John Burns, CEO John Burns Real Estate Consulting Pt 2

John leads a consulting firm that specializes in independent, unbiased analyses of the real estate industry. The company is on retainer with a very diversified group of companies to advise them on market conditions, and also completes a variety of project and portfolio specific advisory assignments. He was a CPA for 2 years and then spent 8 years in KPMG Peat Marwick's Real Estate Consulting practice (now called Bearing Point). He was also a Principal for four years at a national consulting firm before starting our firm in 2001. John has a M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles and a B.A. in economics from Stanford University.

Specialties: Real estate market research, Housing Analysis, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis and Valuation

Bruce and John talk about which states are winners and losers for migration.  How each state has been impacted based on their response to COVID and a very something very interesting that may come from this housing market.

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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John Burns, CEO JBREC

 John leads a consulting firm that specializes in independent, unbiased analyses of the real estate industry. The company is on retainer with a very diversified group of companies to advise them on market conditions, and also completes a variety of project and portfolio specific advisory assignments. He was a CPA for 2 years and then spent 8 years in KPMG Peat Marwick's Real Estate Consulting practice (now called Bearing Point). He was also a Principal for four years at a national consulting firm before starting our firm in 2001. John has a M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles and a B.A. in economics from Stanford University.

Specialties: Real estate market research, Housing Analysis, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis and Valuation

Bruce and John talk about the government's response to the CoronaVirus and what the consequences of the stimulus package could be.

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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Kathleen Kramer Pt 1. Real Estate and the Post Pandemic Recovery

 Bruce is joined by Kathleen Kramer.  In her 25+ years as a licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Originator, Kathleen Kramer has closed over 2500 transactions for more than a $1 billion in volume.  She ran a successful Real Estate club in Huntington Beach from 2002 to 2006.  She and her husband, Michael, have personally invested in a variety of real estate backed investments including single family, multi-family, office, land development, reg D syndications and non-performing notes in several states.  

Investing in real estate gave Kathleen the financial liberty to take a sabbatical from her Real Estate and Mortgage Brokerage business for the last two years.  She spent the time rehabbing her house in Huntington Beach, travelling, homeschooling her daughter, caring for the older generation and planning what is ‘next’.  

Kathleen earned a degree in Business Economics from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1990.  Besides being a licensed CA Broker, she holds certifications in Commercial Real Estate, Private Lending and Mortgage Planning.  She is a regular speaker at the Orange County Real Estate Investor Association, providing monthly macro-economic and local Real Estate market updates.  She enjoys leading a Girl Scout Troop, teaching classes on real estate due diligence, and coaching her clients on moving up from single family to multi-family investing.  

Bruce and Kathleen talk about the real estate market and how they think it is holding up and how it will help the economy going forward in a post pandemic world.

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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Florida builder Craig Evans of Douglas Brooke Homes

 Bruce Norris is joined by Craig Evans.  CRAIG EVANS, the owner of Douglas Brooke Homes, is a licensed Building Contractor in the State of Florida with nearly 30 years of construction experience including: Residential, Commercial and Municipal. A third generation builder, he has worked front line activities through management as a subcontractor, laborer, foreman, superintendent, project manager, midlevel manager, and executive management, truly learning the business from the ground up. Craig has successfully grown multiple companies into quality brands by focusing on adding value to every facet of the project and not letting details go unnoticed.

Bruce and Craig talk about block construction in Florida.  Florida building code and how he got started in the business.

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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Bruce and Aaron part 2. So Bruce is in Florida, now what? A lot!

 Bruce is joined by Aaron Norris.  Aaron is VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar where he tackles insights into public records data to help Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. Starting July 2020, he’ll be co-hosting the Data-Driven Real Estate Podcast for PropertyRadar. You can catch Aaron speaking and writing nationally on topics such as technology and its impacts on real estate (accessory dwelling units, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, zero interface XR, shared economy, fintech, etc.). You’ll also catch his contributions on Forbes, BiggerPockets, and ThinkRealty Magazine to name a few.

He’s been in the hard money lending family business, The Norris Group, for over 15 years. There he created many award-winning resources for investors merging timing and strategy with his “Pops,” Bruce Norris. He’s a mortgage broker and California real estate broker.

