Podcasts about hispanic real estate professionals

Jose Tejada is a mortgage banker and Hispanic community leader. On this episode, he shares about growing up in a revolution, being in a constant state of survival, the contribution of every family member, the power of equity, the empathy of doing business, transferring grit, growing carrots, generational changing activities, and perspectives on mental health. Jose Tejada studied Business Administration at California State University Northridge and has been in the financial industry for 23 years. Although enthusiastic about financial planning and wealth strategy, his main passion has always been in lending and debt structure. Jose is a teacher by nature and annually delivers various lectures to high school age youth about financial literacy. He sits on the Board of Managers at the Mid-Valley YMCA, Para Los Ninos Charter Schools and serves as the President for Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Jose is a published author and host of the Hispanic Wealth Matters Podcast.www.linkedin.com/in/tejadalending https://www.rate.com/loan-officers/jose-tejada-765390Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-hispanic-wealth-matters/id1672129326?i=1000599823652To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Arlington nuns embroiled in a monthslong feud with the Fort Worth bishop have been dismissed from their Catholic order and religious life. That's according to an announcement by the nuns' Vatican-appointed leader. In a statement published Monday, Mother Marie of the Incarnation wrote the nuns are no longer members of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, to which they belonged. The nuns “have reverted to the lay state by their own actions.”; In other news, conflicting letters were released Monday by separate family members linked to the case of an East Texas man who was set to be executed earlier this month after he was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter. 57-year old Robert Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for reportedly shaking his daughter Nikki Curtis; a Texas man faces felony charges after allegedly punching a poll worker last week when he was told to remove a hat supporting former President Donald Trump. The man, identified as Jesse Lutzenberger, was released on bond Friday. It's illegal to wear political clothing at the polls; According to the Urban Institute, Latinos will represent over 70% of the residential real estate purchasing power in the U.S. in the next 20 years. This means that 4.8 million new homeowners will come from the Latino community. Diana Sifuentes, a real estate agent with more than two decades of experience in North Texas and a member of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, said that for Latinos, buying a home is the epitome of fulfilling the American Dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast we're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. With a little bit of history at the start we then turn it over to REALTORS® Joe Castillo and Erika Villegas to tell what the month means to them, how they celebrate and why it is important for all to celebrate the month. We also draw attention to NAHREP and the HWP's most recent State of Hispanic Wealth Report and how the information can help all REALTORS® better serve the Hispanic community. Erika Villegas is a Designated Managing Broker with RE/MAX In The Village and the President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS in addition to being a Director with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.  Joe Castillo is also a Designated Managing Broker and Co-Owner of RE/MAX In The Village and RE/MAX MICASA while also being a National Board Director for NAHREP.

We've got a very special ONE this week.  It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, and we've got a serious power hitter joining the conversation in Armando Tam, the Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing and Network Management for NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals). Armando is a wealth of information, inspiration, and energy.  His values line up perfectly with the Realty ONE Group brand, and this man is guaranteed to kickstart your brain and business

Norberto Rodriguez, the Founding President of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), is a dedicated entrepreneur, real estate agent, and investor with decades of real estate experience under his belt. He is a true expert in real estate and he is with us on the show today to share his experience in continuing a legacy his father started and scaling it to pass onto his children.    Listen to this episode to learn what makes a successful real estate professional and how you can become an effective leader in your organization today!   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 01:18 What is Norberto's background? 02:23 How does Norberto deal with the pressure of family legacy? 03:33 How did Norberto's sales background help him achieve success in real estate? 05:38 What is Norberto's advice for people who want to get into real estate? 07:40 What is one thing that can help you become successful in real estate? 08:43 What is NAHREP? 11:09 How important is networking in real estate? 13:02 What are the biggest deal makers and deal breakers in real estate? 16:44 Where does Norberto's passion to help and give back come from? 18:42 What are Norberto's priorities as a leader? 20:12 What is the biggest challenge in being a leader? 21:39 What is Norberto passionate about outside real estate? 23:15 How is Norberto introducing his children to real estate? 25:35 How can you get in touch with Norberto and his team?   Quotables   “The pressure is always there. It's just as you get older and you get more experience, it's learning how to manage that pressure.”   “Don't be afraid to take that leap of faith. If you do enough due diligence on any property, you'll gain that confidence.”   “Being the leader is not only having the vision, but actually also applying effective listening.” Links   Instagram: Norberto Rodriguez Jr. https://www.instagram.com/ct_real_investor/ Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast    Instagram: RCN Capital https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/   Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/ 

2024 LVR President-Elect Josh Campa sits down with some of our Industry Partner leaders, to discus how members can get involved more and broaden their reach in real estate. This episode features Vikki Hill-Gonzalez, president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, and organization focused on bridging the gap between cultures and helping the hispanic community thrive in home ownership through education and trust-building.

Are you familiar with NAHREP? Are you a member? If not, you need to listen to this episode with Jason Rivero. Jason joins me on today's episode for a thought-provoking discussion on NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals). Jason serves as the Executive Director of NAHREP. Our conversation delves into the benefits of NAHREP membership, the evolving trends in real estate, and the potential impact of legal changes on the industry. Jason also provides updates on the annual national conference in San Diego this September. These conferences offer invaluable networking opportunities and timely insights into the changing landscape of real estate. Are you ready to learn? Tune in to this episode. "Dive into Latino business now or risk being left behind. It's not just smart; it's survival. Ride the wave to success!"   Three Things You'll Learn from This Episode - Discovering NAHREP: What It Is and What It Does Find out about NAHREP - its purpose, and how it impacts the real estate world.   - Joining NAHREP: Why Realtors Are Signing Up   Learn why many real estate agents are choosing to join NAHREP and how it can benefit your career. - Spotting Trends: What's Happening in Real Estate Now   Get insights into the latest trends shaping the real estate market and how they can influence your strategies. Grab a free downloadable report: https://www.luxurylistingblueprint.com/home  Connect with Michael LaFido:  YouTube: @MarketingLuxuryGroup TikTok: @LuxurySpecialist Instagram: @LuxuryListingSpecialist

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary student from Oklahoma, tragically died on February 8, 2024, after three girls beat him up in a restroom on Campus. .Nex had been experiencing bullying for over a year due to their gender identity. This alleged bullying reportedly began soon after a law was passed in Oklahoma requiring students to use bathrooms corresponding to their birth certificates and an anti-trans culture emerging in Oklahoma thanks to the involvement of Libs of TikTok in the school system there. Today we talk about what it is like to be an LGBTQ youth in the state of Oklahoma, and the effects of the death of Nex Benedict. We will be talking to Travis, a youth in the school system, with Scotty Hernandez, the president of PFLAG Oklahoma, and LGBTQ youth advocate, Lance Preston, founder and executive director of Rainbow Youth Project USA, and with Kris Williams, a queer youth advocate working through the Diversity Center of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City..  Scotty is also a real estate agent who serves as the Oklahoma president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. He ran unsuccessfully for a school board seat in the OKCPS District 4.  Lance, one of our heroes and good friend of the show, founded Rainbow Youth Project as a social welfare organization in response to recent legislation targeting the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, women, Indigenous people, and immigrants in the United States. Kris has  two decades of successful experience in developing queer youth programming; from social support, homeless services, mental health support, and inpatient residential programming. Kris specializes in 2SLGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings and was recently a guest speaker with the Trevor Project at the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention's national conference. With co-host Brody Levesque

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary student from Oklahoma, tragically died on February 8, 2024, after three girls beat him up in a restroom on Campus. .Nex had been experiencing bullying for over a year due to their gender identity. This alleged bullying reportedly began soon after a law was passed in Oklahoma requiring students to use bathrooms corresponding to their birth certificates and an anti-trans culture emerging in Oklahoma thanks to the involvement of Libs of TikTok in the school system there. Today we talk about what it is like to be an LGBTQ youth in the state of Oklahoma, and the effects of the death of Nex Benedict. We will be talking to Travis, a youth in the school system, with Scotty Hernandez, the president of PFLAG Oklahoma, and LGBTQ youth advocate, Lance Preston, founder and executive director of Rainbow Youth Project USA, and with Kris Williams, a queer youth advocate working through the Diversity Center of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City..  Scotty is also a real estate agent who serves as the Oklahoma president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. He ran unsuccessfully for a school board seat in the OKCPS District 4.  Lance, one of our heroes and good friend of the show, founded Rainbow Youth Project as a social welfare organization in response to recent legislation targeting the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, women, Indigenous people, and immigrants in the United States. Kris has  two decades of successful experience in developing queer youth programming; from social support, homeless services, mental health support, and inpatient residential programming. Kris specializes in 2SLGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings and was recently a guest speaker with the Trevor Project at the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention's national conference. With co-host Brody Levesque

van Hernandez is a National Instructor in Productivity & Technology principles for Anywhere Real Estate, parent company of brands like Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Better Homes & Gardens, ERA Real Estate, Corcoran & Sotheby's International Realty.In this episode, he'll show us how real estate agents can embrace technology through practical application, including email and even AI. We'll discuss how the basics remain the same, but how agents can use technology to automate and streamline their businesses to close more deals, and make more money! We also descried our joint passion, NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals!). You can connect with Ivan at https://www.instagram.com/itsivan.h/

In this episode Jamal and Adam interview Realtor Gabriela Mann about The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals non-profit, they cover the state of the market, advice for home-buyers and Hispanic home-buyers, and their love for dogs.

Join us this time as we talk with Wendy Heras about her remarkable shift from the pawn shop industry to becoming a real estate powerhouse with Keller Williams in Minnesota. We explore Wendy's vibrant past, her bold move with her children to Minnesota, and her profound impact on first-time and first-generation homebuyers. In this episode: How Wendy transitioned from the pawn shop industry to real estate in Minnesota. The move from Arizona to Minnesota with her children. What challenges Wendy faced adapting to the Minnesotan climate after an October relocation. Why Wendy believes real estate is alluring to new buyers in the Midwest. What homeownership opportunities are being unlocked in Minnesota and Wisconsin. How a homeownership incentive program offers up to $30,000 in forgivable loans. Why personal stories can be related to strategic thinking in real estate. What the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals' event on December 7th aims to achieve. What will be taking place at the NAHREP event. How Wendy's expertise in jewelry authentication and pawn shop management influenced her career shift. What unique items Wendy encountered in the pawn industry. Why Wendy's move to Minnesota was a courageous step and how it impacted her life. How the upcoming homeownership incentive program could affect first-time and first-generation home buyers. Why managing client expectations and education is crucial in the housing market for real estate agents.   Contact Wendy: Cell: 651-890-7838 Email: heraswendy@gmail.com

Today's RealTrending features Nora Aguirre, team leader of the Nora Aguirre Team of Century 21 Americana in Las Vegas. As incoming president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Aguirre knows this year will be like no other. As she and her team navigate the fallout of the recent commission lawsuits, she discusses how first-time homebuyers and minorities may be impacted by potential changes. She also talks about how she is preparing her team with education on buyer representation agreements and high-touch relationship building. Related to this episode: Connect with Nora on LinkedIn Century 21 - Nora Aguirre Team HousingWire's YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.

