Appraiser/Investor Rick Solis Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #422

Bruce Norris is joined again this week by Rick Solis. Rick is a fellow investor, property manager, property finder, and a good teacher. Bruce and Rick discuss how Rick got his start, his most influential educators, including Zig Ziglar and John Schaub, the scratch and dent method, property management lessons, his work with Andrea Esplin, and much, much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.

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Appraiser/Investor Rick Solis Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #421

Bruce Norris is joined again this week by Rick Solis. Rick is a fellow investor, property manager, property finder, and a good teacher. Bruce and Rick discuss how he got his start in appraisals and financing, the appraisal world and how it has changed, concerns this has caused, values of properties in 2014, inventory and its effect on the softness of price, hedge funds and their influence in the area, and much, much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.

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Cary Pearce of Provident Bank Mortgage Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #420

Bruce Norris is joined again this week by Cary Pearce. Cary is the current sales production manager for Provident Loans. As a production manager, he has closed almost 2500 loans for about $350 million in his career as well as supervised another $1 ½ billion in other closings. Cary started in the business in 1985 when he worked at Coldwell Financial. He later went to work for Acu Bank Mortgage, where he first met Bruce. Here he was promoted to a position of branch manager. He has been with Provident as their production manager since 2009. Bruce and Cary discuss the 3% down Fannie/Freddie program, FHA and conventional loans, loan-to-value loans, crowd funding, the ease of obtaining a loan when you are self-employed, available down payment programs, mortgage insurance, Fannie/Freddie rental programs, immigration law changes, and much, much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.

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Cary Pearce of Provident Bank Mortgage Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #419

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Cary Pearce. Cary is the current sales production manager for Provident Loans. As a production manager, he has closed almost 2500 loans for about $350 million in his career as well as supervised another $1 ½ billion in other closings. Cary started in the business in 1985 when he worked at Coldwell Financial. He later went to work for Acu Bank Mortgage, where he first met Bruce. Here he was promoted to a position of branch manager. He has been with Provident as their production manager since 2009. Bruce and Cary discuss ARM products and VA loans, conventional loans, the loan market from 1985-1989, the two sides of the lending world, the GSEs five years from now, the downturn from 1990-1996, loan fraud, mortgage-backed securities, and much, much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.

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Harry Dent Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #418

Bruce Norris is joined again this week by Harry Dent. Harry is the founder of Dent Research and Economic Forecasting Firm. They specialize in demographic trends, and his mission is to help people understand change using new research developed from years of hand-on business experience. Mr. Dent offers unprecedented and refreshingly understandable tools for seeing the key economic trends that will affect your life, business, and investments over the rest of your lifetime. He has authored many books, including The Great Boom Ahead, and his latest book The Demographic Cliff. He is also editor of the free newsletter Economy and Markets. Bruce and Harry discuss the difference between the roaring 20s and the roaring 2000s, commodity prices, fracking, the hierarchy of cycles in the market, deflation, the areas of the market that peak the fastest, people's responses to bubbles, and much, much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.

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Harry Dent Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #417

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Harry Dent. Harry is the founder of Dent Research and Economic Forecasting Firm. They specialize in demographic trends, and his mission is to help people understand change using years of hand-on business experience. Mr. Dent offers unprecedented and refreshingly understandable tools for seeing the key economic trends that will affect your life, business, and investments over the rest of your lifetime. He has authored many books, including The Great Boom Ahead, and his latest book The Economic Cliff. He is also editor of the free newsletter Economy and Markets. Bruce and Harry discuss the baby boomer and millennial generation, the correlation between the birth index and booms and busts in the economy, large participants and hedge funds in the economy, and much, much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.

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Eric Janszen, Economic and Financial Analyst of iTulip, Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #416

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Eric Janszen. Eric is an economic analyst with more than two decades of experience as a technology industry executive and venture capitalist. In 1998 he founded itulip.com, a financial analysis company with an amazingly accurate forecasting record. Eric is also the author of the post “Catastrophe Economy" and was last featured on the panel for I Survived Real Estate 2012.  Bruce and Eric discuss economic progress over the last five years, tapering, changes in the Fed fund rate, the value of the dollar, oil prices, our biggest exports, his book The Post Catastrophe Economy, and much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.



