The Fair Housing Act, also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, is a federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability. Here are some key points about the Fair Housing Act: Protected Classes: The Fair Housing Act protects ind...
Fair Housing Act - Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications
Under the Fair Housing Act, housing providers are required to make reasonable accommodations and allow reasonable modifications for individuals with disabilities. Here's what you need to know about reasonable accommodations and modifications: Reasonable Accommodations: A reasonable accommodation is a change, exception, or adjustment to a housing pr...
Fair Housing Act - Enforcement
The Fair Housing Act is enforced by several entities to ensure compliance and address instances of housing discrimination. Here are some key points regarding the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): HUD is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act. It investigat...
Fair Housing Act - Prohibited Practices
Under the Fair Housing Act, several practices are specifically prohibited to prevent housing discrimination. These practices include: Refusing to Rent or Sell: It is unlawful to refuse to rent or sell a dwelling to an individual based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.Setting Different Terms or Con...
Fair Housing Act - Protected Classes
Under the Fair Housing Act, there are seven protected classes that are safeguarded against discrimination in housing. These protected classes include: Race: Discrimination based on a person's race, which refers to their physical characteristics, such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features, is strictly prohibited.Color: Discrimination base...
What to Do With Overnight Guests If You Don’t Have a Guest Room
Designers share their secrets for adding sleeping space to any home — without relying on the dreaded pullout sofa.
How to focus on the Green Industry
A real estate agent who specializes in the green industry focuses on promoting and facilitating environmentally friendly and sustainable real estate practices. Here are some key areas and considerations for a real estate agent focusing on the green industry: Knowledge of Green Building Standards: A real estate agent in the green industry should hav...
She Opened a Bookshop in Brooklyn, Then Moved In Above the Store
A woman walking in Williamsburg saw an empty storefront for rent. It turned into a dream fulfilled. Upstairs, an apartment was being renovated.
$3 Million Homes in California
A three-bedroom retreat in Sebastopol, a midcentury-modern home in Laguna Niguel and a 1965 house in Sonoma.
How to Make Your Home Accessible
Tap into the resources available from states, nonprofits, developers and housing groups to make spaces work for families of all abilities.
Rent-Controlled vs. Rent-Stabilized: How Much Can a Landlord Charge?
Owners of the city’s roughly 16,000 rent-controlled homes can raise the rent, but only so often, and only by so much.
Embrace Client Feedback
Embracing client feedback is crucial for real estate professionals to improve their services and enhance client satisfaction. Here's how you can effectively embrace client feedback: Create Open Lines of Communication: Encourage clients to provide feedback by creating an open and welcoming environment for communication. Let them know that their opin...
How One Man Saved a 19th-Century Cabin in Ontario
Building a big new house would have been easier and cheaper. But saving the 19th-century structure resulted in something better.
In Ontario, a Tiny Cabin With Style to Spare
Building a big new house would have been easier and cheaper. But saving the rotting 19th-century structure resulted in something better.
He Followed in the Family Footsteps. And He Found a Home.
Anthony Couverthier tried his hand at different jobs, but being a building superintendent came naturally and with an apartment for his family.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are four-bedroom in Yonkers, N.Y., and Saddle River, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Prospect Heights, Morningside Heights and East Chelsea.
Where Energy Is Most Affordable
Wondering what air-conditioning will cost you this summer? A study compared energy costs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
A Mom Looks For a 3-Bedroom in Oakland, Calif., Will Her Budget Be Enough?
A single mother in Oakland, Calif., with a successful career and a modest nest egg looked for a home that would comfortably fit a family of three. These were her options.
Negotiating Skills
Negotiating skills are crucial in various aspects of life, including business, relationships, and of course, real estate. Here are some key tips to improve your negotiating skills: Prepare and Gather Information: Before entering a negotiation, gather relevant information about the subject matter, the other party involved, and any relevant market da...
