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Premios a la Juventud de la Herencia Hispana

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Elisa Juárez

El programa de Premios a la Juventud facilita que los estudiantes latinos accedan a la universidad y avancen en su trayectoria profesional. Este es el caso de Elisa Juárez, ganadora en el 2001 del premio en la región de Miami.

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os Premios a la Juventud fueron fundados en 1998 por la Fundación de la Herencia Hispana y en los últimos 20 años, el programa ha otorgado casi tres mil becas y el cien por ciento de los beneficiarios ha ido a la universidad.

Elisa Juárez, por ejemplo, es una de las destinatarias exitosas que se ha destacado en su vida profesional y académica luego de recibir el premio.

Fue honrada con el Premio a la Juventud de la Herencia Hispana, en la categoría de ciencia y tecnología, en 2001 cuando era una estudiante de último año en la Escuela Secundaria Coral Reef en Miami.

Los Premios a la Juventud honran a los estudiantes latinos de secundaria que sobresalen en el aula y la comunidad, como en el caso de Elisa. Los premiados reciben subvenciones para su educación, o para financiar una idea o proyecto comunitario. “Mientras estaba en la preparatoria, realicé muchos proyectos de servicio comunitario y también participé profundamente en proyectos científicos con una universidad local y el Jackson Memorial Hospital. Solicité el premio y recibí la beca educativa que me ayudó a ir a la universidad”, recuerda Elisa.

Los Premios para Jóvenes se llevan a cabo en 10 regiones de todo el país y los galardonados se seleccionan entre miles de solicitantes por su excelencia en diversas categorías, que incluyen: Negocios y emprendimiento, Servicios a la comunidad, Educación, Salud y Ciencia, Medios y entretenimiento, y Tecnología e ingeniería. El promedio de GPA para los estudiantes es casi un 4.0.

Elisa se graduó con honores de Brown University con una doble licen-

ciatura en biología y estudios latinoamericanos. Más tarde, se involucró profundamente en la construcción de comunidades resilientes y prósperas a través de la Responsabilidad Corporativa, fue a la escuela de posgrado y obtuvo un MBA de la Escuela de Negocios IAE con cursos en emprendimiento social y RSE. Actualmente trabaja para Target en la División de Responsabilidad Corporativa.

Elisa ha mantenido una estrecha relación con la Fundación de la Herencia Hispana desde que recibió el Premio a la Juventud, en el pasado dirigió el programa de desarrollo laboral Latinos on Fast Track (LOFT) de la fundación, y actualmente forma parte del consejo nacional y es una de los principales asesoras del presidente.

Los beneficiarios de 2018 que han sido seleccionados de un grupo de casi 13,000 solicitantes formarán parte del ciclo de liderazgo de HHF en el que tendrán la oportunidad de ser asesorados por los jóvenes premiados.

"Lo más importante del premio, además del reconocimiento y la beca, es ser parte de esta gran familia que siente pasión por ayudar a su comunidad y que invierte en el futuro de los jóvenes latinos", dice.

Y concluyó: "es importante recordar que el futuro es latino, por eso invitamos a los jóvenes que se identifican con nuestra cultura, que les apasiona su comunidad y desean avanzar profesionalmente, a ser parte de nuestra familia y participar en nuestros proyectos. A través de su voz, podemos lograr los cambios que necesitamos en este país”.

Si desea aplicar a los Premios a la Juventud del 2019, visite www.hhfyouthawards.com

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The Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards program makes it easier for Latino students to access college and advance along their professional paths. This is the case of Elisa Juarez, 2001 award winner in the Miami region.

he Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), and over the past 20 years, the program has awarded nearly three thousand grants, and 100 percent of recipients have moved on to college.

Elisa Juarez, for instance, is one of the successful recipients who has excelled in her professional and academic life after receiving the award. In 2001 when she was a senior at Coral Reef High School in Miami, she was honored with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Award in the science and technology category.

The Youth Awards honor Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community as Elisa did. The awardees receive grants for their education or an idea or community project. “While in high school, I did community service projects and was deeply involved in science projects with a local university and Jackson Memorial Hospital. I applied for the award and received the educational grant that helped me go to university,” Elisa remembers.

The Youth Awards take place in 10 regions across the country, and awardees are selected from thousands of applicants for their excellence in various categories including Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, and Technology & Engineering. The average GPA for the students is nearly 4.0.

Elisa graduated with honors from Brown University with a dual degree in biology and Latin American studies.

Later, she got deeply involved in building resilient and thriving communities through corporate social responsibility (CSR), went to graduate school and got an MBA from the IAE Business School with coursework in social entrepreneurship and CSR. Now, she works for Target in the Corporate Social Responsibility Division.

