Merry Christmas from The Norris Group

Merry Christmas from The Norris Group. In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group talks about how we will be closed for the next week and will open again on January 3. In the meantime, you can hear author and financial journalist Robert England on our radio show, or you can read our fredd newsletter, which features 15 of our friends and colleagues giving their predictions, insights, and sage advice. He also discusses how you can also still see the video or listen to the radio show for I Survived Real Estate 2011 on our archives or check out the video for our TNG Financial Tactics Brunch. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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What are the top real estate markets for foreign investors?

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for distressed sales, mortgage rates, home sales, and unemployment claims, the upcoming lawsuit by the SEC against former Fannie and Freddie executives, the most popular U.S. markets among foreign investors, updated numbers for downward sales by the NAR, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Carolina Reid. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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California and Nevada Team Up to Go After Top Banks and Servicers

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for mortgage debt, household net worth, home prices, and unemployment claims, the decreased home prices in China, the Dodd-Frank Act, the Bank of America lawsuit, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Carolina Reid, and the Real Estate Investor Rewind. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Citibank going to trial after judge rejects settlement

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for jobs, construction costs, and pending home sales, Citibank's upcoming trial, the banks who have joined together to help the Euro zone, PMI's bankruptcy protection, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the continuing radio show broadcast of I Survived Real Estate 2011, the NSDREI Annual Holiday Party, and the Real Estate Investor Rewind. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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New law passed will increase loan limits through 2013

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for unpaid mortgages, the adjusted thrid quarter GDP rates, the audit for large servicers involved in robo-signing, the new law regarding loan limits, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the continuing radio show broadcast of I Survived Real Estate 2011, the NSDREI Annual Holiday Party, and the Real Estate Investor Rewind. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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The National Association of Realtors Admits to Over Stating Home Prices

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.   Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for home affordability, foreclosures, high-end home prices, rentals, the overestimation of home sales numbers by NAR, the guidelines for HARP, and much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the continuing radio show broadcast of I Survived Real Estate 2011, the NSDREI Annual Holiday Party, and the Real Estate Investor Rewind.  This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Home Values decrease in 75% of U.S. cities

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for national delinquencies, foreclosures, and unemployment, Fannie Mae's request for more money, the increase in reduced home prices and underwater homeowners, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the continuing radio show broadcast of I Survived Real Estate 2011, the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Chino Valley Real Estate Investment Club. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Freddie Mac requests $6 billion from the Treasury Department’s Treasury cash lifeline after reporting a loss of $4.4 billion in the third quarter.

This week's video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for home prices, pending sales, unemployment, and mortgage applications, the recent lawsuit agains Allied Home Mortgage Capital, the new improvements made to HARP, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show for I Survived Real Estate 2011 and the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Beau Biden sues MERS for violating Delaware's deceptive trade practices act

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.   Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for pending home sales, unemployment, and consumer confidence, revisions to the Home Affordability Refinance Program, the recent lawsuit against MERS, and much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the continuing radio show broadcast of I Survived Real Estate 2011 and the Cutting-Edge Financial Tactics Brunch.  This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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I Survived Real Estate 2011

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group Group discusses I Survived Real Estate 2011, which is taking place on October 14. This is the fourth year for the award-wining event, and they have already raised $78,000 for Susan G. Komen. If you cannot attend the live event, you can watch it online via gotomeeting.com. However, you must register first, which is through the link bit.ly/2011isre. The radio show this week features Gary Thomas, who will be featured on the I Survived Real Estate 2011 panel. Aaron wishes to thank all of the platinumand gold sponsors who are helping make I Survived Real Estate possible. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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It's official! The downturn is worse than the Great Depression

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for 30-year mortgages, loan modifications, and California home prices, several Federal Housing programs not fulfilling their set standards, Bank of America and Countrywide, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Sean O'Toole, the Cutting-Edge Financial Tactics Brunch, and I Survived Real Estate 2011. Aaron wishes to thank all of the platinumand gold sponsors who are helping make I Survived Real Estate possible. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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California Labor Commissioner sues ZipRealty over minimum wages

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for pending home sales and shadow inventory, more bank closures by the FDIC, the recent Ziprealty lawsuit, loan modifications re-defaulting, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Debra Still and I Survived Real Estate 2011, which is currently sold out. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. For full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen walk will be going on this Sunday, September 25th in Newport Beach. To find out more of if you would like to make a donation, go to www.isurvived2011.com and click on Attend the Event. All donations are made directly to our Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk Team so 100% of the proceeds go to the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Obama Discusses Project Rebuild as a Part of Jobs Release

