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

These are the top LGBTQ real estate agents in North America

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has unveiled its first-ever “Top Producers list,” which ranks agents and teams by sides and sales volume. Continue reading

Discrimination still holding back LGBT homeownership: report

Many members of the LGBT community report experiencing discrimination, and the homeownership rate for the community is a paltry 49 percent. Continue reading