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Remarks from C.A.R. 2026 President Tamara Suminski and NAR 2026 Vice-President of Advocacy, Asa Fleming.

The California Association of REALTORS ® has hosted Fair Housing Day for its fifth year. In these past five years, the fair housing landscape in California—and across the nation—has undergone profound transformation. Nationally, momentum is shifting as federal leaders introduced H.R. 3086 (2025), legislation aimed at restoring HUD’s fair housing mission and reversing recent regulatory rollbacks. On a local level, cities and counties are integrating Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) principles into their housing elements with renewed urgency. Yet, California continues to confront persistent challenges: residential displacement, unequal access to opportunity, and the long‑term impacts of Southern California’s devastating wildfires.

This session brings together leading voices from across California to reflect on five years of change, potential, and prosperity in fair housing. Panelists will examine what has worked, what remains unfinished, and what REALTORS® need to know to champion positive housing outcomes. This session will signal a pivotal moment to move Fair Housing Forward—from policy intention to measurable progress.

Speaker(s):

Caroline Peattie, Executive Director of Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California

Ashley Garner, Homebuyer Strategist, REALTIST, Program Director for CTRE Keeper Homeownership Program, National Speaker

Eric Payne, Executive Director of the Central Valley Urban Institute, spoke at 2025 Housing California Conference – Making Farmworker Housing Possible

Moderator(s):

Crystal West, 2026 Fair Housing Policy Chair

The California Association of REALTORS® welcomes you to a 40-minute, nonpartisan panel that examines how recent federal immigration policy changes intersect with California’s legal protections, shaping opportunities and challenges for the Latino community and California REALTORS®. This panel discussion will focus on the practical effects of federal directives, laws in California, and regulatory gaps without endorsing any political platform. Panelists will share insights into how these legal frameworks impact REALTOR® compliance, client eligibility, and community outreach. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies for serving immigrant buyers and understanding the evolving legal landscapes and the housing market which impacts all California REALTORS® and homebuyers.

Speaker(s):

Rico Rivera, California REALTOR

Amanda Byun, Senior Counsel at California Association of REALTORS®

Rolanda Wilson, HUD Certified Counselor

Moderator(s):

Allen Okamoto,AREAA Founding Member, 2025 Fair Housing and Diversity Forum Chair

This dynamic panel will offer REALTORS® practical and digestible tools to help guide first-time and first-generation homebuyers, clients recovering from a foreclosure or short sale, and multigenerational families on the path to sustainable homeownership. Come learn how you can educate and empower clients at every stage demystifying the process, setting realistic expectations, and addressing barriers that often disproportionately impact historically underserved communities. The conversation will also highlight the critical role homeownership plays in building long-term stability and closing racial and ethnic wealth gaps, while reinforcing how fair housing–informed practices can expand access to opportunity. These approaches will better support diverse clients, strengthen trust, and serve as effective partners in turning the dream of homeownership into a lasting reality.

Speaker(s):

Randall Hom,California REALTOR and panelist on First Time Homebuyers at AREAA National Convention 2025

Moderator(s):

Sara Sutachan, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer at California Association of REALTORS®

Advancing Fair Housing Forward requires REALTORS® to build business models that champion innovative opportunities while also sustaining their own well‑being. REALTORS® who work closely with first-time homebuyers and diverse clients often serve as educators, advocates, and trusted guides in roles that require patience, persistence, and emotional labor. This session highlights REALTORS® who have designed values‑driven, fair‑housing‑centered practices that support both their clients and their own long‑term wellness. Attendees will learn how these practitioners balance advocacy and boundaries, manage the emotional labor of high‑touch transactions, and prevent burnout while continuing to expand homeownership opportunities. By aligning fair housing commitments with sustainable business practices, REALTORS® can strengthen their impact, protect their mental health, and learn how fair housing work and REALTOR® wellness go hand in hand.

Speaker(s):

Moderator(s):

Kama Burton, California REALTOR®

As California pushes Fair Housing Forward, the intersection of aging populations, disability rights, inclusive housing and multigenerational living has become a defining fair housing and government affairs priority. This session examines innovative housing models that support differently abled adults, older adults, and families living in multigenerational households. This panel will explore how state and federal government affairs initiatives—from accessibility standards to funding mechanisms, zoning reforms, and fair housing enforcement—shape the opportunities and constraints facing these communities. Attendees will gain insight into how advocacy organizations, REALTORS®, policymakers, and service providers are partnering to expand accessible, affordable, and community‑integrated housing options across California.

Speaker(s):

Karen Trolan, California REALTOR and Broker, Former DAAG Moderator

Stephen Beard – California REALTOR

Hope Atuel, Asian Real Estate Association of America

Moderator(s):

Regina Singh, 2025 DAAG Moderator, 2026 Leadership Academy Cohort Member

Heirs property—family‑owned homes or land passed down without a clear title—continues to threaten housing stability and generational wealth, especially in communities of color. This session reframes heirs property not as a historical challenge but as a modern homeownership issue requiring future‑focused solutions. Participants will examine how unclear ownership still limits access to financing, climate‑disaster recovery programs, and fair housing protections. The conversation will spotlight California’s recent Heirs Property Act, a landmark step designed to strengthen property rights, reduce vulnerability to predatory sales, and support families in securing clear title. Panelists will explore innovative legal tools, policy strategies, and community‑driven approaches that safeguard family legacies and expand pathways to wealth building. Together, we’ll look ahead at how fair housing principles can drive positive change and ensure that heirs property no longer is in the way of homeownership opportunities.

Speaker(s):

Farrah Wilder - Chief Executive Officer of Heygent

Moderator(s):

Cindy Diaz-Telly, California REALTOR®

As California and the nation confront persistent homeownership gaps, the question is no longer whether Fair Housing will evolve—but how far and how fast we can push Fair Housing Forward by 2030. This forward‑looking session convenes leading thinkers from economics, law, policy, and real‑world practice to forecast the next periods of change and the forces that will shape it.

Speaker(s):

Oscar Wei, Deputy Chief Economist at California Association of REALTORS®

Laurie Benner, National Fair Housing Alliance

Moderator(s):

Janet Dorsey, Director of Risk Management at Compass

Your ticket for Fair Housing Day includes the mixer with light food.