In a move that could pose challenges for lenders that employ AI and algorithms to evaluate borrowers, federal housing officials are moving moving to rescind policies to protect lenders and other businesses from claims of inadvertent discrimination. Continue reading
Pride Month is a great time for all of our industry to join with us and become allies in the community, while making sure LGBTQ+ homebuyers have the same housing opportunities as everyone else. Continue reading
The scholarship is named after developer John W. Baird, who championed fair housing when it was unpopular in the real estate industry to do so. Continue reading
HUD has filed the notice needed to reinstate Obama-era Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing enforcement rules, which were repealed in September 2020. Continue reading
The New York Department of State has launched 132 investigations into housing bias, which include allegations from Newsday’s “Long Island Divided” report. Continue reading
In the first of its kind, Evanston, Illinois, has created a reparations program that seeks to begin the process of redressing harm from the housing industry. Let’s talk about reparations and Evanston’s groundbreaking initiative. Continue reading
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan on Monday by watchdog group the Housing Rights Initiative claims the New York City brokerages and landlords in question have discriminated against people with housing vouchers. Continue reading
NAR needs to be the driver of better fair housing education, demanding local associations educate their members in a meaningful fashion. Continue reading
In light of the explosive “Newsday” article, here is a look at what steering is, why it’s critical to fully understand it and how to avoid it both personally and for your brokerage. Continue reading
A three-year investigation into housing discrimination by Newsday has elicited strong reactions from the real estate industry. Continue reading