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The Detroit Lions loss is nothing next to its lowball appraisals

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A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities. Continue reading →

Beyond intent: What agents get wrong about fair housing

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Fair housing isn’t just about what you mean to do, writes Lee Davenport. It’s also about the effect your action (or lack thereof) have on hopeful homeowners. Continue reading →

How global events jeopardize fair housing (and what you can do)

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Dr. Lee Davenport draws on both historical context and current events to describe how the latest news can impact the application of fair housing laws and policies. Continue reading →

Don’t let equity fall through the cracks as ‘we’ rebuild NAR

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Amid massive leadership challenges, trainer and DEI expert Dr. Lee Davenport takes a deeper look at the “we” in NAR’s “That’s who we R” slogan and what it means to be a Realtor right now.  Continue reading →

WATCH: Housing in the post-affirmative action environment

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Will the partial elimination of affirmative action in elite college admissions eventually impact representation, access and opportunity in the real estate industry? Watch Dr. Lee Davenport’s conversation with Spelman College professor, Dr. Francesina R… Continue reading →

Let’s help legacy property owners fight unfair development

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There’s a desperate need for more housing inventory in the country, but Dr. Lee Davenport points out that developers must still follow the rules and respect the rights of others. Continue reading →

This LGBTQ+ advocate has a message for you this Pride Month

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Erin Morrison, LGBTQ Alliance 2023 president, shares the growing fears among the LGBTQ+ community, where RPACs and the code of ethics come in, and how to be an ally this Pride Month. It’s time to become the vocal majority. 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 →

WATCH: Taking action with ‘Color of Law’ author Richard Rothstein

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Dr. Lee Davenport interviews New York Times bestselling author of “The Color of Law,” Richard Rothstein, along with Leah Rothstein, his co-author on the new “Just Action.” Continue reading →

LISTEN: One commercial agent’s journey from being ignored to becoming Georgia CCIM President

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Find out how 2022 CCIM President Kenisha Robnett went from industry outsider to leader in this podcast episode with host Lee Davenport. Continue reading →