Mike Cantu, Tony Alvarez, and Rick Solis #201

This week, The Norris Group celebrates its 201st episode and we're joined by Tony Alvarez, Mike Cantu, and Rick Solis. The four discuss the rental market, what the three like in a rental including square footage, bedrooms, and number of bathrooms, areas they all like and buy in, school districts, holding condos in the current California market, section 8, the current state of REO and shadow inventory, dealing with renters, and much more.

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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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Kurt Pfotenhauer Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #199

This week, The Norris Group welcomes CEO of the American Land Title Association, Kurt Pfotenhauer. Bruce Norris and Kurt Pfotenhauer talk about the important role title plays in daily real estate transaction, the role of MERS in the current market and whether we should expect further issues, reasons why certain title companies are seeking indemnity on certain foreclosures, what an indemnity agreement actually means, if title companies will insure trustee sales, the complexity of different state laws in the market, and much more.

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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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I Survived Real Estate 2010 part 5#197

This week, The Norris Group presents the third audio installment 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. This episode starts with more conversation with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac talking more about bulk buying opportunities. Later, Bruce brings up the entire panel to discuss more on the economy and the real estate market.

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I Survived Real Estate 2010 part 4 #196

This week, The Norris Group presents the third audio installment 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. This episode goes into a little more on bulk buying with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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I Survived Real Estate 2010 part 3 #195

This week, The Norris Group presents the third audio installment 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.

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I Survived Real Estate 2010 part 2 #194

This week, The Norris Group presents the second audio installment 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 second show, Bruce Norris introduces the panelists and starts the interview with Christopher Thornberg of Beacon economic fame.

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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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