Top Chicago Managing Broker Presents New Stories in Latinas in Real Estate Vol. III

Final Installment of Inspiring Series Highlights Latina Success in Real Estate

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Realtor and Managing Broker Maggie Antillon-Mathews presents 12 powerful new stories of Hispanic women, highlighting their challenges and triumphs in the fast-paced, competitive world of real estate in Latinas in Real Estate Vol. III,  published by Fig Factor Media. This book is the final installment of the engaging three-volume series, which has featured 42 authors to date.

To celebrate the latest volume, Antillon-Mathews, the series' visionary, will host an in-person launch on Thursday, Aug. 28 at Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The event will feature author panels and story highlights, book signings, networking, and light refreshments.

This new volume—a heartfelt tribute to the trailblazing women who are reshaping the real estate landscape, one bold move at a time—features the following participating authors:

• Fannie Loyola
• Sofia Chacon
• Maggie Harris
• Magda Esola
• Leda Quiaro
• Rosemary Del Cid
• Nina Gonzalez
• Samantha Esparza
• Daniella Recillas
• Brisia Guzman
• Patty Chavez Delgado
• Emelin Brown

The series aims to show readers how Hispanic women are making strides in the real estate industry. Yet statistics reveal they remain underrepresented. According to 360training, an e-learning company, about 13% of agents are Hispanic or Latino, though they make up 18.9% of the U.S. population.

As the book trilogy wraps up, Antillon-Mathews reflects on the word that defines her journey: courage.

"Courage, to me, is doing it even when you're scared or don't feel like it," she said. "And this year, that's exactly what it's been for me. I've had to push through moments where I didn't think I had anything left. I believe there's courage in all of us—to break through every barrier we're born into, to rise above the things we never asked for. I still can't believe I made it through. But I did. We did. We finished it. And that, to me, is courage—not giving up, no matter what."

"Latinas in Real Estate Vol. III" is available on Amazon.

About Latinas in Real Estate:
What does it take to make it in the real estate market? In Latinas in Real Estate, many first and second-generation Latinas share their stories of how they built the American Dream in real estate despite the personal obstacles in their way.

From humble beginnings in foreign countries to high-stakes real estate deals in major cities, everyone can learn from these stories which take you on an insightful, motivational journey through the world of real estate and into the lives of a group of ladies who relentlessly pursued their passion..and won! It's a collection of powerful tales to activate anyone who has been sitting on their dream, especially if that dream involves real estate.

About Maggie A. Mathews:
Magda Antillon-Mathews, better known as Maggie, is a highly acclaimed business leader, an educator in the real estate industry, and a top-producing managing broker. Originally a social worker, Antillon-Mathews has a passion for helping others.

Antillon-Mathews has served the real estate community for 24 years. She has dedicated her talents to buyers, sellers, and investors throughout the Chicagoland area and its suburbs. During her leadership, Antillon-Mathews has been an integral part of the exponential growth and success of Realty of America. As a result, she was awarded managing broker of the year by the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (2021-2022). 

Antillon-Mathews has collaborated on the following books: the best-selling 2017 work Latinas Empowerment Through Leadership; Today's Inspired Latina Vol. IX; Latino Leaders; and her own best-selling books, Latinas in Real Estate Vol. I and II, that are available on Amazon. Latinas in Real Estate is an anthology of stories from Latina women like Antillon-Mathews who have found success in the industry. To date, the book has been well-received by readers and critics alike. Antillon-Mathews asserts that her life ministry is to be the change and make a difference in the world. The success of "Latinas in Real Estate" includes Amazon Best Seller status in seven categories, placement in the NAR library, featured segments on NBC 5 and Telemundo, numerous speaking opportunities, and more. 

SOURCE JJR Marketing Inc.