Elisa has kept a close relationship with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation since she received the Youth Award. In the past, she managed HHF’s award-winning Latinos on Fast Track

(LOFT) workforce development program and currently sits on the national board and acts as one of the main advisers to the president.

The 2018 recipients who have been selected from a pool of almost 13,000 applicants will become part of the HHF leadership cycle in which they will have the opportunity to be mentored by past awardees.

“The most important thing about the award, in addition to the recognition and the scholarship, is to be part of this great family that is passionate to help their community and that invests in the future of young Latinos,” she

says.

And she concluded, “It is important to remember that the future is Latino, that is why we invite young people who identify with our culture, who have a passion for their community and wish to move on professionally, to be part of our family and to get involved in our projects. Through their voice, we can achieve the changes we need in this country.”

If you want to apply for the 2019 Youth Award, please visit www.hhfyouthawards.com.

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el último pueblo ferroviario en Florida, un lugar ideal para sus eventos y reuniones familiares

La villa tuvo un cambio de imagen importante después del huracán Andrews y su devastación. El lugar se negó a morir y hoy Cauley Square es EL sitio perfecto donde la familia y la comunidad se reúnen.

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os huracanes Andrews, Wilma y Katrina no vencieron a Cauley Square", dijo la propietaria Frances Varela, de 69 años.

El espíritu resistente de Cauley Square superó esas tragedias y actualmente cuenta con 19 casas de campo de estilo antiguo, tiendas, restaurantes, jardines y galerías. Es el lugar perfecto para relajarse y apreciar la belleza de una antigua villa ferroviaria al sur de Miami-Dade.

"Aunque muchas cosas han intentado derribar este lugar, no se ha caído y no sucumbirá.

Son pruebas como estas las que han hecho que este lugar sea tan fuerte y resistente en espíritu", dijo Varela al Miami Herald en 2016.

Cauley Square es un antiguo pueblo ferroviario comprado en 1903 por el pionero agricultor William Cauley y utilizado para albergar a los trabajadores del Ferrocarril de la Costa Este de la Florida de propiedad de Henry Flagler mientras se encontraban en la expansión del ferrocarril a Key West. Después de un constante declive económico debido a la gran depresión, la Segunda Guerra Mundial y los desastres climáticos, el Condado de MiamiDade ordenó la demolición del sitio.

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1949 y gradualmente transformó la plaza, adquiriendo finalmente el título de "sitio histórico" del condado en 1994. Después de su muerte, sus hijos vendieron la propiedad a la hondureña Frances Varela en 2001.

Varela, una mujer que pasó su carrera en la construcción, invirtió millones en la renovación de los terrenos. La restauración duró casi una década y continuó hasta los últimos años. El edificio principal, que solía ser un almacén y una licorería ilícita a principios del siglo 20, fue restaurado recientemente.

Ubicado en la esquina de la carretera U.S.1., al sur de Miami-Dade, Cauley Square es ahora el lugar perfecto para reuniones familiares y con amigos. Sus visitantes pueden pasar el día comprando en tiendas de antigüedades y tiendas especializadas, disfrutar de la cocina fresca y comida casera en uno de sus restaurantes de clase mundial, pasear por los senderos del jardín o admirar sus fuentes, esculturas y patios privados, y mucho más.

Varela incluso le dio un toque especial y único al construir una pequeña capilla como una forma de mostrar gratitud por las bendiciones recibidas en su vida. La capilla es un lugar hermoso para que la gente se detenga para reflexionar en silencio.

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“Nuestros jardines y paisajes naturales entre follajes, plantas, flores, pájaros y fuentes constituyen un escenario perfecto para bodas y renovaciones de votos. Nos enorgullecemos de ayudar a las parejas a diseñar el evento de sus sueños, brindando el ambiente perfecto para hacer de este un momento inolvidable”, dijo Ivette Mejía, Directora de Marketing en Cauley Square.

Además, Cauley Square ofrece una variedad de eventos especiales semanales, mensuales y anuales para todas familias y edades, incluidos eventos especiales de festivales y fiestas como Santa llega a Cauley Square, Pascua, el día de San Valentín, espectáculos de autos clásicos, el Show de Jeep y Camionetas de Cauley Square, espectáculos de motocicletas, Halloween y mucho más, sin mencionar los eventos corporativos de todo el año. Este próximo 13 de Enero, Cauley Square celebrá el evento New Year’s Family Funday de 11am a 4pm.

