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Fairway blasts federal regulators in $10M redlining settlement

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Nation’s third biggest lender casts itself as a victim of politics, noting CFPB launched its investigation the day after Biden Administration took office. Continue reading →

HUD: Appraisal that erased $220K in home value was discriminatory

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Appraisal management company Solidifi and lending giant Rocket Mortgage are also charged with violating the Fair Housing Act. Rocket says it expects to prevail. Continue reading →

‘Historic’ agreement aims to break racial barriers in appraisal industry

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The Appraisal Foundation will establish $1.22 million scholarship fund to help aspiring appraisers navigate “an alternative, more inclusive path” for fulfilling experience requirements that are said to have contributed to a lack of diversity. Continue reading →

AREAA takes fight against Florida foreign buyer ban to court

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The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has escalated its fight against the State of Florida’s foreign buyer ban through a federal fair housing discrimination lawsuit filed Monday. This is the third lawsuit, and first federal suit, against… Continue reading →

AREAA takes fight against Florida foreign buyer ban to court

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The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has escalated its fight against the State of Florida’s foreign buyer ban through a federal fair housing discrimination lawsuit filed Monday. This is the third lawsuit, and first federal suit, against… Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law

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A discrimination lawsuit filed in August by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several Douglas Elliman agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent obligations when it comes to fair housing. Continue reading →

Do you recognize housing discrimination when you see it?

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Safe, affordable housing should be accessible for everyone, writes new contributor Nora Crosthwaite. As Realtors, our responsibility is to our clients, no matter who they are. Continue reading →

Will chatbots make housing discrimination worse?

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New artificial intelligence technology can recommend real estate listings based on neighborhoods’ ethnic makeup. Experts are worried about the tech’s potential for discrimination. Continue reading →

Why the new fair housing training requirement is good for business

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According to Julia Lashay Israel, Keller Williams’ head of inclusion and belonging, by fostering an inclusive and equitable housing market, real estate businesses can attract a diverse clientele, enhance their reputation and contribute to a more prospe… Continue reading →

Park National Bank latest lender to settle federal redlining charges

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The Ohio bank’s $9 million pledge to promote ownership in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods is the sixth since the DOJ launched an initiative to combat redlining in October 2021, with lawsuits generating $84 million in relief to date. Continue reading →