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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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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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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