Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long

When you think of celebrating Pride, is it only in the month of June? Nick Acosta shares his personal message about growing up, the importance of community, and speaking out about Pride issues in the real estate industry. Continue reading

LISTEN: Ethical agents can stop un-fair housing

Unfortunately, laws are not magic because those laws do not magically stop violations from occurring. In the best-case scenario, laws provide a possible remedy if there is proof of the violation and the violator is caught. Continue reading

LISTEN: Ethical agents can stop un-fair housing

Unfortunately, laws are not magic because those laws do not magically stop violations from occurring. In the best-case scenario, laws provide a possible remedy if there is proof of the violation and the violator is caught. Continue reading

6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan

Studies show that the U.S. residential housing market is becoming more diverse. Diversity expert Julia Lashay Israel shares why it is important for team leaders to reevaluate their business models and practices right now. Continue reading

Preventing unintentional housing discrimination

As Realtors, we are responsible for ensuring that our actions do not unintentionally discriminate against any individual or group. Unfortunately, unintentional discrimination can be challenging to identify and even more difficult to avoid. Continue reading

Get on board: Training your team for fair housing

Any time you spend preparing your teams to handle fair housing questions will save you time, money and reputation in the long run. Agent Joel Lock provides strategies that allow you to go above and beyond so that the fair housing message truly sinks in… Continue reading

It’s National Homeownership Month. Here’s how you can address un-fair housing

Un-fair housing is an impediment to homeownership. Without fair access and opportunity to buy a home in this land of the free, homeownership likely feels to those denied like a nightmare, not the American dream. Continue reading

Don’t stay silent! Confront the scourge of Asian hate

Members of the AAPI community are carrying an undue burden in their quest to build financial wealth through homeownership. As members of the real estate community, it is our job to support homeownership for all. Continue reading

NYC sting embroils more than 120 companies in fair housing lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses brokerages and property owners of telling renters at risk of homelessness that their vouchers would not be accepted. Continue reading

Realtors to push for required fair housing training nationwide

Earlier this month, NAR’s board of directors passed policies that touched on property reforms, fair lending enforcement and fair housing education for all real estate licensees, not just Realtors. Continue reading