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Read biographies of featured guests for tomorrow's Real Estate Industry Networking event to be held at the rooftop terrace of The Dawson in Chicago. 

FEATURED GUESTS

Karla Mina, Real Estate Broker, Compass Realty

8602500495?profile=originalKarla Mina, an agent associated with the Compass Residential Brokerage, Lincoln Park, is a triple threat within the local real estate industry. In addition to her recognition as a successful agent, Karla is highly active in local real estate organizations, and has cemented herself as a

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Hispanics are experiencing the largest homeownership gains of any ethnic group in the U.S., a turnaround for the population hardest hit by the housing bust that could help buoy the market for years.

The homeownership rate for Hispanics has increased more during the past several years than any race or ethnic group, including whites. The rate, which hit a 50-year low in 2015, has risen 3.3 percentage points since then, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. READ MORE AT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

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While the lure of new Netflix shows may be tempting to help pass the hours spent at home, why not invest in yourself during this downtime and sign up for an online course? Whether you're looking to learn skills to further your career, or just pick up a new hobby, there are countless resources out there.

Here, we round up 10 online learning platforms which offer a range of courses and classes on everything from business and finance, computer science and tech, to photography, design, cooking and

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The Resilience of Hispanic Homebuyers

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Over the past decade, Hispanics have accounted for more than half of the homeownership growth
in the U.S., adding more than 1.9 million new homeowners. For the last five years, in fact, we’ve seen year-over-year growth in the Hispanic homeownership rate, as Latinos are forming new households faster than any other demographic. The math is simple—as more household formations form, more will become homeowners and raise the rate of homeowner- ship. Hispanics’ work ethic and affinity for homeownersh

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Though nearly a quarter of U.S. Hispanics have heard of the gender neutral, pan-ethnic label “Latinx,” almost none of them use it to refer to themselves.

The Pew Research Center released a poll on Tuesday showing that 3% of Hispanic people in the United States identify as “Latinx,” despite its use in academia, government, and the news. READ MORE AT THE DAILY WIRE

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Every year, from September 15 through October 15, Americans take the dedicated time to thoughtfully honor, celebrate, and thank prominent Hispanic Americans for their many contributions to the country and culture of the United States. But this year, in the midst of a global pandemic and a relentless news cycle, Hispanic Heritage Month 2020 takes on a whole new meaning. READ MORE AT WOMAN'S DAY

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Read biographies of featured guests for "Personal Branding in the Age of COVID-19" Webinar to be held on Wednesday, August 10.

Jazmin Garcia, Business Resource Manager, ChibizHub at World Business Chicago

8602504066?profile=originalJazmin Garcia is a queer, first-generation, Mexican-American woman. Her experience growing up across borders in San Diego and Tijuana Baja, California inspired a curious leader and prompted her passion for public service and social impact. After four years in policy and programs in Washington D

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Latinos are using social media, mobile apps and other digital platforms at higher rates than the general U.S. population amid social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released Thursday by Nielsen.

For Latinos, bridging the social distancing gap means finding new ways to preserve their already-established trusted community networks, which often times serve as lifelines to families during times of crisis, by substituting those in-person interactions with

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Being a Latina is a superpower

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Women are beautiful creatures with an incredible ability to heal and transform. It is only a couple of the superpowers our gender shares that transcend cultures.

Being a Latina is a superpower in itself for many reasons. We are known for our spirited soul and high powered energy. Some people describe us as passionate or having a zest for life that is incomparable. READ MORE AT BELATINA

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How to be a better mentor

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Great mentors along the way can put a high-potential person’s career on a rocket ship to their full potential. Poor mentors can slow a high-potential’s progress and stunt their growth. That’s why senior leaders select and assign mentors who are among the most talented people in the organization.

They are very knowledgeable about the business, have a professional demeanor, excellent communications skills and set a great example of what success looks and acts like. READ MORE AT INDUSTRY WEEK

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6 smart pivots inspired by the pandemic

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A lot of pandemic-related news is dark. Well, most of it. But there are bright spots, particularly when it comes to founders whose smart ideas and gutsy pivots have defied the Covid-19 curse. Remember the mantra "change is good"? These entrepreneurs are living it. They're making moves that not only boost revenues today but also set them up to prosper tomorrow. READ MORE AT INC.

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Adding more color to corporate boards

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In response to calls for more diversity among corporate leaders in America, Assemblymembers Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Eloise Gomez Reyes (D-San Bernardino) have co-sponsored AB 979.

The legislation requires publicly held corporations headquartered in California to have at least one member on their board of directors from an under-represented community by the end of 2021. READ MORE AT BLACK VOICES NEWS

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Developing a personal brand is vital now as people will continue to use the Internet to organise events, work, shop, conduct meetings and even recruit people remotely even after the pandemic. This means it is more likely people will hear about you online before they meet you in person.

Recruiters, potential clients, and even new friends often resort to search engines to learn more about you and what you do. READ MORE AT NBUSINESS

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How to land a job at a virtual career fair

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Before you log into that virtual career fair portal, follow this advice from CareerBuilder to stand out in a market overrun with candidates because of the pandemic.

There are many basic tips prospective job seekers can keep in mind to increase their chances of employment heading into a virtual career fair. Whether it's an in-person event or a virtual variant, a candidate's resume can be a deciding factor. There are a few general concepts candidates should consider when updating their resumes. R

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