April NAREB Newsletter

APRIL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

TECH CORNER

Privacy, Technology, and Fair Housing

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What would you do if you discovered that your application for a mortgage or a rental unit was rejected— and that the denial was due to discrimination? You could, if motivated, appeal the decision with the bank or landlord, file a complaint with your local fair housing center, or hire an attorney to seek a remedy through the legal system. Eventually, though, such efforts would come down to whether or not you could prove that you were denied housing, credit, or a housing-related service because of a protected aspect of your identity such as race or gender.

Increasingly, however, there is not a person making that decision, but an algorithm. These algorithms are built on troves of data to train them to make certain predictions independently, such as whether someone is likely to miss a mortgage or rental payment. The problem with this approach is that there are no consistent, concrete, accountable, or agreed-upon standards.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Early bird pricing ends 4/30/24 for the esteemed Installation Gala and Awards - White Affair. Be sure to get your tickets now for the biggest NAREB event of the year at nareblv.org/event-5473579

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REACH ONE

Attention Realtist:

YOU make all the difference. We are at a pivotal time in history where we can move forward together and impact business as usual, or we can sit idle while disrespect, inequality and tyranny run rampant. Black homeownership gives us a voice. Black homeownership gives us stability and generational wealth. Black homeownership matters. Come join one (or more) of the Black Realtist of Southern Nevada committees and bring positive change to Nevada. Lift every voice and sing loudly...

Black Homeownership Matters!

Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing:

The ‘Act’ in Action.

This year, we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968, that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, and familial status. This year’s Fair Housing Month theme is “Fair Housing: The ‘Act’ in Action.”

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Connect with NAREB

Join NAREB nationally on the 1st Wednesday of the month called Wealthy Wednesdays. Learn tips and strategies directly from our core NAREB finance leaders and esteemed guests. It’s time to tune in and take action. Save the date: The 2024 NAREB Virtual Policy Conference is coming soon with discussions on Access, Awareness, and Advocacy in real estate.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Cynthia Dillon

Cynthia Dillon is a talented and dedicated real estate professional and the owner of Cyn City Realty. As a mentor and guide to fellow agents, Cynthia possesses a rare blend of knowledge and passion. Her vision is to help others achieve their highest potential and strive for excellence in their own real estate careers. Recently achieving her designation certification as a Resort and Second Home Specialist (RSPS) and being voted as the 2023-2024 3rd Vice President of the Las Vegas Chapter of The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Cynthia’s focus is empowerment, education, and the pursuit of excellence. She lends her talents to NAREB additionally by co-chairing the Events Committee and serving on the Marketing Committee.

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