Not Just a Place, But a Path

“Home is in the heart. And the heart can go with you wherever you go.”
— Sandra Cisneros

A simple, powerful line — layered with truth. Especially during a month like this one.

In September, we saw:

• A long-anticipated Fed rate cut

• Mortgage rates go up anyway

• And a national market still stuck in neutral

But Minnesota?
We held steady.

Prices continued rising (up 2.8%). Sales ticked upward. Buyers and sellers stayed smart, strategic, and grounded.
In a word: resilient.

And that’s the word I kept coming back to all month.
Not just in market data — but at AVANCE Global, a debut gathering of Latino leaders across real estate, sports, culture, and innovation. I heard from icons like Sandra Cisneros, José M. Hernández, and so many others whose stories weren’t about surviving… they were about building.

🎉 Hispanic Heritage, Minnesota Strength

As a proud Mexican-American woman, this Hispanic Heritage Month reminded me that resilience isn’t just something we’re praised for — it’s something we strategically protect.

• Latino homeownership is rising

• Retirement account participation is growing

• Our economic power is now $3.4 trillion — the equivalent of the 5th largest economy in the world

• And in Minnesota, the Latino population has grown 55% since 2010

We are buying homes, building legacies, and moving with clarity — even when the market isn’t cooperating.

So when people ask me, “Is this a good time to buy or sell?”
I say: It’s a good time to move intentionally.

💬 Final Thought

Whether you’re building wealth, navigating change, or just dreaming bigger than the headlines — this market favors those who know who they are.

Minnesota is showing up with calm and confidence.
So is my community.
So am I.

Let’s build something resilient, together.