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Everyone deserves to own a home. That includes LGBTQ+ Americans

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Nearly half of LGBTQ+ Americans feel less safe being visible, CEO Mary Mancera writes. That should concern anyone who understands what healthy housing markets require. Continue reading →

Report reveals struggle LGBTQ+ buyers face after retirement

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An LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance survey has revealed the challenges of retirement for LGBTQ homeowners, who worry about safety and acceptance more than their straight counterparts. Continue reading →

President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act into law

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President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday, codifying same-sex and interracial marriage rights. The Act ensures same-sex couples’ marriages would be federally recognized if the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell. Continue reading →

How much has the industry changed for LGBTQ agents? Not much

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Despite the boom in brokerage-created diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to solve these issues, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance said the day-to-day experiences of their members have barely changed. Continue reading →

‘We have a lot of work to do’: LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance reflects on 2021

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The CEO of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance looks back on the progress made for LGBTQ+ homebuyers and renters in 2021, and the work that still lies ahead. Continue reading →

Digital mortgage lender saw huge uptick in underserved groups in 2019

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A new study released by digital mortgage company Better.com found that 2019 was dominated by millennials, minorities, LGBT married couples, single women and married women that outearned their husbands. Continue reading →