Cauley Square también forma parte de The Redland Tropical Trail, un recorrido que incluye un circuito de paradas, catas y visitas turísticas, con varias atracciones cercanas, que atraen a visitantes de todo el país y el estado.

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The village had a major makeover after Hurricane Andrew and its devastation. The place refused to die, and now Cauley Square is a perfect spot where family and community come together.

urricanes Andrew, Wilma and Katrina have nothing on Cauley Square,” said owner Frances Varela, 69. Cauley Square’s resilient spirit rose among those tragedies and currently holds 19 old Florida cottages, shops, restaurants, gardens and galleries. It’s the perfect spot to relax and appreciate the beauty of an old railroad town just south of Miami-Dade.

“Although many things have tried to bring this place down, it hasn’t fallen and will not succumb. It’s trials like those that have made this place so strong and resilient in spirit,” Varela told the Miami Herald in 2016.

Cauley Square is a former railroad village bought in 1903 by pioneer farmer William Cauley and used to house workers for Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway while in the railroad expansion to Key West. After a steady economic decline due to the Great Depression, World War II and weather disasters, Miami-Dade County condemned the site for demolition.

However, the late preservationist Mary Ann Ballard bought the property in 1949 and gradually preserved the square, ultimately acquiring the “historic site” title from the county in 1994. After her death, her children sold the property to Honduran native Frances Varela in 2001.

Varela, a woman who spent her career in construction, poured millions into refurbishing the grounds. The restoration took almost a decade and continued until recent years. The main building, that used to be a warehouse and an illicit liquor store during the early 20th century, was recently restored.

Sitting at the corner of U.S.1., south of Miami-Dade, Cauley Square is now the perfect location for family and friends’ get-togethers. Visitors can spend their day shopping at the antique and specialty shops, enjoying fresh cuisine and home-cooked food at one of its world-class restaurants, casually strolling the garden paths or admiring its fountains, sculptures and private patios, and so much more.

Varela gave it a special and unique touch by building a small chapel to show gratitude for the blessings received in her life. The chapel is a beautiful spot for people to rest for quiet reflection.

“Our gardens and natural scenery, among foliage, flowers, birds and fountains, are a perfect setting for wedding venues and vow renewals. We take pride in helping couples design the event of their dreams—providing just the right atmosphere to make an unforgettable moment,” said Ivette Mejia, Marketing Director at Cauley Square.

Additionally, Cauley Square offers a variety of weekly, monthly and yearly special events for all ages and families, including special events like festivals and holiday parties such as Santa is coming to Cauley Square, Easter, Valentines day, classic car shows, Cauley Square Jeeps and Trucks Show, bike shows, Halloween, and much more, not to mention the yearlong corporate events. This January 13, 2019, Cauley Square holds the New Year’s Family Funday event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cauley Square is also part of The Redland Tropical Trail, a tour featuring a circuit of stops, tastings, and sightseeing, with several attractions nearby, bringing visitors from across the country and state. For more information visit www. cauleysquare.com "

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La prediabetes puede revertirse con cambios saludables en el estilo de vida.

oy en día uno de cada tres adultos estadounidenses tiene prediabetes; una enfermedad grave que frecuentemente conduce a la diabetes tipo 2. Sin embargo, el 90 por ciento de esta población no lo sabe. La buena noticia es que, gracias a un diagnóstico temprano, la prediabetes puede revertirse por medio de cambios saludables en el estilo de vida. Aprender sobre su riesgo es sencillo: solo visite PodriaTenerPrediabetes.org y tome la prueba de riesgo de solo un minuto.

¿Qué es la prediabetes?

La prediabetes ocurre cuando sus niveles de azúcar en la sangre son más altos de lo normal pero no lo suficientemente altos para que se consideren como diabetes tipo 2. La prediabetes también puede llevar a otros problemas de salud como un ataque cardíaco y derrame cerebral.

Los factores claves de riesgo de la prediabetes incluyen sobrepeso, estar físicamente inactivo, tener uno de sus padres o hermanos con diabetes tipo 2 o tener más de 40 años de edad.

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Un mensaje urgente Más de 84 millones de estadounidenses tienen prediabetes y el número de adultos diagnosticados con diabetes es tres veces más que en los últimos 20 años. La prevención de la diabetes tipo 2 es una necesidad tan urgente para nuestra nación que dos organizaciones líderes de la salud, the American Medical Association (AMA) y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), se asociaron con el Ad Council para aumentar la concientización nacional sobre la enfermedad. Juntos, han creado recursos que ayudan a que la gente sepa su riesgo y aprenda a revertir la prediabetes.

¿Tiene usted prediabetes?

