The National Association of REALTORS®’ fair housing team will present two sessions at the 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo that offer attendees the opportunity to explore the history of racial discrimination in real estate and to examine and overcome their own hidden biases.
Window to the Law: Criminal Background Checks and Fair Housing
Overly broad bans on renting to individuals with criminal records may lead to costly fair housing violations. Use these tips to review your criminal record screening policy to ensure it complies with the law and avoids disparate impact liability.
NAR President, Leaders Commemorate 10th Anniversary of MLK Memorial
REALTORS® have a strong connection to – and responsibility for – Dr. King’s dream, as he brought the fight for fair housing to the forefront.
Virginia REALTORS® Launches Fairhaven Competition
When NAR first launched its interactive fair housing tool, Fairhaven, there was one state association in particular that immediately embraced the platform: Virginia REALTORS®
Window to the Law: Housing Vouchers and Fair Housing
Recent lawsuits alleging source of income discrimination for rejecting Section 8 tenants illustrate the importance of understanding and complying with state and local fair housing laws in addition to the federal Fair Housing Act. These best practices can help guide real estate professionals in this area.
Window to the Law: Best Practices for Buyer Love Letters
Buyers competing in a hot real estate market might try to stand out from the crowd by sending a “love letter” to the seller. Real estate professionals can use these best practices to help both buyers and sellers avoid potential fair housing violations that love letters can trigger.
How Brokers Can Prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dave and Anne Jones are building a brokerage that champions diverse voices and aims for increased homeownership rates among underrepresented populations.
4 Ways Brokers Can Become Fair Housing Leaders
For brokers who wish to go beyond compliance and embrace advocacy, a host of new fair housing groups, experiences, and courses are available.
Being the Change in Downtown Durham
Courtney James of Urban Durham build her business and invests in the community of downtown Durham by working with first-time homebuyers of color.
Being the Change in Old Town Tacoma
See how Anne and Dave Jones of Windemere Abode leverage their distinct life experiences to expand homeownership, and their business, in Old Town Tacoma.