Diversity Resources

The Missouri Association of REALTORS® is committed to promoting diversity in the real estate industry.

Below are some downloadable resources, links and book recommendations to help you spread the message of diversity with your clients and coworkers.

Charles Arndt Presentation June 16, 2010 (pdf)
Missouri Home of Your Own Housing Resource Brochure (pdf)
US statistics from Arndt presentation June 16, 2010 (pdf)
MO statistics from Arndt presentation June 16, 2010 (pdf)
UD Access Survey from Arndt presentation June 16, 2010 (pdf)
Some Issues Confronting Veterans and Their Families (pdf)
Foreclosure Trend Update Garry Earls St. Louis County Government (pdf)
Tips for Healthy Lending (pdf)
MO HUD Predicted Foreclosure Start Rate (pdf)
MO Percent Subprime Loans created by St. Louis County Planning Dept. (pdf)
St. Louis Association Equal Opportunity Cultural Diversity Committee Foreclosure Seminar September 5, 2008 (pdf)
Local Board Community Outreach Ideas (pdf)
About MOHomePrograms website (pdf)
National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (pdf)
Housing Opportunity Toolkit (pdf)
FHA Condominium Rules (pdf)
Changing to FHA’s (pdf)

Resources for Seniors
AARP Magazine
Grand Times Magazine
Reminisce Magazine
Trailer Life
Golden Years
Beyond 50.05, A Report to the Nation on Livable Communities (AARP Public Policy Institute)
Growing Older in America: The Health and Retirement Study (National Institute on Aging)
Older Americans, Continuing Care Retirement Communities Can Provide Benefits, but Not Without Some Risk
The NRMLA Guide to Aging in Place
Older Adults and Social Media
Older Americans 2010 Key Indiators of Well-Being

Publications
From Agi-ing to Sage-ing by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
The Fountain of Age by Betty Friedan
Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-being by Andrew Weil
How to Care for Aging Parents by Virginia Morris and Robert M. Butler
Loving Senior Transitions: The Top Five Questions Baby Boomers Need to Ask to Help Aging Loved Ones by Ruth Fennell
Look Me in the Eyes by Cynthia Rich and Barbara MacDonald
September Songs: The Good News About Marriage in Later Years by Maggie Scarf
The Longevity Revolution by Dr. Robert Butler
Moving In the Right Direction: the Senior’s Guide to Moving and Downsizing by Bruce Nemovitz
Moving on: A Guide to Housing-Related Resources Tailored to Seniors and their Families by SRES® Council
Still Here: Embracing Aging, Changing and Dying by Ram Dass