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‘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 →

LQBTQ+ community comes into focus in US Census report

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Just this month, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would ask respondents their sexual orientation and gender identity when conducting its Household Pulse Survey. Here’s what the latest report revealed. Continue reading →

How agents can be allies to the LGBTQ+ community

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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 →

Building a business that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging

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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 →

Show your pride: How to stand up for inclusion

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Pride Month is a great time for all of our industry to join with us and become allies in the community, while making sure LGBTQ+ homebuyers have the same housing opportunities as everyone else. Continue reading →

Religion is no safe harbor, NAR rules in controversial hate speech policy

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Some NAR members balked at approving a case interpretation that specifically says a preacher speaking to his congregants would be in violation of the Realtor Code of Ethics. Continue reading →

Why the Equality Act matters — and how you can make a difference

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With the Equality Act, the LGBTQ+ community would have anti-discrimination protections during the homeownership journey. Here’s how it can make a difference in the equal and fair treatment of LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers. Continue reading →

LGBTQ Elders Need More Than Individual Heroism in COVID-19

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(Across caregiving and community, business and intergenerational attitudes, the pandemic and how we respond to it could change us forever. Next Avenue turned to some of our Influencers in Aging, a diverse group of thought leaders, for their insights, c… Continue reading →

Cincinnati, Boise among luxury markets to watch in 2020

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Coldwell Banker’s luxury report identified a few surprising markets as ones to watch, reflecting a general shift of wealth to new markets in secondary cities. Continue reading →