FHFA Announced their Financial Status has Improved

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 an update on bank closures, builder confidence, housing starts, the increase in mortgage fraud investigation, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Mike Cantu, Bruce Norris's Secrets to Becoming Wealthy in the Buy/Sell Business, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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HUD Announces New Loan Limits Set to Begin January 2014

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 foreclosures, mortgages, new home purchases, jumbo loans, the new loan limits set in place by the FHA, the increase in consumer caution, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Mike Cantu, Bruce Norris's Secrets to Becoming Wealthy in the Buy/Sell Business, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Five Major Banks Not Following Settlement Compliance Requirements

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, home prices, mortgage rates, the tax ramifications for debt obligations now in line with the IRS, revisions to mortgage insurance policies, the major banks not meeting settlement compliance requirements, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show covering I Survived Real Estate Part 7, the NSDREI and SDCIA holiday parties, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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JPMorgan Chase Reaches $4.5 Billion Settlement to Settle RMBS

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 builder confidence, mortgage rates, existing home sales, the recent JP Morgan settlement, Janet Yellen's nomination for the Federal Reserve, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show covering I Survived Real Estate Part 5, the NSDREI and SDCIA holiday parties, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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U.S. Deficit at $91.6 Billion Compared to $120 Billion Recorded Last Year

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 rates, foreclosure activity, and new home sales, the reduction in the budget deficit, Fairholme's proposal to purchase the GSEs, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show covering I Survived Real Estate Part 3, the NSDREI and SDCIA holiday parties, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Fannie Mae Suing Several Banks Over LIBOR

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 owners and home buyers, mortgage rates, mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures, adjustable mortgages and delinquencies, the impending lawsuit by Fannie Mae against several small banks, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show covering I Survived Real Estate Part 2, Give Big Riverside, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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The Federal Reserve will Continue It's Quantitative Easing Program

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, home purchases, mortgages, home prices, foreclosures, the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing program, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show covering I Survived Real Estate Part 2, the REI Expo, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Thank you to all who joined us for I Survived Real Estate 2013

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for I Survived Real Estate 2013 on Friday, October 18. Since its inception in 2008, we have together raised over $420,000 for charity and $90,000 this year alone.  This year's proceeds will benefit Make A Wish Foundation and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  This year's panel of experts included Debra Still of the Mortgage Bankers Association, Leslie Appleton-Young of CAR, Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics, John Burns of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar, and Mark Palim of Fannie Mae.
If you missed the event live, you can still check us out on the radio show, which will begin airing this week.  You can also check out the video on our website at http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/free_resources/i-survived-real-estate/i-survived-real-estate-2013/
Upcoming events include the the I Survived Real Estate radio show, the REI Expo, and the Financial Tactics Brunch.

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The Norris Group Presents its 6th Annual I Survived Real Estate Black Tie Event

Tonight is the annual I Survived Real Estate 2013 hosted by the Norris Group.  Since its inception in 2008, we have together raised over $420,000 for charity and $90,000 this year alone.  This year's proceeds will benefit Make A Wish Foundation and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  This year's panel of experts include Debra Still of the Mortgage Bankers Association, Leslie Appleton-Young of CAR, Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics, John Burns of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar, and Mark Palim of Fannie Mae.  We could not have done it without the generous support of our gold and platinum sponsors.

You can view the event online for free starting at 7 pm PST.  Just go to www.isurvivedrealestate.com right before the event starts and click the link "Watch Live."

Upcoming events include the the radio show with Craig Blunden, the Norris Group Property Buying Bootcamp, the REI Expo, and the Financial Tactics Brunch.. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Janet Yellen Nominated as Head of the Federal Reserve

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 improving metropolitan areas, shadow inventory, mortgage rates, foreclosures, expected bank earnings, Janet Yellen's nomination for the Federal Reserve, the government shutdown and consumer confidence, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Doug Duncan, I Survived Real Estate 2013, the Cutting-Edge Financial Tactics Brunch, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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HUD has Redefined the Meaning of a Qualified Mortgage

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 equity, home values, mortgage rates, the new definition of qualified mortgages, the government shutdown, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Debra Still, I Survived Real Estate 2013, the Cutting-Edge Financial Tactics Brunch, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Governor Brown Signs Bill to Increase Minimum Wage

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 delinquency rates, home sales and pending home sales, consumer confidence, the lawsuit against several banks, the increase in minimum wage, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Leslie Appleton-Young, I Survived Real Estate 2013, the Cutting-Edge Financial Tactics Brunch, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Richmond, California continues to move forward with Eminent Domain Plans

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 litigation, builder confidence, quantitative easing, existing home sales, Richmond's eminent domain plan, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with John Burns, I Survived Real Estate 2013, the Cutting-Edge Financial Tactics Brunch, the Big Million Dollar Trade Show, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Over 2 million homes now in a state of positive equity

