New American Funding has joined the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) in their initiative to increase sustainable Hispanic home ownership. The national mortgage lender has promised an impressive $25 billion in new mortgages to the cause. Approximately 14% of homebuyers in 2016 financed their purchase with a…

According to the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a full 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that prevents proper breathing while sleeping. This condition can be life-threatening as it involves periods of partial or complete airway obstruction while…

Spanish-language television network HITN is revving their engine as the first Hispanic network in the United States to air “Top Gear”. According to a network press release, HITN began airing seasons 14 through 16 in early May. The program will be available in English with Spanish subtitles. The BBC program…

A weekend storm in Dallas sported winds over 80 MPH and caused more than its fair share of damage in the surrounding areas. Now, tree removal companies are saying they have to prioritize the most important jobs and put others on hold because of the sheer number of requests they’ve…

These days, many consumers are doing the bulk of their purchasing through digital means. And even when buyers head to a brick-and-mortar store rather than buying an item online, they’ll often check their phones to find a nearby location or a good deal. In fact, every one out of three…

Surprisingly, only 1% of the Earth’s water is suitable for drinking. However, for some in Chile’s Atacama desert, the options for fresh water are even more limited — and dangerous. In fact, these people have had to deal with poor water conditions for thousands of years. Water laced not only…

This Christmas, Santa’s gifts weren’t delivered with a sleigh or reindeer. Instead, many people received holiday warmth and cheer delivered on a Harley, as motorcycle clubs across the country made an effort to bring extra joy this holiday season. Nearly 70% of men and 54% of women in America own…

New research by a demographer at Cornell University has suggested that deporting undocumented Latinx individuals — as President-elect Trump promised during his campaign that he would — results in higher rates of foreclosure. A foreclosed home is one in which the owner is unable to make mortgage payments to their…

Just weeks after the results of the 2016 presidential election, potential down-ballot candidates are already turning their eyes to 2018. Among them is former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who recently announced he would be running for Governor of California in two years. Villaraigosa joins three other Democratic candidates who…

It looks like more and more Americans, especially minorities, are not planning for the future and do not have a will. The Massachusetts Mutual Life Company conducted an online survey that polled 2,500 Americans between the ages of 45 and 60-years-old. Their results were surprising. A full 62% of LGBT…