Today's RealTrending features Nora Aguirre, team leader of the Nora Aguirre Team of Century 21 Americana in Las Vegas. As incoming president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Aguirre knows this year will be like no other. As she and her team navigate the fallout of the recent commission lawsuits, she discusses how first-time homebuyers and minorities may be impacted by potential changes. She also talks about how she is preparing her team with education on buyer representation agreements and high-touch relationship building. Related to this episode: Connect with Nora on LinkedIn Century 21 - Nora Aguirre Team HousingWire's YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.

EP 121 -  Eddie Blanco, Rethinking Real Estate Teams Often Real Estate agents find themselves as independent contractors just winging it, doing every job themselves, even if they're not the best at it. But why? Eddie Blanco and his team are rethinking real estate teams in a way that allows them to be more specialized in their roles, and the results are definitely speaking for themselves.   Eddie was born and raised in Miami and is a first-generation Cuban immigrant. He's stayed in the area because he loves the weather, diversity, and excellent fishing opportunities – but also because he's committed to serving as a reliable and accountable resource for his clients and friends.   He is the broker and owner of Stratwell, a real estate brokerage with offices in Miami and Naples, Florida. Eddie and his team have closed more than 3,000 real estate transactions since 2008. Eddie is the Founding President of The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. He is the 2022 incoming president of the Miami Association of Realtors and the Elite Real Estate Network president.   What You'll Learn: What drives Eddie to get back up when finds himself down How the Rocky movies have helped shape Eddie's mentality towards persevering Why understanding who you are is such an important goal to work towards The story of Eddie being humbled by the real estate crash of 2008 Some of the lessons that Eddie learned having to rebuild things from the ground up  Why Eddie believes it is that he is here on the planet Earth The reasons Eddie will readily share his knowledge of how to be successful in the real estate business How Eddie's real estate company differ from your average real estate broker Why having the right butts in the right seats is so important to your ability to succeed Where Eddie thinks the Real Estate market is headed in the next few years   FAVORITE QUOTE: “My business is simple, it's people and properties. It's all about relationships. There will always be people transacting in real estate.” Eddie Blanco    Connect with Eddie: Instagram Stratwell's Website    How To Get Involved:   Addicted to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out. In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for the next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue Sky Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/ Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping.   

With Hip Hop celebrating 50 years it's only fitting to have our next guest join Mission CTRL.  Before Ivan Lopez became DJ Ink DaVinci he was a skateboarder, a B-Boy and a graffiti artist.  Diminutive in size and inspired by a t-shirt in Trumbull Mall: “Chicks Love Tricks'', Ivan realized he was going to need a hook to help him stand out amongst his peers.  Creativity in fashion, music and photography became his differentiating factor and would later become key components of the Ink DaVinci Brand.   In 2015 Ivan's world would collapse, changes in the barbering industry caused him to lose his job and move back in with his parents.  Join this episode to hear how Lopez went from cutting hair in his parents basement to opening his own studio, becoming a realtor, serving as the Marketing Director for the NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) and having his work featured on the cover of Connecticut's Magazine.. . Find Mission CTRL on Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and our website. Mission CTRL aims to ignite the innovative spirit inside us all through providing budding and successful entrepreneurs and community leaders with a platform to share their stories and inspire others. Tune in every Wednesday and catch up with the team at Peralta Design as we unleash the origin stories behind some exceptional leaders, share marketing/branding insights, and navigate the ever-changing currents of pop culture. Subscribe for weekly branding and entrepreneurial content here!  To learn more about Peralta Design's work visit peraltadesign.com. #welaunchbrands #digitalagency #mbeagency #mbe #digital #branding #marketing #web #startups #creative #BrandU #w2 #fulltime #leadership #contentcreator #contentstrategy #marketingstrategy #entrepreneurs #business #launchyourbrand

Gary Acosta is co-founder & CEO of The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and has been in the industry for 30 years. Also the founder of Latitude Ventures.00:00 Intro10:10 Generational growth is important.20:16 It is our mission to provide the consumer with opportunity and the choice to make the intelligent decision.29:55 We are here to enhance the hispanic community, not at the expense of everyone else.

Welcome to Rise & Shine, the inspiring Sunday edition of our podcast presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠She Rises Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We take pride in providing a unique platform for women across the globe to share their stories, showcase their businesses, and express their passion on subjects that resonate with their hearts. Meet Eduardo and Susana Buller, a highly motivated brother and sister duo from Planet Home Lending. They are committed to promoting Hispanic home ownership and are dedicated advocates for this cause. Eduardo served as the president of the Las Vegas chapter of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) from 2020 to 2021.

My guest in this episode is Gabe Mendez.  He is the CEO of a top 1% producing team in San Diego, going on his 7th year in Real Estate with over 100 homes in 2021. He was recently awarded Grand Centurion, the highest accolade in his company, was labeled #1 San Diego Real Estate Agent on Social Media in San Diego by Property Spark, and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals awarded Gabe's team with #50th in the Nation.With over 10,000+ followers on facebook, 135,000+ followers on Instagram, 70,000 subscribers on YouTube, and multiple viral videos, he's blazing a trail.  Gabe is also a renowned keynote speaker, being flown out across the nation to cities like Vegas, Los Angeles and Miami to speak in front of other top producing agents.CONNECT WITH GABE:InstagramYouTubeFacebookWebsite Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Gary Acosta, co-Founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals about the newly released 2022 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report.Related to this episode:Hispanic homeownership rate rose to 48.6% in 2022Connect with Gary on LinkedInHousingWire's YouTube ChannelEnjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have a return guest, Diego Corzo who shares his entrepreneurial, investing, and wealth-building journey, the hurdles of being an undocumented citizen, appreciation of properties, reinvesting, and getting momentum, creating a money-machine, and mindset strategy on unlocking financial independence! Diego Corzo is a 32-year-old DACA Recipient, Forbes-featured Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor and Realtor, and TEDx Speaker from Austin, TX. He was born in Lima, Peru and came to the US at the age of 9. Diego is a humble man of action that creates a massive success. After college, Diego started working as a software developer in Corporate America and soon discovered that he was destined for more and pursued a career in Real Estate. Today, Diego attains success across real estate investing as well as in his realtor business. In fact, his team is ranked #16 in the US by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. He owns 61 properties and multiple million dollar companies. Since the last interview with him in 2019, there has been lots of change and growth. Being undocumented still a challenge, but it never stops him to achieve great things. Resourcefulness, having strong WHYs, and work ethics have helped him figure it out. He is not just on creating a huge portfolio in real estate, but also elevates other people without any expectation of returns. Diego's goal is to continue to inspire others to reach their version of the American Dream and their true potential.   Some Questions I Ask: For those who don't know you yet, talk about your entrepreneurial journey. What was that mindset that embodies you that overcomes the hurdles and achieved success? Where are you today? How did you do from 0 to 61 doors despite being an undocumented citizen? What's been going down since we last chatted with you? What is your formula for identifying key relationships? How are you operating, investing, and leading today versus Diego in 2019? Where did this Financially Independent Investors community come from? How is your strategy changed in terms of exponential wealth-building and growth? What is your mindset around accumulation and more wealth and income?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The two ways for people to make money. The importance of having a strong WHY. Capitalizing partners. What is an ideal real estate/business partner. Acting in the zone of genius. The 6 key things to financial independence. Diego's lesson learned from biggest mistake   Quotes: “The people want something but if the why is not strong enough, they're gonna create excuses.” “Through time, momentum becomes your friend and it becomes easier.” “At the end of the day, it's not having an agenda but really caring about other people.” “There's nobody that is self-made, there's always somebody that has helped people.” “The good stuff always takes time.”    Resources Mentioned: Rat Race to Fi Mastermind Leap book by Howard Yu   Connect with Diego Corzo on:  The Financial Independence (FI) Investors Group Instagram @realdiegocorzo Email: info@diegocorzo.com   Sponsor Links: Policy Genius: Get a free 60-day trial in Shipstation with code: MINDCAST Talkspace: Use code for $100 off: MINDCAST GoBundance  - Text: "MILLIONAIRE" to 844.447.1555 LinkedIn Sales Solutions: Click on the link to get a Free 60-day Trial on LinkedIn Sales Navigator Accredited Investor List - Text "DEALS" to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text "XRAY" to 844.447.1555 Upcoming Events: Text "Events" to 844.447.1555 Millionaire Notes: Text "Notes" to 844.447.1555 Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555

Key Factors Podcast Join your host Mark Jones while he and Rock Star Real Estate Team Leader Martin Tirado, with REAL Brokers, LLC A few topics covered : - Leadership- Growth and Struggle- Growing a Team- Realtors & Lenders - Who's Smarter with Their Money - Gratitude Download on the go and listen anywhere : https://keyfactorspodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareAbout my Guest: Martin Tirado Contact Martin : Website - https://thetiradogroup.com/Email: thetiradogroup@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTiradoGroup/The Tirado Group was established in 2016 in the San Antonio Market and surrounding areas with a combined 20 years of experience specializing in New Home Sales & Construction, Lots/Land, Listings, Helping Buyers, and Luxury Homes.Our group consists of a Team Leader, Administrator, Buyer Agent(s) and a Transaction Coordinator. We have the sufficient capability to work any Real Estate Transaction with finesse, knowledge, and professionalism. As a team, we strive to provide 100% customer satisfaction for all parties and always look forward to gain trust and confidence so that we may have the opportunity to also work with your family and friends in the future.Martin is a native to the San Antonio area and started his life in Real Estate since his early years. Coming from a family who has been saturated in San Antonio and surrounding areas who specialize(d) in custom home building, Martin realized at a very young age that he was meant for this line of work. Martin received his Real Estate license in 2013 and by 2014, he was named BHHS Don Johnson's Rookie of the year. In 2015, he was inducted into the Honor Society for BHHS.  In 2016, he ranked at the top 7% of the Berkshire Hathaway Company Nationally. In 2018, Martin was ranked as the #7 Top Latino Realtor for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Martin has a true passion for continuing to grow and help as many families as possible. Martin Tirado is now the Founding leader of The Tirado Group based out of San Antonio, TX, and has built a solid foundation of clients through his real estate knowledge and advisory services. Mr. Tirado has a long record of successfully guiding an array of clients towards their dream of home ownership. Martin specializes in applying his expertise and market knowledge to residential transactions from listing, representing a buyer, lots/land, to new home construction. Martin is a family man with a devotion to God, his wife Yadimar, and two sons, Jacob and Jameson. In addition to being an active volunteer in San Antonio and the surrounding areas, Martin and his wife Yadimar have established an annual back-pack drive with school supplies for the start of the school year for families in need. Martin has been trained and inspired in sales by some of the best leaders in the industry. Along with his team, Martin epitomizes hard work, integrity, and creative service in every detail of every real estate transaction. The Tirado Group works very closely with clients in every transaction detail from the first phone call to the day of closing. Call Martin or his team to go to work for you today!**No it's not your audio... Unfortunately we lost the audio 25 mins into the discussion, but we were able to salvage the back up recording. Please forgive this error as we continue to "Fail Forward" Hop you enjoy : Remember to Like, Share, & SubscribeNew Episodes About#RealEstate#Mortgage #Economy #Growth #Entrepreneur#HousingMarketCrash#CreditRepair #Tips #Mindset #Consistency#Gratitude #Excellence