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.   Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for default and foreclosure filings, mortgage rates, and home sales, the Home Affordable Refinance Program, Project Rebuild, and much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Doug Duncan and I Survived Real Estate 2011.   Aaron wishes to thank all of the platinumand gold sponsors who are helping make I Survived Real Estate possible. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Barrack Obama gives speech on jobs

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for housing prices, Obama's $447 billion job speech, who the new head of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is, robo-signing, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Eric Janszen and I Survived Real Estate 2011. Aaron wishes to thank all of the platinumand gold sponsors who are helping make I Survived Real Estate possible. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Robo-signing settlemen debate between attorney generals Tom Miller and Eric Schneiderman

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for loans, mortgage rebates, home prices, and unemployment, the new database where Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac keep their appraisals, Bank of America's sale of Countrywide, robo-signing, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Sara Stephens, I Survived Real Estate 2011, and the Apartment Owners Association. Aaron wishes to thank all of the platinumand gold sponsors who are helping make I Survived Real Estate possible. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Governor Jerry Brown under pressure to create new jobs after release of bad employment numbers

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.   Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for delinquencies and pending home sales, the new short sale process for exit strategies proposed by CAR, Jerry Brown's plan for unemployment, and much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with James and Lorraine Conaway, I Survived Real Estate 2011, and the Advanced Investing Skills & Strategies for Quadrant 2.5.  This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Case against MERS is heading to the Supreme Court

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.   Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for home sales and prices, the increase in jobless claims and drop in mortgage rates, the case against MERS going to the Supreme Court, the upcoming lawsuits filed by Kamala Harris, and much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Rick Solis and Andrea Esplin, the Brunch & Learn, and the Advanced Investing Skills & Strategies for Quadrant 2.5.  This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Stocks plummet in wake of U.S. credit rating dropping

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for July housing prices, the decrease in foreclosures, unemployment rate, the decrease in stocks following the dropped U.S. credit rating, the Goldman Sachs lawsuit, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Rick Solis and Andrea Esplin, I Survived Real Estate 2011, Brunch and Learn, and Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies 2.5. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Bank of America Faces Another Lawsuit Over Residential Mortgages

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for homeownership rates, pending home sales, mortgage rates, the new bill HR 2056, Realty Trac's new MEGA Data tool, another lawsuit for Bank of America, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Tony Alvarez and Mike Cantu, I Survived Real Estate 2011, Brunch and Learn, and Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies 2.5. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Trulia Releases their New Agent Recommendation System for Facebook

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for pending home sales, Case-Shiller, homeownership rates, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's lawsuit, Trulia's new Agent Recommendation System, Ocwen Financial's SAM program, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Mike Cantu and Tony Alvarez, the Brunch & Learn, the Advanced Investing Skills & Strategies for Quadrant 2.5, and I Survived 2011. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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The Norris Group Real Estate Headline Roundup in 2-July 22

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for home sales, the closure of more banks by the FDIC, the new bill SB 458, the settlement between Countrywide and the Federal Trade Commission, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Andrew Waite, the Investors Forum , and the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Former CEO of Indymac faces a lawsuit from the FDIC

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.   Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for unemployment and the the decrease in prices and volume for Bay area homes, the FDIC's lawsuit agains Michael Perry, Sean O'Toole's latest report, the Federal Trade Commission and Mortage Assistance Relief Service, and much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Andrew Waite, I Survived 2011, the Investors Forum , and the Invest Club for Women.  This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Washington Mutual, Countrywide, and Merrill Lynch Reach a Settlement With Investors

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.   Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for unemploymentand, the increase in rent and vacancies, the Mortgage Forebearance Program Home Affordable Unemployment Program, the recent settlement with investors and Washington Mutual, much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with John Burns, I Survived 2011, TIGAR, and Invest Club for Women.  This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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SB 510 will increase responsibility and reporting for branch manager of large real estate offices

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.   Aaron discusses the real estate market, including Bank of America's recent settlement, the numbers for foreclosure sales and distressed homes, the recent poll showing 9 out of 10 Americans still believe owning a home is part of the American dream, the current Senate Bill SB 510 in the works,  and much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with John Burns and SJREI.  This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Coalition for Sensible Housing Policy in Opposition to QRM Standards

