February 2025

NAR Launches Fairhaven 2.0: A New Standard in Fair Housing Training

February 28, 2025

Experience Fairhaven 2.0 The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has officially launched Fairhaven 2.0, an upgraded fair housing training platform designed to challenge members with dynamic scenarios, provide actionable insights, and offer an in-depth look at the history of housing discrimination. This innovative platform is now available to all NAR members and will play a […]

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Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of Dr. Robert C. Weaver in Shaping Urban America

February 25, 2025

Dr. Robert C. Weaver was a trailblazer in American public policy and urban development. Appointed in 1966 as the first African American to serve in a presidential cabinet, his role as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) marked a turning point in the nation’s efforts to combat housing discrimination and redlining. At a time

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Housing Statistics – January 2025

February 18, 2025

Housing Statistics – January 25 The number of for sale listings was up 44.2% from one year earlier and up 8.8% from the previous month. The number of sold listings increased 1.9% year over year and decreased 26.5% month over month. The number of under contract listings was up 8.9% compared to previous month and

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Honoring Z A: A Trailblazer in Housing and Equality

February 12, 2025

Zipporah Potter Atkins: Boston’s First Recorded Black Woman Landowner – In 1670, Zipporah Potter Atkins made history as the first recorded African American to own property in Boston. Defying the odds in colonial America, she purchased land in the North End at just 25 years old, retained ownership through marriage, and signed her 1699 sale deed—proving her literacy. Her remarkable story showcases the resilience and agency of free Black individuals in early American history. Learn more about her groundbreaking achievement.

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Southern California Wildfires Drive Housing Price Hikes: What REALTORS® Need to Know

February 7, 2025

The devastating wildfires that tore through Southern California in early 2025 have triggered significant price hikes in the housing market, posing both challenges and opportunities for REALTORS®. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted emergency measures to curb price gouging, protect homeowners, and expedite rebuilding efforts. Skyrocketing Home Prices and Rental Rates The destruction of

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Honoring Maggie Walker: A Trailblazer in Housing and Equality

February 5, 2025

At the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®, we are proud to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our industry. We believe that creating a fair and inclusive real estate environment strengthens our profession and helps ensure that homeownership is accessible to all. Throughout history, courageous leaders have paved the way for greater

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Sacramento Association of REALTORS® Makes History with First Indian-Origin President

February 3, 2025

Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® (SAR) celebrated a historic milestone at its annual Installation Dinner, held on Friday, January 17th at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Sacramento. For the first time in the organization’s 107-year history, SAR has elected an Indian-origin president, Ujjal Singh “Breeze”, to lead its esteemed board of directors

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