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What kind of an impact will an hour of fair housing training have?

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How fair housing is taught matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Unfortunately, most fair housing courses are worse than useless. Continue reading →

Will chatbots make housing discrimination worse?

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New artificial intelligence technology can recommend real estate listings based on neighborhoods’ ethnic makeup. Experts are worried about the tech’s potential for discrimination. Continue reading →

WATCH: Taking action with ‘Color of Law’ author Richard Rothstein

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Dr. Lee Davenport interviews New York Times bestselling author of “The Color of Law,” Richard Rothstein, along with Leah Rothstein, his co-author on the new “Just Action.” Continue reading →

NAR: We’re committed to ending discrimination in real estate

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In response to an Inman article Tuesday questioning the National Association of Realtors’ response to discriminatory practices, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg defended the trade group’s track record. Continue reading →

LISTEN: In today’s market, can doing good help agents do well?

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Atlanta broker-owner Amy McCoy joins Dr. Lee Davenport for a discussion of community advocacy and housing equity. 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 →

‘I wouldn’t want you to live here’: 9 fair housing violations to avoid

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Prevent being canceled, fined or jailed by understanding fair housing laws and regulations and avoiding violations. Dr. Lee Davenport helps you check yourself. Continue reading →

6 takeaways from NAR’s midyear conference

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From voting to raise membership dues to requiring fair housing training to learning best practices for artificial intelligence, Realtors are steering their own fate in the industry. Continue reading →

Danger ahead: MLSs consider agent alerts for perilous properties

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At the National Association of Realtors’ midyear conference, a committee on Realtor safety suggested adding MLS data fields to point out hazards such as inconsistent cell service and limited visibility from the road. Continue reading →

Why the new fair housing training requirement is good for business

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According to Julia Lashay Israel, Keller Williams’ head of inclusion and belonging, by fostering an inclusive and equitable housing market, real estate businesses can attract a diverse clientele, enhance their reputation and contribute to a more prospe… Continue reading →