Every Client. Every Community. Every Time.
April is Fair Housing Month — and as REALTORS®, this is our moment to recommit to the principles that define our profession. For more than 50 years, the Fair Housing Act has stood as a promise that housing opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Bay East is proud to support our members with the training, tools, and events you need to uphold that promise every day.
Get Involved This April
From free training to in-person advocacy, there are several ways to engage with Fair Housing Month. Here’s what’s happening — and how to participate.
Date: April 8, 2026 | Free for C.A.R. members
Whether you work with first-time buyers, renters, or clients navigating a prior foreclosure, this free event gives you the latest information to guide them. Topics include financing expectations, down payment assistance options, and FHA vs. conventional loan programs.
Date: April 14, 2026 | $35 C.A.R. members / $50 non-members
Join hundreds of REALTORS® and housing advocates at UC Berkeley for a full day of education. Your ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and access to seven sessions covering immigration and housing, accessible and inclusive housing solutions, multigenerational living, heirs’ property and intergenerational wealth, and more. Fair housing progress happens because REALTORS® show up — and this is a great place to do it.
Date: April 23, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | NAR Facebook Livestream
Join NAR live as expert speakers address ongoing barriers to homeownership and celebrate the 2026 Fair Housing Champion Award winners. This is a free event open to all members — tune in from wherever you are.
Bonus: Attend between April 1–15 and earn a free digital download — Social Media for REALTORS®: Digital Marketing — through NAR’s Member Value Plus program.
Date: April 29, 2026 | Location: Sacramento
Fair housing is about more than individual transactions — it’s about the policies that shape access to housing for every Californian. Legislative Day is C.A.R.’s flagship advocacy event, bringing more than 2,000 REALTORS® to Sacramento to meet directly with state legislators. Bay East members can attend for free. Contact us to secure your spot.
Stay Informed. Stay Compliant.
Fair housing training isn’t just a requirement — it’s how you protect your clients, your license, and your reputation. Take advantage of these free and discounted resources available to you right now.
- Fairhaven 2.0 — Complete your 2026 fair housing training requirement through this interactive, scenario-based online course from NAR.
FREE Fair Housing Resources — Download free graphics, guides, and tools from the REALTOR® Store to use in your business and with your clients.
25% Off: What Everyone Should Know About Equal Opportunity in Housing brochure — A practical client-facing resource at a discount this month only.
- Right Tools, Right Now — Check out all of NAR’s current member savings and tools available this April.
Share Fair Housing with Your Clients and Community
Your role as a REALTOR® extends beyond the transaction. Use these ready-to-share graphics and articles to educate your clients and promote fair housing values on social media and beyond.
Realtor.com has put together a suite of Fair Housing Month graphics you can use on social media or in your marketing, including:
Suggested social post copy to use (provided by Realtor.com): “April is Fair Housing Month. Learn about the Fair Housing Act, Fair Housing Champions award, and Fair Housing courses for REALTORS®. #FairHousingMonth2026 #BayEast #IRDirect @RealtorPro”
Article: Pocket Listings and Fair Housing Source: Realtor.com Industry Direct email
Fair housing advocates are raising concerns about the growing use of pocket listings and the impact on equal access to housing. This is an important read for any REALTOR® working with buyers or advising sellers this year.
Bay East Stands for Fair Housing — Every Month
Fair housing isn’t just an April conversation. It’s the foundation of everything we do as real estate professionals. Bay East is committed to providing our members with the education, advocacy support, and community connections needed to uphold fair housing principles year-round. We’re proud of our members who show up, speak up, and lead by example.