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What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?

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Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading →

Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream

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The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading →

Housing advocates navigate the ‘terror’ of potential funds freeze

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Housing advocates share how they’re helping tenants navigate the confusion about President Trump’s federal funds freeze, which is currently on hold until Feb. 3. Continue reading →

We all need to care about the LGBTQ+ community

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Like all Americans, LGBTQ+ people deserve the right to thrive — not just exist, broker and community advocate Jamie Zapata writes. Continue reading →

Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing

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CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions. Continue reading →

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice

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This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate professionals to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership. Continue reading →

When divisive political rhetoric crosses the fair housing line

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Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don’t set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport. Continue reading →

Ryan Weyandt leaves the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

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Five years after founding the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Ryan Weyandt has stepped down from his leadership role with the group. The Alliance has named Mary Mancera as its interim chief executive officer. Continue reading →

Repealing CCP will create ‘2-tiered’ housing market, NAHREP warns

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The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals is putting its muscle behind maintaining Clear Cooperation, a policy that requires brokers to submit a listing to their multiple listing services within one business day of marketing a prop… Continue reading →

Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination

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A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities. Continue reading →