Mid-Tier Homes Are Housing Recovery's Achilles Heal

Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives some highlights from the news of the week in this week's real estate headline roundup. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for construction spending, mortgage originations and rates, home prices, distressed sales, the lack of mid-tier homes and their effect on the housing market, the expected increase in detached homes, and more on this week's real estate headline roundup. Upcoming events include David Greenberger on the radio show, the real estate market update with TIGAR and Tri-Counties, Secrets to becoming Wealty, $100,000 Payday with Invest Club for Women, 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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What Would You Do With $20 Billion?

Aaron Norris of The Norris Group gives some highlights from the news of the week in this week's real estate headline roundup. Aaron discusses the real estate market, including the numbers for new and pending home sales, the homeownership rate, the 20 billion in surplus funds from unused foreclosure prevention programs, the Fed's decision to not change the federal fund rate, the latest hearing on Dodd-Frank, and more on this week's real estate headline roundup. Upcoming events include Erik Hernandez on the radio show, the real estate market update with TIGAR and Tri-Counties, Secrets to becoming Wealty, $100,000 Payday with Invest Club for Women, 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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Happy Thanksgiving from The Norris Group

Happy Thanksgiving from The Norris Group. This video tells of the upcoming events including the the radio show covering part 5 of I Survived Real Estate, the Investors Workshops, the NSDREI and SDCIA Christmas 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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80 Is the New Retirement Age

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 bank closures, the numbers for mortgage applications and mortgage interest rates, home sales, prices, jobless claims, pending home sales, the lawsuit against Bank of America, the new retirement age, the settlement with Nevada and RBS, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show covering Part 1 of I Survived Real Estate, the Financial Tactics Brunch, the OCRE Forum, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. 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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JP Morgan Chase and Two of its Financial Firms Facing Lawsuit from New York AG 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 an update on the number of bank closures, the numbers for home prices, foreclosures, and unemployment, the lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase and its firms, impeding tax increases, the letters recently sent by Bank of America, and more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with E.J. Burke, Apartment Owners Association, I Survived Real Estate 2012, 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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Final Pieces of California Homeowner Bill of Rights Signed Into Law

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, shadow inventory, pending home sales, and consumer confidence, the final changes to the California Homeowner Bill of Rights, the new claim forms many who lost their homes will receive, and more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Rick Sharga, the Real Wealth Game Changers Expo, Apartment Owners Association, I Survived Real Estate 2012, 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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Decreasing Inventory for Homes Leading to Stabilizing Markets and Price Increases

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 claims, mortgage applications, the Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act, Edward DeMarco's new plan for GSE reform, the status of the U.S. credit rating, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Gary Thomas, the Real Wealth Game Changers Expo, Apartment Owners Association, InvestClub for Women, I Survived Real Estate, 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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Rising Home Prices are Brining More People Out from 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 pending home sales, unemployment claims, mortgage applications, the Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act, Edward DeMarco's new plan for GSE reform, the status of the U.S. credit rating, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Gary Thomas, the Real Wealth Game Changers Expo, Apartment Owners Association, InvestClub for Women, I Survived Real Estate, 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 Offering Relief Policies to People Affected by Hurricane Isaac

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 construction, mortgage and applications, unemployment, the relief offered by Freddie Mac for Hurricane Isaac victims, the new foreclosure reality tv show, an update on San Bernardino, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Eric Janszen, the Real Estate Investment Expo in Silicon Valley, the Los Angeles Real Estate Investors Association, InvestClub for Women, I Survived Real Estate, 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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California Bill AB 2314 Signed Into Law

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 and pending home sales, home prices, foreclosures, distressed sales, unemployment, mortgage rates and applications, the recently signed AB 2314, the lawsuit against US Bank, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Sara Stephens, the Real Estate Investment Expo in Silicon Valley, the Los Angeles Real Estate Investors Association, InvestClub for Women, I Survived Real Estate, and the Norris Group's hard money loan program.  To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.


