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NAR: ‘We haven’t seen a deluge’ of hate speech cases

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The trade group’s professional standards committee will vote on case interpretations in May to help evaluate complaints. Continue reading →

When Your Employer Insists You Go Into Work During the Pandemic

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Millions of Americans have been instructed by their employers to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. But what if your boss insists you continue coming into your workplace, especially if you’re dealing with an autoimmune deficiency, going th… Continue reading →

How to overcome bias and discrimination in real estate

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Discrimination in real estate is a problem that is not going away, Valerie Alexander, CEO of Speak Happiness, pointed out at Inman Connect New York 2020. Continue reading →

Newsday deputy editor calls housing discrimination, bias widespread

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Veteran journalist Keith Herbert was a member of the team that discovered widespread racial discrimination at play in the real estate industry on Long Island, New York. Continue reading →

What steering is and how to avoid it

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In light of the explosive “Newsday” article, here is a look at what steering is, why it’s critical to fully understand it and how to avoid it both personally and for your brokerage. Continue reading →

How to be an ethical agent in an age of rampant housing discrimination

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In the wake of the “Newsday” findings, Realtor leadership has shown that change won’t come from the top down. It’s up to individuals to make change. Here are some simple steps to help you break through the barriers that exist in all markets. Continue reading →

How to be an ethical agent in an age of rampant housing discrimination

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In the wake of the “Newsday” findings, Realtor leadership has shown that change won’t come from the top down. It’s up to individuals to make change. Here are some simple steps to help you break through the barriers that exist in all markets. Continue reading →

Long Island Realtors under investigation for discrimination

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NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents. Continue reading →

Zillow is working to block discriminatory ads on its website

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The company is working with the attorney general’s office in Washington, D.C. The efforts come amid a growing interest in fighting real estate discrimination. Continue reading →

Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate

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It’s well passed time to face the ugly truth: Racial discrimination is still happening in real estate. A three-year study conducted by “Newsday” gives us cold hard evidence. Denying it, decrying it or calling it fake news won’t make it go away. Continue reading →