This week on Sin Permiso, we had the pleasure of having George Uribazo! George Uribazo turns his clients' real estate dreams into realities. He is the Branch Manager at PrimeLending since 2012 and has been a branch manager in the mortgage industry since 2005. Uribazo works with Boston- and eastern Massachusetts-based first-time homebuyers, as well as customers seeking to enter the luxury market and investors. He also takes on the role of teacher, guiding his team of loan officers to success. “I have seen the industry go through numerous changes and enjoy helping others navigate the challenges,” he says, adding that he feels great pride when his loan officers become managers and are able to lead their own teams. Earning his real estate license at age 19, Uribazo was a top Realtor for Century 21 before becoming manager of his office, and later, he switched to a career as a mortgage banker. “Even though I enjoyed helping families find their dream homes, I really found that I had a love and talent for working on the banking side of the homebuying process,” he says. For 15 of the 25 years that Uribazo has worked in the mortgage industry, he has been a member of the president's club and ranked among the top 5 to 10 percent of the company's sales force. He is also one of the founding board members of the Boston chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and currently serves as its membership chair. Born in Cuba, Uribazo moved with his family to Spain when he was 5 years old and immigrated to U.S. five years later. “Through my family's experience, I have seen what is it is to come to the U.S. with nothing and obtain the American dream of homeownership,” he says. “I strive to make that dream a reality for every family that I have the privilege to work with.” Uribazo is an avid Harley Davidson rider and has taken his motorcycle all around the U.S. He is also a proud husband and father and a committed volunteer with his church community.

We sit down with Leo Robles and talk about doing whatever it takes (W.I.T) to succeed as a Real Estate Agent. We cover what he did when he first started and go over his winning formula of being a superstar in the real estate industry. Leo Robles is a Transformational Leadership Coach, Speaker and Real Estate Mogul.  As a Real Estate Investor, and the CEO of Exclusive Property Advisors, Leo has served over 1,500 families in only 16 years. He accomplished this by providing strategic direction for his company, while serving as a visionary leader within the Southern California real estate community. Leo Robles achieved Hall of Fame status after only 2 short years in the real estate industry; and was named the #1 Remax real estate agent in California in 2013. He is also recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals as one of the top 5% realtors in America. This award puts him in a very elite and distinguished group of the best selling realtors worldwide.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gary Acosta! Gary Acosta is an entrepreneur, public policy advocate, and investor. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP ®). NAHREP is the largest Latino business organization in the nation. Mr. Acosta is also the co-founder of L'ATTITUDE, a major event he produces with international business executive Sol Trujillo, former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, and music superstar Emilio Estefan. L'ATTITUDE celebrates the key role of Latinos in business, entertainment, sports, tech, and politics. Acosta is also a general partner of L'ATTITUDE Ventures, the nation's largest venture capital fund exclusively focused on Latino-led start-ups. Mr. Acosta writes a weekly blog about business and current events at garyacosta.com.   Tune in!

Thank you for the support so far on this podcast! I have been loving all of your feedback! We have big things coming! With that being said, I had the pleasure of interviewing Armando Tam on this episode!   Armando Tam is the SVP of Business Development for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) where he oversees the organization's chapter network and its for-profit businesses. NAHREP is the largest Latino business organization in America. Tam first began his industry leadership as the founding president of NAHREP's Bay Area Chapter. Prior to his work at NAHREP, Tam was a real estate investor and owned and operated a real estate brokerage, and a mortgage company. He is minority shareholder in LatinCon, LLC which has ownership stakes in L'ATTITUDE and The Mortgage Collaborative. A food aficionado, Tam produces popular cooking videos that showcase his passions for creative cooking and Latin music. He is a prolific business connector, and is best known for his tireless advocacy for Latinos in business, sports and entertainment.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Nuria Rivera on! Nuria Rivera is the owner and CEO of Novation title in Utah and is the 2022 President elect of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. She is a motivational speaker and also has her own podcast  “Nuria's Mastermind” This episode is full of great advice for all aspiring business owners and shows you that with the right hustle and mindset, anything is possible!

Open houses and the VIP buyer agreement | Featuring Billy Howell Billy Howell launched his real estate career after several exceptionally negative experiences with the agents he worked with to buy and sell his own homes and investment properties. Billy's systems, processes, and strategies change the way real estate is sold and the systematic trademarked approach he embraces guarantees his clients satisfaction and success. Unlike the typical real estate agent, Billy backs his word up with accountability. Billy and his team will guarantee to sell their clients' home at a time and price they agree too, or he will buy it himself at a price he and the seller mutually agree on. The Howell Realty Group provides Over 20 years of active involvement in Real Estate Sales, Investments and Finance. As CEO of the Howell Realty Group my team and I help hundreds of buyers, sellers every year. A Nationally recognized agent and featured speaker, trainer, team leader and coach. When you hire me for your real estate needs you are hiring an entire team. Established in 2009 the Howell Realty Group is a team of dynamic professionals with years of experience focused Real Estate sales. Our team has been working together full time selling Luxury Homes, REO, Foreclosure, Corporate owned, traditional, and short sales. We utilize the latest technologies to track, manage, and advertise our listings. Performance levels and communications are important to my team; hiring the best talent ahead of demand to maintain high efficiency. In fact we are always growing and if you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of our team please let me know. I have a passion for helping others. With focus on education, win-win scenarios and always doing the right thing. from 2007 to present I have continuously ranked Top 1% of all agents in Palm Beach County. In 2013 I earned Wall Street Journals America's Top Agent award. Regardless of market condition our team specializes in getting you top dollar for your home in the shortest time possible. We are excited to put our experience to work for you today! I welcome the opportunity to provide you with superior service in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, Florida. Member of the Elite Real Estate Network, ERN, Elite REO Network, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Institute "Guild Member" CLHMS, Women's Council of Realtor's Palm Beach Chapter, 2014 WCR Blue Diamond Elite Aware Winner 2015 WCR Blue Diamond Platinum Aware Winner, CDPE – Certified Distressed Property Expert, RDCPro, E-Pro, Broker Associate; RES.NET, REOTrans.com, NAHREP -National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout). RAPB, NAR, & Regional MLS. Specialties: Residential Real Estate, Luxury, High Volume Investor Purchase, New construction, Short Sales, REO, Bank Owned, Foreclosure, Investor Owned, Asset Management and Sales, Rental Leave a comment if you have any questions and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Click the Bell Icon so you'll receive notifications for new informative Craig Proctor videos, Real Estate Coaching!

