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The LGBTQ+ Alliance chief talks fear and hope for 2026

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LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Interim CEO Mary Mancera reflects on the first year of the Trump Administration and how the queer community is facing fear and change with courage. Continue reading →

New LGBTQ+ Alliance president talks about ‘opportunity in the chaos’

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LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Tommie Wehrle shares her advocacy history, plans for the organization and the key to navigating political divides. Continue reading →

How 1 agent is fighting for fair housing in Big Sky Country

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In Montana, where rugged independence meets deep community roots, Realtor Karen Berg-DiGangi is redefining what it means to fight for fair housing. Continue reading →

Former LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO facing civil suit, multiple criminal charges

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The Alliance is seeking six figures in damages from Ryan Weyandt, who resigned as CEO last year. Weyandt is also facing felony charges for alleged possession of explicit content of minors. Continue reading →

Compass acquires Colorado-based indie PorchLight Real Estate Group

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The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass. Continue reading →

A decade after Obergefell, Realtors must step up as LGBTQ+ housing discrimination surges

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As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage, Mary Mancera writes, though society is seemingly supportive of the community, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains visible. Continue reading →

Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations

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Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment. Continue reading →

NAR speech policy change could shift disciplinary burden to brokers

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Real estate affinity groups and inclusion leaders told Inman that by shifting potential liability away from local and state Realtor groups, brokerages will now be expected to rule on certain ethics complaints. Continue reading →

‘Alliance members won’t back down’ before anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric

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No one in the real estate industry has the right to discriminate against or disparage a group of people, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Justin “JZ” Ziegler writes. Continue reading →

New report highlights growing anti-LGBTQ sentiments among agents

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The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance released its fifth annual report on Thursday, which highlighted the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination from agents. Continue reading →