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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Mission Statement

We champion real estate and strengthen the success of those we serve by Advocating, Connecting, and Educating.

VISION STATEMENT

Igniting excellence and fostering professional success as trusted leaders and the Voice for Real Estate in Southern Arizona. 

COMMITTEE PURPOSE

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment through continuous education and awareness. 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) – The purpose is to create Awareness and provide Education. This is a ‘Working’ committee with meetings scheduled every other month and task force meetings occurring in between.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is important because it can create a more just and equitable society while also benefiting organizations. In the workplace, DEI can:

  • Promote innovation
  • Improve decision-making
  • Enhance reputation and brand equity
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements


NAR Race and Home Buying Report: Black Homeownership Surges But Still Lags Whites

Americans from all racial backgrounds are seeing higher homeownership rates, but some barriers remain. Real estate professionals are stepping in to help buyers overcome those challenges. 

Despite persistent housing affordability challenges, about 11.8 million Americans achieved homeownership in the last decade, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2025 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America report.

The report calls out a “remarkable” 6 percentage point increase in the Hispanic American homeownership rate while Asian and Black households saw a jump of 5.6 percentage points and 2.8 percentage points, respectively. The White homeownership rate increased by 3.6 percentage points despite a decline in their share of the population over the last 10 years, NAR’s report notes.

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