I Survived Real Estate 2010 part 1 #193

This week, The Norris Group presents the audio portion from the event I Survived Real Estate 2010. This award-winning event has raised over $170,000 since its inception three years ago thanks to the support of all the sponsors and individuals donors that participate. This year, the event focused on the state of REO and foreclosure from an unusual and exciting lineup of experienced experts from multiple industries. The video is now available on the website. In this first show, Aaron Norris and Bruce Norris launch the event and Bruce sets up the evening speaking on the current state of real estate in the US.

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Ivan Choi Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #192

This week Bruce is joined by current president of REOMac, Ivan Choi. Ivan discusses the difference between a mortgage banker and a mortgage broker, the ease of obtaining funds in the current market, the current state of foreclosure inventory, shadow inventory, fear in the servicing market, and much more.

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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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Peter Wayman Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #190

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 Senior REO Sales Director for Freddie Mac, Peter Wayman. Peter and Bruce talk about Freddie Mac's internal REO strategies, loan modification, and opportunities for bulk buying with Freddie Mac.

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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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Joseph Magdziarz Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #188

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 2011 president of the Appraisal Institute, Joseph Magdziarz. Bruce and and Joseph discuss current developments for the appraisal industry including HVCC nad possible changes moving forward and the industry adjusts in the marketplace.

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Sean O'Toole with PropertyRadar #187

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 president of Foreclosure Radar, Sean O'Toole. Bruce and and Sean talk about the state of current REOs and trustee sales in California, shadow inventory, where shadow inventory resides, legislation changing the market, and statistics on loan modifications. This and much more on this week real estate radio show and podcast.

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Daniel Phelan with Southwest Realty Services #186

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 the Mortgage Bankers Association selection to sit on the panel, Daniel J. Phelan. Daniel is CEO and President of Pacific Southwest Realty Services. Bruce and Daniel focus on the state of the commercial mortgage industry from its boom years to the recent situation in the credit crunch. Daniel talks about the loans that are currently not doing well and when those were underwritten and where the money came from in those transactions. This and much more on this week real estate radio show and podcast.

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Tommy Williams with the National Auctioneers Association 7-31-10 #185

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 2008 President of the National Auctioneers Association and Co-Founder of Williams and Williams Auction Company, Tommy Williams. Bruce and Tommy discuss current market place trends with real estate auctions, when auctions work the best, if auctions are being used for REO, and what to look for in a good auction company.

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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 #183

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 the main way Tony buys houses, 14 distinctions for the lazy and incompetent, how Tony describes lazy, market timing, how to get in with agents that already have an investor in place, building relationships, love and its role in becoming great, and much more.

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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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Nancy West of HUD #181

This week Bruce is joined once again by Nancy West. Nancy is a marketing and outreach specialist for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Bruce and Nancy discuss non profits working with HUD, NSP programs and how cities are working with the money they've been giving, loan modifications, FHA modifications, the role of the GSEs in the market, and much more.

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Nancy West of HUD #180

This week Bruce is joined by Nancy West. Nancy is a marketing and outreach specialist for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She has been working in the mortgage industry since 1977. Nancy joined in 2004, and in 2006 she accepted one of four nationwide marking and outreach specialist positions.

Bruce and Nancy discuss the state of FHA mortgages, how long borrowers must wait for a government backed loans after forecloure, short sale, and deed-in-lieu, current guidelines for lending, HUD foreclosures, how investors can bid on HUD properties, 203k loans for investors, and much more.

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David Kittle with the Mortgage Bankers Association #179

This week Bruce Norris is joined by Senior Director Industry Relations for IMARC and 2009 Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association, David Kittle.

Bruce and David discuss internal controls on mortgage lending, checks and balances in the system, mortgage fraud and the kind that's most prevalent, current fraud schemes, mortgage fraud, short sale fraud, the state of the mortgage industry, and much more.

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