Luis Padilla, "Always Lead with your heart", Owner of Re/Max Oceanside, Realtor and Business Coach, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #215 Luis Padilla, incoming NAHREP National President, sits down with me to discuss his 30-year career and lessons learned throughout the journey. His leadership in our industry and community is something I have admired in him for years. More About Luis Padilla:  Luis is the Co-Owner of Re/Max Oceanside Realty along with his wife Debbie, in sunny Bay Harbor Island, FL. Luis's extensive financial background began at St. Thomas University, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in finance, and a minor in business. His career has taken him from commercial and residential lending, to real estate sales, as well as owning numerous real estate businesses for the past 35 years. Luis sits on the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, national Board of Director and is also the Chair of the Chapter Coaches Network. He is also the past president of NAHREP South FL, and was ranked #23 in the 2016 top 250 NAHREP Latino Agents with 169 sides, that year. Apart from his role with NAHREP, Luis is also a Tom Ferry real estate Business Coach. Luis has received various accolades such as: 100% Club , #21 income producer for the region and this years Re/Max's Chairman's Club Award. Luis's first passion in life is spending time on his boat with his wife and three wonderful kids. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby's International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Are you ready to live a no excuses life? In this episode, Jayson Waller shares the eight principles from his triple best-selling book ‘Own Your Power'. One by one, he dives into the details, sharing his story—converting them into lessons we can apply in our own lives. The speech is raw and motivational, encouraging others to be accountable for their own success. It's time to destroy our negative mindset. Get ready to be energized!  This video was taken from NAHREP Charlotte's Business Rally (National Association for Hispanic Real Estate Professionals). Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contact Karri Callahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karri-callahan-5219676a/FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTMitch (00:00):Hey everyone. Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm your host Mitch Roshong and this is episode 134 of our series. In today's conversation, you will hear from Karri Callahan, CFO of global real estate company, Remax. Karri spoke with my co-host Adam about the role of the CFO and shared some tips for finance leaders. From strategy and technology to diversity, equity and inclusion, Karri has great perspective on many topics business leaders should be aware of. So to hear more, keep listening as we head over to their conversation now. Adam (00:47):So Karri, thanks so much for joining us and as you know, the role of the CFO is become very multifaceted and how can aspiring finance leaders better prepare themselves for providing a strategy and insight? Karri (01:00):Great, thanks so much for having me Adam, I appreciate it. And I think there's a couple of things to consider. First and foremost, I think it's important that you always keep learning, making sure that you continue to build your network, connect with peers and think about joining the right organization for you so that you can hear from different speakers and industry leaders on a regular basis, I think is really helpful. Some organizations that you can consider and that I've found helpful include Financial Executives International or FEI, and also the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, so the AICPA. Since I've been the CFO of a publicly traded company for the last five years or so, I've also found, NIRI or the National Investor Relations Institute, a great resource, they offer some fantastic certification courses and trainings and have just a tremendous library of events and programs that they offer. So I think that's also another resource for you. And then of course, last but not least, IMA definitely I know you all have a lot of resources to help professionals. I think the last thing I would say is just read things that are of interest to you, so that you can stay current either on recent economic trends, trends that might be impacting your business or your industry, or just business leadership in general. But I think some of the best advice I've gotten is that it's important and critical to really be intentional about how you spend your time. Your time is truly invaluable and making sure that you get the most out of every minute is critical, but if you keep really absorbing information, learning from others, the better prepared you're going to be as life and your profession throw you curve balls. Adam (02:53):Yeah, definitely. So, you know, speaking of time, we know that time, technology takes a lot of our time and technology has changed how finance and accounting operate with how, many routine tasks or many, many routine tasks are now automated, freeing up professionals to focus on higher level tasks. How well acquainted should today's accounting and finance professionals be with technology like intelligent automation or RPA? Karri (03:21):Yeah. So it's a great question. Remax LLC, president Nick Bailey, who I work closely with, he oftentimes tells our agents that if you know that technology won't put real estate agents out of business, but agents who don't embrace technology will put themselves out of business. And I think that advice is applicable to so many other professions, including mine and accounting and finance. And so I think as you think about technology and as all professionals really think about technology, it's important that we're always learning and evaluating and studying new trends from a technology perspective, that makes sense for your company and the finance and accounting operations within your organization. Our teams are constantly evaluating how to incorporate new technologies and software into our routine accounting and finance processes and the reason why that's so critical is because it frees up our team's time to really help analyze trends within the business, evaluate business opportunities and really work strategically with other leaders within our organization so that we're contributing to strategic growth initiatives. And so technology is a key point to that, you know, as part of that transformation within our business, our company now has more in-house technology expertise and firepower than we ever have. We have now about 50% of our workforce that's directly involved in technology and we've recently announced an organizational change to really create one technology team comprised of all of those professionals so that we can really maximize collaboration, focus on our customer and end user experience and operate with purpose, passion, and excellence from a technology perspective. And I think what that does over time is, you know, we expect it really will benefit the entire corporate team, including everyone from an accounting and finance perspective, as well as other services function by really enhancing the delivery and supportive technology and data to all areas of the business so that we can continue to drive the business forward. Adam (05:28):Definitely. It sounds like Remax is doing some wonderful things to, be a leader in the industry. So what do you do to stay ahead on the technology curve? Karri (05:39):Yeah, great question. So I think, you know, fortunately the piece of change in the real estate industry, it's incredibly exciting and incredibly dynamic and because of that, our leadership team has really a front row seat to the latest technologies as we implement our MNA strategies as well as just continue to focus on our organic growth as well. For example, you know, despite a global pandemic in September of last year, we announced the acquisitions of Gadberry Group and Weenlow. Gaderry Group specializes in building best in class products that help clients solve geospatial challenges through accurate and precise location data. Weenlow is a Florida based startup that is reshaping the mortgage loan processing, process within the mortgage brokerage channel and they have developed the first service cloud for mortgage brokers effectively combining third-party loan processing with an all-in-one digital platform. And so those are just two really exciting opportunities that we have been able to execute upon as we really look to stay ahead of that technology curve. You know, we're always assessing the latest technologies and innovative companies with in, in the space and in our business pursuits because we are the worldwide leader and we want to make sure that Remax, stays in that position from a real estate technology perspective is clear. That mission is hugely beneficial to my knowledge of what's currently out there and what the space is, is truly lacking. It sounds simple, but another way to stay ahead of the curve is really by surrounding myself with a healthy mix of like-minded individuals and people who really stretched me beyond my own constraints. We have a fantastic network of about 140,000 real estate agents, more than 600 headquarter employees, and we operate in over 110 countries and territories globally and I'm so fortunate to be able to work with and network alongside people who have very similar core values and yet challenge each other to continuously improve and innovate. And I think that collaboration really transcends across our headquarters organization because I think staying connected with leaders on the technology side is really important. I have a standing weekly meeting with our chief operating officer who oversees all of our technology and am integrated with other leaders across our product and engineering teams as well. And I think that's really helpful because getting their perspective helps me stay ahead and stay current in terms of what's happening from a technology perspective. Adam (08:27):So to shift gears a little bit. Recently, business leaders have become more attuned to the need to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, not just because of public pressure and what's been happening just in society in general, but because there are also tangible business benefits, how has Remax supported DE&I broadly and staff members who are women and or people of color? Karri (08:49):Thanks, Adam. I think this is a great question and part of the reason I think that it's important and one of the things that I think is critical to note in response to this, is that at our core, our business is a business that builds businesses. We provide a platform for entrepreneurs of all different backgrounds and more than 110 countries and territories, to be as successful as they want to be. And our approach to supporting entrepreneurship across all of those different dimensions has really been ingrained of the fabric of our company for nearly 50 years now. However, specifically over the last year or so, we've built on this cultural foundation and taken steps to promote actionable change both at our corporate level, as a franchisor and through our network of independently owned and operated franchisees across the globe. So from a corporate perspective, we've done a number of things. First, we conducted a 10 week racial equity and social justice challenge open to all of our teammates to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, bias, and privilege, and really by having an open dialogue around these very difficult issues. It's our hope that we can each find ways to be part of the solution. I was excited to participate in it and I found the dialogue and the engagement very satisfying from a personal perspective. We also held multiple listening sessions across our employee base to hear from teammates on these topics, including their feelings on what we're doing well, what we can improve on, and what actions they'd like to see from our company on a go-forward basis. We've also enlisted an outside consultant to help us take an inventory of what we do around social governance that spans the spectrum in terms of our sustainability efforts, diversity, philanthropy, and our governance and what we do well and what we can improve upon. And then a couple of other things that are just single points in time. We did take a stand and issued a statement in the wake of the George Floyd killing last year, we closed our headquarters on Juneteenth, both in 2020 and again this year, and then our motto mortgage division also dedicated the month of April to advance homeownership fairness with their product, "one motto, one vision", which was an educational campaign that was focused on efforts to advance equality in mortgage lending and increase awareness of these issues within our motto mortgage network, as well as the consumers that they work with. In terms of our franchisee networks, we've also done a lot in this area, not only in the last year, but really throughout our history. We've been actively promoting, the national association of realtors at home with diversity training to our membership in all of our weekly communication that goes out to our network of real estate agents and this course addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. Last year in August at our spring convention, we also announced the introduction of some additional training, which is through the National Association of Realtors, which is a fair haven training through our Remax university platform. And that's a course that really tests all agents on all things, fair housing. We continue to promote diversity and inclusion at our large scale events, including securing diverse group, a diverse group of speakers. One example of that was Baratunde Thurston who gave a popular Ted Talk at our franchisee owner conference in August of last year and the topic was, "how to deconstruct racism one headline at a time". And then we also use social media channels to champion diversity and also leverage a lot of relationships that we have across the real estate industry with housing advocacy groups, like the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, or NAHREP, the National Association of Black Real Estate Brokers, or NAREB. And then the Asian Real Estate Association of America, AREAA and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, and we offer a lot of trainings to our franchisees and agents on our platform in support of those programs as well. Adam (13:25):That's really great. Again, just sounds like Remax is doing some great things to be a leader in the community, to stand up and to make sure that there is change in our society, which has been needed for a long time. So that's just wonderful to hear. Karri (13:40):It's very exciting and I think for me as a leader, it's something that I'm just really proud of in terms of being associated with an amazing brand and an amazing company like Remax, both professionally and personally. Adam (13:53):So as a female CFO, I know that CFOs, to be a female CFO, hasn't always been a trend, for many, many years in the accounting profession. Have you ever experienced gender bias and what did you do to overcome those challenges? Karri (14:11):Yeah, it's a great question and I think from a Remax perspective, we are so fortunate because Remax was co-founded by Gail Liniger and historically gender bias is just not something that we've seen at this company. I think the gender diversity at Remax makes us stand out even more so because it's truly ingrained in who we are. In 1973, Dave and Gail Liniger, who are co-founders, they were two very ambitious professionals and they set out to build a new company that would truly operate differently than the competitors who existed at the time and ultimately disrupt the entire real estate industry as a whole. But central to that disruption was the fact that Remax was truly built on the back of female entrepreneurs with Gail Liniger at the forefront and really because at the time female real estate agents struggled to have a prominent role in the industry before Remax was introduced to today. So if you fast forward to today and you look across the Remax franchisee and agent network, we're close to 50/50 in terms of the male/female split amongst our real estate agents and franchisees who own franchises across our networks. Two of our five executives are female and 40% of our board members are female. So we don't really talk about it being important, I think we demonstrate just in those statistics, that it truly is important. And our proven track record of elevating women to leadership positions across the company, really combined with some progressive maternity and parental leave benefits is really highlighted because Forbes recently ranked Remax at number 11 on its list of America's best employers for women. And so in general, I do think that there can be a stigma and a lack of credibility associated with female leaders. I feel extremely fortunate that I haven't experienced this in my current role, but I am always intentional about establishing myself and my credibility because I know it's something that other female leaders have had to overcome in their workplaces. Closing (16:27):This has been Count Me In. IMA's podcast providing you with the latest perspectives of thought leaders from the accounting and finance profession. If you like what you heard and you'd like to be counted in for more relevant accounting and finance education, visit IMA's website at www.imanet.org. 

Starting your own business is not for everyone: the highs are high and the lows are low. You must have honest conversations with yourself, understand how you're wired, and be able to recognize what makes you happy to realize if the entrepreneurial world is for you. In line with this, Leo explains today the importance of understanding what motivates your people, and how to better lead them to achieve your company's goals.  EPISODE NOTES The entrepreneurial journey Skill sets in leadership and management  What motivates the people and the team? Challenges in managing a team How important is giving back and rewards to the people? Getting a mentor and prioritizing tasks The birth of the Pareja Family Foundation RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! How to Win Friends & Influence People ABOUT LEO PAREJA Leo Pareja was a #1 agent with Keller Williams. His self-named firm was #5 in the Wall Street Journal. He was also named the top Latino Real Estate agent, and he served as president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. He co-founded and currently serves as the President of ''Remine'' which is an MLS software company with over one million active users. CONNECT WITH LEO PAREJA Website: Remine E-mail: leo@leopareja.com CONNECT WITH US Website: Gravy Work | Hire Staff On Demand Podcast: Off The Clock Facebook: @GravyWork Until Next Time.. Be Kind and Thrive!

