"We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation."
Our Commitment to Equal Housing
NM Real Estate 4 You, operated by Amanda Blackwell, Realtor® and affiliated with Home Authority Real Estate, is committed to the principles of equal housing opportunity. We fully comply with the federal Fair Housing Act, the New Mexico Human Rights Act, and all applicable state and local fair housing laws.
We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of protected class status. We provide equal professional service to all persons seeking to buy, sell, rent, or lease real property.
The Fair Housing Act
The federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended) prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on the following protected classes:
New Mexico Additional Protections
The New Mexico Human Rights Act provides additional protections beyond those required by federal law. In New Mexico, it is also unlawful to discriminate in housing based on:
Orange checkmarks indicate classes protected under New Mexico law in addition to federal law.
What Fair Housing Means in Practice
In our real estate practice, fair housing means that we will:
- Provide equal professional service regardless of the protected class status of any person
- Present all properties that meet a buyer's stated criteria without steering based on the neighborhood's demographic composition
- Never discourage anyone from viewing, making an offer on, or purchasing a property because of any protected class
- Provide the same information, availability, and terms to all parties interested in a property
- Advertise properties in a manner that is inclusive and does not indicate any preference, limitation, or discrimination
- Refuse to accept any listing instruction that constitutes discriminatory conduct
Prohibited Practices
Under the Fair Housing Act and New Mexico law, the following practices are illegal:
- Steering: Directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics
- Blockbusting: Inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting that members of a protected class are moving into the area
- Redlining: Refusing to provide real estate services or financing in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas
- Discriminatory advertising: Using language, symbols, or images that indicate a preference for or against any protected class in real estate advertising
- Discriminatory terms or conditions: Offering different terms, conditions, or privileges in a real estate transaction based on protected class
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the home buying or selling process — whether in our communications, access to information, or any other aspect of our services — please let us know. We will work with you to identify an appropriate solution.
Report a Fair Housing Violation
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you have the right to file a complaint. You may report a violation to the following agencies:
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
File a complaint online at hud.gov/fairhousing or call 1-800-669-9777 (TTY: 1-800-927-9275) -
New Mexico Human Rights Bureau:
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
1596 Pacheco Street, Suite 103, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 827-6838 -
New Mexico Association of Realtors®:
For complaints about Realtor® conduct, contact the NMAR Professional Standards Committee
Contact Us
If you have questions about our fair housing practices or wish to report a concern directly to us, please contact:
- Amanda Blackwell, Realtor®
- Home Authority Real Estate
- Phone: (505) 582-7788
- Email: amanda@nmrealestate4you.com
- Website: Contact Form
Amanda Blackwell is a licensed Realtor® in the State of New Mexico and a member of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), which requires adherence to the NAR Code of Ethics, including Article 10, which prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.