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    I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve […]

Today’s News Synopsis: The National Flood Insurance Program expires tonight at midnight unless Congress steps in. NAR is urging lawmakers to act fast to protect homeowners. In The News:   NAR – “NAR Mobilizes to Extend National Flood Insurance Program“ (09-30-25) “NAR’s Federal Political Coordinators carry NAR’s call for NFIP reauthorization to every member of

    I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve

Today’s News Synopsis: Fannie Mae now expects the 30-year mortgage rate to dip below 6% by 2026, but home sales forecasts for 2025 and 2026 were revised lower as affordability challenges linger. In The News:   ScotsmanGuide – “Fannie Mae eyes sub-6% mortgage rates in 2026“ (09-23-25) “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage could fall below 6%

Today’s News Synopsis: Mortgage relief ahead? The Fed’s quarter-point cut sent homebuilder stocks jumping and rates below 6.5% for the first time in nearly a year. Still, experts caution buyers: inflation could push borrowing costs back up. In The News:   Realtor.com – “Fed Cuts Interest Rate: What Happens to Mortgage Rates Now as Markets

    I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve

Today’s News Synopsis: The Fed delivered a quarter-point rate cut Wednesday to support a weakening job market. While President Trump has pushed for lower borrowing costs, officials stressed the move was driven by economic data, not politics. In The News:   CNN Business – “Fed announces first rate cut in nine months, signals more reductions

Today’s News Synopsis: Mortgage rates fell sharply Tuesday, with the 30-year fixed sliding 12 bps to 6.13%. Markets are bracing for a Fed cut, but analysts caution the relief may be short-lived. In The News:   CNBC – “Mortgage rates drop to 3-year low ahead of Fed meeting“ (09-16-25) “The average rate on the 30-year

Today’s News Synopsis: House GOP leader Rep. Mike Flood says declaring a national housing emergency could shift the affordability debate. He believes such a declaration would force policymakers to address skyrocketing home prices, property taxes, and insurance premiums more aggressively — especially with bipartisan bills coming fall 2025. In The News:   FOX News –

    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