Deep dive into mortgage data claims glaring racial disparities
Journalists at watchdog say credit scores and algorithms used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could be to blame
by Matt Carter Aug 26
Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination
The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York's Westchester County
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
Show your pride: How to stand up for inclusion
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
Ahead of Juneteenth, Atlanta Realtors Association apologizes for history of discrimination
The Atlanta Realtors Association issued the first apology in its 111-year history to members and the communities they serve for its history of discriminatory practices while making a commitment to supporting an inclusive community in the future
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Woman files complaint alleging discrimination in home appraisals
The valuations of an Indianapolis property owned by Carlette Duffy, a Black woman, more than doubled when she removed anything from her home identifying her race
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
Discrimination still holding back LGBT homeownership: report
Many members of the LGBT community report experiencing discrimination, and the homeownership rate for the community is a paltry 49 percent
by Jim Dalrymple II May 18
How LGBTQ+ discrimination hinders path to homeownership
Opinion
For the LGBTQ+ community, housing discrimination is preceded by many other impactful forms of discrimination that create barriers to homeownership
by Ryan Weyandt May 18
Baird & Warner commits $215K to fair housing law scholarship
The scholarship is named after developer John W. Baird, who championed fair housing when it was unpopular in the real estate industry to do so
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 29
18 real estate agents from New York at risk of losing license
The New York Department of State has launched 132 investigations into housing bias, which include allegations from Newsday's 'Long Island Divided' report
by Marian McPherson Apr 12
Nation's first reparations program targets Black homeowners, buyers
The funds, for which Black residents of Evanston between 1919 and 1969 qualify, can be used for various housing costs, like a down payment, home improvements and late penalties
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Lawsuit accuses 88 landlords and brokerages — including Compass and Corcoran — of discrimination
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan on Monday by watchdog group the Housing Rights Initiative claims the New York City brokerages and landlords in question have discriminated against people with housing vouchers
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
A hand moving beads on an abacus
Lender will pay the Chicago homeowner $50K and provide mandatory training to its employees on fair lending and appraisals
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 10
NAR: 'We haven't seen a deluge' of hate speech cases
Trade group's professional standards committee will vote on case interpretations in May to help evaluate complaints
Real (Estate) Talk: How to push for accountability in our associations
Opinion
Although some associations attempt to advocate marginalized voices, the stated intent is often far from the actual impact. Speaking up to seek accountability for authentic justice, equity, diversity and inclusion is what this moment requires from us all
by Lee Davenport Feb 25
Real (Estate) Talk: What is diversity without inclusion, equity or justice?
Opinion
Although some associations attempt to be a beacon of belonging, if you whip out a magnifying glass, it is glaringly obvious that these diversity and inclusion councils are in name only. Here are the ramifications of that
by Lee Davenport Feb 25