How Ruth Bader Ginsburg advanced fair housing
The US Supreme Court Justice is being remembered as a champion for civil rights, including fair housing
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 21
Lawmakers blast brokerages, agents named in 'Newsday' report
Among those who testified during a Senate hearing Thursday was Douglas Elliman’s Long Island CEO, Ann Conroy, who said the company did not discipline any of the 10 agents who allegedly engaged in discriminatory practices
by Patrick Kearns Sep 18
How real estate agents can avoid further segregating the suburbs
As urban buyers look for more space, agents need to be increasingly wary of racial steering
by Patrick Kearns Sep 11
Trump tells suburban homeowners to ‘enjoy’ repeal of fair housing rule
Nearly a month after threatening to end the Obama-era Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, President Trump announced he has officially rescinded it
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
Housing discrimination is a vicious cycle: Zillow chief economist
During Zillow's virtual Unlock event, Svenja Gudell highlighted the historic instances that have led to a massive homeownership gap between white Americans and people of color
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22
Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ protections could set precedent for housing
The Fair Housing Act currently doesn't list gender identity and sexual orientation as protected classes
by Patrick Kearns Jun 15
Can landlords discriminate based on a tenant's job? It's complicated
The short answer is probably not. The long answer is complicated — and it's happening
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 3
Glenn Kelman: Seattle market is witnessing effects of coronavirus
The Redfin CEO noted in recent blog posts that the market fluctuates day-to-day, but overall, he's seen a drop in buyer and seller demand since the beginning of March
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
HUD unveils fair housing proposal, draws condemnation from housing advocates
A proposed rule change is meant to give local officials more flexibility, but critics condemned the proposal as an attempt to "gut" fair housing efforts
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
Newsday deputy editor calls housing discrimination, bias widespread
Veteran journalist Keith Herbert was a member of the team that discovered widespread racial discrimination at play in the real estate industry on Long Island, New York
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 30
‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable
Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms
by Teresa Boardman Nov 29
A group of racially mixed hands
NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents
by Patrick Kearns Nov 26
Corcoran CEO: Newsday report should be 'wake-up call to this industry'
Pam Liebman dishes on coded discriminatory language in real estate and the Fair Housing Act training that all new agents at Corcoran are required to attend
by Patrick Kearns Nov 21
Agent bias on Long Island puts national spotlight on discriminatory practices
A 3-year 'Newsday' investigation into housing discrimination has elicited strong reactions from the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns Nov 20
Builder of Brooklyn condo charged with violating the Fair Housing Act
HUD charged a team of design and construction professionals with discrimination for failing to build accessible housing in a Brooklyn condo development