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Effective date: January 1, 2024
Tag: implicit bias
Appraisal discrimination made easier to spot with California’s new law
A new law authorizes the California BREA to collect demographic data from appraisers.
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Your next renewal just got more entertaining — and informational
Video BO-AFTER™ is the culmination of years of meticulous work, being in some state of active production since May 2017. And now, it is approved by the DRE and ready for your next renewal — get ready to be entertained as you are being educated.
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Real estate agents and non-discriminatory behavior toward consumers
As the primary gatekeepers for entry into real estate transactions, such as leases and sales, equal treatment by agents toward the public is crucial to success.
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California targets unlawful crime-free housing policies
Landlords who conduct criminal background checks may be guilty of housing discrimination.
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New California Real Estate Practice course fulfills 2024 requirements and beyond
As of today, firsttuesday is the first California school to obtain DRE-approval to provide California’s future agents and brokers with the new Real Estate Practice course.
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The votes are in: Appraiser discrimination is rare — here’s how to spot it
While rare, firsttuesday readers report firsthand experience of discrimination during the appraisal process.
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Black homeownership is growing slowly but surely
Black homeownership has historically been low for decades — but it’s snailing forward.
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Redlining practices cost LA-based lender $31 million in settlement
The largest redlining settlement in the Justice Department’s history involved a lender servicing Los Angeles who achieved disproportionately low numbers of mortgages from minority areas.
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Lack of diversity among real estate professionals reduces fees
Building a diverse real estate team creates better opportunities for financial growth.
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Pandemic-era buying spree plunges homebuyers from minority groups underwater
The recent homebuying wave coincided with the worst time to buy — at the top of the housing cycle.
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The Importance of Financial Literacy
The final installment of our Implicit Bias series covers financial literacy as a requisite for equal ownership outcomes.
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The Inclusive Brokerage
This video covers ensuring equal pay and equal access to employment in the brokerage industry.
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Disability Status and Source of Income
Fighting discrimination in disability status and a tenant’s source of income.
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Helping Clients Gain Mortgage Approval
Taking the extra steps to help your historically marginalized buyers qualify for a mortgage.
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Avoid Discrimination Risks in Rental Practices
Fighting implicit bias in the screening of tenant applicants.
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Implicit bias and fair housing soon required for licensing courses
Starting in 2024, implicit bias and fair housing training will be required to obtain a real estate license.
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Avoid Discrimination Risks When Advertising
This episode provides actionable guidance for advertising to a wide, diverse audience.
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New California law requires training for mobilehome park managers
New educational requirements for mobilehome park managers.
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One small step for refinancing, one giant leap for inequality
Discriminatory practices in appraisals have led to refinancing inequality.
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