The real estate industry's legacy in modern segregation
Opinion
A St. Paul real estate exhibit shines the spotlight on the legacy of racially restrictive deeds that prevented black homeownership
by Teresa Boardman Aug 29
HUD moves forward with 'disparate impact' proposal
Activists argue the change would make it harder to bring housing discrimination cases under the Fair Housing Act
by Patrick Kearns Aug 19
HUD proposes change that would make proving housing discrimination more difficult
The proposed changes to 'disparate impact' rule come at a time when the gap between black and white homeowners is growing, according to a recent Redfin study
by Patrick Kearns Aug 1
Zillow joins others in filing brief supporting LGBTQ workers
Zillow is 1 of more than 200 businesses to sign an amicus brief for 3 cases that will come before the Supreme Court
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
Keller Williams joins other top brokerages in supporting the Equality Act
The Austin-based mega franchisor is the latest real estate company to voice support for bill that would ban discrimination against LGBTQIA persons in housing nationwide
by Patrick Kearns Jun 7
EXCLUSIVE: Compass, eXp Realty and Redfin voice support for Equality Act
Three major real estate brokerages are following counterparts including Realogy and RE/MAX in endorsing a bill that would ban LGBTQIA housing discrimination nationwide
by Patrick Kearns Jun 5
Agents: Check your bias at the door
Opinion
As real estate professionals, we have to be cautious and intentional about what we say due to fair housing laws and equal employment regulations. People who feel you have the wrong attitude are free to report you to authorities
by Bernice Ross May 28
Same-sex couples face discriminatory lending practices: Study
Data covering a 25-year period shows lower mortgage approval rates, worse terms for same-sex couples
by Lew Sichelman May 22
Judge rules against condo board's discriminatory swimming pool rule
The American Civil Liberties Union scored a win against a New Jersey senior community's segregated pool schedule
by Marian McPherson Apr 23
Homeowner couple in front of sold house
In the wake of HUD charging Facebook with violations of the Fair Housing Act, another online giant has come under renewed scrutiny
by Patrick Kearns Apr 1
Here’s how Facebook’s housing ad discrimination worked
How discriminatory was Facebook's ad targeting? 'Hijab fashion,' 'Christian' and 'Puerto Rican' were just a few of the thousands of attributes advertisers could choose to exclude
by Patrick Kearns Mar 29
HUD charges Facebook with housing discrimination
The charges state Facebook's advertising platform 'unlawfully discriminates based on race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, sex, and disability'
by Patrick Kearns Mar 28
Gay rights activists
The Equality Act is expected to be introduced next week, for the third consecutive congressional session
by Patrick Kearns Mar 8
Happy dog
The tenant, who is mentally ill, complained after building managers refused to allow her to keep her dog
Activists Hold Rally In New York City For Trans And GNC Rights
The National Association of Realtors and National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals weigh in on the plan to define gender as male or female, fixed at birth
by Marian McPherson Oct 22