Visite PodriaTenerPrediabetes.org y tome una simple prueba de riesgo de solo un minuto para saber cuál es su situación. Si obtiene un puntaje alto, el siguiente paso es confirmar el diagnóstico con su médico y preguntarle cómo inscribirse en el Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes de los CDC.

Los programas de los CDC pueden ayudar Gracias a un diagnóstico temprano, la prediabetes se puede revertir; y lo mejor de todo es que la gente puede unirse al Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes dirigido por los CDC. Este programa, científicamente comprobado, está disponible en persona o en línea (online) en Estados Unidos para ayudar a que la gente haga cambios saludables. Profesionales capacitados comparten apoyo continuo y consejos para ayudar a mantener una alimentación saludable, actividad física, la reducción del estrés y más. Las investigaciones demuestran que a gracias al programa, usted puede reducir el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2 hasta en un 58 por ciento (71 por ciento si tiene más de 60 años).

Aprenda más Visite PodriaTenerPrediabetes.org para obtener más información sobre la prediabetes y recibir consejos sobre estilos de vida saludables y enlaces al Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes de los CDC.

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Prediabetes can be reversed with healthy lifestyle changes.

ne in three American adults now has prediabetes—a serious condition that often leads to type 2 diabetes. Yet 90 percent of them don’t know it. The good news is that with early diagnosis, prediabetes can be reversed through healthy lifestyle changes. Learning your risk is simple: visit DoIHavePrediabetes.org and take the one-minute risk test.

What Is Prediabetes?

Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be considered type 2 diabetes.

Prediabetes can also lead to other health issues like heart attack and stroke. The key risk factors for prediabetes include being overweight, being physically inactive, having a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes, or being over 40 years old.

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Learn more about prediabetes and find lifestyle tips and links to CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program at www.DoIHavePrediabetes.org.

1 IN 3 ADULTS HAS PREDIABETES. COULD BE YOU, YOUR DOG WALKER, YOUR CAT JOGGER.

An Urgent Message More than 84 million Americans have prediabetes, and the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled over the past 20 years. Type 2 diabetes prevention is such an urgent need for our nation that two leading health organizations, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have partnered with the Ad Council to raise national awareness. Together, they have built resources that help people know their risk and learn how to reverse prediabetes.

Do You Have Prediabetes?

Go to DoIHavePrediabetes.org and take a simple one-minute risk test to know where you stand. If you receive a high score, the next step is to confirm the diagnosis with your doctor and ask how to enroll in CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program.

CDC Programs Can Help With early diagnosis, prediabetes can be reversed—and the best thing people can do is to join the CDC-led National Diabetes Pre-

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3RG Miami en Concierto en el Histórico Teatro Seminole

RG Miami (Three Ricans and a Girl) regresa al Histórico Teatro Seminole en Homestead, FL, con un concierto este próximo 26 de enero de 2019, un evento que por seguro ofrecerá algo nuevo y fresco, tanto para los nuevos como para los viejos fanáticos. Presentado por Rylo Productions y patrocinado por Airboat en Everglades, Coquito by Things to Nibble, Big Cypress Distillery, Cake World Bakery, Lynne Brooks and Associates, Epiko Magazine, Champion Shave, Perez y Altieri Law Firm, y Open Stage Club - la banda ha contribuido enormemente al Renacimiento del Rock Español en el Sur de la Florida.

En Diciembre, tuve la oportunidad de sentarme con RyLo, fundador y líder de 3RG Miami, para obtener una mejor visión de la banda, una vista previa de su próximo concierto y lo que les espera en el futuro.

La banda que muchos lugareños han llegado a adorar se fundó hace seis años y rápidamente se hizo inmensamente popular en el sur de la Florida. Al tocar una mezcla de canciones en español e inglés, la banda

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se ha presentado en ciudades de Florida como Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Daytona, Naples, Florida Keys y Tampa.

Hace dos años, la banda encontró éxito y popularidad a nivel internacional con el lanzamiento de su primer sencillo "Loca". La canción ha sido reproducida en todo el mundo por miles de fanáticos. Con estos desarrollos prometedores, la banda lanzó su primera balada "No Me Digas". El nuevo single atrajo a más de un millón de visitas en Facebook y fue compartida más de 5,000 veces. La canción actualmente se escucha en todo el mundo.

3RG Miami continuó siendo un éxito internacional y sabía que tener gente escuchando su música en tantos países era una gran contribución a la escena del sur de la Florida. “Somos bendecidos y muy afortunados de tener personas que escuchan nuestra música en todo el mundo; significa mucho para nosotros”, dijo RyLo. "Somos una banda local, nuestros miembros son de Homestead y Miami. Es nuestra ciudad natal, y el Histórico Teatro Seminole es el lugar

que hemos elegido en los últimos tres años para realizar un concierto anual para nuestros fanáticos locales. Es un lugar moderno con personal de primera categoría", continuó.

