Author Archives: Lee Davenport

4 urgent questions to ask amid the Kevin Warsh Fed chair confirmation

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Dr. Lee Davenport offers insight into Trump’s Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, his family fortune and potential conflicts of interest in his investment portfolio. Continue reading →

How Jesse Jackson predicted (and tried to stop) the 2007 crash

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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 →

How Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ spotlights fair housing and Black history

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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 →

‘Where do we go from here?’ 6 actions real estate agents can take to keep MLK’s dream alive in 2026

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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 →

Here’s the fastest way to reach new real estate clients without breaking fair housing laws

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Target marketing accelerates client acquisition, but only when personas are legally compliant, fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading →

Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement

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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 →

Homeowners lose thousands when they don’t know this tax tip

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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 →

How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision

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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 →

Highlights from NAR’s 2025 race and homebuying snapshot

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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 →

This Women’s History Month, make your DEI outcomes measurable

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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 →