Celebrating 2025 Pride Month
June is the official month to commemorate and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community throughout our city, state and country! As an association, we continue to celebrate the strength and diversity of […]
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Resources for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! According to History.com, “The month of May was chosen for AAPI Heritage Month because it commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese […]
Resources for Jewish American Heritage Month
In 2006, a Presidential proclamation and Congressional resolution named May Jewish American Heritage Month. Jewish American Heritage Month provides an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate and draw inspiration from […]
What You Need To Know: Black History Month
February is Black History Month! Join us as we share homeownership insights, spotlight our Black leaders, share ways to support our Black communities, ways to celebrate and more. Learn Homeownership […]
What You Need to Know About Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. We are proud to celebrate and recognize the diverse culture, traditions, achievements and contributions, as well as raise awareness about the historic and current […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Resources, Events & More!
“The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and the first half of October, began as a way to promote the history, culture, and contributions […]
Connecting With Neurodiverse Clients Through Compassionate Curiosity: A 360° Summit Recap
At the 2024 360° Summit, Dr. Abigail Cruz, Carnegie Mellon University, delivered a presentation on neurodiversity. Her session challenged real estate professionals to rethink their approach to client interactions and […]
Confronting Appraisal Bias: A 360° Summit Recap
During the Chicago REALTORS® 360° Summit, a group of experts gathered to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing the real estate industry today: appraisal bias. As real estate […]
The Transformative Power of Compassion & Inclusion in Real Estate: A 360° Summit Recap
During our 360° Summit, John Young, a national speaker and a REALTOR® from RE/MAX Metro Washington, D.C., provided insights for serving clients with disabilities. Across the globe, over 1.3 billion […]
Generational Wealth-Building Lessons from a Trailblazer: A 360° Summit Recap
During our 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in June, CEO Michelle Mills Clement sat down with special guest Paula Williams Madison, Chairman and CEO of Madison Media […]
Resources to Celebrate Disability Pride Month
WHAT IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH? July is Disability Pride Month, and this year, it’s celebrating its 34th anniversary! Disability Pride Month began following the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) […]
Seven Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a blended term of the date of June 19, 1865, otherwise known as Freedom Day. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln enacted the Emancipation Proclamation […]