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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Economic Reports from Zillow & Fitch and Obama vs. Mortgage Tax Deduction

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 housing numbers released by Zillow, Fitch, and Morgan Stanley, the recent report released by Fannie Mae regarding the housing market, the principle reduction program in conjuction with FHA as discussed by the Obama Administration, and the recent mortgage interest tax deduction. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Tom Anderson, and the SDCIA December event in San Diego. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Delinquency Rates by the MBA and Senate Banking Committee Interview of 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 numbers for delinquency rates on mortgages released by the Mortgage Bankers Association, LPS, and DQNews, the recent interview with members of the Financial Industry by the Senate Banking Committee, the financial issues associated with the community associations, the Federal Trade Commission's final ruling on mortgage foreclosure rescue, and the gloomy outlook on home sales. He also discusses upcoming events including the radio show with Tony Alvarez, Rick Solis, and Mike Cantu, and the December events in San Diego. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Letter from the FDIC to Bank CEOs on Failed Banks

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 17th consecutive decline in home prices according to Zillow, the status on prices both metropolitan and nationwide according to NAR, possible lawsuits for failed banks, the Dodd-Frank bill, and the attack on the interest tax deduction. He also commerates the Norris Group's 200th radio show and discusses upcoming events, including the 6th Annual Members Holiday Party with NSDREI on the 5th and SDCIA on the 14th. This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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Ally Caught in Robo-Signing Scandal and Attorneys General Continue Investigation

Aaron Norris of The Norris Group presents this week's top news. This week's video includes information on changes in government, the Keep Your Home California program, and Freddie Mac's recent losses. Ally admits to robo-signing and Attorneys General nationwide continue their investigation on banks and servicers. For more news check out The Norris Group's blog.

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Housing Summit, Unemployment, and Bureau of Economics Analysis

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 upcoming Housing Summit with Michael Heid,  Barbara Dosoer, Mark Zandi, Bill Gross,  Lewis Ranieri.  In addition, he discusses the decline in income according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the increase in unemployment claims, Foreclosure Radar's monthly report, and an update on the FHA premium change.  He also discusses upcoming events including the Advanced Investing Skills and Strategies for Quadrant 2.5 seminar and the upcoming radio show with Sean O' Toole.    This video is a follow-up to the Norris Group's real estate blog.

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