california: Part 2 of Bruce Norris and Tony Alvaraz on REOs and Agents in California - 03/26/09 09:57 AM
Bruce Norris is joined by expert real estate investor, property manager, and mentor, Tony Alvarez. Bruce starts by asking if teaching will be a new venture for Tony. Tony talks about The Norris Group giving him his first speaking chance several years back and how doing so forced him to think about what he brought to the table as an individual. Tony had to figure out why he was different in the business. Tony talks about how building relationships is so important and how those relationships can build unbelievable business relationships and wealth.
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california: Tony Alavarez joins Bruce Norris for this week's real estate radio program, REOs in California - 03/26/09 09:51 AM
Bruce Norris is joined by expert real estate investor and mentor, Tony Alvarez. Tony got started in 1980 watching the infomercials on the television. He bought all the courses. It quickly led him to appraising. All the courses he had bought didn’t get him to the numbers he needed. The appraisals license really helped him take off. Tony was born in Cuba and his first exposure to real estate at a young age was very positive.
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california: Part 2 of Ward Hanigan with Bruce Norris on Trustee Sales on Real Estate Radio/Podcast - 03/26/09 09:48 AM
Bruce Norris is joined once again by California trustee sale and foreclosure expert and educator, Ward Hanigan. Bruce talks about Ward’s reputation that is so important in this business. Ward talks about why it’s so important to stay on top of current trends and how his students help him do that.
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california: Ward Hanigan on California Trustee Sales with Bruce Norris on TNG Radio - 03/26/09 09:44 AM
Bruce Norris is joined this week by California trustee expert and trustee sale trainer, Ward Hanigan. Ward talks about training people about trustee sales from different states. He does so to train investors how to specialize in their area. Different states handle foreclosures differently and he makes sure he caters his training to the area they are investing.
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california: Part 2 of Christopher Thornberg with Bruce Norris on the radio - 03/26/09 09:16 AM
Bruce Norris is joined once again this week by Principal and Co-Founder of Beacon Economics, Christopher Thornberg. Bruce and Christopher continue their conversation about paying the debt we are currently giving our children. Christopher talks about World War II and how quickly we paid the debt back. Christopher doesn’t have a problem with raising money but government has a problem sometimes paying it back. *******************************************************************************************************
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california: Christopher Thornberg from Beacon Economics on The Norris Group Radio Show - 03/26/09 09:11 AM
Bruce Norris is joined this week by Founding Partner and Economist with Beacon Economics, Dr. Christopher Thornberg. Bruce asks what Christopher thinks about the phrase, “Since the Great Depression.” Christopher says it’s a bit of an exaggeration and there are definitely sectors that have been hit hard but it’s not that bad. Some assets are still holding well. *******************************************************************************************************
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california: Part 2 of Appraiser Rick Solis on The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show - 01/21/09 03:07 PM
Bruce Norris is joined this week once again by appraiser and investor, Rick Solis.

Bruce and Rick start by talking about market value. Rick says market value is what a ready, willing, able, and knowledgeable buyer is willing to pay for a property. Bruce asks if this definition is being held up with lenders in today’s market. Rick says that lenders are not. Bruce talks about how real estate auctions do not reflect true market value compared to fixed inventory. The majority of the inventory needs fixing and must be sold in a certain time frame.

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california: The Norris Group Year In Review Part 2 on the Radio Show - 01/21/09 02:55 PM
Bruce Norris is joined once again by Craig Hill (hard money loan officer at The Norris Group) and Greg Norris (full-time property buyer for The Norris Group.

Bruce asks Craig about calls from first time investors purchasing homes with structural damage and mold. Craig says he steers newer investors with no construction background away from heavy fixer uppers. Houses don't have to be a complete disaster. You don't want their first house to be a bad experience.
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california: California Economist John Husing on The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show - 01/21/09 02:20 PM
Bruce Norris is joined this week by Inland Empire Economist Dr. John Husing. Bruce asks John if we’re facing the biggest mess he’s ever seen since he’s been an economist. John says it’s the worst mess he’s seen in his life.

