Real estate had a big impact on my life as a kid. I remember being 12 years old, jumping in our Realtor’s car to go see homes. At the time, my parents were renting a lower level 2-bedroom unit in an 8-unit building.  Noisy neighbors upstairs, no backyard and gang activity surrounded us.

My parents were not fluent in English during their home purchase.  I remember helping translate loan documents, contracts, and disclosures during the escrow proce...