Redfin settles lawsuit alleging housing discrimination in Detroit, other predominantly non-white cities
Redfin settles lawsuit alleging housing discrimination in Detroit, other predominantly non-white cities
The company was vastly less likely to offer Realtor services, professional photos, virtual tours, online promotion or commission rebates for homes listed in overwhelmingly minority neighborhoods than it was in overwhelmingly white ones, the investigation found.
The lawsuit alleged Redfin’s minimum home price policy violated the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against sellers and buyers of homes in communities of color. Plaintiffs alleged that policies that limit or deny services for homes priced under certain values can perpetuate racial segregation and contribute to the racial wealth gap. Redfin said in a statement that the settlement was not an admission of liability.
[Full article: 12ft Ladder]