The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death marks the end of an era in U.S. civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading
In honor of the convergence of DtMF, Black History Month and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara County, Dr. Lee Davenport looks back at the ‘Godfather of Silicon Valley,’ Roy Lee Clay Sr. Continue reading
Contributor Dr. Lee Davenport writes that real estate agents have a responsibility to answer Dr. King’s 1967 rhetorical question, “Where do we go from here?” with action, not complacency. Continue reading
Target marketing accelerates client acquisition, but only when personas are legally compliant, fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why? Continue reading
Creating generational wealth through homeownership can’t happen if people are priced out of the very homes their families have lived in for generations, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading
Not everyone who’s thinking about listing a home “by owner” is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you. Continue reading
For fair housing trainer and advocate Dr. Lee Davenport, self-motivation, transparency and accountability are greater than prioritizing mostly enforcement when it comes to optimal fair housing outcomes. Continue reading
Standardize planning with a simple DEI checklist, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, and share measurable outcomes along with personal feedback and stories from each event as part of your diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Continue reading
Dr. Lee Davenport offers lessons from the life and career of Sen. Edward Brooke, who helped codify fair housing at the federal level. Continue reading