Con presentaciones en los condados Miami-Dade y Broward, han desarrollado un sonido muy "Miami". “Lo que nos hace diferentes es nuestro estilo único que le da un toque latino a cada canción que tocamos. Es una infusión satisfactoria muy agradable ".

3RG Miami está en una buena racha, prometiendo un conjunto de canciones y clásicos originales nunca antes lanzados, como "Loca", "Cheese Factory", "No Me Digas", "Sin Ti No Hay Luz" y "Fo! Que Peste ".

3RG Miami compartirá el escenario con dos bandas locales emergentes (Los Inmigrantes y D’MENTES) que abrirán el concierto con música original y covers. Para comprar tus boletos para el concierto visita el sitio web evenbrite.com Puedes darles ME GUSTA a 3RG Miami en Facebook, seguirlos en Instagram y visitar su sitio web: 3rgmiami.com

ENTERTAINMENT

The Historic Seminole Theatre Will Host

3RG Miami’s Concert

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By J.J. Ayala | Photos Ervin Palacios

RG Miami (Three Ricans and a Girl) will be making its way back to The Historic Seminole Theatre in Homestead, FL, with a concert on January 26, 2019, that is sure to deliver something fresh for new and old fans alike. Presented by Rylo Productions and sponsored by Airboat in Everglades, Coquito by Things to Nibble, Big Cypress Distillery, Cake World Bakery, Lynne Brooks and Associates, Epiko Magazine, Champion Shave, Perez and Altieri Law Firm, and Open Stage Club—the band has greatly contributed to the revival of Spanish Rock in South Florida.

During December, I had the chance to sit down with RyLo, founder and front man of 3RG Miami, to get a better insight into the band, a preview of their upcoming concert, and what’s in store for them down the road.

The band that many locals have grown to adore was founded six years ago and quickly became immensely popular in South Florida. Playing a mix of both Spanish and English songs, the band has performed in cities around Florida to include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Daytona, Naples, Florida Keys and Tampa.

Two years ago, the band found success and popularity on an international level with the release of their first single “Loca.”

The song has been streamed worldwide by thousands of fans. With these promising developments, the band released their first ballad “No Me Digas.” The new single went on to attract over one million views on Facebook and was shared over 5,000 times.

The song is currently streamed around the world.

3RG Miami continued to be an international hit and knew that having people listening to their music in so many countries

was a great contribution to the South Florida scene. “We are blessed and very fortunate to have people listening to our music around the world; it means a lot to us,” said RyLo. “We’re a local band with our members from Homestead and Miami. It’s our hometown, and the Historic Seminole Theatre is the venue we’ve chosen over the past three years to perform a yearly concert for our local fans. It’s a state-of-the-art venue with topnotch staff,” he continued.

Performing throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties, they have developed a very “Miami” sound. “What makes us different is our unique style that puts a Latin

twist on every song we play. It makes for a very nice satisfying infusion.”

3RG Miami is on a roll, promising a set of never-before released original songs and classics such as “Loca,” “Cheese Factory,” “No Me Digas,” “Sin Ti No Hay Luz,” and “Fo! Que Peste.” 3RG Miami will share the stage with two local up-and-coming bands (Los Inmigrantes and D’MENTES) that will be opening the concert with original and cover music. Tickets for the concert may be purchased on eventbrite.com You can like 3RG Miami on Facebook, follow them on Instagram, and visit their website: 3rgmiami.com

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FINANZAS

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Un Millennial inteligente

usa la asistencia de pago inicial para comprar su nuevo hogar

asta este verano, Matt Berna tenía una tradición inusual: todos los años se mudaba a un nuevo apartamento. Después de hacer esto durante 9 años, el profesional de ventas internas de 27 años decidió que ya era suficiente.

"Sí, me he estado mudando desde que tengo 18 años", dice Matt, "y me estaba cansando de eso. Sin embargo, soy muy bueno empacando y mudándome. He tenido mucha práctica".

Parte de la razón por la que Matt se mudó con tanta frecuencia fue que disfrutó conocer diferentes áreas de los Estados Unidos, al igual que le enseñó en qué vecindarios querría vivir de manera más permanente.

"Después de trabajar en la industria hipotecaria durante tres años, me di cuenta de la decisión financiera inteligente que es comprar una casa", explica Matt. Entonces, comenzó a buscar casa mientras vivía con un compañero de cuarto donde pagaban $525 cada uno por el alquiler.

