Access Fair Housing Month Resources

The Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® proudly recognizes April as Fair Housing Month, reaffirming our commitment to equal housing opportunities for all. As REALTORS®, we uphold the principles of the Fair Housing Act, working to eliminate discrimination and promote inclusive, diverse communities where everyone has the right to seek and secure housing without bias. Throughout the month, we encourage education, advocacy, and awareness to ensure fair and equitable treatment in the housing market. Together, we stand for fairness, equality, and the dream of homeownership for all.

History: April marks the 57th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, a landmark law co-authored by Senators Walter Mondale and Edward Brooke to address housing discrimination. Mondale, later the 42nd Vice President, recognized the need for federal intervention, while Brooke, the first Black U.S. Senator, drew from his own struggles finding housing after World War II. Their work aimed to strengthen the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which lacked federal enforcement against housing discrimination.

NAR Moves Fair Housing Forward

• April 10 streaming event features award-winning authors, journalists and experts—plus, the 2025 Fair Housing Champions. Learn more.

Proclamation

• April 10 the Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS®, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments and Grant County will be proclaiming March 2025 as Fair Housing Month. The proclamation will be read and presented at the Grant County Commissioner meeting.

Resources from NAR

Visit NAR’s Fair Housing homepage for a curated list of books, videos, podcasts, and other great resources. Learn more.

Fair Housing Tools & Assets

Let your clients know that REALTORS® stand against discrimination by sharing easy-to-use advertising and social media assets. Learn more.

Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation

Challenge yourself with NAR’s innovative online simulation training for REALTORS® to address discriminatory practices in real estate. Learn more.

Housing New Mexico (MFA)

Fair Housing is the right for everyone to have access to all housing opportunities without discrimination. Learn more.

New Mexico Legal Aid

New Mexico Legal Aid's popular Renter's Guide is available for download in both English and Spanish. Learn more.

Many Rivers to Cross: America's Ongoing Fair Housing Journey (NAR)

Fair Housing is the right for everyone to have access to all housing opportunities without discrimination. Learn more.

Window to the Law: Advertising Within the Fair Housing Framework (NAR)

Advertisements are a powerful tool to reach consumers and generate leads. The language and images used in ads must comply with fair housing laws as well as Article 10 of the NAR Code of Ethics. In this video, learn more about successfully advertising your services and available properties while avoiding fair housing violations. Learn more.

Window to the Law: Criminal Background Checks and Fair Housing (NAR)

Overly broad bans on renting to individuals with criminal records may lead to costly fair housing violations. Use these tips to review your criminal record screening policy to ensure it complies with the law and avoids disparate impact liability. Learn more.

Window to the Law: Housing Vouchers and Fair Housing (NAR)

Recent lawsuits alleging source of income discrimination for rejecting Section 8 tenants illustrate the importance of understanding and complying with state and local fair housing laws in addition to the federal Fair Housing Act. These best practices can help guide real estate professionals in this area. Learn more.