In this special Hispanic Heritage Month episode of Keys to Real Estate with The House Lady, Estrella Carter sits down with trusted loan officer Pedro to talk about the intersection of culture, community, and financial empowerment.

They discuss what buyers can do right now to prepare for homeownership in the new year, how to strengthen their financial profile before spring, and why representation matters in the lending world.

Pedro shares his journey, his passion for helping families achieve the dream of homeownership, and the traditions and values he’s passing down to his children — from family recipes to financial wisdom.

Tune in for a powerful, down-to-earth conversation about planning, purpose, and pride in homeownership — all through the lens of Hispanic heritage and community impact.

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In this special Hispanic Heritage Month episode, Estrella Carter sits down with her mom, Nina — a proud Mexican American woman from Minnesota — to talk about family, culture, and legacy. Together they reflect on generations of Latina women who built wealth, owned property, and created community through faith, hard work, and love.

In this first episode of Keys to Real Estate with the House Lady, I sit down with Claudia to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and explore the powerful connection between heritage, homeownership, and community.

We dive into the history of Hispanic homeownership in the U.S. and Minnesota — the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the unique strengths that make Latino families one of the fastest-growing forces in housing today.

From systemic barriers like wealth gaps, lending discrimination, and language hurdles to inspiring stories of resilience, first-generation buyers, and programs making homeownership more accessible, this conversation highlights both the obstacles and the opportunities ahead.

Claudia brings her own authentic experiences as a professional and community advocate, sharing stories of families who turned the dream of owning a home into reality. Together, we reflect on what home truly means: stability, pride, and legacy for future generations.

Whether you’re a buyer, a realtor, or someone passionate about equity in housing, this episode will give you insights, encouragement, and a deeper appreciation of Hispanic contributions to real estate.

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Realtor & Stager Estrella Carter shares how she stands apart in Minnesota’s real estate market—helping families avoid foreclosure, guiding first-time buyers with down payment assistance, and fighting to close the homeownership gap in the Black community.