Debido a que Matt posee una motocicleta, una casa con un garaje era una necesidad.

Desafortunadamente, el área que él quería estaba compuesta de casas antiguas, mu-

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chas de ellas sin garajes. Y, él no estaba dispuesto a ir por encima de su rango de precios.

Como joven comprador por primera vez, y con una deuda de préstamo estudiantil, Matt no quería extenderse demasiado. Tampoco tenía suficiente en sus ahorros para un pago inicial del 20 por ciento. Entonces, cuando finalmente encontró una casa de cuatro habitaciones, con un garaje, y en su rango de precios, decidió solicitar un préstamo de bajo pago inicial. Su objetivo era reducir el cinco por ciento y utilizar el seguro hipotecario privado, que se requiere en los préstamos convencionales con un pago inicial de menos del 20 por ciento.

Sin embargo, Matt todavía estaba un poco incómodo al usar todos sus ahorros para el pago inicial y los costos de cierre. Tenía el dinero, pero se preguntaba qué pasaría si su motocicleta o su nuevo hogar necesitaran reparaciones costosas. Matt quería asegurarse de que todavía tendría un fondo para días malos por si acaso, por lo que investigó los programas de asistencia para el pago inicial.

Si bien hay diferentes tipos de programas disponibles, Matt aprovechó el programa

Easy Close Advantage - Down Payment Assistance. Para ser elegibles, los compradores deben comprar una casa ocupada por el propietario y cumplir con los requisitos específicos, como los niveles de ingresos, las calificaciones crediticias y los límites de precio de compra de una casa.

Matt calificó fácilmente para el programa y cerró su casa en julio de 2018. Su pago mensual de la hipoteca es de $ 1,292, que incluye depósito en garantía y $ 59 para el préstamo de asistencia para el pago inicial.

Pero, ¿qué hace un millennial inteligente con una casa grande de cuatro habitaciones y muchos antiguos compañeros de cuarto?

Sí. Aunque Matt podía pagar la hipoteca él mismo, invitó a dos de sus amigos a vivir con él. Ahora, sus compañeros de habitación pagan $ 550 cada mes y Matt paga solo $ 192 de la hipoteca, por lo que está ahorrando dinero mientras acumula capital.

Como Matt cuenta: "Veo esta casa como una muy buena inversión".

Y además de eso, ¡finalmente puedo deshacerse de sus cajas de mudanza!

Para más recursos para compradores de vivienda, llama al 305.247.7221 o visite ww.homestead.keyes.com.

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Smart Millennial

Uses Down Payment Assistance for New Home

ntil this summer, Matt Berna had an unusual tradition: Every year, he moved to a new apartment.

After doing this for 9 years, the 27year-old inside sales professional decided enough was enough.

"Yeah, I've been moving since I was 18," says Matt, "and I was getting sick of it.

I'm really good at packing and moving, though. I've had lots of practice."

Part of the reason Matt moved so frequently was that he enjoyed getting to know different areas of United States. It also taught him which neighborhoods he'd want to live in on a more permanent basis.

"After working in the mortgage industry for three years, I became very aware of what a smart financial decision it is to buy a home," explains Matt. So, he began house hunting while living with a roommate and paying $525 each for rent.

Because Matt owns a motorcycle, a house with a garage was a must. Unfortunately, the area he wanted was comprised of older homes - many without garages. And, he was unwilling to go above his price range.

As a young first-time homebuyer with student loan debt, Matt didn't want to overextend himself. He also didn't have enough in his savings for a 20 percent down payment. So, when he finally found his four-bedroom home with a garage, and in his price range, he decided to apply for a low-down-payment loan. His goal was to put down five percent and use private mortgage insurance, which is required on conventional loans with less than a 20 percent down payment.

Yet Matt was still a bit uncomfortable about using all of his savings for his down payment and closing costs. He had the money, but wondered what would happen if his bike or new home needed expensive repairs. Matt wanted to ensure that he still had a rainy-day fund just in case, so he researched down payment assistance

After finding the right home for himself and his motorcycle, first-time homebuyer Matt Berna utilized a down payment assistance program for his down payment, keeping his savings intact for a rainy day.

programs. While there are different types of programs available, Matt took advantage of the Easy Close Advantage - Down Payment Assistance program. In order to be eligible, buyers must be purchasing an owner-occupied home and meet specific requirements, such as income levels, credit ratings and home-purchase price limits.

Matt easily qualified for the program, and closed on his home in July 2018. His monthly mortgage payment is $1,292, which includes escrow and $59 for the down-payment-assistance loan.