This week's video is a slideshow of the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Discussed are the numbers for improving housing markets, mortgage delinquencies, mortgage rates and applications, unemployment, and retail sales, the number of homes now out from underwater, Richmond California's eminent domain plan, and more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Christopher Thornberg, Poised to Pop, I Survived Real Estate 2013, the Financial Tactics Brunch, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Both Foreclosures and Delinquencies Showing Signs of 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 the numbers for home prices, mortgage rates, unemployment, the decrease in both foreclosures and delinquencies, SB 30, and more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Sean O'Toole, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars in San Jose, I Survived Real Estate 2013, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.
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Over 12 Million Homeowners Still Underwater

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 prices, pending home sales, mortgage rates, unemployment, banks' record profits in the second quarter, the number of homeowners underwater, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Gary Thomas, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars in San Jose, I Survived Real Estate 2013, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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FHA Soon Making Big Changes to their Seasoning Guidelines

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 prices, housing starts, mortgage delinquency and mortgage rates, existing home sales, unemployment, changes the FHA is making, the number of homeowners underwater, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Gary Thomas, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars in San Jose, I Survived Real Estate 2013, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Two Former JPMorgan Employees Charged with Conspiracy and 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 price gains for metropolitan areas, consumer confidence, housing affordability, unemployment, Freddie Mac's 20th anniversary, the decrease in foreclosure starts and increase in mortgage modifications, charges against two JPMorgan employees, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Ken Wilson, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars in San Jose, I Survived Real Estate 2013, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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OCC Near Completion on Mailing All Foreclosure Review Checks

This week's video is a slideshow of the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Discussed are an update on the number of closed banks, the numbers for mortgage applications and the mortgage delinquency rate, unemployment, home prices, the OCC foreclosure review checks, Freddie Mac's profit in the second quarter, consumer confidence, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Harry Dent, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars in San Jose, I Survived Real Estate 2013, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Bank of America Faces Lawsuit from the Department of Justice Regarding Jumbo Loans

This week's video is a slideshow of the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Discussed are the numbers for pending home sales, home prices, foreclosures, unemployment, and mortgage rates, the home ownership rate, the lawsuit against Bank of America, increased construction and jobs in the construction industry, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Harry Dent, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars in San Jose, I Survived Real Estate 2013, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Republican John Campbell pushing for New Eminent Domain Bill

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 existing home sales, home prices, jobless claims, and mortgage rates, Republican John Campbell's eminent domain bill, forthcoming budget cuts for affordable housing programs, the increase in recovering markets, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Craig Hill, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars in San Jose, I Survived Real Estate 2013, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Federal Reserve Okays Plans for Bank Reform

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 prices, single family starts, Nationstar's $1 billion loss, the Federal Reserve Banking reform, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Doug Duncan, California Comeback 2, the upcoming Norris Group bootcamp, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac being Replaced with Freddie MIC?

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 prices, GDP, unemployment, mortgage rates, and pending home sales, the national delinquency rate and foreclosure inventory, the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Peter Fortunato, California Comeback 2, the upcoming Norris Group bootcamp, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Inventory Shows Positive Signs with the Increase in Housing Starts

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 starts and construction, fixed-rate mortgages, median home prices, an update on the budget deficit, the pending purchase of the Empire State Building by Rubin Schron, increased inventory along with the increase in housing starts, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Peter Fortunato, California Comeback 2, the upcoming Norris Group bootcamp, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Homeowners with Negative Equity Decreased to below 20%

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 an update on the number of closed banks and the numbers for foreclosures and mortgage rates, negative equity, housing confidence, the use of drones for property listings, an update on the housing market from Doug Duncan of Fannie Mae, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Aaron and Bruce Norris, the NSDREI anniversary dinner, the Real Estate Industry Update, California Comeback 2, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Making Home Affordable Program Extended to December 31, 2015

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 pending home sales, home prices, mortgage rates and applications, unemployment, the decrease in FDIC problem banks, the extension of the Making Home Affordable Program, Carrington Holding Company's restructuring of managing properties, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Mike Novak-Smith, Poised to Pop, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, the Cutting Edge Financial Tactics Brunch, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Four large federal agencies will be closed today due to budget cuts that went into effect March 1

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 prices, new and existing home sales, mortgage rates, unemployment, an update on the number of foreclosure review checks sent out, the furlough of four big government agencies, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Mike Novak-Smith, the Financial Tactics Brunch, the NSDREI anniversary dinner, the sold out How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, California Comeback 2, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Freddie Mac Announces Streamlined Modification Program Two Months Early

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 an update on the number of bank closures, the numbers for mortgage delinquencies, mortgage rates, affordable homes, unemployment, FHA's new streamlined modification program, the foreclosure timeline on properties according to ForeclosureRadar, and more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Rick Solis, the Financial Tactics Brunch, the NSDREI anniversary dinner, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, California Comeback 2, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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New Jersey Receives $1.83 for Hurricane Sandy Relief

