Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of the Hispanic and Latin community.
The growth in Hispanic population has also been integral to the prosperity of the U.S. Such contributions to the nation are immeasurable and continue to significantly influence U.S. culture, real estate, and the overall economy.
Find out more about Hispanic Heritage Month here and learn in-depth insights about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month courtesy of History.com
Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on September 15th?
“The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.”
Source: www.Census.gov
Celebrating in Greater Louisville
Carnaval Latino at Bellarmine University – September 20
Latin Music Awards of Kentucky – September 21
Ballet Hispánico – October 12
11 Hispanic Owned Louisville Restaurants – GoToLouisville.com
Support LaCasita Center
Support Adelante Hispanic Achievers
Hispanic Homeownership Statistics
Barriers for Hispanic Homeownership
- Home price appreciation challenges
- Affordability challenges that price out middle-class families
- Low inventory
- Rise in interest rates
- Student loan debt
- Multiple offers competition
- Investor impact on the market
Opportunities for Hispanic Homeownership
According to the 2023 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report:
As Hispanic homeownership rates continue to climb, several demographic and economic indicators demonstrate the likelihood of continued longevity for Latinos in advancing homeownership opportunities. Latinos are the youngest and second-largest racial or
ethnic demographic in the country, driving both U.S. population and household formation growth, key precursors to homeownership. With the highest labor force participation rate for more than two decades, Latinos have consistently experienced rising incomes and educational attainment, two economic factors that contribute to homeownership readiness. Latinos are also taking advantage of multigenerational living, sharing economic resources to make homeownership more attainable.
Read the State of Hispanic Homeownership Report®️, a publication of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®️.
Explore Hispanic Culture
La Musica – LaMusica is a free radio service, podcasts, playlists, and videos with the most popular music and news in Latin entertainment you’ve ever seen before.
The Latin Grammys – The latest Latin music and news.
Latino USA – Latino USA is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media.
Books:
- Latinas in Real Estate: Stories of Passion, Resilience, and Breaking Barriers of Latinas in the Real Estate Industry
- Finding LatinX: In Search of the Voice Redefining Latino Identity
- Latinx: The New Force in American Politics and Culture
- The Undocumented Americans
Get To Know NAHREP Louisville
NAHREP is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association with more than 30,000 members and 80 chapters across the nation.
NAHREP members work in all segments of the housing industry and are real estate agents, brokers, loan officers, mortgage brokers, title officers, escrow officers, appraisers, insurance agents and more. NAHREP members are from diverse backgrounds as membership is not limited to professionals of Hispanic descent.
To get involved with NAHREP, visit their Louisville Chapter at NAHREP Louisville.