But what does a smart millennial do with a big four-bedroom house and a lot of former roommates? Yep. Even though Matt could afford the mortgage himself, he invited two of his buddies to live with him. Now, his roomies pay $550 each per month and Matt pays only $192 of the mortgage, so he's saving money while building equity. As Matt confides, "I see this house as a really good investment."

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FITNESS

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¿Por qué un Entrenador Personal?

ada año, el 1 de enero, muchas personas deciden perder peso y estar saludables. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, casi el 70 por ciento de los estadounidenses mayores de 20 años tienen sobrepeso, incluido el 35 por ciento que se consideran obesos.

Después de la temporada navideña, cuando los horas sociales aumentan y las dietas pueden ser ignoradas, no es de extrañar que muchas personas estén listas para comenzar nuevos regímenes de acondicionamiento físico.

Si bien es fácil presionarse a uno de los entrenamientos más duros e intensos con el fin de sobrecargar la pérdida de peso o el aumento de la forma física, esto podría ser un error que aumenta el riesgo de lesiones en las personas.

Por el contrario, las personas deben trabajar con un entrenador personal que pueda guiar sus entrenamientos.

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están capacitados para enseñar a otros cómo hacer ejercicio. Estas personas están educadas en la postura y técnica correctas para que puedan instruir cómo hacer ejercicios de manera correcta y eficiente.

Además, los entrenadores personales pueden ayudar a las personas con diferentes afecciones crónicas o lesiones, a alcanzar sus objetivos de acondicionamiento físico con un entendimiento de cómo hacer ejercicio de manera segura.

Hay muchas otras razones para trabajar con un entrenador personal como lo son: • Motivación: los entrenadores personales pueden ofrecer apoyo para que una persona comience y continúe con una rutina de ejercicios. Además, saber que alguien está allí para responsabilizarlo puede garantizar que el cliente sea consistente en hacer el trabajo necesario.

• Definir objetivos de acondicionamiento físico: los entrenadores personales pueden ayudar a las personas a

enfocarse en objetivos que son específicos y realistas para lograr un éxito medible.

• Mostrar la forma adecuada: entender cómo hacer ejercicios reduce adecuadamente el riesgo de lesiones y aumenta la eficacia de los entrenamientos.

• Ofrecer variedad: a veces los entrenamientos pueden volverse aburridos y las personas se vuelven complacientes. Los entrenadores personales pueden alterar las rutinas para mantener a los clientes interesados.

• Haga que el tiempo funcione: los entrenadores personales experimentados sabrán cómo maximizar el tiempo que tienen los clientes.

Esto puede ser ventajoso para las personas que tienen tiempo limitado para hacer ejercicio.

Los entrenadores personales pueden ayudar a los fanáticos del ejercicio a lograr los máximos resultados, hacer ejercicio adecuadamente y formar buenos hábitos. Para más información visite www.24hourfitness.com

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Why

Personal Training?

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ach year on January 1, many people resolve to lose weight and get healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 70 percent of Americans over the age of 20 are overweight, including 35 percent who are considered obese.

After the holiday season, when social schedules ramp up and diets might be ignored, it's no surprise that many people are ready to start new fitness regimens.

While it's easy to push oneself into the toughest and most intense workouts in order to super-charge weight loss or fitness gains, this could be a mistake that raises the average person's risk of injury. Instead, people should work with a personal trainer who can guide their workouts.

Personal trainers are fitness professionals who are trained to teach others how to exercise. These people are educated in correct posture and technique so that they can instruct how to do exercises correctly and efficiently.

Furthermore, personal trainers can help people reach their fitness goals with an understanding of how to exercise safely with various chronic conditions or injuries.

There are many other reasons to work with a personal trainer.

• Motivation: Personal trainers can offer encouragement to get a person started and continue with a workout routine. Furthermore, knowing someone is there to hold them accountable can ensure the client is consistent in showing up to do the work necessary.

• Define fitness goals: Personal trainers can help people focus on goals that are specific and realistic to achieve measurable success.

• Showcase proper form: Understanding how to do exercises properly reduces the risk of injury and increases the efficacy of workouts.

• Offer variety: Sometimes workouts can become boring, and people become complacent. Personal trainers may alter routines to keep clients interested.

• Make time work: Experienced personal trainers will know how to maximize the time clients have.

This can be advantageous for people who have limited time to exercise. Personal trainers can help fitness fans achieve maximum results, exercise properly and form good habits.

For more information visit www.24hourfitness.com

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of Chinese culture featuring massive handmade lanterns, inspiring performances, and children’s activities.

