Federal, State and Local Fair Housing Laws protect individuals from housing discrimination. It is unlawful to discriminate based on certain protected characteristics, which include, but are notlimited to race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,military status, sex, age, disability, marital status, lawful source of income or familial status.
New Fair Housing Regulations in NYS
Fair Housing regulations effective June 20, 2020 will have an impact on real estate related activities.
Kramer Manor: The Incredible Story of Homeownership, Resilience and Community That Was Almost Lost
July, 22 2024
The residents of one New Jersey neighborhood didn’t let racial barriers stand in the way of their ownership dream.
NAR Thanks Senator Tim Kaine for Reintroducing “The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2024"
July, 8 2024
The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2024 will provide clear and consistent non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in housing by adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected characteristics under the Fair Housing Act.
Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn Recognized as a 2024 Women of Influence by HousingWire
July, 1 2024
As the first female Chief Advocacy Officer for the association, she has built a bipartisan operation that’s consistently delivered wins for NAR’s 1.5 million members on policies aimed at expanding access to housing and protecting the rights of property buyers and sellers in the U.S. and around the world.
‘3by30’ Housing Goal: Making Progress But Still More Work to Do
June, 20 2024
The housing initiative celebrates its third anniversary and recommits to raising Black homeownership levels to rates never seen before—all by 2030.
Fair Housing Groups Sue Florida Over Property Ownership Restrictions
May, 6 2024
The watchdog organizations are fighting a wave of state efforts to block property ownership by certain foreign buyers.
What Has NAR Advocacy Done for Me Lately? Part 1
May, 2 2024
How is NAR advocacy working for members? In part one of a two-part conversation, the hosts discuss NAR’s legislative successes and ongoing policy fights.
Advocacy Scoop Podcast
May, 1 2024
The Advocacy Scoop is the only podcast that takes you inside the advocacy work of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Advocacy Scoop Podcast
2024-05-01 2:21 PM
Independent Contractor Status, Flood Insurance, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs), Electronic Signatures & Authorizations, Zoning, Fair Housing, Rental Housing Issues, Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange, Tax Reform
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NAR Welcomes the FHFA's Fair Lending Final Rule and Equitable Housing Finance Plans
April, 30 2024
The FHFA's work promotes more fairness and greater soundness in the housing finance system and, ultimately, more homeownership opportunities for more Americans.