Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination

A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities. Continue reading

‘Vote, it is so important’: Incoming 2025 LGBTQ+ Alliance President

In the midst of the LGBTQ+ Alliance’s third annual in-person conference, incoming 2025 President Justin “JZ” Ziegler talked with Inman about the anti-LGBTQ+ political climate, the organization’s future and how to become an ally. Continue reading

This Pride Month, show up for LGBTQ+ friends and colleagues

Anita Legacy Blue, president of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, writes that Pride Month presents an opportunity for the community and allies to support each other. Continue reading

Report reveals struggle LGBTQ+ buyers face after retirement

An LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance survey has revealed the challenges of retirement for LGBTQ homeowners, who worry about safety and acceptance more than their straight counterparts. Continue reading

As corporate DEI is scaled back, real estate needs to double down

New Inman contributor Anita Legacy Blue, president of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, writes that despite a move away from corporate DEI, real estate can’t afford to move backward. Continue reading

How ‘Stop Hate in Real Estate’ can empower agents and clients

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Past-President Erin Morrison shares a new initiative to help real estate professionals come together and speak out against bias, discrimination and hate from a vocal minority. Continue reading

Does being ‘anti-woke’ constitute a code of ethics violation?

Hate in this country seems to be gaining popularity in a growing “anti-woke” movement that is pushing back against displays of support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Trainer Rachael Hite asks, “How does all this rhetoric land when upholding our … Continue reading

We must keep moving forward: The Respect for Marriage Act and agent advocacy for LGBTQ+ people

Society is speaking loudly in its desire for LGBTQ+ people to be accepted and protected. Our national government leaders are hearing it – and they acted. Continue reading

CoStar, Adena Hefets take top Inman Innovator awards at ICLV

Out of nearly nearly 600 nominations received from the public, these are the real estate industry innovators that stood out in 2022, according to an announcement at ICLV on Friday. Continue reading

Marriage equality plaintiff, former Realtor Jim Obergefell on LGBTQ+ advocacy today

As the plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, Jim Obergefell sought to honor the memory of his late husband. The result was a sweeping Supreme Court decision that made marriage equality law. Today, he continues his advocacy and is running for the Ohio Hous… Continue reading