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Patriot Bank denies DoJ redlining allegations, settles for $1.9M

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Government alleges competitors in Patriot’s peer group made home loans in minority areas of Memphis at almost three times the rate of Patriot from 2015 to at least 2020. Continue reading →

Developer accused of marketing in Spanish, closing in English

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Colony Ridge, the developer of more than 40,000 lots northeast of Houston, says its clients have no opportunity to get a loan from anyone else and dismisses federal lawsuit as baseless. Continue reading →

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance touts ‘Stop Hate in Real Estate’ initiative

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The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is partnering with the California Association of Realtors, AREAA and NAHREP to combat real estate discrimination against homebuyers from diverse communities. Continue reading →

NAR seeks to suppress DOJ probe from jury as commission trial nears

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The National Association of Realtors filed four requests in the US District Court in Western Missouri on Thursday involving commission rule changes, government investigations and discrimination. Continue reading →

Do you recognize housing discrimination when you see it?

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Safe, affordable housing should be accessible for everyone, writes new contributor Nora Crosthwaite. As Realtors, our responsibility is to our clients, no matter who they are. Continue reading →

Brown Harris Stevens ordered to pay agent $787K for discrimination

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Retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint violates federal law, even if the agent is an independent contractor, judge says. BHS has vowed to appeal. Continue reading →

KW, Coldwell Banker and others sued over alleged discrimination

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The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters. Continue reading →

Florida agents fear unintended consequences of real estate ban

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Senate Bill 264 goes into effect in July. It might not have a big impact on the buying power of foreign citizens, but the ripple effects of the law’s suggestively biased tone may set a precedent. Continue reading →