Real (Estate) Talk: Is RPAC doing right by Realtors?
Opinion
The Realtors Political Action Committee says its purpose to help elect candidates who support the interests of Realtors is clear. But does that truly extend to those in protected classes? Here's what one Georgia-based broker thinks
by Lee Davenport Nov 19
John Legend to Realtors: 'Hold yourselves accountable' on housing discrimination
Speaking at NAR's annual conference, the musician and civil rights champion said there are 'more pressing' fair housing issues than the term 'master bedroom'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 18
What's wrong with the question 'Are the schools good?'
Opinion
There's a reason your licensure instructor and your broker both told you not to answer this question. Find out how it can lead to accidental steering, even when answered with the best of intentions
by Jay Thompson Nov 18
Redfin suit could have industrywide impact: NFHA attorney
Morgan Williams, general counsel for the National Fair Housing Alliance, one of the groups that filed the suit against Redfin, said companies will have to be extra cautious about discrimination as technology takes over more work in real estate.
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
New NAR policy requires MLSs to process complaints anonymously upon request
Trade group passes new standards for MLSs and local Realtor associations. Future NAR leaders will also have to pass a social media background check
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 13
An empty seat at a board room table
The trade organization said on Friday that the changes will 'raise the bar on the professionalism and private speech of America’s 1.4 million Realtors'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 13
NAR looks forward to 'centrist public policy' under Joe Biden
NAR expects new administration will restore fair housing rules and support bipartisan legislation related to minority homeownership, first-time homebuyers and housing supply
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 13
NAR shelves controversial proposal to require addresses on MLS listings
Following spirited discussions, a trade group committee approved 8 MLS standards that will now go to the NAR board of directors on Nov. 13
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
NAR considers local mandates for fair housing, diversity and equity
Changes to the group's core standards would require local associations to include diversity, equity, inclusion and fair housing components into strategic plans and leadership training
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Coldwell Banker CEO: To close the racial wealth gap, 'be precise'
M. Ryan Gorman and law professor and author Mehrsa Baradaran say solutions must be targeted to those who were harmed by racist policies
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 10
Schools front and center in NAR anti-steering strategy
The 1.4 million-member trade group says it will help create more accurate third-party information on school quality beyond test scores
What a Joe Biden presidency means for real estate and housing
From Biden's campaign, here's how we can expect his administration to respond to today's most crucial housing issues
For agents in Newsday investigation, steering was a service
At Realtors Conference & Expo, NAR consultant and investigative reporter Bill Dedman discussed what housing discrimination looks like now and why it continues
NAR to launch self-testing program to root out agent discrimination
At Realtors Conference & Expo, the trade group said the program would be a way to 'get ahead' of fair housing problems 'often hidden from view'
It's not OK to be Realtor by day and a 'keyboard bigot' by night: NAR
Realtors must proactively tackle inequality in real estate, trade group leaders said Wednesday. 'Talk is cheap, and actions speak better than words,' CEO Bob Goldberg said