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David Crowe Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #415

Bruce Norris is joined again this week by Dr. David Crowe.  Dr. Crowe is Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the National Association of Home Builders.  He is responsible for NAHB’s forecast of housing and economic trends, survey research and analysis of the homebuilding industry, and consumer preferences as well as micro economic analysis of government policies that affect housing. Bruce and David discuss legislation passed this year that was a concern to them, uncertainty in the lending business, his predictions of the economy in 2015, the construction of single-family homes in the last six years, the lack of decision-making by the millennial generation, the baby boom generation and its impact on builders, the oil boom in the United States and its impact on builders, and much, much more on this week's real estate radio show and podcast.




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John Burns Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #414

Bruce Norris is joined again this week by John Burns.  John is the CEO of John Burns real estate consulting firm, located in Irvine.  They are a national source of independent housing research, advice, and consulting.  Their mission is to help executives make informed housing industry decisions.  His firm provides builders, developers, banks, lenders, investors, and building product manufacturers with timely analysis they need in order to make smart decisions quickly and cost effectively.  Research is backed by detailed data as well as proprietary tools and experienced professionals around the country. Bruce and John discuss the market for this year and if it met their predictions, construction numbers in California, development costs, subdivision creation in Riverside County, FHA's reduction of loan balance and how it affects builders, unsold inventory versus sales, Fannie and Freddie's new 3% down loan program, single-family rental homes, and much, much more on this week's real estate radio show and podcast.




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John Burns Joins Bruce Norris on the Real Estate Radio Show #413

Bruce Norris is joined this week by John Burns.  John is the CEO of John Burns real estate consulting firm, located in Irvine.  They are a national source of independent housing research, advice, and consulting.  Their mission is to help executives make informed housing industry decisions.  His firm provides builders, developers, banks, lenders, investors, and building product manufacturers with timely analysis they need in order to make smart decisions quickly and cost effectively.  Research is backed by detailed data as well as proprietary tools and experienced professionals around the country. Bruce and John discuss location advantages, the price of oil's affect on real estate, the oil industry in Houston Texas, hedge funds, demand for bonds, foreign investors, and much, much more on this week's real estate radio show and podcast.




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I Survived Real Estate 2014 Part 7 #412

On Friday, October 24, the Norris Group proudly presented its 7^th annual award-winning black-tie event I Survived Real Estate.  An incredible lineup of industry experts joined Bruce Norris to discuss perplexing industry trends, head-scratching legislation, and opportunities emerging for real estate professionals.  Proceeds for the event benefit Make a Wish and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  This event could not have been possible without the generous help of the following platinum partners: Auction.com, HousingWire, PropertyRadar, the Apartment Owners Association, the San Diego Creative Real Estate Investors Association and President Bill Tan, The North San Diego Real Estate Investors Association, InvestClub for Women and Iris Veneracion, Wholesale Capital Corp, New Western Acquisition, MVT Productions, and White House Catering.  For event video and information, visit isurvivedrealestate.com.

In this segment, Bruce concludes his discussion with Doug Duncan, Gary Thomas, Dave Cogdill, Sean O'Toole, Christopher Thornberg, and Bill Cosgrove.  They discuss their major concerns for the industries in the upcoming year, including building costs, sale legislation, the future of the Federal Reserve, sales volumes and sales, the infamous "black swan," our current market, and much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.    

The Norris Group would like to thank its gold sponsors for supporting I Survived Real Estate: Adrenaline Athletics, Coachella Valley Real Estate Investors Association, Coldwell Banker Town and Country, Costa Mesa Marriot, Council of Multiple Listing Services, Elite Auctions, In A Day Development, Inland Valley Association of Realtors, Investor Experts, IRA Services Trust Company, Jennifer Buys Houses, Keystone CPA, Las Brisas Escrow, LA South REIA, Leivas Tax Wealth Management, Personal Real Estate Magazine, Pilot Limousine, Primary Residential Mortgage, Northern California Real Estate Investors Association, Real Wealth Network, Realty 411 Magazine, Resonant Lens Photography, Rick and LeAnne Rossiter, SJREI, SONOCA Corporation, Southpointe Companies, Spinnaker Loans, Tony Alvarez, uDirect IRA Services.  See isurvivedrealestate.com for video of the live event and more on our sponsors.