Gary Acosta, "Don't Peak Too Soon. Be Prepared",Co-Founder and CEO of NAHREP shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #163 Gary Acosta, one of the greatest leaders in both the Latino community and the real estate industry, gave me the great honor of a conversation. I've known Gary for many years, having served on the board of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), the organization he co-founded since 2017. I have seen firsthand the empowerment he bestows on people and how passionate he is about elevating our community in thinking larger. It's an honor to know this man. More About Gary Acosta:  Gary Acosta is the Co-Founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®). NAHREP is the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization with over 40,000 members and 100 local chapters. In his capacity as CEO of NAHREP, he created the Hispanic Wealth Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a strategic plan to triple Hispanic household wealth by 2024. In 2018, Mr. Acosta co-founded L’ATTITUDE, a mega-event that celebrates the achievements of the Latino community in business, entertainment, and politics. Mr. Acosta has also founded or co-founded several mortgage, real estate and technology companies including New Vista Asset Management, CounselorMax, and RealEstateEspanol.com, which is 2000 was sold to a publicly traded company. In 2013, he co-founded The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a cooperative company of mortgage companies who work together to increase profitability and market share. He is a partner of TMC and vice-chairman of the board. Mr. Acosta served on the consumer advisory board (CAB) of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the federal regulator for financial services industry. He served as 2014 chairman of the CAB mortgage committee. The Mortgage Bankers Association of America awarded him with their prestigious “Investing in Communities” annual award. REALTOR® Magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential People in real estate, and Hispanic Business Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America. Mr. Acosta is a former member of the board of directors of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. He has also served on advisory boards for several Fortune 500 companies including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and JP Morgan Chase. Mr. Acosta grew up in Montebello, California and received his education from the University of California, at San Diego and Pomona College, where he played varsity basketball for future Hall of Fame Coach, Gregg Popovich. He lives with his family in San Diego, California. About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s. Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.    

To look at Santiago Arana now, one would think he was the luckiest guy in the world: great career, beautiful family and all the trappings of the good life. But looks can be deceiving. Coming to America from Bolivia with only $220 in his pocket, the clothes on his back, and a few other minor possessions, the only promise Santiago had was to stay on his aunt's couch for 8 months. A lot of hard work, plenty of risk and the love of an American woman proved to be the winning formula that brought him from washing dishes in a Santa Barbara restaurant without understanding a word of English to being ranked #1 in Los Angeles's most valuable real estate neighborhoods, west of the 405 freeway. A Principal and Partner of The Agency, he is ranked #8 among realtors nationwide, #3 in California and, for the second year in a row, #1 Latino Agent in the country for sales volume by the National Association for Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.It is not the critic who counts. If you’ve been knocked down... get up, dust yourself off, and get back in the arena. If you want to give back, share this with someone who could use it and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, so more people find this show and benefit from these conversations.If you dig the show, click the link below for our new 10,000 NOs Insiders Community to learn how you can make this experience 3D by hopping on intimate, weekly Live video calls with Matt, including monthly drop-ins with some of his badass past-guests & VIP friends.SHOW LINKS:10,000 NOs: THE BOOKJOIN THE 10,000 NOs TRIBEFOLLOW MATT ON SOCIAL10,000 NOs INSIDERSGUEST LINKS:THE AGENCYINSTAGRAM (@SANTIAGOARANA)TWITTER (@SANTIAGOARANA) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Lead With Your Brand New Year Challenge! Week 4 : Refine Who You Want to Be On to week 4 of the #LeadWithYourBrandChallenge! Each week, Jayzen is breaking down the Lead With Your Brandtm system into steps for you to follow along. If you are just joining us, it’s not too late! Just go back to the top of January, listen to each episode and visit https://www.leadwithyourbrand.com to download the free PDF worksheets and the Five Steps To Lead With Your Brand!™ Last week, your assignment was to find 5 to 8 brand attribute descriptors. This week we are turning up the volume and supersizing your words to take them from commodity language and transform them into super powers that are uniquely you. Jayzen also is thrilled to welcome Ivan Estrada to the show. Ivan has already had an amazing multi-faceted career and is currently one of the top real estate agents in Los Angeles managing his own team. His approach to his work and breakthrough social media techniques have helped to grow his business. You’ve probably seen him featured on Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”, HGTV’s “House Hunters” and NBC’s “Open House,” as well as in local and national publications. Guest Bio While completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting at the University of Southern California, Ivan knew that real estate was his passion. After working as a CPA at one of the most prestigious firms in the country, Ivan began his real estate career in 2007. Today, Ivan is a top real estate agent at the Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills office with a thriving team of his own, Ivan Estrada Properties. Ivan’s clients range from first-time home buyers to the elite, purchasing multi-million-dollar estates. His philosophy is that each deal is a partnership, not just a transaction. By implementing this ideology in business, he has cultivated relationships throughout the entertainment industry with CEOs, talent agents, business managers, attorneys and CPA’s on a global scale. Ivan has been able to successfully market his business unlike any other agent with a widespread presence on social media venues such as YouTube (The Real Estate Minute), Facebook and Instagram. Because of Ivan's comprehensive network, he has been featured on Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing”, HGTV’s “House Hunters” and NBC’s “Open House” as a Los Angeles T.V. personality. He is continuously featured in online and print publications and is a regular in the L.A. Times, Curbed LA, The Hollywood Reporter & Dwell Magazine. Ivan frequently travels nationwide as a featured speaker and panelist for Inman, The California Association of Realtors, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, multiple local real estate associations and radio & podcasts throughout the country. Ivan’s hard work and persistence has awarded him multiple accolades which include Top Real Estate Influencer in Los Angeles for 2017, Top Producer Award from 2012 to 2017 and most honorably received the title of “Top 30 Under 30″ in real estate in the nation for 2014. Ivan is also a member on several boards, most notably as a member of the advisory council for “The Los Angeles Natural History Museum” and the prestigious Forbes National Real Estate Council. His new book Brand With Purpose will be released next year 2021, along with his own podcast and course. Ivan credits his success to hard work, extensive networking, integrity and putting his client’s interest first. Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand and the Career Breakthrough Mentoring program , please visit: https://www.leadwithyourbrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: https://www.jayzenpatria.com Please connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayzenpatria To learn connect with Ivan Estrada, please visit: https://ivanestradaproperties.com https://www.instagram.com/ivanestradaproperties https://www.facebook.com/ivan.strada https://www.facebook.com/IvanEstradaRE https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanestradaproperties

Leo Pareja, "Giving Is A Duty", President and Co-Founder of Remine feels a philanthropic responsibility due to his great success on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #152Leo Pareja and I met when he was the National President of NAHREP, and he impressed me from the start. He has a great deal of ambition coupled with great humility and smarts, and that makes him a great leader and entrepreneur. Leo is a great inspiration for the Latino community and a spectacular leader in our industry. It was a pleasure to sit down with him and speak candidly during this podcast.More About Leo Pareja: Leo Pareja entered Real Estate at just 19 years of age and by 28 he was the #1 Keller Williams Agent in the world. He became a permanent fixture on The Thousand report, published by REAL Trends in partnership with the Wall Street Journal, as well as #1 Agent on NAHREP’s Top 250 list and an Alumni of Realtor Magazine’s 30 under 30. During his 15 years selling, Pareja sold close to 4,000 homes representing around 750 million in transactional volume.In parallel to selling real estate, in 2012 he co-founded and continues to co-own Washington Capital Partners, one of the largest private lending companies in the mid-Atlantic region. WCP provides financing to buy, fix and flip for investors of SFR product by focusing on a frictionless process leveraged through a proprietary technology platform. The company delivers debt to liquidity conduits in the secondary market which is uncommon in a space predominantly full of small mom and pop operators.As the Co-founder and President of Remine, he has officially crossed the line into being a full-blown technologist after straddling the line for many years. Remine delivers big data visualizations and predictive analytics to real estate agents exclusively through their MLS.Pareja has been highly involved with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Pareja was the founding President of the NAHREP Metro DC chapter and then joining the national board to expand their efforts in public policy advocacy to protect the underserved markets. He served as the organizations National President in 2017. About Michael Valdes: Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. 

 NAHREP recently released a study called the Hispanic Wealth Report. Gary offers some amazing insight into how the pandemic may impact Latino wealth as well as opportunities for that demographic and a peak into how you can better serve the Hispanic community.

  NAHREP recently released a study called the Hispanic Wealth Report. Gary offers some amazing insight into how the pandemic may impact Latino wealth as well as opportunities for that demographic and a peak into how you can better serve the Hispanic community.

Viola Solomon Senior Vice President Director Community Lending Mortgage BBVA Compass Leadership.Viola Solomon joined BBVA Compass Bank team in 2014 as the National Community Lending Manager. She is based in Houston, Texas. Viola a 34year mortgage services veteran served as a Regional Diverse Segments Manager prior to her current role. She reports to Eduardo Castaneda, EVP; Executive Director Real Estate Lending for the BBVA seven state footprint. She attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas and Texas Southern University, where she majored in education. She was chosen to attend the African American Leaders Program hosted by University of California’s, John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management in partnership with her former employer. She is active with several community organizations and her church. Viola serves on the boards of Avenue CDC; Houston Area Urban League CDC; Women of Virtue Experiencing Newness, God’s Abundant Love Ministries. Viola also teaches financial literacy programs for Houston-based community development corporations. Additionally, she serves as an affordable lending partner, for the City of Houston Housing program. Viola is affiliated with the Houston Black Association of Realtors an African American Real Estate organization; the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and the Asian American Real Estate Association. She is most proud of her two sons and family.

