The New Scope of NAHREP

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals kicks of expanded strategy at annual convention this month By Maria Patterson Gary Acosta has an ambitious goal for his organization–one he has no doubt will be achieved. “NAHREP established a goal to double the number of Hispanics in real estate and mortgage lending over the next…

Attracting Young, Diverse Mortgage Bankers

The Radius Financial Group, a mortgage lender in Norwell, Mass., recently made a $1 million investment in its future. The outlay wasn’t for technology, marketing or even office space. Rather, the company executives decided the future well-being of Radius depends upon its ability to attract younger employees from more diverse backgrounds. So they started what…

No Doubt About It, MSAs Must Go

No Doubt About It, MSAs Must Go By Gary Acosta Prospect Mortgage and Wells Fargo, and most recently, PHH, have announced decisions to abandon the practice of using marketing services agreements. These companies should only be the first wave: it is time for the practice of MSAs to end once and for all. By eliminating…

Latinas Rising: One Brunch at a Time

Commentary by Marisa Calderon We’re at a place where more women of color are stepping into leadership roles in the workforce, and it’s no surprise this growth is being felt in real estate. The Women’s Council of REALTORS® claims a women’s division was created in the California Real Estate Association in 1924 and the National…