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September 15, 2021
C.A.R. launches Spanish-language homebuying educational campaign
Hispanic consumers will drive growth in homeownership and California REALTORS® are offering guidance
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 15, 2021) — Hispanic homeownership is expected to explode over the next two decades, and the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is launching an educational campaign to help first-time homebuyers.
“More than 25% of Latinos who rent in California can afford to buy a home,” said C.A.R. President Dave Walsh. “We want to help empower them with knowledge about qualifying, shopping and closing on a home. We’ve learned through our research that they’re concerned about affordability and saving for down payments. But, they’re young and ambitious and ready to make their move, and we want them to know REALTORS® can provide valuable guidance on all aspects of the homebuying journey.”
C.A.R.’s research found that four out of five Latinos surveyed said they are interested in buying a home but aren’t aware they can qualify. Price, neighborhood safety, and the size and number of bedrooms were the biggest factors driving homebuying decisions. Millennials and young Gen-Xers had the greatest interest in buying.
“We learned that 85% of Latino homebuyers saw owning a home as part of the American dream,” Walsh said. “They want a home large enough to accommodate their families, and they want to work with a REALTOR® who is bilingual, culturally knowledgeable and can educate them about each step in the homebuying process.”
The campaign will encourage consumers to visit a new educational website at www.BringYourFamilyHome.com, which has information in Spanish and English, promoting financial literacy, the importance of credit scores, steps in the homebuying process, and how to contact a REALTOR®.
“Hispanic homebuyers are tech-savvy, starting their home-buying journey online but desire support later in the process as they look for guidance in financing and closing,” Walsh said. “REALTORS® are especially skilled and knowledgeable to assist every step of the way to make that dream of homeownership a reality and close the homeownership gap for the Hispanic community.”
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