In today's Daily Download episode, HousingWire covers a survey from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals that found despite high unemployment, high COVID-19 infection rates and greater loss or reduction of income, 40% of Latinos still plan to become homeowners. For some background on the story, here's a summary of the article:The American dream of owning a home remains resilient in Latino communities despite high unemployment, high COVID-19 infection rates, and greater loss or reduction of income compared to non-Hispanic Whites, according to a new survey.The August survey from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals found that 40% of Latinos who do not currently own a home have plans to buy within the next five years, the highest among any demographic.According to the survey, Latino households were twice as likely (18%) as non-Hispanic White households (9%) to report having had at least one household member laid off due to the pandemic. That number reached its peak in April when Latino unemployment sat at 18.9% – the highest recorded since the great depression, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Undeterred by the economic uncertainty, 47% of Latino renters who were able to continue saving during the pandemic reported the possibility of home ownership as their main motivation, higher than any other demographic of renters. The survey also noted evidence that predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods, or neighborhoods with a Hispanic population of 50% or more, saw more than double the amount of first-time home buyer activity than that of the rest of the country between the second quarter of 2019 and the second quarter of 2020.Following the main story, HousingWire discusses why Altisource Portfolio Solutions has expanded its Texas operations center and an announcement from United Wholesale Mortgage that it will offer a 50 bps discount on all VA interest rate reduction refinance loans through Veterans Day.HousingWire articles covered in this episode:Despite hardships from pandemic, 40% of Latinos still plan to become homeowners: surveyAltisource expands servicing to handle forbearance overflowUWM to knock 50 bps off VA IRRRL loans

Episode Summary: Today, our guest has a dedication to serving and giving back that she shows in her professional and volunteer ventures. Joining us is Jackie Soto, partner and broker at eHomes, a brokerage out of the Inland Empire in Southern California. Jackie has involvement in the WomenUp organization, where she has hopes to empower other women along her journey. Jackie also serves on the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals board and the National Association of Realtors' Young Professionals Network. In this episode, join Jackie and me to hear how Jackie had her start in the industry at just 18 and led her to two successful businesses! We also discuss the need for education and change in the real estate industry and just how Jackie is helping her fellow agents along the way! Top Takeaways:  Jackie Soto's Advice for New Agents "Be collaborative. Be willing to share. I think a lot of reasons that people reach out to Elmer and me is because we're willing to share. We don't really think that there is a secret sauce. It's a lot of hard work, a lot of studying." "Keep moving forward. So much as you excel and elevate yourself, pass the baton. Be able to share. If you see someone doing something wrong, don't be afraid to give feedback, and accept feedback." "I always told myself once I found that key to success and I could learn how to build a business, successfully, I wanted to carry that on to other agents. I wanted to empower them because I have been there, and I want to pass that on. I don't want agents wasting five years of their career because they don't have access to the proper resources." –Jackie Soto [10:52] "It's truly been reaching out to mentors and asking for help and asking the right questions. Not being afraid to ask those questions, not raising your hand to say you want to do something, but you don't know how to do it. Asking for that guidance, that's been huge for me." – Jackie Soto [12:51] Episode Highlights: [00:15] Intro [00:31] Meet Jackie Soto—Broker from the Inland Empire [01:45] Born and raised in Southern California [02:54] Misconceptions of Inland Empire Communities [05:40] Changed Plans and the Path into Real Estate [06:49] The Push to Pursue Education in the Industry [10:34] Empowering Agents Through Brokerage Ownership [12:02] Reaching Success with Help from Mentors [13:22] Starting Divergent Realty [14:23] Transforming into eHomes [16:54] Development in the WomenUp Community [19:04] Technology Tools for the Agent [22:07] Openness to Change and Improvement [23:47] COVID's Impact on Southern California [25:49] Jackie's Advice for New Agents [26:54] Connect with Jackie [27:07] Closing Thoughts [27:30] Outro Episode Notes:  Today, joining us is Jackie Soto, partner and broker at eHomes, located in the Inland Empire of California. Jackie was born and raised in Southern California, growing up in South Gate, a Los Angeles County city. Jackie now lives in the Inland Empire area of Southern California, and on this episode, shares some of the major misconceptions surrounding the Inland Empire. Jackie admits that she loves the area and is super happy to raise her children there. Although Jackie was not originally on the path to real estate, she fell into real estate very early adulthood. As her mom was in the industry herself, Jackie had the opportunity to help with an open house for her mother's colleague. This was the moment that had Jackie switching from the pre-med track to real estate. Jackie Soto spent most of her early career and most of her twenties studying to empower herself through education. Jackie went back to school to pursue real estate, where she received her brokerage license. Now, Jackie works towards different designations as she feels all agents should pursue education as the industry is continually evolving. From the beginning, Jackie Soto knew she wanted to open her own brokerage. She...

Maria Salazar 20 Plus years experience in Real Estate as an agent, Broker, and Investor note the president the NJ NAHREP Chapter (National Association of Hispanic Real estate Professionals) She shares her story on how she came from Ecuador at 9 years old, to becoming a mother, house wife and then a Real Estate power house. She decided to change the narrative by becoming who she wanted to become through personal development, reading and investing in herself. To Reach Maria you can text 973-641-4021email: msalazar524@yahoo.com Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/msalazar524 To Reach Martin Perdomo "The Elite Strategist"martin@premierridgecapital.comIf you want to learn more about how to invest passively in Multifamily Real Estate visit our website https://www.premierridgecapital.com To get on our news letter sign up here connect with us on social media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elitestrategist/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theelitestrategist Like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel Martin Perdomo "The Elite Strategist"Check out our online course and learn How to wholesale Real Estate @ https://real-estate-investing15.teachable.com/p/real-estate-beginner-dealsGet our Free Habit Register by texting the word STRATEGIES to 33222 improve your habits and succeed

Welcome to She Leads Podcast Season 6, Episode 14! This episode of She Leads Podcast features Donna Castillo founder of Tender Transitions. Donna Castillo is a Coach, Real Estate Problem Solver, and Wealth Manager who leads her life like the Boss she is. To hear Donna’s leadership journey, check out her interview as she shares her experiences and insight with us! Donna Castillo’s Bio Donna Castillo went from an Executive Admin to a Senior Level Marketing Executive at Fortune 500 Companies in the Bay Area.  She found her passion by combining her over 25+ years of corporate marketing experience and her real estate expertise. Donna has been successfully combining her Marketing and Real Estate Expertise to garner her Sellers top dollar with the best terms in the shortest amount of time possible.  Her Buyers are able to benefit from her strong negotiating skills to purchase their homes at the price and terms that best meet their needs.  All of her clients are able to benefit from her expansive network of potential buyers/sellers, realtors and other housing industry professionals.  Donna also believes in giving back to her community.  She currently is: Commissioner for the City of San Jose Seniors Commission.  The Senior Citizens Commission studies, reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations to the City Council on any matters affecting seniors in the City of San Jose, including health, education, employment, housing transportation, and recreation. Executive Board Member, Vice President for NAHREP Silicon Valley (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals).  NAHREP's mission is to advance sustainable homeownership by (1) Educating and empowering real estate professionals, (2) Advocating for public policy that supports the trade association’s mission, and (3) Facilitating relationships among industry stakeholders, real estate practitioners and other housing industry professionals Sabor Del Valle Executive Board Member whose main objective is to raise funds for local non-profits that change the lives of the overlooked and underrepresented in the Bay Area. Interview Highlights Donna grew up in a traditional Puerto Rican household, where children are to be seen and not heard, and women are the caretakers and not the head of the household. After divorcing her husband Donna decided she wanted to live her life on her terms, which led her to purchase her first home. Donna’s first home purchase led to her second, third, and more which eventually led to her deciding she wanted to venture into Real Estate. Over the years Donna realized there was so many things that she did not know, and she was adamant about figuring things out. Her quest for knowledge and understanding led to her advancing in Corporate America, as well as in Real Estate investing and life in general. Donna is a problem solver who sees roadblocks as opportunities, and she is not afraid to seize the opportunities that come before her. One of Donna’s regrets in life is not attending college, which held her back from a great opportunity in the past. Yet, she has become extremely successful in spite of this. Now, Donna is an advocate for life-long learning and makes it her business to consume content about the subjects she desires to know more in. Because she now knows that she can figure out anything she doesn’t know, Donna makes it her business to learn and grow.

Ep 57 Women In Business Series Featuring Hejoma M. Garcia and Jessica Martinez If you like this Episode please leave us a review on iTunes and/or send us a email with your feedback. You can find all of our info at www.DNA-Realty.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-american-dream/id1365949136 iTunes Link! You can watch this video on Youtube https://youtu.be/0o4Sh--zbmc please like, comment and share and help us spread our positive message of successful entrepreneurship! Hejoma Garcia - Is the broker-owner of HMG Realty with over 12 years of experience in the Real Estate industry. Hejoma has a true passion for Real Estate and her clients. She is dedicated to serving and providing her clients with professionalism, understanding, and skilled expertise. She works closely with her clients to develop good relationships so that everyone feels comfortable and there is a strong element of trust throughout the entire process. Ready to always answer all questions honestly and maintain a positive and patient attitude, whether working with first-time home-buyers, seasoned buyers, or investors Hejoma is Bilingual (spanish) which also helps to be a source of connections to her clients with other Spanish speaking service providers for the home-buying and renovating process including home inspectors, attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors!Ranked within Top 250 Real Estate Professionals in the United States and Top 50 Real Estate Professionals in New England by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals in 2018. Top Producer for the Realtor Association of Central Massachusetts in 2018 and 2019. Website https://hmg-realty.com She services Central Mass Worcester Market! Phone 774-242-8832 Email Office@hmg-realty.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HejomaRealtor/ LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/hejomagarcia/ Jessica Martinez - The founder of Real Estate TC Services, Jessica Martinez, first developed a passion for the industry while working at Dick Lepine Real Estate. The experience allowed her to gain powerful insights to the real problems (and their solutions) of the real estate world. After more than 13 years of experience, Jessica is still as driven and motivated as she was on the first day. Being a bilingual Real Estate Transaction Coordinator quickly proved to be one of her advantages. Jessica was able to work with some of the best real estate agents in Merrimack Valley and beyond. She has a proven track record in different areas within the industry. As a transaction coordinator, she has closed thousands of transactions – representing millions of dollars in business. As a Short Sale Negotiator, she has negotiated and processed many short sales with successful closings. As a Real Estate Paralegal, she has learned ins and outs of how title and closings take place. Jessica's website https://retransactionservices.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-martinez-11926913b https://www.facebook.com/jessica.retc.services/posts_to_page Facebook! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dnarealtygroup/support

In today's Daily Download episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath discusses the mortgage industry's determination to revive the Paycheck Protection Program, a landmark piece of the CARES Act designed to help small businesses continue functioning while the coronavirus has the country shut down. On Thursday morning, the federal government's rescue program ceased accepting new applications, leaving countless businesses without an alternative to secure funding to continue paying their employees. The Paycheck Protection Program provided nearly $350 billion to help small businesses, but just over two weeks after lenders were first able to accept loan requests, the Small Business Administration said the program's funding has been exhausted.Following the main story, HousingWire Digital Producer Alcynna Lloyd touches on a new call from a housing and civil rights coalition that includes the CEO of Mountain Lake Consulting and former Mortgage Bankers Association chief executive David Stevens, along with national and regional civil rights organizations and minority-focused real estate trade associations like the NAACP, the Asian American Real Estate Association and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. The groups came together to push for the creation of a federal liquidity facility for U.S. mortgage servicers.Additionally, Lloyd covers a new survey published by the National Association of Realtors, which details the housing market's evaporation of homebuyer interest, and JP Morgan Chase's temporary pausing of home equity lines of credit.The Daily Download examines the most captivating articles reported from the HousingWire newsroom. Each afternoon, HousingWire provides its readers with a deeper look into the stories that are not only chronicling the biggest announcements within the housing finance industry but are also helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted by the HW team and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.Check back next week for updates on the Paycheck Protection Program and the latest pulse on the top news stories.HousingWire articles covered in this episode:Industry goes to battle to revive small business rescue programHousing and civil rights coalition demands federal liquidity facility for servicersNAR survey details evaporation of homebuyer interestChase stops accepting HELOC applications

