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Local Logic, CrimeoMeter lock up deal to share crime stats on listings

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Crime data became a hot issue in 2021, as Redfin and Realtor.com executives called for portals to cease providing it, and did so themselves. Continue reading →

After discrimination reveal, LIBOR to tackle fair housing on Long Island

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The Realtor organization’s new campaign comes after a sweeping investigation in which journalists found endemic discrimination among Long Island’s real estate community. Continue reading →

How to be a fair housing ‘decoder’

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Real estate agents have an ethical and fiduciary responsibility to promote fairness in the way their clients and others are treated. According to Dr. Lee Davenport, asking questions and supporting clients are key elements in becoming an active advocate… Continue reading →

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 →