As National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15 is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout our history, as well as recognizing the barriers, bias, and discrimination they have faced, and continue to face, including in the areas of housing and real estate. Here are a number of ways you can educate yourself about Hispanic American history and continue to help work toward positive change, equality, and inclusion in our industry and communities, this and every month:
- Read about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month
- Learn about the many contributions and experiences of Hispanic Americans
- Read NAR’s 2023 “A Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America” report
- Review the realtor.com 2021 Hispanic Homebuyer Profile report
- Learn about and get involved with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), an organization that works to improve the lives of Hispanic American communities through real estate and homeownership
- Read NAHREP’s 2023 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report
- Complete the NAR Fairhaven Housing Simulation
- Watch this NAR video, Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
- Check out the RASCW Minority Scholarship, which aims to help increase diversity amongst area real estate professionals
- Get involved with the RASCW Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, which works to promote fair housing locally and diversity in our industry and association