David Acosta "Be Passionate, Teachable and Execute a Plan" on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #110"David Acosta, President of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) shares his inspirational story of being an immigrant from Mexico to reaching the top level or success, having been named the #1 agent in the country for his firm. He not only achieved success in the ultra competitive market of Texas, but unbelievable duplicated that success in the even more competitive market of Los Angeles. A candid discussion with Michael that is sure to inspire many listeners. More About David AcostaDavid Acosta started his career back in Texas in 2003 where he developed a successful Real Estate practice through personal production with sales over 600 units on a yearly basis that led him to create a strong admin team to handle operations; and built sales teams to support individual buyers, sellers, and New-Home builders and developers. Named Top Realtor in the nation by Real Trends; No. 1 agent nationwide in all categories for ERA Real Estate several years in a row; Keller Williams Top 100 Group and; NAHREP TOP 250 Latino Real Estate professionals. His expertise on traditional sales, New Homes, and Investors has allowed him to work with multiple Local, Regional & National Home Builders. Couple of years ago he expanded his operations from Texas to California to increase his reach tapping into the Luxury Market building Expansion Teams (KW). He speaks in multiple events throughout the country, which has broadened his insight in multiple markets and different brand models.David is the 2019 Incoming President for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) where he has served at the Corporate Board of Governors and Board of Directors since 2015. An avid advocate for entrepreneurship, David often says in order to be successful, you have to be passionate, teachable and execute a plan; the key element in growing a business is finding, recruiting and developing better people than you and supporting them in reaching their goals. David lives in West L.A. with his wife Yara and daughters Allegra and Valentina; who are professional actors.2009 top sales associate # 39 in the US2010 top sales associate # 14 in the US2011 top sales associate # 9 in the US2012 top Latino sales associate # 3 in the US2013 top Latino sales associate # 8 in the US2014 top Latino sales associate # 8 in the US2015 top 100 sales associate in the US2016 top Latino sales associate # 10 in the US2017 top 1000 sales associate in the USMore About Michael ValdesMichael Valdes is the Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversees the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He has been with Realogy in a variety of roles for the past 14 years. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent.Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additonally, he is a member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami. 

Jim Park "From Crusader to Innovator" on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind Podcast with Michael Valdes #105Jim Park, one of the co-founders of AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America) started his career in advocacy to represent underrepresented segments of the population in DC. He turned that passion into a career and is now one of the most sought after experts within the Asian American community in regards to the real estate and financial industries. He is a powerful spokesperson to this important buying segment and this truly becomes a great discussion on global luxury. Since Michael is the Co-Chair of the AREAA Global Luxury Summit in Chicago slated for April this year, Jim and he have a great background that makes this conversation an enjoyable journey of discovery.More About Jim ParkJim Park has over 25 years of experience in the private, government and nonprofit sectors, and has successfully launched a number of real estate-related businesses. Park has dedicated his career to supporting a number of organizations focused on the diverse communities, global business development and affordable housing issues. Park is one of the Founder and Partner of the Mortgage Collaborative which works with small and mid-sized lenders to strength its market power and to create innovative mortgage solutions for this important segment of the mortgage market. Park previously owned Community Asset Solutions (CAS) and New Vista Asset Management. Park is the 2013 Chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA).. Park is also one of founders of the Housing Renaissance – an industry forum that brings top real estate market leaders. Park served as the Chair of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies as well as the Chair of the Federal Reserve's Consumer Advisory Council under then Fed Governor Ben Bernanke. And served on the board of the Low Income Investment Fund and currently serves the board of Mercy Housing. He is the past President of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development and served on the boards of the Asian American for Equity, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, and the National Housing Conference. Park worked at Freddie Mac, where he oversaw the company’s industry relations. Park also spent time at Federal Housing Administration where he oversaw legislative, policy and program issues impacting FHA’s ability to serve its constituents. Prior to that, he was the Housing Policy Director at the National Community Development Association. Park currently serves on the Bank of America’s National Consumer Advisory Council. Additionally, Park has previously served on the advisory councils of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and JP Morgan Chase.Catch up with Jim here on LinkedIn. More About Michael ValdesMichael Valdes is the Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversees the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He has been with Realogy in a variety of roles for the past 14 years. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent.Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additonally, he is a member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

I had the opportunity to interview a brilliant real estate professional from Southern California, Jorge DeLeon of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.Jorge currently manages Coldwell Banker’s offices within the Ventura and Oxnard, California markets as well as serving as NRT’s Regional Diversity Chairman for Southern California and Arizona.I first met Jorge through our work together with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and I’ve come to really respect him as a real estate professional.During our conversation, Jorge and I discussed:How to best serve the Latinx communityThe importance of treating people as individualsLending Practices and dealing with Language BarriersThe National Association of Hispanic Real Estate ProfessionalsWhat It Takes to Make It in the Real Estate BusinessAnd a continuing demographic trend to keep your eye on in 2020Thanks for listening and before we get started, I’d like to ask you for a favor. If you like what we’re doing on How They Won, please take a moment to leave a review and share with your friends. I sincerely appreciate your support! Now, let’s get on with the show!

Host Jim Sanville interviews Realtor® Lucy Quiñones, president of the Cape Coral (FL) Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Lucy discusses her tentative start in the real estate business, and how her willingness to work hard has led her to the top of her game as a Realtor®, success coach and entrepreneur. Lucy's story is both inspiring and touching as describes how she overcame her introversion and learned to communicate effectively -- and with superior results -- as a leader in the Southwest Florida real estate community.

David Acosta came to the U.S. from Mexico just 16 years ago. In a very short period of time, he climbed to the top of the real estate industry and was named a Top Realtor in the nation by Real Trends. Today, David is the President of NAHREP the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.David wisely says, "In order to be successful, you have to be passionate, teachable and execute a plan. The key element in growing a business is identifying, recruiting and developing better people than you, and supporting them in reaching their goals." Let’s talk to David and find out Cómo Lo Hizo?If you want to know more about the National Association of Hispanic Real State Professionals and David, go to www.nahrep.orgExecutive Producer and Host: Fernando SchiantarelliCómo lo Hizo? is a co-production of iHeart Radio - Premiere Networks and Crece Grow MediaFor more content on how to grow your business, check out www.comolohizo.com

For just the second time in the last 16 years, I was on stage with my dad, Mike Ferry, talking about the future of technology and how it impacts agents, online marketing and more ways to help you further your business. This all happened at the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals conference, where we covered how everyone is attracted to different flavors of coaches and that goes for agents as well! We also explain how you can demonstrate that you’re the best choice in your area. I hope you find this insightful and start implementing the three tips we gave!

Homeownership Roundtable with Viola Solomon SVP, Director of Community Lending Mortgage            Viola Solomon joined BBVA Compass Bank team November 2014 as the Director of Community Lending Mortgage. She is based in Houston, Texas.   Viola a 35 year mortgage services veteran. She reports to Jose Luis Pascual, EVP; Executive Director Real Estate Lending for the BBVA seven state footprint. She attended Wiley College and Texas Southern University.  She was chosen to attend the African American Leaders Program hosted by University of California’s, John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management in partnership with her former employer.  She is active with several community organizations and her church.  Viola serves on the boards of Avenue CDC; Houston Area Urban League CDC; Women of Virtue Experiencing Newness, God’s Abundant Love Ministries.  Viola also teaches financial literacy programs for Houston- based community development corporations.  Additionally, she serves as an affordable lending partner, for the City of Houston Housing program. Viola is affiliated with the Houston Black Association of Realtors an African American Real Estate organization; the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and the Asian American Real Estate Association. She is most proud of her two sons and family.          

Hey guys!!! It has been a really long time and I want to apologize! Things have gotten hectic and it has been busy but we are back to it! I want to start off by saying that the audio for this episode is bad. Real bad. I tried to do the interview in person and it did not work. But... we will move on with it! This episode we interviewed Veronica Martinez and Charles Villafana of NAHREP Houston. NAHREP stands for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. They are an amazing organization that supports the Latino Community in real estate. I came across them and while I was doing an event and loved what they were about. I have gotten to know Veronica and Charles a lot and I can honestly say the are the best! I would highly suggest listening to this especially their 10 guidelines to success! I hope you enjoy and if you like it please like, subscribe, and share!

Leo Pareja entered Real Estate at just 19 years of age and by 28 he was the #1 Keller Williams Agent in the world. He became a permanent fixture on The Thousand report, published by REAL Trends in partnership with the Wall Street Journal, as well as #1 Agent on NAHREP's Top 250 list and an Alumni of Realtor Magazine's 30 under 30. During his 15 years selling, Pareja sold close to 4,000 homes representing around 750 million in transactional volume. In parallel to selling real estate, in 2012 he co-founded and continues to co-own Washington Capital Partners, one of the largest private lending companies in the mid-Atlantic region. WCP provides financing to buy, fix and flip for investors of SFR product by focusing on a frictionless process leveraged through a proprietary technology platform. The company delivers debt to liquidity conduits in the secondary market which is uncommon in a space predominantly full of small mom and pop operators. Today, he is the co-founder and CEO of Remine - one the fastest growing MLS platforms in history. Remine leverages Big Data to let Agents and their Clients make better real estate decisions from coast to coast. Pareja has been highly involved with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Pareja was the founding President of the NAHREP Metro DC chapter and then joining the national board to expand their efforts in public policy advocacy to protect the underserved markets.

