Inauguration Day Is Over But Political Debates May Not Be: What’s Legally Unfair and 3 Tools to Help
Jan. 2025: Plus, 🚨Wildfires Don't Discriminate, But People Do. Fight Back With Fairness And More...
Happy MLK Day, Real Estate Compadres!
Did you know? An unimaginable, bone-chilling 10,000+ homes and structures are estimated to have been lost since the start of 2025 (and it’s not February yet!) in Los Angeles County due to the destructive combination of various fires and windstorms. This means real estate professionals, who may be grappling with their own losses, are also first responders!
What a devastating tragedy that has decimated both Malibu mansions and “forever homes” of legacy residents, who may be “house rich but cash poor,” making rebuilding seem like a herculean effort. Strikingly, however, there’s been a lot of commentary about and focus on the richest celebrities who have lost homes over the last week, which again is sad and tragic. But unlike people, fires don’t draw a distinction in class or celebrity; fires don’t discriminate.
So let’s raise awareness among real estate first responders about perhaps a little-known historic community where lives, homes and dreams have been upended due to the 2025 California windstorms and fires.
Click here to read this article featured in Inman News & Washington DC News 6.
Plus, if you are looking for ways to support the Altadena residents in ways that will not impact their FEMA support (FEMA reps. have said that GoFundMe donations may hinder FEMA support due to how they are labeled), check out the Greenline Housing Foundation. The Greenline Housing Foundation (started by a real estate agent) is based in Pasadena and has created a Wildfire Relief Fund for tax-deductible donations to offer financial assistance for both temporary housing, preferably as close as possible to former residences, and for constructing a new home. Learn more at greenlinehousing.org/give.
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
5 tips for those who lost their home to the Altadena fires from a Realtor who lost hers too
“This is my momma’s house… I can’t let it burn”
Inman News Feature: Inauguration Day Is Over, But Political Debates May Not Be: What’s Legally Unfair and 3 Tools to Help
Although Inauguration Day has come and gone, unsurprisingly, political debates have no expiration date, especially on social media and in light of the ongoing global conflicts like in Gaza, Sudan, Congo, and Ukraine. Consequently, have you ever wondered if:
Real estate agents face career-jeopardizing complaints because they have been outspoken about their political stance despite not treating anyone unfairly?
Or, on the other hand, if:
Landlords can refuse to rent, homeowners can refuse to sell and agents can refuse to show to someone because of their political views?
Let’s review what’s what plus I’ve included 3 tools to help: click here for the full article