Bruce Norris Is Joined By Ted Boecker, Mike Novak-Smith, and Shelly Lindekugel on the Real Estate Radio Show #585

This week Bruce Norris is joined by Ted Boecker, Mike Novak-Smith, and Shelly Lindekugel. Ted is the owner and broker for Re/Max Results in Moreno Valley, which he started in 1989. Ted has vast experience in real estate and has been able to train and lead 35 of Southern California’s highest producing real estate brokers and agents. Before opening RE/Max results, Ted practiced law with Miller Hodges and Bemis LLC in Newport Beach. Mike Novak-Smith is one of the nation’s largest REO agents and has managed and sold 1,000 homes for corporate sellers. Mike specializes in the default service side of the business, which focuses on REO short sale evaluation products. Shelly Lindekugel is the certified real estate broker manager with a diverse background in the real estate industry, which began in 1989. In 2012, Shelly stepped down from management to pursue real estate sales once more. She and her partners have consistently been named top performing team, closing approximately $15 million annually

Bruce discusses with them how things changed in 1989 when the market started to decline, the real estate market in general when it comes to short sales and REOs, the top places people are migrating to find cheaper housing, the urgency to buy right now, the ease of getting a yes answer from a lender, risks involved in Subject To deals, what happens when one party in a contract breaches the terms, and much more on the real estate radio show and podcast.

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Mike Novak-Smith and Ted Boecker of RE/MAX Join Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #431

Bruce Norris is joined again this week by Ted Boecker and Mike Novak-Smith. Ted is the owner and broker of RE/Max Results in Moreno Valley. He started the company in 1989, and he has been experienced at practicing law and being a general contractor. He has also operated different types of developments. Mike Novak-Smith is one of the leading REO agents in the entire country and the top 1% of all real estate agents nationwide. He is experienced in REO short sales, bankruptcies, asset management and negotiating. He specializes in REOs in Riverside and works with Ted’s brokerage. Bruce, Mike, and Ted discuss the difficulty today in getting loans, hedge funds, the decrease in loans handled by FHA, the need for a open market sale, the cut in full-time jobs, the initial pre-qual process, the decline in FHA loan limits, and much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.

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Mike Novak-Smith and Ted Boecker of REMAX Join Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #430

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Ted Boecker and Mike Novak-Smith. Ted is the owner and broker of RE/Max Results in Moreno Valley. He started the company in 1989, and he has been experienced at practicing law and being a general contractor. He has operated different types of developments. Mike Novak-Smith is one of the leading REO agents in the entire country and the top 1% of all real estate agents nationwide. He is experienced in REO short sales, bankruptcies, asset management and negotiating. He specializes in REOs in Riverside and works with Ted’s brokerage. Bruce, Mike, and Ted discuss the transition in the industry from 1989 to 1992, inventory accumulation from HUD and VA auctions, this year's sales, lending in 2015 compared to other years, the price people are willing to pay for loans, and much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.

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Mike Novak-Smith Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #332

Bruce Norris is joined again this week by Mike Novak-Smith. Mike is with REMAX Results and is in the top 1% of agents nationwide. He is an expert in the disposition of REO, short sales, bankruptcies, asset management, and negotiation. Bruce and Mike discuss short sales, REOs, the attitude of homeowners and buyers now compared to the 90s, the percentage of people current on their mortgages, prices and hedge funds, the new home construction business, the trend today for getting people approved for loans, portfolio loans, and much more on this week's real estate radio show and podcast.

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Mike Novak-Smith Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #331

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Mike Novak-Smith.Mike is with REMAX Results and is in the top 1% of agents nationwide.He is an expert in the disposition of REO, short sales, bankruptcies, asset management, and negotiation.. Bruce and Mike discuss REOs, hedge funds, shadow inventory, inventory, properties for sale, FHA deals, and much more on this week's real estate radio show and podcast.

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Steve Silva, Mike Novak-Smith, and Lance Martin Join Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #290

Today on the show are three special guests. Lance Martin has been in the real estate business for 24 years as broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Pioneer Real Estate, which serves the Inland Empire. Lance is an expert in residential REO foreclosure sales and owns offices in several Southern California counties.
Mike Novak-Smith is not only one of the largest REO agents in the Inland Empire but also the nation. Mike is in the top 1% of all real estate agents nationwide and is experienced in REO short sales, bankruptcies, asset management, and negotiating. He also specializes in the Inland Empire as well.
Steve Silva owns several businesses including Market Point Realty and Las Brisas Escrow. Steve is an expert in residential REO sales as wells as being a real estate investor. 
Bruce discusses with them the status of appraisers in the current market, cash buyers, the people backed by Wall Street money and if they affect their businesses, the new sense of entitlement in this country, REO listings and short sales, eminent domain, and much more on this week's real estate radio show and podcast.

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Lance Martin, Mike Novak-Smith, and Steve Silva Join Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #289

Today on the show are three special guests. Lance Martin has been in the real estate business for 24 years as broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Pioneer Real Estate, which serves the Inland Empire.
Lance is an expert in residential REO foreclosure sales and owns offices in several Southern California counties.
Mike Novak-Smith is not only one of the largest REO agents in the Inland Empire but also the nation. Mike is in the top 1% of all real estate agents nationwide and is experienced in REO short sales, bankruptcies, asset management, and negotiating. He also specializes in the Inland Empire as well.
Steve Silva owns several businesses including Market Point Realty and Las Brisas Escrow. Steve is an expert in residential REO sales as wells as being a real estate investor. 
Bruce discusses with them the future status of where inventory is going to come from, what inventory investors might find to buy, the volume of REO sales in the early 90s compared to the 2007-2012 years, property values in the 90s and today, the loan modification programs and which have been successful, and much more on this week's real estate radio show and podcast.

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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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