By Phil Hall A coalition of housing industry and housing advocacy groups is collaborating on a new initiative to provide educational counseling for prospective homeowners. Under the Homeownership Collaborative endeavor, the coalition members will partner with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counseling agencies in four markets during 2017. This effort will…
Dive Brief: U.S. Hispanic and black populations were the groups most adversely affected by the housing crash, and they remain in recovery mode, the Associated Press reported. Black and Hispanic homeownership has not increased to levels anywhere near what they were precrash, jeopardizing wealth creation “for generations of minority families.” According to the Census Bureau,…
by REILEY BONISLAWSKIJUNE 21, 2016 The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released their top 250 Latino agents awards for 2016, and 11 Houston agents were among those honored – including the No. 2 Hispanic agent for the entire U.S. Agents were nominated for their significant number of transactions and dedication to homeownership. The 11…
Nueva York, NY – El pasado primero de Junio se realizó el simposio inaugural del Proyecto de Riqueza Hispana (HWP) en Nueva York, donde se compartió el reporto anual de este proyecto y donde mas 150 líderes públicos re reunieron para discutir soluciones estratégicas y objetivos medibles hacia la meta de triplicar la riqueza de…
We’re still in a housing crisis survey reveals A new study reveals that 81 per cent of Americans believe that the housing affordability crisis in on the rise. More than two-thirds of respondents in a national survey by the MacArthur Foundation say that it is more challenging to find affordable housing now than for previous…
Bustos among top Latino real-estate agents in country Salt Lake County real-estate agent William Bustos, with Keller Williams Realty Utah — William Bustos Group, was seventh on a list of the top-selling Latino Realtors in the country. The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals said the top 250 agents in its fifth annual report…
During NAHREP’s 2016 Hispanic Housing and Policy Conference this past March, one local chapter stood out from the rest. Based on impressive membership growth, outstanding events, and an unbeatable commitment to NAHREP’s mission of achieving sustainable Latino homeownership, NAHREP’s South Florida chapter was honored as the 2016 Chapter of the Year. Here, Chapter President Albert…
The population of homebuyers and homeowners in this nation becomes more diverse by the day. In order to serve the needs of these families and grow our communities, we as an industry must genuinely commit ourselves to a culture of inclusiveness that diversifies our workforce and business partners. Without it, we will miss the opportunity…
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WASHINGTON Fannie Mae announced that Hugh Frater, Renee Glover and Michael Heid have been elected to the board of directors. Heid recently retired as president of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. In addition to serving as president of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, he was executive vice president of Wells Fargo Home Lending, and…
The number of Latino homebuyers in the Valley is expected to grow at triple the rate of other buyers through 2020, according to report. Melissa Trujillo is part of the fastest-growing group of homebuyers in metro Phoenix. a group that is poised to drive the housing market during the next decade. Not the Millennials, though she’s nearly…