In the world of real estate, the land beneath our feet is more than just property; it’s the foundation of our communities, our futures, and our shared success. As a REALTOR, I take to heart the profound words from the REALTOR Code of Ethics:
"Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. "
from the Preamble of the REALTOR Code of Ethics
This guiding principle is not just a part of my profession—it’s the core of my mission. It is my commitment to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, has a fair opportunity to find and own their place in our society. This isn’t just about transactions; it’s about creating a more inclusive and equitable Greater Milwaukee for everyone.
What Is Fair Housing?
Fair Housing is more than a legal requirement—it’s a promise to uphold the dignity and rights of every individual seeking a home. Federal, State, and Local Fair Housing laws ensure that housing opportunities are available to all, free from discrimination. These laws protect against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and more.
In Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, additional protections reflect our community’s commitment to inclusivity. These include protections for gender identity or expression, military service, domestic partnership, genetic identity, homelessness, and the receipt of rental or housing assistance.
My Mission: Creating Equitable Housing Opportunities
As a REALTOR serving the Greater Milwaukee area—including Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, and Racine Counties—I am dedicated to fostering fairness in every real estate transaction. This commitment manifests in several key ways:
The federal Fair Housing Act and the Wisconsin Open Housing Law make it illegal to discriminate in housing based on the following protected classes:
A person’s race or the race of persons with whom one associates.
A person’s skin color.
A person’s sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Harassment or intimidation based on sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation are also prohibited.
The country of one’s birth and/or the nationality of one’s ancestors.
A person’s religious beliefs or denominational affiliation.
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Household composition, including the presence of children.
Persons 18 years of age and older.
Married, single, divorced, widowed or separated.
A person’s legal means of income, including such subsidized forms as Social Security, Food Stamps, Unemployment Compensation, etc.
Heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality.
Persons who have been or are victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking.
Milwaukee City and County also have additional Protected classes, as determined by laws enacted by their Governments. Since I'm privileged to work in so many wonderful communities and 5 counties, I'm outlining the Protected Classes in the Largest City and County; please consult with your local government to see if there are any additional protected classes where you live!
Gender identity, appearance, expression, or behavior of an individual, regardless of the individual’s assigned sex at birth.
Past or present membership in the military. (City of Milwaukee only)
Having status in a domestic partnership. (Milwaukee County only)
Genetic information unique to an individual, including results of genetic tests. (City of Milwaukee only)
The status of lacking housing including being a resident of transitional housing or a supervised temporary living facility. (City of Milwaukee only)
Any form of financial contribution from a third party, including but not limited to housing choice vouchers, commonly known as Section 8. (Milwaukee County only)
As we navigate the complexities of the real estate market together, know that I am committed to ensuring that your journey home is grounded in fairness, equity, and respect. Let’s build a more inclusive Greater Milwaukee—one home at a time.