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I Survived Real Estate 2014 Part 6 #411

On Friday, October 24, the Norris Group proudly presented its 7^th annual award-winning black-tie event I Survived Real Estate.  An incredible lineup of industry experts joined Bruce Norris to discuss perplexing industry trends, head-scratching legislation, and opportunities emerging for real estate professionals.  Proceeds for the event benefit Make a Wish and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  This event could not have been possible without the generous help of the following platinum partners: Auction.com, HousingWire, PropertyRadar, the Apartment Owners Association, the San Diego Creative Real Estate Investors Association and President Bill Tan, The North San Diego Real Estate Investors Association, InvestClub for Women and Iris Veneracion, Wholesale Capital Corp, New Western Acquisition, MVT Productions, and White House Catering.  For event video and information, visit isurvivedrealestate.com.

In this segment, Bruce continues his discussion with Doug Duncan, Gary Thomas, Dave Cogdill, Sean O'Toole, Christopher Thornberg, and Bill Cosgrove.  They discuss triggers for buying a home, immigration laws, college debt, the return of the private-label market, machines replacing people, major concerns for their industries in 2015, and much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.    

The Norris Group would like to thank its gold sponsors for supporting I Survived Real Estate: Adrenaline Athletics, Coachella Valley Real Estate Investors Association, Coldwell Banker Town and Country, Costa Mesa Marriot, Council of Multiple Listing Services, Elite Auctions, In A Day Development, Inland Valley Association of Realtors, Investor Experts, IRA Services Trust Company, Jennifer Buys Houses, Keystone CPA, Las Brisas Escrow, LA South REIA, Leivas Tax Wealth Management, Personal Real Estate Magazine, Pilot Limousine, Primary Residential Mortgage, Northern California Real Estate Investors Association, Real Wealth Network, Realty 411 Magazine, Resonant Lens Photography, Rick and LeAnne Rossiter, SJREI, SONOCA Corporation, Southpointe Companies, Spinnaker Loans, Tony Alvarez, uDirect IRA Services.  See isurvivedrealestate.com for video of the live event and more on our sponsors.




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I Survived Real Estate 2014 Part 5 #410

On Friday, October 24, the Norris Group proudly presented its 7^th annual award-winning black-tie event I Survived Real Estate.  An incredible lineup of industry experts joined Bruce Norris to discuss perplexing industry trends, head-scratching legislation, and opportunities emerging for real estate professionals.  Proceeds for the event benefit Make a Wish and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  This event could not have been possible without the generous help of the following platinum partners: Auction.com, HousingWire, PropertyRadar, the Apartment Owners Association, the San Diego Creative Real Estate Investors Association and President Bill Tan, The North San Diego Real Estate Investors Association, InvestClub for Women and Iris Veneracion, Wholesale Capital Corp, New Western Acquisition, MVT Productions, and White House Catering.  For event video and information, visit isurvivedrealestate.com.

In this segment, Bruce continues his discussion with Doug Duncan, Gary Thomas, Dave Cogdill, Sean O'Toole, and Bill Cosgrove.  They discuss the country's budget, what to take into consideration or remove in order to help balance the budget, the deductibility of state taxes at the federal level, the tba mortgage market, $500,000 free sales for married couples, loans funded by government programs, the reduction of FHA's loan limits, the definition of a household today, and much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.    

The Norris Group would like to thank its gold sponsors for supporting I Survived Real Estate: Adrenaline Athletics, Coachella Valley Real Estate Investors Association, Coldwell Banker Town and Country, Costa Mesa Marriot, Council of Multiple Listing Services, Elite Auctions, In A Day Development, Inland Valley Association of Realtors, Investor Experts, IRA Services Trust Company, Jennifer Buys Houses, Keystone CPA, Las Brisas Escrow, LA South REIA, Leivas Tax Wealth Management, Personal Real Estate Magazine, Pilot Limousine, Primary Residential Mortgage, Northern California Real Estate Investors Association, Real Wealth Network, Realty 411 Magazine, Resonant Lens Photography, Rick and LeAnne Rossiter, SJREI, SONOCA Corporation, Southpointe Companies, Spinnaker Loans, Tony Alvarez, uDirect IRA Services.  See isurvivedrealestate.com for video of the live event and more on our sponsors.




