The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge

Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, the NAR, regulatory bodies and significant stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and determine whether these policies do more harm than good. Continue reading

Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow

The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9 percent below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday. Continue reading

ERA CEO: Help ensure that gains in Hispanic homeownership continue

ERA’s Alex Vidal writes that it’s everybody’s job to help Hispanic homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership. Continue reading

How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers

According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case is not just about changes in agent commissions; it is about the broader implications for the accessibility of homeownership, esp… Continue reading

Understanding the Hispanic population’s role in real estate

The real estate market is constantly evolving, and as we look ahead to the coming years, the Hispanic population is poised to play a major role in the industry. Continue reading

Rise in Black homeownership over past decade negligible, data shows

The National Association of Realtors said increasing the nation’s inventory is one solution to address homeownership gap. The trade group is eying 3 million net new Black homeowners by 2030. Continue reading

Latino wealth gains largely driven by real estate investments: NAHREP

Property values make up 52 percent of Latino household assets, as a result of both Latino primary homeownership and investment property assets. Continue reading

Hispanic homeownership rate rises for sixth straight year

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ latest report reveals the driving forces behind Hispanic homeownership rates. Continue reading

3 real estate execs talk equality and Hispanic homeownership rates

Leaders from Realogy, RE/MAX and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices discussed how the industry can better serve and connect with the Hispanic community during the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ conference. Continue reading

Spanish language clients? This new free glossary should help

The free, 94-page e-book includes includes English-Spanish and Español-Inglés translations for common terms such as appraisal report (informe de tasación), buyer’s agent (agente del comprador), and closing costs (costos de cierre). In addition to techn… Continue reading