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I have been writing this blog for almost eight years. In two weeks, the format will change. I will start a video series on social media titled "The Latino Brand." I will supplement the videos with a weekly news sheet emailed to my database that includes links to the video series. The videos will focus on Latino unity, leadership, and wealth building. I have a few tips for anyone co

The country is experiencing significant disruption, unlike anything we've seen since the end of World War II. A perfect storm of demographic changes, AI advancements, and political upheaval will reshape the nation forever. Some changes will be beneficial, while others will be less clear. Here's my perspective on what to expect in the next decade. The country will be more socially l

An Alternative Perspective on Mass Deportations I expect to get some heat for the title of this blog, but I hope you hear me out. Deportations could ultimately benefit Latinos in the long run, and here is how. Donald Trump’s central promise throughout his presidential campaign was to enact mass deportations on a scale the country has never seen. Trump repeatedly characterized und

It has been said that government policy resembles a game of "whack-a-mole," meaning when the government tries to tackle a specific issue with a policy, it often causes new variations of the problem to emerge in different areas. In other words, "any action has an equal and opposite reaction." When taxes and regulations are reduced, as is expected in 2025, two things tend to happen:

Their Work is Important Realtors are in the business of making dreams come true. Owning a home is the cornerstone of the American dream. Realtors help families navigate the largest and most intimidating financial transaction of their lifetime. They serve as guides, counselors, cheerleaders, and protectors. Many of them remain friends of their clients for life. America is at its bes

While the fires raged in Los Angeles, some of the most powerful people in the country weren’t focused on helping the families who suffered unimaginable losses. Instead, they used their enormous platforms to blame the tragedy on their favorite target, DEI. In less than four years, DEI went from being a widely accepted bipartisan solution for America’s precarious wealth and incom

Professional investors know that the best way to make it big is to believe in something that almost everyone disagrees with - and be right. That could be a business idea, an investment opportunity, or a cultural trend. If change creates opportunity, this coming year feels ripe for new big things to emerge. The country is more divided than ever. The world seems to be on the brink of

Next week, I will be speaking at a Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations. I was asked to speak on the topic of Unity. The following is a preview of my speech. In 1966, Ronald Reagan made a statement that became known as the “11th commandment” in Republican politics: He said, “Thou shall not speak ill of thy fellow Republicans.” Republicans loved it, and most woul

For years, I have been one of many people who spoke about creating an accurate and positive narrative about Latinos in America. It is one of the goals of NAHREP, and it was talked about frequently at L’ATTITUDE. We pointed at the media and entertainment industries as often portraying Latinos negatively and how politicians all-too-often characterize Latinos as takers who are a dra

NAHREP has reasons for both optimism and concern about a second Trump term: Realtor Lawsuits – Net Positive While it’s far too early to know how a Trump DOJ will address issues like broker compensation cooperation, the Clear Cooperation Policy, or other antitrust issues, the consensus is that a Trump administration would be more favorable to the industry. NAHREP will continue i