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I Survived Real Estate 2014 Part 4 #409

On Friday, October 24, the Norris Group proudly presented its 7^th annual award-winning black-tie event I Survived Real Estate.  An incredible lineup of industry experts joined Bruce Norris to discuss perplexing industry trends, head-scratching legislation, and opportunities emerging for real estate professionals.  Proceeds for the event benefit Make a Wish and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  This event could not have been possible without the generous help of the following platinum partners: Auction.com, HousingWire, PropertyRadar, the Apartment Owners Association, the San Diego Creative Real Estate Investors Association and President Bill Tan, The North San Diego Real Estate Investors Association, InvestClub for Women and Iris Veneracion, Wholesale Capital Corp, New Western Acquisition, MVT Productions, and White House Catering.  For event video and information, visit isurvivedrealestate.com.

In this segment, Bruce continues his discussion with Doug Duncan, Gary Thomas, Dave Cogdill, Sean O'Toole, and Bill Cosgrove.  They discuss the industry for single-family construction, spec financing, the redefinition of QM versus QRM, the rep and warrant relief announced by the FHFA, the decrease in LLCs and LPs, unsold inventory, foreign buyers in the Northern California, interest rate deductions and debt forgiveness, and much more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.    

The Norris Group would like to thank its gold sponsors for supporting I Survived Real Estate: Adrenaline Athletics, Coachella Valley Real Estate Investors Association, Coldwell Banker Town and Country, Costa Mesa Marriot, Council of Multiple Listing Services, Elite Auctions, In A Day Development, Inland Valley Association of Realtors, Investor Experts, IRA Services Trust Company, Jennifer Buys Houses, Keystone CPA, Las Brisas Escrow, LA South REIA, Leivas Tax Wealth Management, Personal Real Estate Magazine, Pilot Limousine, Primary Residential Mortgage, Northern California Real Estate Investors Association, Real Wealth Network, Realty 411 Magazine, Resonant Lens Photography, Rick and LeAnne Rossiter, SJREI, SONOCA Corporation, Southpointe Companies, Spinnaker Loans, Tony Alvarez, uDirect IRA Services.  See isurvivedrealestate.com for video of the live event and more on our sponsors.




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I Survived Real Estate 2014 Part 3 #408

On Friday, October 24, the Norris Group proudly presented its 7^th annual award-winning black-tie event I Survived Real Estate.  An incredible lineup of industry experts joined Bruce Norris to discuss perplexing industry trends, head-scratching legislation, and opportunities emerging for real estate professionals.  Proceeds for the event benefit Make a Wish and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  This event could not have been possible without the generous help of the following platinum partners: Auction.com, HousingWire, PropertyRadar, the Apartment Owners Association, the San Diego Creative Real Estate Investors Association and President Bill Tan, The North San Diego Real Estate Investors Association, InvestClub for Women and Iris Veneracion, Wholesale Capital Corp, New Western Acquisition, MVT Productions, and White House Catering.  For event video and information, visit isurvivedrealestate.com.

In this segment, Bruce continues his discussion with Christopher Thornberg and Doug Duncan as well as bringing up the new panelists Dave Cogdill, Sean O'Toole, Bill Cosgrove, and Gary Thomas.  They discuss interest rates, gains in the American dollar, unemployment and jobs available, people's view of the economy and where they believe it is heading, CEQA, the California housing market and its affordability, home sales, the latest real estate cycle, the affect of marriage on purchasing a home, the increase in doubled-up households, and more on this week's Norris Group real estate radio show and podcast.    

The Norris Group would like to thank its gold sponsors for supporting I Survived Real Estate: Adrenaline Athletics, Coachella Valley Real Estate Investors Association, Coldwell Banker Town and Country, Costa Mesa Marriot, Council of Multiple Listing Services, Elite Auctions, In A Day Development, Inland Valley Association of Realtors, Investor Experts, IRA Services Trust Company, Jennifer Buys Houses, Keystone CPA, Las Brisas Escrow, LA South REIA, Leivas Tax Wealth Management, Personal Real Estate Magazine, Pilot Limousine, Primary Residential Mortgage, Northern California Real Estate Investors Association, Real Wealth Network, Realty 411 Magazine, Resonant Lens Photography, Rick and LeAnne Rossiter, SJREI, SONOCA Corporation, Southpointe Companies, Spinnaker Loans, Tony Alvarez, uDirect IRA Services.  See isurvivedrealestate.com for video of the live event and more on our sponsors.




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