On June 5th, Bay Area voters will be faced with a decision, and not just in primary elections for several state leadership positions. Next months ballot includes Regional Measure 3, which seeks to raise bridge tolls by $3 to help funds 35 projects that include expanding and fixing highways and improving mass transportation. This would give Bay Area transportation a much needed boost and could bring even more people to the Bay Area. But is this the correct way to do it? How would this move impact housing and living in the Bay Area. Today we have Zulien Morales from State Farm to talk about how Regional Measure 3 could impact the real estate market in the Bay Area. www.zulienmorales.com       Phone: 510-265-1600   Getting Started What has your attention right now: Cardi B 9:06 State Farm 11:50 NAHREP- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals 15:14 Regional Measure 3 16:17 Impact RM 3 could have 18:58 People moving in and out of California 23:47 Income statistics in California 29:17 Alternate ideas for funding road projects 31:00 Transparency 35:51 Living close to work 37:51 Earthquakes in the Bay Area Earthquake insurance 43:28 Assembly Bill 2681 Requires counties to identify unstable buildings Impact on property owners 52:30 Wrap up/ Contact info

Nicole is the Director of REO and Foreclosure sales for JP and Associates based in Dallas, Texas. Nicole shares her knowledge and passion for helping people through the short sale process. She breaks down the process and how short sales can be a powerful option for real estate investors. Nicole is also on the board of directors for the National Association of Hispanic Realtors and she explains their goal of teaching others about the importance of home ownership. Mentioned in the episode: JP and Associates REALTORS: https://www.jpar.net/ National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals: http://nahrep.org/

It’s pretty amazing to see some of the home buying numbers in the Hispanic community. Here are a few that stick out to us.Join RE/MAX Professionals The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals has recently published a report that I wanted to talk about today. There are a lot of interesting numbers in here that point to an upward trend in Hispanic homeownership that no other demographic is seeing. Here’s what’s been going on:In 2016, there were 7.3 million Hispanic homeowners in the U.S.Also in 2016, there were 209,000 new Hispanic homeowners.Hispanic people account for 60% of the U.S.’s overall growth in homeownership.Hispanic people will account for 52% of new homeownership between 2010 and 2030.From 2010 to 2015, Hispanics accounted for more than half the population growth in the U.S. according to the U.S. Census.Six out of 10 Hispanic homebuyers are millennials.The Hispanic purchasing power was $1.4 trillion in 2016—more than the entire country of Australia.Hispanic people account for 76.4% of labor growth.In addition to these numbers, you can see a graph in the video above that shows the growth in owner-occupied units. You can see the Hispanic population of homeowners start to increase over the last decade or so now that growth has outpaced that of non-Hispanic homeowners.Another graph in the video above shows the net homeownership change. It’s interesting to note that Hispanics had an additional 1.1 million homeownership changes from 2010 to 2016, while non-Hispanic homeownership changes went down by 2.2 million. Hispanic homeownership is at an all-time high. Some of these stats just absolutely blew me away. After reading into them more, it makes sense. As far as Hispanic attitudes toward homeownership are concerned, raising a family and wealth creation have proven to be the primary drivers. It appears that trend is likely to continue.Before I go, I wanted to quickly remind you that I’m bringing in David Osborn, one of the authors of “Wealth Can’t Wait” on November 2nd. You’ll walk away with a free hardcover copy of David’s book. Learn more about the event here.At RE/MAX Professionals, we have several events coming up, ourselves. For one, we offer two real estate classes, called Momentum, each week. Momentum is all about mastering the basics. To learn more about Momentum, click here.If you have any questions about that or about real estate in general, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

It’s pretty amazing to see some of the home buying numbers in the Hispanic community. Here are a few that stick out to us. Join RE/MAX Professionals The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals has recently published a report that I wanted to talk about today. There are a lot of interesting numbers in here that point to an upward trend in Hispanic homeownership that no other demographic is seeing. Here’s what’s been going on: • In 2016, there were 7.3 million Hispanic homeowners in the U.S. • Also in 2016, there were 209,000 new Hispanic homeowners. • Hispanic people account for 60% of the U.S.’s overall growth in homeownership. • Hispanic people will account for 52% of new homeownership between 2010 and 2030. • From 2010 to 2015, Hispanics accounted for more than half the population growth in the U.S. according to the U.S. Census. • Six out of 10 Hispanic homebuyers are millennials. • The Hispanic purchasing power was $1.4 trillion in 2016—more than the entire country of Australia. • Hispanic people account for 76.4% of labor growth. In addition to these numbers, you can see a graph in the video above that shows the growth in owner-occupied units. You can see the Hispanic population of homeowners start to increase over the last decade or so now that growth has outpaced that of non-Hispanic homeowners. Another graph in the video above shows the net homeownership change. It’s interesting to note that Hispanics had an additional 1.1 million homeownership changes from 2010 to 2016, while non-Hispanic homeownership changes went down by 2.2 million. “Hispanic homeownership is at an all-time high.” Some of these stats just absolutely blew me away. After reading into them more, it makes sense. As far as Hispanic attitudes toward homeownership are concerned, raising a family and wealth creation have proven to be the primary drivers. It appears that trend is likely to continue. Before I go, I wanted to quickly remind you that I’m bringing in David Osborn, one of the authors of “Wealth Can’t Wait” on November 2nd. You’ll walk away with a free hardcover copy of David’s book. Learn more about the event here. At RE/MAX Professionals, we have several events coming up, ourselves. For one, we offer two real estate classes, called Momentum, each week. Momentum is all about mastering the basics. To learn more about Momentum, click here. If you have any questions about that or about real estate in general, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Real Estate Sales Show with The founder of National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Gary Acosta. In this episode Gary speaks about how he began Nahrep and turned it into the Largest Minority Real Estate Association in the country. He Also Shares with us the Nahrep 10, 10 specific steps created to help you create generational wealth for your family.   Episode Resources Danny Morel Facebook Danny Morel Youtube Danny Morel Instagram www.NAREP.org GAcosta@NAREP.org

In this episode, Romeo Marquez Jr. interviews Superstar Wife/Mother/Entrepreneur, Raquel Quinet. They discuss how she stays at the top of her game as a wife, mother & entrepreneur along with other success principles to help you elevate your greatness. ABOUT RAQUEL: Since 1999, Raquel Quinet has provided ultimate service to her real estate clients by exceeding their distinctive goals with her dedication and determination. Her stellar career in the industry has allowed her to co-own real estate and mortgage companies, manage offices, operate a top proudcing real estate team closing more than 250 homes anually and become involved with the leadership team as a recruiter for Keller Williams Professional Partners. Raquel began her career in the San Francisco Bay Area. She started in real estate residential sales and early on began learning about the mortgage business. Her business grew at a rapid pace in 7 years that she decided forming a team. Her team consisted of 5 buyer's agents, 2 listing agents, a transaction coordinator, and was recognized as the top 1% of her office and 5% of two counties. In addition, she co-owned a mortgage company and received the Top Volume Platinum Award in their first year it opened. In 2007, she decided to move from California to Arizona and became the CEO/Team Leader for Keller Williams Professional Partners where she assisted in helping almost 200 agents grow their business as well as the company. Raquel was excited about helping agents with their business and seeing the market center grow. After her first year as a team leader, the Goodyear/Surprise Market Center became the largest real estate office in the Southwest Valley and held the #1 Market Share in the area. Through great leadership and a dynamic team, the office received top recognition as the #7 KWRI Market Center in Closed Units and #9 KWRI Market Center in Written Units. After having her second child, she decided to leave management and form a dynamic sales team that specializes in residential sales handling equity sales, REOs, short sales, asset disposition, trustee sales acquisitions, flips and property management. Her drive and entrepreneurial spirit have resulted in many industry honors and awards including: #1 Sales Volume for her WEMAR MLS board, KW Southwest Region Top Individual by GCI & Top Individual Closed Units and was named by The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends Top 250 Real Estate Professionals List by Sales Transactions at #53. In 2012, she was recognized as one of the Top 4 Individual agents for Keller Williams Realty International and has been featured on AZ Fox News. Most recently, her team received the platinum award for Keller Williams International, America's Best Real Estate Agents-Top 100 Arizona Team 2013, AREAA A List 2013, and WEMAR MLS Board-Members President Rond Table. Raquel believes it is important to give back to your communities by getting involved. She currently serves as National Board Member for the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and was recently theEDGE Chair dedicated to young professionals of the Asian community. In addition, she also served as a board member for the National Association of the Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

  In this episode, Romeo Marquez Jr. interviews Superstar Wife/Mother/Entrepreneur, Raquel Quinet. They discuss how she stays at the top of her game as a wife, mother & entrepreneur along with other success principles to help you elevate your greatness.     ABOUT RAQUEL: Since 1999, Raquel Quinet has provided ultimate service to her real estate clients by exceeding their distinctive goals with her dedication and determination. Her stellar career in the industry has allowed her to co-own real estate and mortgage companies, manage offices, operate a top proudcing real estate team closing more than 250 homes anually and become involved with the leadership team as a recruiter for Keller Williams Professional Partners. Raquel began her career in the San Francisco Bay Area. She started in real estate residential sales and early on began learning about the mortgage business. Her business grew at a rapid pace in 7 years that she decided forming a team. Her team consisted of 5 buyer's agents, 2 listing agents, a transaction coordinator, and was recognized as the top 1% of her office and 5% of two counties. In addition, she co-owned a mortgage company and received the Top Volume Platinum Award in their first year it opened. In 2007, she decided to move from California to Arizona and became the CEO/Team Leader for Keller Williams Professional Partners where she assisted in helping almost 200 agents grow their business as well as the company. Raquel was excited about helping agents with their business and seeing the market center grow. After her first year as a team leader, the Goodyear/Surprise Market Center became the largest real estate office in the Southwest Valley and held the #1 Market Share in the area.  Through great leadership and a dynamic team, the office received top recognition as the #7 KWRI Market Center in Closed Units and #9 KWRI Market Center in Written Units. After having her second child, she decided to leave management and form a dynamic sales team that specializes in residential sales handling equity sales, REOs, short sales, asset disposition, trustee sales acquisitions, flips and property management. Her drive and entrepreneurial spirit have resulted in many industry honors and awards including: #1 Sales Volume for her WEMAR MLS board, KW Southwest Region Top Individual by GCI & Top Individual Closed Units and was named by The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends Top 250 Real Estate Professionals List by Sales Transactions at #53. In 2012, she was recognized as one of the Top 4 Individual agents for Keller Williams Realty International and has been featured on AZ Fox News. Most recently, her team received the platinum award for Keller Williams International, America's Best Real Estate Agents-Top 100 Arizona Team 2013, AREAA A List 2013, and WEMAR MLS Board-Members President Rond Table. Raquel believes it is important to give back to your communities by getting involved. She currently serves as National Board Member for the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and was recently theEDGE Chair dedicated to young professionals of the Asian community. In addition, she also served as a board member for the National Association of the Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.