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. Watch the latest Window to the Law video...
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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...
Fair Housing Isn’t Enough: Report Shows Racial Disparity Fight Still Needs Support
Overall, overt housing discrimination has lessened through the years following regulations guided by Fair Housing laws; however, it is nowhere near completely dissipated. And while...
HUD and FHFA Collaborate on Fair Housing Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) entered into a collaborative agreement regarding fair housing and...
‘Modern-day Redlining:’ Wells Fargo Faces Scrutiny Over Black Refi Stats
The lender says credit scores, home appraisals and broader inequities in the U.S. economy explain the higher approval rates for white borrowers...
Steer Clear of “Steering”
“Steering” is the practice of influencing a buyer’s choice of communities based upon one of the protected characteristics under the Fair Housing Act, which are...
Fair Housing Claim Alleges Racial Discrimination by Sellers
Real estate agents need to understand how to respond when a client violates fair housing laws. By acting swiftly to separate yourself from and address...
Create Advertisements with Fair Housing in Mind
Advertising your services to a broad audience helps your business succeed, but intentionally or unintentionally creating discriminatory advertisements can not only harm your business, but...
Love Letters or Liability Letters?
Buyer love letters are a tactic used by some buyers in an attempt to stand out to a seller, especially in hot markets with low...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Most Challenging Struggle Was Housing
As real estate pros, it is vital that we understand the historical context and the lasting implication of "location, location, location," especially if it is...