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the the numbers for shadow inventory, home sales and prices, and distressed commercial properties, the Emergency Homeowners Loan program by HUD and NeighborWorks, the Coalition for Sensible Housing Policy, foreclosure notices via Facebook, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Mike Shedlock and the investors workshops. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Former Treasurer and President of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker sentenced to years for fraud

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events.  Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the the numbers for unemployment, increase in building starts, the rough week for servicers, the sentencing of former Treasurer and president of Taylor, Bean, and Whitaker, a recent survey by NAHB showing several people still want to purchase a home despite the economy, and much more.  He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Mike Shedlock, the Orange County Investors lunch, and the NSDREI annual dinner.

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Treasury Department Witholds Money from Three Major Banks

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, includingthe numbers for the declining mortgage rates and mortgage applications, foreclosures effect on housing prices, the double-dip in housing prices, the witholding of money from 3 major banks, the status of multifamily homes, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Ivan Choi, Bill Tan's Chinese Investment Club, the OC Investors Club, and the Investors workshops. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Home Prices Double Dip; 1/3 of US Sales Now Distressed

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the home prices being down to a new low, one-third of all U.S. sales now distressed, a new report released showing more buyers are lying on their mortgage applications, and the suggested 20% down payment still not able to be met by borrowers. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Ivan Choi, the Orange County Investors lunch, and the NSDREI annual dinner. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Housing Affordability and Delinquencies Increase

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the number of homes affordable for families earning the national median income of $64,400, the decrease in national home prices, increase in delinquencies , the new mortgage task force set up by Kamala Harris, the new Trans Union study on credit behavior, strategic defaults, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Craig Hill, the Southern California Appraisal Institute Economic update, and the NSDREI annual dinner. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Mortgage Fraud Increases as Home Prices Decrease

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including numbers such as the median price in metropolitan areas, the decrease in home prices, the number of distressed properties, the increase in mortgage fraud and squatters rent, update on the robo-signing, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Ray McLaine, the California Mortgage Brokers Association, the San Jose Real Estate Investors Expo, and I Survived Real Estate 2011. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Federal Government Sues Deutsche Bank

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including numbers for unemployment and construction spending, the federal lawsuit agains Deutsche Bank, the investigation of JP Morgan and Credit Suisse, Freddie Mac's comeback, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Ray McLaine, SDCIA, the California Mortgage Brokers Association, and the San Jose Real Estate Investors Expo. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Senate Bill 729 Rejected

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, includingthe numbers for home sales, unemployment, and mortgage applications, the recent rejection of the bill S. 729 introduced by Senator Steinberg, and the recent report by MBA regarding people who take classes on repurchasing. Upcoming events include the radio show with Lance Martin, SDCIA, Chino Valley Real Estate Professionals, and the California Mortgage Association. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Commerce Department Says Home Building Will Drop Dramatically

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for home sales and newly constructed homes, the recent investigation of tax credits the IRS offered, and the outcome of the Salazar v U.S. Bank case. Upcoming events include the radio show with Lance Martin, the Apartment Owner's Association Million Dollar Trade Show, SDCIA, and the California Mortgage Association. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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New Legislation Pushes Lenders To Respond To Short Sales

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including numbers for unemployment and housing prices, the partial settlement with the feds, banks and servicers, the new legislation in the House of Representatives requiring mortgage servicers to respond within 45 days of receiving a short-sale request, the repeal of the 1099 tax rule, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Mike and Randy Grigg. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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1099 Tax Rule Repealed; Federal Shutdown Still Possible

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including numbers for unemployment and housing prices, the federal shut-down, the repeal of the 1099 tax rule, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Mike and Randy Grigg. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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House Votes to End HAMP; Charlie Engle Arrested for Mortgage Fraud

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the House's vote to end HAMP, the 20% down payment the Feds want on mortgages, update on the robo-signing issue, and the arrest of Charlie Engle for mortgage fraud, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Mike and Randy Grigg. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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NAR Says Home Prices Recently Dropped Nearly 10 Percent

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for new home sales and pending sales, theFed stress tests for banks, the lawsuit between the FDIC and Washington Mutual, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Leslie Appleton Young. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Foreclosures Slow; Buyers Reveal Their Desires