THE NIGHTGARDEN – A MAGICAL LIGHT SPECTACULAR

HOMESTEAD NATIONAL PARKS TROLLEY

FREE ride, FREE guided tour, and FREE admission to TWO NATIONAL PARKS! Every weekend through April 21, 2019 Homestead invites its residents, neighbors, and visitors to explore Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, and Homestead Bayfront Park with a free guided trolley ride from Historic Downtown Homestead. The Homestead National Parks Trolley runs EVERY WEEKEND through April 21, 2019. Visit www.cityofhomestead.com/ gateway or call 305-224-4457 for detailed schedule information.

CONCIERTO DE 3RG MIAMI,D'MENTES & LOS INMIGRANTES

Precio $15.00 | Enero 26 | 6pm Seminole Theatre 18 N. Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030 El primer concierto de Rock en español en Homestead, esta será una experiencia que nunca olvidará. Disfrute de las bandas locales

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3RG Miami, D'Mentes & Los Inmigrantes, todos en el mismo evento. Entrada $15.00 disponibles en www.eventbrite.com. Para mas Información 305.781.1643

Individual Price $15 - $28 January 1 - 6 | 6:00 pm Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156 This holiday season, a world of enchantment comes to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden with stunning illuminations, spectacular special effects, and unbelievable surprises for the whole family. Journey inside Miami's most gorgeous garden at night and enjoy talking trees, fairies flying before your eyes, and a beautiful landscape that will awaken your imagination.

HOMESTEAD RUN CLUB

FREE Family Admission Every Tuesday - 7pm Homestead Baptist Hospital 975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL 33033 Willing to work out, have fun and meet likeminded people, don’t hesitate to join this free Run Club every Tuesday Night (7 pm) at the Baptist Hospital, across from the Speech & Therapy Building.

MIAMI LANTERN LIGHT FESTIVAL

January 1 - 9 | 5pm Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center 10901 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165 Join us for a spectacular evening of dazzling lights, colors, shapes, and themes.

The Lantern Light festival is a celebration

MOVIE WITH A COP

FREE Event | January 11 | 5pm Homestead Police Headquarters 45 NW 1st Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030 Want to spend quality time with your kids? The Homestead Police Department Community Policing Unit will be hosting a FREE MOVIE NIGHT with FREE POPCORN for adults and children. Plus, enjoy a bounce house and other activities. Just bring your lawn chairs and blankets to kick back and relax while you get to know local law enforcement.

COCONUT GROVE WINE FESTIVAL

January 1 - 6 | 6:00 pm Regatta Park 3400 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133 With more than 100 wines to taste, the Coconut Grove Wine Festival brings a champagne bar, local food trucks, a live DJ, lawn games and other fun activities. This event sells out every year, so get tickets soon before they're gone.

10TH ANNUAL CHILI DAY IN CUTLER BAY

January 12 | 2-6pm Cutler Ridge Park 10100 SW 200th St, Cutler Bay, FL 33157 Join us for the 10 annual Chili Day in Cutler Bay event at Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200th Street, Cutler Bay on Saturday, January 1, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register as a chef or for more event details, please contact Kimberly Thomas at kthomas@cutlerbayfl.gov or call 786-573-5577.

NEW YEAR FAMILY FUNDAY

FREE Event | January 13 | 11am-6pm Cauley Square 22400 Old Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33170 Cauley Square Historic Village invites you to join us on Sunday, January 13, 2019, to our 2nd New Year Family Funday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled day complete with Pony Rides, Trackless Train, Face Painting, Balloon Arts, Arts & Crafts, Bubble Magic and so much more. All ages are welcomed, and the event is completely free!

LIFE IN COLOR - "THE WORLD'S LARGEST PAINT PARTY"

January 19 | 5pm RC Cola Plant 550 NW 24th St FL 3, Miami, FL 33127 Step out of reality and immerse yourself in a world filled with music, art, and color! LIC's purpose from day 1 has been to create a blank canvas for fans to PAINT new memories! To create experiences with your best friends and to meet new ones along the way.

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL AT FAIRCHILD

FREE Event | January 25-27 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 22400 Old Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33170 Indulge in chocolate delicacies during the season's most delicious event: The International Chocolate Festival! Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers, lectures on chocolate making and demonstrations from Miami's master chefs and chocolatiers! Take our ChocoWalk to learn about the life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in our Rainforest and more.

GOLD COAST RAILROAD

Museum Free First Saturday Gold Coast Railroad Museum 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177 Every First Saturday of the Month, EXCLUDING MARCH AND DECEMBER, Gold Coast Railroad Museum opens its doors to all guests for a free day of fun, games, and lots of trains!

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