Despite the Fair Housing Act being over 50 years old, housing discrimination persists. Each year, HUD investigates thousands of complaints based on various protected classes. This course covers federal fair housing protections, characteristics of protected classes, fair housing violations, and anti-discrimination laws in real estate lending. It also offers business practices for real estate professionals to ensure compliance and embrace diversity.

• explain the history and importance of the Fair Housing Act 
  
• identify and define protected classes
  
• recognize how to reduce or prevent discrimination in the housing industry
  
• identify unlawful practices in selling, brokering, and appraisal of residential real estate
  
• explain real estate professionals' duties and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act
  
• describe the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement practices
  
• recognize the benefits of incorporating diversity in your real estate business