Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity Program
Fair Housing Resources
A Modern Look at Housing for Those with Disabilities
At the Equal Opportunity Cultural Diversity Forum held in Washington, D.C. in May 2008, David Layne, speaker and co-founder of the HOMES Coalition in Troy, Michigan, explored business opportunities for REALTORS® interested in specializing in housing for those with special needs. In his presentation, David provided tips on serving those with disabilities as well as accessing federal, state, local and non-profit funding created for those with special needs to help them obtain a home.
View the presentation> (PDF: 575K)
View the resource guide> (PDF: 27K)
Legal Podcast: Fair Housing Compliance
Nancy Haynes of the Fair Housing Center of Western Michigan offers tips in a podcast to real estate licensees on how to avoid violating fair housing laws. Read more >
Additional Resources
- Maryland Association of REALTORS' Fair Housing Toolkit
- What Everyone Should Know About Equal Opportunity in Housing – A broad overview of fair housing as it relates to REALTORS® and their clients.
- NAR’s Field Guide to Fair Housing
- REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration - Show you support equal opportunity in housing by displaying this declaration of following fair housing laws and your commitment to provide professional service.
- Proclamation for Fair Housing Month – Encourage your city to issue a proclamation for April.
- Guide to Developing Local Fair Housing Partnerships
- Fair housing poster or essay contest for kids in your community – Guidelines for Associations to sponsor this programming.
- Accessibility
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP)
- NAR’s Commitment to Fair Housing and the American Dream
- Reporting Acts of Discrimination
- Fair Housing Partnerships
- Guide to Developing Fair Housing Partnerships
Fair Housing Posters
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| 2009 Poster (PDF: 347KB) |
2008 Poster (PDF: 455KB) |
2007 Poster (PDF: 1MB) |
2006 Poster (PDF: 300KB) |
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| 35th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act (PDF: 2.3MB) |
30th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act |
Note: NAR sends to each state and local real estate association one hard copy of the Fair Housing FOCUS and poster. We have additional copies on hand. If you or your association, committee, Board of Directors, etc. needs a of the copy of Fair Housing FOCUS, please contact KLambert@realtors.org. Limited number available on a first come, first served basis.
