50 Years Later, The Fair Housing Act Continues to Evolve

“50 Years Later, The Fair Housing Act Continues to Evolve”
Bisnow – April 5, 2018

When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed The Fair Housing Act in 1968, the landmark ruling laid the groundwork for an open and equal housing market. The act put a stop to redlining neighborhoods and explicit loan refusals to minority groups. While a step in the right direction, 50 years later, there remains work to be done. But in the face of inequality, the Fair Housing Act continues to adapt, serving as a guide for homeowners, tenants, property owners and managers. For Blanton Turner principal Barry Blanton, the act introduced best practices that continue to adapt to fit the needs of real estate leaders, renters and homeowners.