Bruce and Aaron get into the nuts and bolts of the future of The Norris Group after what was almost the most devastating thing ever to happen to The Norris Group.

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.

This is our weekly radio broadcast. We recorded the show last week and will be featuring him on the radio show starting today. You can view the transcription and full broadcast here

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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Is investing in Florida right for everyone? Bruce and Aaron discuss the new dynamic at TNG

 Bruce is joined by Aaron Norris.  Aaron is VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar where he tackles insights into public records data to help Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. Starting July 2020, he'll be co-hosting the Data-Driven Real Estate Podcast for PropertyRadar. You can catch Aaron speaking and writing nationally on topics such as technology and its impacts on real estate (accessory dwelling units, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, zero interface XR, shared economy, fintech, etc.). You'll also catch his contributions on Forbes, BiggerPockets, and ThinkRealty Magazine to name a few.

He's been in the hard money lending family business, The Norris Group, for over 15 years. There he created many award-winning resources for investors merging timing and strategy with his "Pops," Bruce Norris. He's a mortgage broker and California real estate broker.

Bruce and Aaron talk about The Norris Group's new dynamic in the office.  Bruce's move to Florida and if investing in Florida is right for everyone.  

This is our weekly radio broadcast. We recorded the show last week and will be featuring him on the radio show starting today. You can view the transcription and full broadcast here

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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Interest Rates, Forecasting & Modern Monetary Theory: Doug Duncan of Fannie Mae with Bruce Norris

This week's guest is Doug Duncan.  Doug is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae where he is responsible for forecasts and analyses of the economy and the housing and mortgage markets. Duncan heads strategic research regarding the potential impact of external factors on the housing industry. He leads the House Price Forecast Working Group reporting to the Finance Committee. See full video and resources.

Bruce and Doug will discuss Modern Monetary Theory, interest rates and what will the lasting changes that COVID-19 will have on Americans and the housing market.

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.

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Recession? Doug Duncan of Fannie Mae with Bruce Norris #703

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Doug Duncan.  Doug is the Chief Economist at Fannie Mae.  He is responsible for managing Fannie Mae’s Strategy Division and Economics & Mortgage Market Analysis Groups. In this leadership role, Duncan provides all economic, housing, and mortgage market forecasts and analyses, and serves as company’s thought leader and spokesperson on economic and mortgage market issues. See full video and resources

Bruce and Doug will discuss the economy and how the Corona-virus has, is and will continue to impact Americans.  Are we in a recession and what kind of recovery will we have?  V shape, W, Square root?  Nike Swoosh?  Don’t miss this week’s show.

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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COVID-19: How Will It Impact the Industry with Jim Brown #702

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Jim Brown.  Jim is the owner of Keller Williams Corona and has been involved in real estate for over 30 years.  He got his start in 1983 when he began working with land development. Since then he has worked with listing homes in the Corona area as well as continuing his work in land development with large lots subdivided for new tracts.  In addition to land development and residential resales, Jim also specializes in short sales and bank-owned properties. See full video and resources

Bruce and Jim will discuss their new KW command, what has impacted him the most as a retailer broker, how buyers are making decisions, how COVID-19 could change the industry, what he sees in real estate that could be concerning, and much more on the real estate radio show.   

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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Buyer and Seller Moods in 2020 with Jim Brown #701

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Jim Brown.  Jim is the owner of Keller Williams Corona and has been involved in real estate for over 30 years.  He got his start in 1983 when he began working with land development. Since then he has worked with listing homes in the Corona area as well as continuing his work in land development with large lots subdivided for new tracts.  In addition to land development and residential resales, Jim also specializes in short sales and bank-owned properties. See full video and resources

Bruce and Jim will discuss how he has been a successful player in the space for many years in a dominant franchise, how well his business performed this year compared to last year, the mood of both the buyers and sellers, how people feel about foreclosures, Riverside sellers and whether they are staying or leaving, and much more on the real estate radio show.   

