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    In Part 2, Brent Lee dives into market trends, the impact of interest rates, and the importance of mentorship and culture at Tower Agency. He also shares personal reflections on balancing business, family, and community while offering practical advice for both agents and clients. Joey Romero guides the conversation through key topics such […]

Today’s News Synopsis: Investors eye a Fed rate cut to lift markets, but strategists urge caution. Yardeni Research warns extra liquidity may spark speculative rallies, not real growth, while Citi and Apollo highlight slowing hiring, job losses in key sectors, and persistent inflation as bigger threats for equities. In The News:   Yahoo Finance –

Today’s News Synopsis: According to ICE Mortgage Technology’s September 2025 Mortgage Monitor, property insurance costs have hit record highs, making up nearly 1 in 10 dollars of monthly mortgage-related expenses. With affordability already stretched, insurance is playing an outsized role in the financial burden for today’s homeowners. In The News:   MortgagePoint – “Property Insurance

      In this first episode, we sit down with Brent Lee, broker and owner of Tower Agency, to discuss his journey in real estate, the rebranding of his firm, and its impact on Riverside’s market. Brent shares how mentorship shaped his perspective on community and leadership, the culture he’s building at Tower, and

Today’s News Synopsis: The U.S. job market is showing signs of slowing. July’s job openings dropped to 7.18 million, only the second time below 7.2 million since 2020, fueling worries of a labor market cooldown. In The News:   CNBC – “Job opening data falls to levels rarely seen since pandemic“ (09-03-25) “The Job Openings

    I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 Industry insiders focus on what’s ahead for 2025-2026 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library We’re back! The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year—LIVE from the Nixon Presidential Library. Since 2008,

Today’s News Synopsis: Historic vacancy rates hit the U.S. office market, climbing to 20.7% in Q2. Experts say this isn’t just a temporary dip but a structural shift, creating major challenges for property owners and lenders. In The News:   Allwork.Space News – “U.S. Office Vacancies Hit Record 20.7% Amid Remote Work Surge“ (08-27-25) “The

Today’s News Synopsis: 529 plans now cover a wider range of qualified expenses—from tutoring and licensing to continuing education and high school dual enrollment courses. In The News:   CNBC – “Trump’s new tax law expands 529 savings plan uses as families gear up for back to school“ (08-20-25) “As back-to-school season gets underway, parents

    I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 Industry insiders focus on what’s ahead for 2025-2026 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library We’re back! The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year—LIVE from the Nixon Presidential Library. Since 2008,

Today’s News Synopsis: Fed minutes reveal a split: while most officials voted to hold rates steady, two governors pushed for cuts. Concerns remain over both inflation risks and slowing employment. In The News:   CNBC – “Divided Fed worried about tariffs, inflation and the labor market, minutes show“ (08-20-25) “Federal Reserve officials worried at their