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Can landlords discriminate based on a tenant’s job? It’s complicated

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The short answer is probably not. The long answer is it’s complicated — and apparently it’s still happening. Continue reading →

Glenn Kelman: Seattle market is witnessing effects of coronavirus

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The Redfin CEO noted in blog posts that the market fluctuates day-to-day, but overall, he’s seen a drop in demand since the beginning of March. Continue reading →

HUD unveils fair housing proposal, draws condemnation from housing advocates

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A proposed rule change is meant to give local officials more flexibility, but critics condemned the proposal as an attempt to ‘gut’ fair housing efforts. Continue reading →

Newsday deputy editor calls housing discrimination, bias widespread

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Veteran journalist Keith Herbert was a member of the team that discovered widespread racial discrimination at play in the real estate industry on Long Island, New York. Continue reading →

‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable

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The “Newsday” investigation shows that we need to do better with fair housing training. Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms. Continue reading →

Long Island Realtors under investigation for discrimination

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NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents. Continue reading →

Corcoran CEO: Newsday report should be ‘wake-up call to this industry’

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Pam Liebman dishes on coded discriminatory language in real estate and the Fair Housing Act training that all new agents at Corcoran are required to attend. Continue reading →

Agent bias on Long Island puts national spotlight on discriminatory practices

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A three-year investigation into housing discrimination by Newsday has elicited strong reactions from the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Builder of Brooklyn condo charged with violating the Fair Housing Act

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HUD charged a team of design and construction professionals with discrimination for failing to build accessible housing in a Brooklyn condo development. Continue reading →

The real estate industry’s legacy in modern segregation

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An exhibit both online and at St. Paul Area Association of Realtors reminds us of the real estate industry’s legacy in creating today’s socioeconomic disparities in the area. Continue reading →