert Julia Lashay Israel shares why it is important for team leaders to reevaluate their business models and practices right now. Continue reading →

‘OK Boomer’: Older homebuyers make gains as millennials struggle

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Baby boomers made gains over first-time homebuyers in the decade before the pandemic, growing to 24 percent of recent home purchases in 2019, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading →

Underwater homeowners gain breathing room as prices climb

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Fewer properties are considered seriously underwater now that rising home prices have put homeowners with mortgages in a better position. Continue reading →