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About 6 percent of real estate agents and brokers in the United States are Black. Their white peers make almost three times as much, according to data and surveys. Tye Williams feels the heat. It’s 95 degrees out, and the North Carolina sun is beating like a drum. He’s in a full suit and tie Continue Reading The post Selling Houses While Black appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

WHO: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Lydia Pope, President NAREB Alanna McCargo, President, Ginnie Mae Lisa Rice, President & CEO National Fair Housing Alliance Sandra Thompson, Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency Teresa Bryce Bazemore, CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Katrina Jones, VP, Racial Equity Strategy & Impact, Fannie Mae Pamela Perry, VP, Continue Reading The post NAREB RELEASES ANNUAL STATE OF HOUSING IN BLACK AMERICA REPORT AT BLACK WEALTH SUMMIT FEATURING LAWMAKERS, AGENCY HEADS, POLICYMAKERS & EXPERTS appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

The California Association of Realtors is the most recent association to express regrets for past practices that marginalized groups based on race or ethnicity. Key points: Real estate associations in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Chicago and St. Louis have also offered formal apologies for past discriminatory practices. Practices and policies included endorsing restrictive covenants and redlining, making Continue Reading The post Reckoning with the past: Associations apologize for discriminatory practices appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

Lydia Pope, who leads the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, discusses narrowing the racial gap in homeownership and opening doors for Black agents Key points: NAREB, founded in 1947, is the nation’s oldest trade association for Black real estate professionals. ‘Our goal is equal housing,’ said Pope, whose own real estate career spans nearly Continue Reading The post NAREB: Supporting ‘democracy in housing’ for consumers, agents appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

Americans disagree on many social issues, but one we’re strongly united on is appreciation for our fellow countrymen and women who have served in our nation’s military – especially today, Veteran’s Day. It’s likely that the greatest expression of gratitude our nation has ever given to those who have worn the uniform is the Servicemen’s Readjustment Continue Reading The post Clyburn Re-Ups Support For G.I. Bill Restoration Act On This Veteran’s Day appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

Our mission at Bankrate is to assist our clients in making smarter monetary decisions. Apart from ensuring every editorial policy is met, we have referenced some of our products from our partners in this post. We have explained how we generate revenue here. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is a trade network Continue Reading The post When the demography of the members is considered appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you’ll see a wide range of terms attached to professionals who can help with the transaction. As you work to understand the difference between a broker and an agent, you may also wonder what a Realtist does. What is a Realtist? A Realtist is a real estate Continue Reading The post What is a Realtist? appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is a trade organization and network of Black real estate professionals known for promoting “democracy in housing” and advocating for public policies that “protect and expand sustainable homeownership.” The organization’s members, who go by the title of Realtist, are spread throughout chapters across the United States. NAREB’s Continue Reading The post What is the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)? appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

Organization Will Hold Elected Officials Accountable The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) called on the White House and Congress to enact legislation aimed at increasing Black homeownership after provisions approved by the House were excluded from the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congress passed and was signed into law by President Biden. Rep. Maxine Continue Reading The post NAREB Calls on White House and Congress to Boost Black Homeownership and Close Wealth Gap appeared first on National Association of Real Estate Brokers.