Regional Connect: Mountain
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March 31, 2023
The Westin Galleria Houston
5060 W Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77056
NAHREP has a discounted hotel room rate of $359/night for this event
Room Block offer ends on March 8, 2023 or when rooms sell out
Regional Connect: Mountain Pricing
Event Pricing
$200
$200
Discounted NAHREP Member Price
$100
$100
The deadline for refunds is Friday, March 17, 2023
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors
Regional partners and other companies which are currently unaffiliated with NAHREP may sponsor event-related opportunities as listed below. Click here to download a PDF copy of regional sponsorship opportunities.
Title Sponsor
$25,000
$25,000
Event Sponsor
$5,000
$5,000
FOR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
Tricia Meza
Corporate Relations Manager
tmeza@nahrep.org
(619) 719-4806
Agenda
Friday, Mar 31, 2023
12:00 PM–1:00 PM CT
Chapter Leaders Meeting
Invitation only.
Invitation only.
1:00 PM–1:45 PM CT
Local Leaders Lunch
Invitation only. Network with local leaders and discuss relevant business matters while enjoying a refreshing lunch.
Invitation only. Network with local leaders and discuss relevant business matters while enjoying a refreshing lunch.
2:00 PM–3:00 PM CT
Mountain Regional CBOG Meeting
Invitation only.
Invitation only.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM CT
Regional Connect: Mountain Sponsored by Guaranteed Rate
Must purchase ticket to attend. Connect with the industry's best at the NAHREP Mountain regional event sponsored by Guaranteed Rate. Join the country's premier real estate organization for an afternoon filled with engaging conversations,
industry-leading initiatives, and special guests in anticipation of the NCAA Final Four!
- Opening Remarks | Nuria Rivera, 2023 NAHREP President, CEO, Novation Title Insurance Agency
- Sponsor Remarks | Camilo Escalante, Executive Director Diverse Segments, Guaranteed Rate
Opportunities & Barriers Facing Latino Homebuyers in Texas
Texas has consistently topped the list for most Latino net migration, best opportunity markets, and producing the greatest number of new Latino homeowners. Yet, the lack of affordable housing in Texas could stifle the exponential economic growth of the state. This session will focus on the housing affordability issues facing Hispanics in Texas, and explore potential strategies for overcoming these barriers and creating opportunities for affordable housing.
Texas has consistently topped the list for most Latino net migration, best opportunity markets, and producing the greatest number of new Latino homeowners. Yet, the lack of affordable housing in Texas could stifle the exponential economic growth of the state. This session will focus on the housing affordability issues facing Hispanics in Texas, and explore potential strategies for overcoming these barriers and creating opportunities for affordable housing.
- Moderator | Charles Villafana, Branch Manager, Streamline Home Loans
- Panelist | Laura Jaramillo, Executive Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
- Panelist | Leticia Lucio Vu, Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Is Houston the Greatest Opportunity for Latino Homeownership?
According to this year's State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, Houston was the third highest-ranking market that added the greatest number of new Latino homeowners, adding a net total of nearly 60,000 homeowner households in the last two years. Come learn how you can take advantage of this momentum.
According to this year's State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, Houston was the third highest-ranking market that added the greatest number of new Latino homeowners, adding a net total of nearly 60,000 homeowner households in the last two years. Come learn how you can take advantage of this momentum.
- Moderator | Daisy Lopez-Cid, 2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
- Cathy Trevino, 2023 Chair, Houston Association of REALTORS®
Strategic Lending Products for Latinos — Creative Solutions to the Rescue
Despite rising interest rates and lower affordability, lenders are getting creative with loan products that will help Latinos in areas such as community development, affordable lending, consumer education, project management, and multicultural market expertise. There is much to gain from hearing the experts in this market.
Despite rising interest rates and lower affordability, lenders are getting creative with loan products that will help Latinos in areas such as community development, affordable lending, consumer education, project management, and multicultural market expertise. There is much to gain from hearing the experts in this market.
- Moderator | Diana Sifuentes, REALTOR®, Co-Owner, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services A Action
- Panelist | Myriam Flores, Branch Sales Manager, Fairway Mortgage
- Panelist | Monica La Crue, Affordable Lending Manager, Mission and Community Engagement, Freddie Mac
- Panelist | Oscar Nunez Jr., Mortgage Loan Originator, CrossCountry Mortgage
- Panelist | Jenny Orozco, Loan Officer, AmCap Home Loans
March Madness Reaches its Peak: NCAA Final Four Preview
The NCAA Final Four is the pinnacle of college basketball, where the top four teams in the country compete for the national championship. In anticipation of the Final Four, NAHREP is hosting an exclusive conversation with college basketball head coaches who will share their take on the weekend's exciting sports showcase!
The NCAA Final Four is the pinnacle of college basketball, where the top four teams in the country compete for the national championship. In anticipation of the Final Four, NAHREP is hosting an exclusive conversation with college basketball head coaches who will share their take on the weekend's exciting sports showcase!
- Moderator | Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
- Panelist | Frank Martin, Head Coach, University of Massachusetts Men's Basketball
- Panelist | Tony Pujol, Head Coach, University of North Alabama Men's Basketball
Podcast Conversation
- Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
- Armando Tam, SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
5:00 PM–7:00 PM CT
Networking Reception
Mingle and make key connections with the rest of the #NAHREPfamilia during the evening reception.
Mingle and make key connections with the rest of the #NAHREPfamilia during the evening reception.
- Honoree | Adriel Salazar, Photographer
Speakers
Gary Acosta
Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
Camilo Escalante
Executive Director Diverse Segments, Guaranteed Rate
Myriam Flores
Branch Sales Manager, Fairway Mortgage
Laura Jaramillo
Executive Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Monica La Crue
Affordable Lending Manager, Mission and Community Engagement, Freddie Mac
Daisy Lopez-Cid
2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
Leticia Lucio Vu
Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Frank Martin
Head Coach, University of Massachusetts Men's Basketball
Oscar Nunez Jr.
Mortgage Loan Originator, CrossCountry Mortgage
Jenny Orozco
Loan Officer, AmCap Home Loans
Tony Pujol
Head Coach, University of North Alabama Men's Basketball
Nuria Rivera
2023 NAHREP President, CEO, Novation Title Insurance Agency
Adriel Salazar
Photographer
Diana Sifuentes
REALTOR®, Co-Owner, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services A Action
Armando Tam
SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
Cathy Trevino
2023 Chair, Houston Association of REALTORS®
Charles Villafana
Branch Manager, Streamline Home Loans