Preventing unintentional housing discrimination

As Realtors, we are responsible for ensuring that our actions do not unintentionally discriminate against any individual or group. Unfortunately, unintentional discrimination can be challenging to identify and even more difficult to avoid. Continue reading

Equifax ‘coding issue’ possibly skews thousands of mortgage credit scores

A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading

Equifax ‘coding issue’ possibly skews thousands of mortgage credit scores

A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading

Equifax ‘coding issue’ possibly skews thousands of mortgage credit scores

A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading

NYC sting embroils more than 120 companies in fair housing lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses brokerages and property owners of telling renters at risk of homelessness that their vouchers would not be accepted. Continue reading

Senate narrowly confirms Sandra Thompson to lead Fannie, Freddie regulator

The 49-46 party-line vote followed a Republican leader’s call to hold a referendum on the Biden administration’s “radical housing policy.” Continue reading

Death knell for disputed love letter ban as Oregon concedes court ruling

Oregon’s ban on homebuyer love letters would be ruled unconstitutional if a judge accepts a deal the state has struck with the brokerage that filed suit against the ban last year. Continue reading

7 tips for Realtors to avoid legal and ethical snags

Honesty, transparency and responsibility are key to avoiding legal and ethical missteps. Luke Babich offers timeless advice for how to stay on the right path. Continue reading

What would the end of Roe v. Wade mean for housing and real estate?

A newly leaked document indicates the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overrule the case that made abortion legal across the country. That could have big implications for where people want to live. Continue reading

NAR heads into midyear gathering while under siege on multiple fronts

The National Association of Realtors, which boasts 1.5 million members, will tackle real estate’s hottest topics a week after suffering a series of legal setbacks in court. Here’s a breakdown of the agenda. Continue reading