Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® recognized by Lexington-Fayette Human Rights Commission
Apr 30th, 08
The Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) was presented with the 2008 Outstanding Achievement in Fair Housing Award on April 29th by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission (LFUHRC) for the association’s exemplary performance in fair housing practices.
LBAR President Judy Craft accepted the award from Commission Chair Rabbi Marc Kline and LFUHRC Executive Director William Wharton and said, “We are honored to receive the 2008 Fair Housing Award. LBAR strives to exceed in the area of fair housing and be active to overcome the institutional barriers of owning a home. REALTORS® are daily ambassadors and work hard to build better communities.”
For many years, LBAR has partnered with the LFUHRC to provide fair housing training to members of the association. And, LBAR offers cross cultural training programs for members to learn about doing business with clients from other countries.
In 1992, LBAR created the REALTOR®-Community Housing Foundation (RCHF), a nonprofit organization whose goal is to empower families and strengthen neighborhoods by assisting homeowners in need with modifications and repairs necessary for them to stay in their homes and to help single-parent graduates of the Virginia Place program become first-time home owners.
LFUHRC recognizes individuals and organizations that have profoundly impacted the way that fair housing is conducted over the course of their entire lifetime or who have made significant contributions that support the spirit and letter of Fair Housing Laws which they have demonstrated through words, deeds, business policies or other means.
As the region’s leading advocate for homeownership, LBAR understands the value and joy of owning a home. LBAR represents more than 2,300 REALTORS® located in Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford Counties. For more information, contact LBAR Executive Vice President Elaine Hangis by calling 859-276-3503 or e-mailing Elaine@lbar.com. Visit www.lbar.com for buying and selling resources and real estate listings.