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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Robots and Automation with Erik Hernandez #700

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Erik Hernandez.  Erik is a commercial real estate agent and a senior vice president and principal with Lee and Associates in Ontario specializing in industrial real estate. Erik's specialties include active tenant-buyer representation, landlord representation, land sales and development, build-to-suit assignments, and investment sales and analysis. Erik's real estate career now expands over 20 years in the Inland Empire, and he's achieved recognition for many notable transactions. He has been involved in over a billion dollars worth of commercial real estate transactions. See below for full video and resources

Bruce and Erik will discuss whether California could be seeing more out-migration, robots and automation and whether factories could see an increase here, real estate discounts and how Erik sees this working out, overseas manufacturing being brought to the U.S., the amount of money being passed now compared to the Great Recession, and much more on the real estate radio show.   

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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COVID 19: Prop 13 and It's Impact on Tenants With Erik Hernandez #699

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Erik Hernandez.  Erik is a commercial real estate agent and a senior vice president and principal with Lee and Associates in Ontario specializing in industrial real estate. Erik's specialties include active tenant-buyer representation, landlord representation, land sales and development, build-to-suit assignments, and investment sales and analysis. Erik's real estate career now expands over 20 years in the Inland Empire, and he's achieved recognition for many notable transactions. He has been involved in over a billion dollars worth of commercial real estate transactions. See below for full video and resources

Bruce and Erik will primarily discuss Prop 13, whether or not they want to see it passed, SB 939, 2019 and how Erik felt this year went in terms of activity, California and how it has become a destination market for brand new, state-of-the-art buildings, whether law changes have been made that could affect industrial real estate, and much more on the real estate radio show.   

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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AB 2501 and AB 828 with Nema Daghbandan #698

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Nema Daghbandan.  Nema is in charge of the real estate finance group there, and he is a partner with the law firm. His practice entails all facets of lending matters across the country. He advises financial institutions on various lending matters, including licensing, usury and foreclosures, which he just helped Aaron with a couple of weeks ago. He is also an expert in default management and leads the firm's non-judicial trustee group. He got his degree from Miami School of Law; and then before that, his undergrad was at UC Irvine in Political Science.  See also full video and resources.  

Bruce and Nema will primarily discuss Assembly Bills 828 and 2501, whether they have passed or are being contemplated, the response to COVID-19, how they see the economy doing, the issue with foreclosure auctions, and much more on the real estate radio show.   

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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COVID-19: Apartment Real Estate With Kris German #697

Bruce Norris is joined this week by Kris German. He is Vice President of investments in the LA and San Bernardino counties. He specializes in selling multi-family residential properties since joining RE/MAX Commercial in 2007. He constantly ranks among the top three commercial agents within the RE/MAX commercial national division over the last twelve years. He has been awarded every award RE/MAX has to offer. This includes the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, Chairman’s Club Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and most notably the Prestigious Diamond Club Award in 2015, 2016, and 2017.  See also full video and resources.  

Bruce and Kris will discuss the apartment side of the real estate market, how he first got into working in this sector, if the apartments were affected by the market crash, whether there are more apartments being built or scheduled to be built, the mood of the apartment owner, the policies in place to help renters, whether we could see a shift in migration for California, Prop 13 and how this could play out for apartments, and much more on the real estate radio show.   

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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COVID-19: Top Headlines With Aaron Norris #696

This week's radio show and video guest is The Norris Group's own Aaron Norris.  His role with The Norris Group includes loan officer, office manager, and business development. Aaron has been in the real estate field for over a decade, having worked in the construction and design industry before joining The Norris Group in 2005. He speaks nationally on topics including technology and real estate, artificial intelligence, robotics, shared economy, virtual reality, and intech as well as marketing and PR trends. He has contributed to Forbes, BiggerPockets.com, and ThinkRealty magazine. He has an MBA from UC Irvine and is a credited public relations professional and APR. He also holds his certified specialist in planned giving CPSG designation.  See also full video and resources.  

Today, he will discuss some of the top recent headlines regarding COVID-19, including how the different states and countries are handling containment and control, unemployment, the different phases and when California plans to move to the next phase, mortgages, the extension on foreclosure moratoriums, building permits, iBuyers, home sales, the "covexodus," and much, much more on the real estate radio show.   

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.


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