Fair Housing Law and Its Impact on Real Estate

Fair housing has been a core principle of real estate for years, but what exactly does it mean for you as a buyer, seller, or real estate professional? In this episode of The Den, join us as we dive into the ins and outs of the Fair Housing Act with real estate experts Paul and Aspen, exploring how it impacts everything from short-term rentals to everyday real estate marketing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Fair housing has been a pillar in the real estate community for many years.

• The Fair Housing Act, also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, was signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson.

• The Act lays down the foundation of nondiscriminatory acts in the field of real estate.

• The Fair Housing Act protects against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.

• In short term rentals, a host must allow a service animal at no extra charge.

• Under the Fair Housing Act, a service animal is defined as a dog or miniature pony.

• HUD, the Housing and Urban Development, enforces the Fair Housing Act and can issue fines and even prison time for violations.

• The number one complaint to HUD regarding the Fair Housing Act is over disabilities.

• Landlords must make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, such as providing a handicap parking space.

• Landlords are not required to pay for extensive accommodations, such as installing an elevator, but a tenant can pay to install a lift to get to the second floor.

BEST MOMENTS:

00:00:20:03. We're a small team of professionals with over 400 million in sales and nearly 2000 successful transactions.

00:01:40:05. When you're advertising for short term rentals, what are the things that you kind of avoid or know that are red flags to say in your marketing that you just don't do because you know, it would violate fair housing?

00:02:20:25. If someone has a service animal, you have to let them bring the service online at no additional charge, no additional fee.

00:04:12:12. If someone asks you to make reasonable accommodations, then you have to let them.

00:06:47:12. You can't say stuff like great Christian neighborhood.

00:07:09:23. Master bedroom, we say primary bedroom.

00:08:52:11. I've been hearing across the country, people want to go back to segregated dorms.

00:10:59:26. You have you can't discriminate on ancestry.

00:12:28:18. Doesn't matter who you identify as, where you came from, what your familial status is, what your age is.

00:14:19:16. I was I was hearing either racist comments or derogatory terms or, you know, and it's a lot of times it's we think about race.

00:15:38:02. It wasn't until the 70s that an Na took, took discrimination out of their code of ethics because up until then, they said you have to follow the social norms, which is redlining and steering and all that kind of stuff, to try to segregate certain people into certain areas.

00:19:38:21. Well, because there could possibly be somebody that's looking to buy that is not walking is, you know, it's bound to a wheelchair or, it doesn't have the capacity with like a disease or a condition that doesn't allow them to walk.

00:24:43:03. Landlord should probably say, hey, let's make something work where you're able and comfortable to be getting in and out of your vehicle to access your unit.

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A Real Day in the Life of a Realtor

Welcome to The Den, powered by The Lyons Group. In this candid episode, Ben "Easy Street" Lyons, Shannon Martin Martinez, Paul Barry, and Aspen Groen dive deep into what a real estate agent's day truly looks like. Forget what you've seen on HGTV. This is the raw, unfiltered reality of juggling clients, showings, family time, missed opportunities, and the never-ending dance of work-life balance. Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just curious about the hustle, this episode pulls back the curtain.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
• No two days in real estate look the same
• Agents often start and end their days far outside the 9 to 5
• Family time and work constantly battle for priority
• Missed calls can mean missed commissions
• Flexibility and spontaneity are part of the job
• Boundaries are crucial for preventing burnout
• Agents often work from cars, fields, or coffee shops
• Weekends are rarely “off” even if slower
• Having multiple business tracks creates more stability
• The freedom of real estate comes with constant responsibility

BEST MOMENTS
00:01:49. “They think we just kind of show up and show houses... that’s not the reality.”
00:03:46. “Some days are surprisingly quiet and you think, well, I really got my act together.”
00:06:01. “The last conversation needed to end when it needed to end.”
00:07:13. “You wake up unemployed every day and you're out trying to build your business.”
00:08:17. “Let me just sit down, enjoy dinner with my family.”
00:10:05. “I'm in the middle of a field trying to fix irrigation equipment.”
00:14:23. “I have a full day done by the time all you people are getting started.”
00:20:25. “If you can't get an answer to a customer, they might look somewhere else.”

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Connie Mack World Series: Small Town, Big Impact

In this episode of The Den, the Lyons Group dives into the heart and history of the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, New Mexico. With co-hosts Ben “The Big Bambino” Lyons, Shannon “The Boss” Martinez, and Paul “Hand Me the Rock” Barry, the conversation celebrates the tournament’s deep roots in the community, its impact on families, and the unforgettable memories it creates for players and residents alike.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Connie Mack World Series has been held in Farmington for over 60 years
• The tournament hosts top 18U baseball players from across the country
• Farmington residents serve as host families for players
• The event boosts local economy with full hotels and restaurants
• MLB stars like Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Trout have played in the series
• The town hosts parades and festivities that make lasting memories for players
• Host families often stay connected with players for years
• The tournament creates potential for new residents to discover and fall in love with Farmington
• Social media and marketing efforts are helping grow the event
• Community pride and tradition make Farmington the ideal home for the series

BEST MOMENTS
00:00:04. “Today we're going to be talking about Connie Mack.”
00:01:56. “These are the best of the best high school players across the country.”
00:02:26. “Ken Griffey Jr played here. Barry Larkins, Mike Trout.”
00:03:29. “We become the adoptive parents for that week and a half.”
00:05:24. “I have fallen in love with this area.”
00:07:02. “It was really eye opening. I was thinking, yeah, this is fun.”
00:10:03. “You've got white pants again and red dirt, like, what do I do?”
00:11:27. “I will never forget my time in Farmington, New Mexico.”
00:14:55. “Bracy, your daughter... this her second time? Second time she did the national anthem.”
00:19:57. “It's a community wide thing, which is really impactful.”

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