Real Estate Marketing & Beyond

Home Buying, US Real Estate

Why writing a personal offer letter may not be such a great idea

By Mike Wheatley | April 26, 2019

Study: Mortgage lenders make it tougher for same-sex couples

By Mike Wheatley | April 22, 2019

Same-sex couples are much less likely to be approved for a mortgage than heterosexual couples, according to a new study by researchers at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The researchers found that same sex couples’ approval rate for a mortgage was […]

Discrimination is the top concern for LGBT home buyers, survey finds

By Mike Wheatley | October 4, 2018

Freddie Mac researchers have revealed that members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community often try to seek “LGBT-safe” neighborhoods when buying a home, as they fear being discriminated against. The findings come from a survey of more than 2,300 consumers, and reveal that LGBT community members are, on the whole, positive about homeownership. […]

Featured News, US Real Estate

HUD says Facebook violates the Fair Housing Act

By Mike Wheatley | August 21, 2018

Facebook is facing fresh controversy after the Department of Housing and Urban Development alleged that its violating the Fair Housing Act by allowing landlords and home sellers

Social Media, US Real Estate

Facebook sued by housing organizations for discriminating against people based on their gender

By Mike Wheatley | March 29, 2018

Facebook is being sued by a group of fair housing organizations that say it’s allowed landlords and real estate brokers to discriminate against people based on their gender and family status

Real Estate Technology, US Real Estate

Facebook fails to stop landlords discriminating by race and disabilities

By Mike Wheatley | November 22, 2017

An investigation by the website ProPublica last year caused a bombshell when it was revealed that Facebook was allowing advertisers to discriminate in housing ads by enabling landlords to filter out people who might view a given ad by their race.

Featured News, Real Estate, Residential, US Real Estate

Judge rules Fair Housing Act protects against LGBT discrimination

By Mike Wheatley | April 11, 2017

A U.S. judge has ruled for the first time that provisions in the Fair Housing Act protect the LGBT community from discrimination. The law was previously an issue of contention as it states that it’s illegal for landlords

Realtors, Residential, US Real Estate

Real estate firm warns of LGBT+ community's discrimination fears

By Mike Wheatley | November 7, 2016

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is reaching out to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in an effort to make the real estate industry more inclusive.

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