Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Advocates for Discrimination-Free Housing

Since its founding in 2020, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has gained more than 3,500 active members across a range of real estate and housing industries who champion the Alliance’s vision: “To create a world free of housing discrimination.” 

“Although LGBTQ+ people are protected in some states and municipalities, federal fair housing laws do not include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes,” the Alliance says. “This allows legal discrimination in 27 states, which can cause barriers to homeownership, obtaining a loan, renting and more.” 

Members span 26 states and 35 local chapters, benefiting from professional development, referral, networking, advocacy and event opportunities. In Pennsylvania, the active local chapter is the Eastern PA Alliance Chapter, founded by Mon Kramer. Read Kramer’s story in this JustListed article. 

“As founding president of the Eastern PA Chapter of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, I’m proud to help create community and advocacy within our industry while connecting LGBTQ+ consumers with professionals who truly understand their experiences,” Kramer shares. “Representation and visibility matter in real estate, and our chapter continues to grow because people are looking for spaces where they feel seen, supported and protected.”