Real (Estate) Talk: Is this overzealous charity work or rightful amends by NAR?

Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, according to author and trainer Lee Davenport. As Realtors, we have a collective responsibility to make things right, or at least better. Continue reading

How to be a fair housing ‘decoder’

Real estate agents have an ethical and fiduciary responsibility to promote fairness in the way their clients and others are treated. According to Dr. Lee Davenport, asking questions and supporting clients are key elements in becoming an active advocate… Continue reading

It’s National Homeownership Month. Here’s how you can address un-fair housing

Un-fair housing is an impediment to homeownership. Without fair access and opportunity to buy a home in this land of the free, homeownership likely feels to those denied like a nightmare, not the American dream. Continue reading

Are love letters so bad? Real estate attorney weighs in: Real (Estate) Talk

Unfortunately, not every seller works with an agent who is committed to fair housing beyond the logo on flyers. To that point, Oregon has been a trailblazer in banning love letters. Should other states follow? Closing attorney Mehrnush Saadat shares he… Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: How ‘Women in Real Estate’ are thriving on Clubhouse

Are you ready to harness the power of Clubhouse for your business? Here, Brittany Rose, entrepreneur, Realtor and community connector shares how she built a 54,200-follower Clubhouse community for women in real estate and how you can monetize your soci… Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: What one realty firm is doing to boost Black homeownership

This year, the federal government has taken steps to recommit to fair housing, but what can be done locally? Here’s what this Wisconsin firm is doing to help would-be homebuyers overcome barriers to homeownership. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: What being an anti-racist real estate pro really means

Restorative, anti-racist education does not replicate harm and dehumanization through excessive isolation and dismissive practices. Rather, it supports transformative, authentic change so that fair housing is truly realized by all. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: How one city is leading the charge to repair the past

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

Real (Estate) Talk: How one firm is making Dr. King’s dream a reality

Modern research confirms diversity promotes and correlates with business success rather than scarcity — and one real estate company is pushing to make this a reality through its mentorship program. Here’s how. Continue reading