Social issues, not industry chaos, will guide agents at the ballot box

Commission chaos has disrupted real estate’s status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman. Continue reading

Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination

A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities. Continue reading

NAR Pride Month post draws hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ replies

The National Association of Realtors’ Instragram post highlighting Pride Month has garnered nearly 900 comments — the majority of them against the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called on NAR to control the comments section and r… Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance launches anti-LGBTQ bill tracker

Almost two years after launching its “Article 10 Rule” campaign, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has upped the ante with a new website that tracks anti-LGBTQ legislators who’ve received funding from the National Association of Realtors’ lobbying arm, t… Continue reading

This LGBTQ+ advocate has a message for you this Pride Month

Erin Morrison, LGBTQ Alliance 2023 president, shares the growing fears among the LGBTQ+ community, where RPACs and the code of ethics come in, and how to be an ally this Pride Month. It’s time to become the vocal majority. Continue reading

Survey details ‘growing suffering’ for LGBTQ+ buyers, sellers

LGBTQ+ real estate professionals explain the impact of more than 320 anti-LGBTQ laws on LGBTQ homeownership and housing rights, in the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance’s third annual survey. Continue reading

Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry

Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs are providing financial support for elected officials who are discriminating as they write and support anti-LGBTQ+ bills in statehouses across the nation. It’s time to stand up, says Ryan Weyandt, CEO o… Continue reading

President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act into law

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

We must keep moving forward: The Respect for Marriage Act and agent advocacy for LGBTQ+ people

Society is speaking loudly in its desire for LGBTQ+ people to be accepted and protected. Our national government leaders are hearing it – and they acted. Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO lauds Respect for Marriage Act

After failing to protect abortion access by codifying Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday completed the first step in codifying same-sex and interracial marriage with the Respect for Marriage Act. Continue reading