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On October 19, the Norris Group presents its fifth annual I Survived Real Estate 2012

In this video, Aaron Norris of The Norris Group Group discusses I Survived Real Estate 2012, which is taking place on October 19.  This is the fifth year for the award-wining event, and they have already raised over $250,000.  All proceeds from the event this year will go towards Make a Wish Foundation and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.    There are two ways to attend the event. Donate $200 to our I Survived Real Estate fundraising site at bit.ly/ISRE2012.  To attend at zero cost, you can join our I Survived Real Estate fundraising team.  The radio show this week features Mark Palim, who will be featured on the I Survived Real Estate 2012 panel.  Also featured on the panel this year are Gary Thomas, Sarah Stephens, Sean O'Toole, Eric Janszen, Rick Sharga, E.J. Burke, and Bruce Norris.  Aaron wishes to thank all of the platinum and 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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Mitt Romney Plan Would Involve Winding Down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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, housing starts, CMBS delinquencies, loan modifications, Mitt Romney's plans for the GSEs, the results of a recent survey released by Ellie Mae, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Mike Cantu, Tony Alvarez, and Rick Solis, I Survived Real Estate, 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 Open Market Committee Announced they will Keep Interest Rates Low Through 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 an update on the number of bank closures, the numbers for home sales and prices, consumer confidence, jobs, and mortgage-backed securities, the decision by the Federal Open Market Committee to keep interest rates low, the preferal to purchasing as opposed to renting, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Lance Martin, Mike Novak-Smith, and Steve Silva, I Survived Real Estate, 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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Chicago Considering Using Eminent Domain

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 housing starts, home sales and values, notices of default, mortgage rates, and pending home sales, the choice by Chicago to use eminent domain, Senator Jeff Merkley's plan for underwater homeowners, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Robert Hockett, I Survived Real Estate, 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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9,000 Delinquent Mortgages are Being Put Up for Bid

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 bank closures, the numbers for mortgage applications and mortgage interest rates, existing home sales, median home prices, jobless claims, housing starts, the sale of 9,000 delinquent mortgages, the increase in mortgage originations from the top four banks, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Robert Hockett, I Survived Real Estate, and the Norris Group's hard money loan programs. 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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Barclays Chairman Marcus Agius Steps Down Amidst Scandal

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, construction costs, CMBS delinquencies, unemployment, mortgage rates, apartment rents, the resignation of Barclays Chairman, an update on the Homeowner Bill of Rights, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Mark Dowling, Steve Manos, and Paul Herrera of IVAR, I Survived Real Estate, 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 to use eminent domain to seize loans for underwater homowners

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 and housing starts, increases in shared housing, unemployment claims, home prices and sales, mortgage rates, the foreclosure of Octomom Nadya Suleman, San Bernardino's eminent domain on home loans, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Rich Sharga, I Survived Real Estate, 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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Housing Market Attracting More and More Foreign Buyers

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 closed banks, home prices, unemployment claims, foreclosures, the increase in both rentals and foreign home sales, shadow inventory, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Rick Sharga, the NSDREI 8th Anniversary Dinner Party, the AREAA 2012 Home Buyer & Real Estate fair, and the InvestClub for Women. 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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Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2012 introduced in the House of Representatives today

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 builder stocks, home prices, pending home sales, mortgage rates and applications, unemployment, the new way Standard & Poors is rating their mortgage-backed securities, the new Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2012 introduced today, and much more. Upcoming events include the radio show with Leslie Appleton-Young, the NSEREI 8th Anniversary Dinner Party, the AREAA 2012 Home Buyer & Real Estate fair, and the Appraisal Institute's 15th Annual Inland Empire Market Trends Seminar. 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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Assembly Bill 1745 Unanimously Approved and Moving to the Senate

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 delinquencies, new and existing home sales, median home prices, April pending sales, equity sales, FINRA's fines against Citigroup, Assembly Bill 1745, and much more. He also discusses upcoming events including the the radio show with Lance Martin, Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast, the Cutting Edge Financial Tactics Brunch, and the Predictive Methods Conference. To check out the full stories, go to http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/category/news/.

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