Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with Cleo Aquino, President of the Greater Chicago Chapter of AREAA

Podcast Show Notes:

Episode Title:
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with Cleo Aquino of AREAA  

Episode Summary:
Christy and Joe welcome Cleo Aquino, President of the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), to discuss her personal and professional journey, the mission of AREAA, and the impact of advocacy in real estate. Cleo shares how AREAA advances sustainable homeownership, disaggregates critical data for better policymaking, and empowers first-time buyers through education. She also highlights upcoming social and fundraising events like the Dragon Boat Race and Swing for a Cause golf outing. Join us for an energizing conversation filled with community spirit, impactful initiatives, and leadership insights!

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Cleo Aquino’s background and journey into real estate
• The mission and national impact of AREAA
• Key policy wins, including census data disaggregation and renters' credit programs
• Why first-time homebuyer education is crucial, especially for immigrant communities
• Exciting AREAA Chicago events coming in 2025

Resources Mentioned:

• AREAA State of Asia Report - https://areaa.org/resource-asia-america-report
• Join AREAA Chicago: Join AREAA - https://areaa.org/membership-registration
• AREAA Member benefits: AREAA Member Benefits - https://areaa.org/benefits

Connect with AREAA Chicago:
Email: ChicagoAREAA@gmail.com
Website: https://areaa.org/greaterchicago

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