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the lawsuit with AARP and HUD regarding reverse mortgages, what the next wave of buyers wants from homes, real estate numbers released by DataQuick, the slower foreclosure activity recorded by ForeclosureRadar, the $20,000 per foreclosure that Calfornians are paying, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Leslie Appleton Young and NorcalREIA. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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U.S. Hits All-Time Deficit Record

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the U.S. hitting an all-time deficit record, the numbers of the week including 23% or mortgages underwater and a 7% increase in jobless claims, and the passage of HR830. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Sean O'Toole and NorcalREIA. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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NAR's Data Shown To Be Falsifiable; More News On MERS

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the possible falsification of data by the National Association of Realtors, programs up on the chopping block , and the update on MERS and the recent investigation of 14 companies and the 50 states attorneys general. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Ben Gay III, the Young Professionals Network in Murrieta, and the Advanced Investing Skills & Strategies for Quadrant 2.5. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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CAR Sees 5% Increase In California Home Sales

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including recent numbers released including foreclosure and sales data, banks put on notice by investigators, and update on MERS. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Ben Gay III and the Young Professionals Network in Murrieta. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Affordability Reaches 69% As Prices Fall 26%

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including recent numbers released including the First-time home affordability rate at 69%, the 26% decrease in home prices, different things going on the chopping block by lobbyists, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and loan limits, Standard and Poor's recent report on loans cured by modification, and the fully implemented programs by Cal HFA under their Keep Your Home California initiative. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Marsha Norris and the Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies for Quadrant 2.5 with NorcalREIA. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Yahoo & Zillow Merge Online Networks; Congress Reaching Debt Limit

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including the recent merge of Yahoo and Zillow to form a large online real estate network, the forecast that Congress will reach its debt limit by May, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's increasing risk fees, and the recent hearing by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding foreclosure mediation between banks owners. Upcoming events include NorcalREIA, the Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies for Quadrant 2.5 with NorcalREIA and the REO Bootcamp. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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CBIA Says Home Construction Nearly Falls To Record Low

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including JP Morgan's intended number of home sales, the second lowest record of new homes built according to CBIA, the recend indictment of David Crisp and Carlyle Cole, the increased sale of new homes, and the new bill introduced by the Republicans that would eliminate HAMP. Upcoming events include NorcalREIA, the Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies for Quadrant 2.5 with NorcalREIA and the Wealth Cruise, all in March . This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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DataQuick Releases Home Sales Data; Bank of America Records Loss

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including recent numbers released by DataQuick regarding the sale of new homes and condos, the states where foreclosures have remained delinquent the most number of days, Fannie Mae's expected forecast for the housing market, the number of foreclosure claims released by RealtyTrac, and Bank of America's reported net loss. Upcoming events include NorcalREIA, the Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies for Quadrant 2.5 with NorcalREIA and the Wealth Cruise, all in March . This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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CoreLogic Reports Price Declines; Mortgages Decrease

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including the recent audit John Liu asked Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Citibank, and B of A to conduct, the increase in net income from the previous year taken in by reserve banks, the decline in home prices according to CoreLogic, and the reported decrease in mortgages. On the radio this week is Rachel Dollar, who hosts her own site The Mortgage Fraud blog. Upcoming events include the Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies for Quadrant 2.5 with NorcalREIA and the Wealth Cruise, both in March . This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Banks To Settle With Attorney Generals On Foreclosure Practices

This weeks video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including the new bill signed by President Obama, the National Credit Union Stabilization Act, a list of the first banks to settle with the U.S. attorney generals on foreclosure practices, the increase in unemployment in metropolitan areas, and the current debt limit. Upcoming events include thePrivate investment Forum with IRA Services Trust and the Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies for Quadrant 2.5 with NorcalREIA. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Wells Fargo Pays $32 Million To 15,000 Owners With Foreclosed Homes

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including recent numbers released including the 21% increase in new home permits and the $609 million in distressed assets auctioned off, Wells Fargo's agreed payment of $32 million to 15,000 owners with foreclosed homes, and and $2 billion in loan modifications on adjustable mortgages, and Tom Miller in favor or criminal prosecution for those involved with robo-signing. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with John Daurio and lets everyone know that we will be going on break beginning December 24-January 2. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog. Merry Christmas!

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