Racial Equity and Real Estate Conversations: Empowering Latino Homeowners

The Cook County Assessor’s Office, in partnership with Richard J. Daley City College of Chicago, celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with a Racial Equity & Real Estate Conversation centered on the Latinx community.

Building upon last year’s theme of Advancing Latino Homeownership, this year’s theme of Empowering Latino Homeowners aims to bring a powerful discussion on housing policy, immigration, building generational wealth, and property tax reform. 

Through our panel discussion and workshops, we are hoping to provide current homeowners with the information and tools needed to sustain their homeownership journey.

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Welcome Remarks: 

Peggy A. Korellis, Ed.D., Interim President
Fritz Kaegi, Cook County Assessor

Panel: 

Empowering Latino Homeowners: Property tax reform, housing policy, immigration, and building generational wealth
Moderator: Oswaldo Alvarez, Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus

Fritz Kaegi, Cook County Assessor 
Dr. Teresa Córdova, Director of Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois Chicago
Jeylú B. Gutiérrez, Chicago's 14th Ward Alderwoman
Lissette Castañeda, Chicago's Department of Housing Commissioner

Resource Area:

There will be a designated resource area for attendees to learn about programs available for homeowners and potential homebuyers. See the list of organizations below.

• Chicago Bungalow Association
• The Resurrection Project
• Neighborhood Housing Services
• Southwest Home Equity Assurance
• Northwest Home Equity Assurance
• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
  Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda
• Realty of America hosted by Liza Irazoque
• Chicago Department of Housing
• Center for Disability and Elder Law

Workshops

There will be two breakout sessions attendees can attend. 

Understand your property assessment and learn about savings
Cook County Assessor's Office

Strong Homes, Strong Futures: Empowering Latino Homeowners Through Estate Planning
Jason Lee Garcia, CGG Law Partners, LLC