Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading
Lenders no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a “reconsideration of value.” Continue reading
Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to an organization’s success, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes, and it doesn’t just happen overnight. Continue reading
People often fear operating within equity and equality means selecting individuals solely based on that, Broker Zak Shellhammer explains, but equity and equality are not about favoring one over another. Continue reading
Recent legal decisions have cast doubt on the value of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel outlines why they’re more important, and impactful, than ever. Continue reading
Building a culture that no one wants to leave isn’t easy, writes DEI expert Julia Lashay Israel. Here she shares the core pillars of an inclusive culture and how you can leverage them as components to take your brokerage to the top. Continue reading
In this video, the historic 2022 president of the Atlanta Realtors Association, Karen Hatcher, shares just some of the organizations and individuals that have shaped her. Continue reading
Launched as a six-market tour, The Alliance Certified Ally program is a mix of virtual and in-person training sessions that bring the LGBTQ+ community and ally real estate pros together. Here are common themes, questions and lessons learned. Continue reading
Study after study has confirmed that people who bring alternative perspectives, experiences, and skill sets to a business enable it to excel, identifying needs and solving issues that their peers didn’t notice or didn’t know how to address. Continue reading
Acknowledgment is a much-needed first step — but it’s only the beginning. For people of color to experience a greater sense of equity, inclusion and justice in diversity work, these steps are vital to a sense of community wholeness. Continue reading