The legacy of racial housing covenants can be seen and felt all over the country, including right here in Dayton. Since reading Richard Rothstein’s “Color of Law,” I’ve been fascinated by the history of these covenants. In post-Reconstruction America, it was legal, and popular, to include language forbidding homeowners from selling the property to racial...

Since the average person knows 12 real estate agents and more people are licensed daily, it’s easy to wonder, How do I make an informed decision when choosing my realtor? Of course picking up the phone and calling me would be easy, but you could also call your previous agent or a trusted licensed friend....