This week's video is a slideshow of a few big news stories of the week. The video discusses the real estate market, including an update on the number of closed banks, the numbers for pending home sales, home prices, mortgage rates and applications, the money New Jersey received for Hurricane Sandy relief, the recent dismissed case against MERS, Mel Watt's nomination for the FHFA, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Rick Sharga, Poised to Pop, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, the Cutting Edge Financial Tactics Brunch, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Homebuyers Receiving Unexpected Help from Unexpected Source

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, housing starts, some unexpected help homebuyers are receiving from an unexpected source, the 2014 fiscal budget bailout, and much more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Ward Hanigan, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, California Comeback 2, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Obama Administration to Make Interesting Budget Cut

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 consumer confidence, job openings, delinquent loans, home affordability, foreclosure reform, an interesting budget cut you will be surprised to hear about, and much more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Ward Hanigan, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, California Comeback 2, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Fannie Mae Posts the Highest Yearly Gain in History

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 construction spending, FHA-insured loans, demand for vacation homes, home prices, mortgage rates, the increase in hedge funds, Fannie Mae's highest annual net income, and much more.  Upcoming events include the radio show with Ward Hanigan, Poised to Pop, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Consumer Confidence Decreases Following Proposed Budget Cuts

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, values, sales, shadow inventory, mortgage rates, the possible impending housing bubble, housing finance reform, consumer confidence, and much more.   Upcoming events include the radio show with John Karevoll, Poised to Pop, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Several Banks Facing a Lawsuit by Freddie Mac Regarding Libor Manipulation

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 housing starts, mortgage rates and applications, unemployment, home prices, the number of homes brought out of negative equity, the potential lawsuit by Freddie Mac against numerous banks, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with John Karevoll, Poised to Pop, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs.. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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The Great Debate about Realtor Compensation to Take Place April 25th in New Jersey

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 closed banks, the number of layoffs, mortgage rates, foreclosures, Richard Cordray's future with the CFPB, the upcoming debate between Scott Einbender and Daniel Desmond, and much more.   Upcoming events include the radio show with David Kittle, Poised to Pop, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Ben Bernanke Speaks to the House Committee Regarding Changes 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 numbers for home prices and home sales, mortgage rates, pending home sales, at-risk mortgages from FHA, Ben Bernanke speaking to the House Committee, and much more.   Upcoming events include the radio show with Craig Hill, Poised to Pop, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, How to Make a Million Dollars Maximizing the Next 24 Months, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Increasing Home Prices Brings Almost 2 Million Homeowners Out of Negative Equity

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 builder confidence, loans refinanced through HARP, mortgage rates, existing home sales, the number of homeowners brought out of negative equity, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Leslie Appleton-Young, Poised to Pop, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs.. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act Reintroduced by Senators Barbara Boxer and Robert Menendez

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 median home prices, mortgage delinquency rates, foreclosures, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013, the current employment status, qualified residential mortgages, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Leslie Appleton-Young, Poised to Pop, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs.. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Democrats Urge President Obama to Remove Acting Director Edward DeMarco

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, rents, mortgage rates and applications, consumer confidence, the multifamily sector of the market, GDP, Edward DeMarco, and much more.   Upcoming events include the radio show with Cary Pearce, Poised to Pop, the Financial Tactics Brunch, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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San Bernardino Joint Powers of Authority Reject Eminent Domain Proposal

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 home prices, mortgage rates, the unemployment rate, and GDP,San Bernardino's Rejection for eminent domain, the recent settlement with LPS, and much more.   Upcoming events include the radio show with Cary Pearce, Poised to Pop, the Financial Tactics Brunch, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Obama Nominates Mary Jo White as SEC Lead, but what will this mean for the Mortgage Fraud Issue?

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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21 Arrested in Unemployment Fraud Scheme Totaling $5 Million

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 mortgage rates, foreclosure inventory, home sales and prices, mortgage rates and applications, and home construction, the mortgage delinquency rates in states affected by Hurricane Sandy, the settlement with JP Morgan Chase, the unemployment rate, the recent unemployment fraud scam, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Sean O'Toole, Poised to Pop, the Financial Tactics Brunch, the Distressed Property Boot Camp, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Bank of America Settles Dispute with Fannie Mae Over Bad Mortgage Deals

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 the improving market index, consumer confidence, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac short sales, unemployment claims, housing affordability, Bank of America's settlement with Fannie Mae, another foreclosure settlement with ten large banks, and more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Sean O'Toole of ForeclosureRadar, Poised to Pop, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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Congress Comes to an Agreement on Issues Concerning the Fiscal Cliff

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 shadow inventory, completed foreclosures, unemployment, construction spending, the agreement reached regarding the fiscal cliff, the Mortgage Debt Relief Act, and more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Susie Leivas of Leivas Associates, Poised to Pop, and the Norris Group's hard money loan and trust deed programs. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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