Leslie Appleton-Young of CAR #218

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Vice President of the California Realtors of Realtors, Leslie Appleton-Young.  Bruce and Leslie compare this downturn to other downturns, views on home ownership, the effect of gas prices on real estate, foreclosures, delinquency rates, and much more on this weeks real estate radio show and podcast.

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Leslie Appleton-Young of CAR #217

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Vice President of the California Realtors of Realtors, Leslie Appleton Young.  Bruce and Leslie discuss this downturn compared to other downturns, views on home ownership, the state of lenders, foreclosures, home buyer tax credits, and much more on this weeks real estate radio show and podcast.

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Ben Gay III Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #214

Bruce Norris is joined once again this week by sales legend Ben Gay III.

Ben and Bruce discuss "do you own one" sales, the concept of wholesales, the history behind the Closures 1 and Closures 2, sales infiltration, scripted sales, and much more on this weeks real estate radio show and podcast.

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Ben Gay III Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #213

We're back! Thanks so much for all the cards, thoughts, prayers and concerns. This week we re-launch the show with sales genius Ben Gay III.

Ben and Bruce chat about how he got into sales, one of the best things Ben's parents did for him that made him successful, the many different sales positions he's had, and bits of why he can do what he does no matter what it is he's promoting.

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Mike Cantu, Tony Alvarez, and Rick Solis #200

This week, The Norris Group celebrates its 200th episode! Thanks everyone for your continued support for our work. Our goal is always to provide the best information to help you in your California real estate business. This week, we have a special show featuring three of our favorite guests: Tony Alvarez, Mike Cantu, and Rick Solis. The four discuss what they would do if they could do it all over again, what they've been working on in the current market, and the different business models they all have. The three also talk about price and rent declines.

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John Schaub Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #198

This week, The Norris Group returns to its regular programming. This week, Bruce Norris is joined by best selling author and real estate investor with 35 years of experience, John Schaub. Bruce and John talk about how John has survived through three recessions in his career, how he sleeps well at night, what accountants think about free and clear houses, why the current market is a great time to buy, buy and hold vs. buy and sell, where and how John buys, what he likes to buy, and, of course, much more. Bruce Norris and John Schaub are speaking together next week in San jose for the first time ever. The Norris Group has also won another Gold Marcom award for the radio show. Thanks for your support.

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Mike Novak-Smith Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #191

This week Bruce is joined by Mike Novak-Smith. Mike has been a household name in the REO business since the 90s. He has gained national recognition for his work in the REO industry. Mike and Bruce discuss how Mike got in the business, what it takes to stay in the REO business, what's going on in the REO market, and what to look forward to in the future.

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Christopher Thornberg Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #189

This week the Norris Group continues with radio interviews leading up to I Survived Real Estate 2010: The State of REO. On the radio show this week is Principle of Beacon Economics, Christopher Thornberg. Bruce and Christopher discuss current developments in the economy, deflation and inflation, housing demand, unemployment, and much more on this week's show.

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Marsha Norris #184

This week the Norris Group launches its third annual breast cancer fund raising event, I Survived Real Estate 2010: The State of REO. On the radio show this week is the inspiration for the event and wife of Bruce Norris, Marsha Norris. On the show, Bruce and Marsha discuss the many hurtles and challenges of fighting breast cancer for 15 years. Thanks to all of our sponsors for already helping us have the biggest launch to date. We couldn't do it without you.

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REO Mentor Tony Alvarez #182

This week Bruce is joined this week by long-time real estate investor and now author of "Breaking Into the REO Business," Tony Alvarez. Bruce and Tony discuss one of Tony's first speaking engagements with the Norris Group, why he wrote a book, Tony's introduction to the business of investing in real estate, his family, the concept of his new book and why it's different, why Bruce bought his foreword, the psychology of REO and the agents involved, and so much more.

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Bill Shipp Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #175

This week Bruce Norris is joined by California real estate investor, Bill Shipp.

Bruce and Bill discuss his success rate of offers and purchases, his work process, how he has much of his business on automatic pilot, working with a construction crew, Bill's ongoing education, funny stories on rehabs, how to learn construction, bulk buying, and much more.

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Bill Shipp Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #174

This week Bruce Norris is joined by California real estate investor, Bill Shipp.

Bruce and Bill discuss how he got in the business, how he buys houses, when he got started, how he works with Realtors in transactions, how he dealt with working in the current market, buying strategies, and much more.

