Will chatbots make housing discrimination worse?

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

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

LISTEN: One commercial agent’s journey from being ignored to becoming Georgia CCIM President

Find out how 2022 CCIM President Kenisha Robnett went from industry outsider to leader in this podcast episode with host Lee Davenport. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: Is this overzealous charity work or rightful amends by NAR?

Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, according to author and trainer Lee Davenport. As Realtors, we have a collective responsibility to make things right, or at least better. Continue reading

How to be a fair housing ‘decoder’

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

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

Are love letters so bad? Real estate attorney weighs in: Real (Estate) Talk

Unfortunately, not every seller works with an agent who is committed to fair housing beyond the logo on flyers. To that point, Oregon has been a trailblazer in banning love letters. Should other states follow? Closing attorney Mehrnush Saadat shares he… Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: How ‘Women in Real Estate’ are thriving on Clubhouse

Are you ready to harness the power of Clubhouse for your business? Here, Brittany Rose, entrepreneur, Realtor and community connector shares how she built a 54,200-follower Clubhouse community for women in real estate and how you can monetize your soci… Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: What one realty firm is doing to boost Black homeownership

This year, the federal government has taken steps to recommit to fair housing, but what can be done locally? Here’s what this Wisconsin firm is doing to help would-be homebuyers overcome barriers to homeownership. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: What being an anti-racist real estate pro really means

Restorative, anti-racist education does not replicate harm and dehumanization through excessive isolation and dismissive practices. Rather, it supports transformative, authentic change so that fair housing is truly realized by all. Continue reading