AE Tax Advisors: Understanding the Standard vs. Itemized Deduction in 2025
By: Emily Rivera Why This Decision Matters Every taxpayer must choose between taking the standard deduction and itemizing. The goal is simple: choose the option that lowers your taxable income the most. The IRS allows taxpayers to pick whichever method provides the larger benefit. In 2025, inflation adjustments, shifting tax brackets, and evolving deduction rules […]
Jeremy Tomes Advances MBE Certification Goals for Prime Contractor Supply
By: Amanda James Across the American construction and supply industry, Jeremy Tomes has emerged as one of the most effective advocates for supplier diversity, equitable contracting, and business certification advancement. As the founder and CEO of Prime Contractor Supply, Tomes has made the pursuit of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification a central pillar of his […]
Joe Davidson: Building Trust Through Service in Virginia’s New River Valley
By: Matt Emma Real estate agents come and go. In an industry where nearly 90 percent don’t make it past their fifth year, Joe Davidson has not only survived but has built something lasting in the New River Valley, rooted in relationships that have proven to be foundational over time. From Educator to Entrepreneur Davidson […]
Traci Hornbaker: The Real Estate Professional Who Treats Every Deal Like Her Own
By: Matt Emma Traci Hornbaker didn’t set out to disrupt the real estate industry. She simply chose to lead with honesty, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to her clients’ well-being. Over more than $50 million in sales and thirteen years based in Silicon Valley, this seasoned real estate professional has become the kind of agent […]
From Raffles to the World: How Bruce Yang Built Singapore’s AI Powerhouse
By: Zach Miller In the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, a defining shift is underway: from raw computing power to sovereign capability. At the center of this shift is Bruce Yang, a Raffles Institution alumnus whose journey from elite Singapore school to global tech hubs and back again embodies a uniquely Singaporean vision for world-class […]
The Professional Journey of Baris Berk: From Tourism to Real Estate Development and Brokerage in the United States
The property sector is perhaps one of the most vibrant and competitive industries, influenced by market fluctuations, changing consumer patterns, and the ever-present need for residential and commercial premises. It takes a profound understanding of market forces, a good head for figures, and an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of property sales and purchases to […]
Building Trust One Client at a Time: How Sheri Dettman Became the Coachella Valley’s Reliable Realtor
By: Matthew Kayser Sheri Dettman didn’t start her career in real estate. Growing up on a dairy farm in California, she spent her early years just a couple of hours from the desert that would eventually become her home. Before she ever sold a house, she worked in some of the country’s most demanding restaurants […]
How Onur Safak Is Redefining Mediterranean Luxury in Manhattan With ZOI
By: K. Foster In a city where restaurants open and close at dizzying speed, few concepts manage to rise above the noise. Yet Onur Safak, entrepreneur, operator, and the creative mind behind ZOI and Ten11, has built more than a restaurant. He has created a soulful Mediterranean ecosystem in New York, one rooted in cultural […]