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Leslie Appleton-Young of CAR #173

This week Bruce Norris is joined by Chief Economist with the California Association of Realtors, Leslie Appleton-Young.

Bruce and Leslie discuss the the history and current situation of the California media real estate price metric, looking back at problems leading up to the crash, strategic defaults, new deed-in-lieu of foreclosure program, distressed sales to regular sales ratios, real estate bulk buys, the state of the construction industry and building, demographics, and unemployment impacts.

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Leslie Appleton-Young of CAR #172

This week Bruce Norris is joined by Chief Economist with the California Association of Realtors, Leslie Appleton-Young.

Bruce and Leslie discuss the current market, price ranges that have stabilized, government intervention, the current real estate market and what to expect his year, and much more.

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Author and Economist Harry Dent #169

This week Bruce Norris is joined once again by Harry Dent. Harry is the president of the H.S. Dent Foundation, which publishes the H.S. Dent forecast. His mission is to help people understand change. He is the author of many books, which include The Great Boom Ahead 1992 and The Roaring 2000s and The Great Depression Ahead.

Bruce and Mr. Dent discuss how some of the brightest minds missed the bubble, the upcoming depression and US banking collapse coming in 2011, and the problem with economist and why they often get it wrong. They all discuss the differences between Japan and the US and how demographics play an important role in determining the coming market.

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Scott Barber and Deanna Lorson - City of Riverside #167

Bruce Norris is joined this week again by the Development Director for the City of Riverside, Deanna Lorsen, and the Code Enforcement Director for the City of Riverside, Scott Barber. Bruce, Deanna, and Scott discuss the state of Riverside's budget, if taxes have decreased with real estate prices, how the state is trying to tap into the budgets of local cities, more on code enforcement, the process of fines with the city, investors and the city in partnership, lenders challenging cities and fines they've levied on foreclosures, the Riverside Renaissance and redevelopment funds at work, the Fox performing arts center, bond issuance, down payment assistant programs, rental assistance, the Home Investment Partnership, condominiums being told down because of builder foreclosure, and much more.

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Peter Schiff of Euro Pacific Capital #165

Bruce Norris is joined this week by President of Euro Pacific Capital and author of Crash Proof 2.0, How to profit from the Economic Collapse, Peter Schiff. Peter is currently campaigning for the Connecticut Senate seat to replace Senator Dodd. Bruce and Peter discuss the economy, inflation potential in the United States, real estate price increases and the cause of those increases, and how the government is making the problem worse.

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Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics #162

This week Bruce is joined once again by Christopher Thornberg. Christopher is an expert in the study of regional economies, real estate dynamics, and business forecasting. In 2006, he co-founded Beacon Economics which is an economic research and consulting firm that specializes in real estate markets, local economic development, and public and private policy issues. Christopher has also been part of the Norris Group’s award-winning fundraising series, I Survived Real Estate.

Christopher and Bruce discuss the more on inflation, consumers and the idea of judges wiping out debt in cramdowns, the United States compared to Japan's economy, deflation potential in the United States (if any), GDP and the health of the Unites States, Bernanke and currently policy, employment numbers, excess and working through issues currently on the table, what would happen if the US re-adopted mark to market for banks, and of course, much more.

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Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics #161

This week Bruce is joined by Christopher Thornberg. Christopher is an expert in the study of regional economies, real estate dynamics, and business forecasting. In 2006, he co-founded Beacon Economics which is an economic research and consulting firm that specializes in real estate markets, local economic development, and public and private policy issues. Christopher has also been part of the Norris Group’s award-winning fundraising series, I Survived Real Estate.

Christopher and Bruce discuss the current state of the market and whether the market is truly experiencing a comeback or is it completely manufactured. Christopher goes into detail about Bernanke and his current handling of the market. Government actions has delayed the inevitable and Christopher and Bruce discuss what the different strategies have been and how effective they have been and how much longer we should expect to see these manipulations.

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Philip Tirone of the Mortgage Equity Group #160

Bruce Norris is joined by Philip Tirone. Philip Tirone is the President of the Mortgage Equity Group and author of The 7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score. Bruce and Philip discuss strategic defaults, potential interest rates for the United States, potential ramifications from defaults, foreclosures becoming socially acceptable, loan modifications, and what banks are having to deal with because of foreclosures on their books.

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