John talks about how we got here. In 2004 the real estate market detached from reality. The housing shortage created unbelievable demand creating massive price increases. Investors came into the picture. Prices started increasing even more since they tied up supply. It had nothing to do with real supply and demand issues. The creative financing made it even worse.
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california: Discussion on Fed Bailout, HR3221 and SB1137 on The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show - 11/08/08 05:23 AM
Bruce Norris is joined once again by President of REventures, Michael Pines. Michael and Bruce are discussing foreclosure law changes in California bill 1137.

Bruce wonders why there are so many loopholes left open for interpretation. Michael says when bills are written so hastily there is not enough time to do the most thorough job. Michael believes 1137 wasn’t done very well. Courts will have to be involved to interpret this law. The courts will be used to set precedence. Some of this could be unconstitutional. These issues will take years to fix. In the short term, we will deal … (0 comments)

california: Creative Financing expert Bill gatten joins Bruce Norris on the radio, surf and play the show with our streamer inside - 05/16/08 08:03 AM
Bruce Norris is once again joined by investor, creative real practitioner and educator, and author, Bill Gatten. Bruce and Bill discuss investors who are new to a downturn and how they are currently reacting, what Bruce thinks the market might look like in 2010-2011, non-inclusive options, difference between an Illinois land trust and the Pac Land Trust, options of selling in non-traditional fashions, creative financing and different issues, due on sale clause, how the Pac Trust avoids the due on sale clause, Garn- St Germain act and the rules, percentage the beneficiary needs to retain for tax and insurance reasons,  insurance … (2 comments)

california: Bruce Norris interview Land Trust Expert Bill Gatten on this week's radio show - 05/09/08 09:47 AM
Bruce Norris is joined this week by investor, creative real practitioner and educator, and author, Bill Gatten. Bruce and Bill discuss how long the concept of holding title in a trust been around, why it was created, the mid-70s and interest rates and problems with lenders, why we didn’t have huge price changes in 80s, creative financing, Garn- St Germain Depository Institutions Act in 1982, how it limited lenders on foreclosing, the living revocable trust, due on sale violations, the inter vivos trust, fee simple bundle of rights, the phase of acceptance for new ideas and where the living trust currently … (2 comments)

california: Chief Economist for C.A.R. joins Bruce Norris for Radio Interview - 01/25/08 05:15 AM
This week Bruce Norris is joined by Chief Economist for The California Association of Realtors, Leslie Appleton-Young.  Bruce and Leslie discuss how people join C.A.R, how the market has changed and things unexpected in the market, jumbo market problems, how Realtors audiences have changed as far as what they are looking for from C.A.R., how Realtors are seeking strategies and how to deal with unrealistic sellers, total membership during the boom, the wait-and-see attitude on membership numbers but how so far they are stronger than expected, what successful agents did to make 2007 work, how to profit in 2008, California short … (0 comments)

california: Part 2: Bruce Norris interviews chief economist Dr. Mark Dotzour of Texas A&M University - 01/21/08 04:36 AM
Bruce Norris is joined once again by Chief Economist and Director of Research for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, Dr. Mark Dotzour. Bruce and Dr. Dotzour discuss commercial real estate, how commercial real estate will see similar financial problems, how the decline in the U.S. dollar makes real estate to foreigners look cheap, CAP rates and the future of commercial real estate, how CAP rates work, how Texas compares to California in price and market cycles, Texas and price inflation in the coming years, migration to Texas, how Texas is the number one exporting state in the country, … (0 comments)

california: Bruce Norris interview chief economist Dr. Mark Dotzour of Texas A&M University - 01/12/08 04:24 PM
This week, Bruce Norris is joined by Chief Economist and Director of Research for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, Dr. Mark Dotzour. Bruce and Dr. Dotzour discuss how global trends have affected residential real estate, how interest rates are determined, how central banks have lost some control over monetary policy, how the lending industry is changing, how lenders found out the ultimate way to protect themselves from risk, bond agencies missing that risk, how the U.S. has exported some toxic paper and why it worked, the ramification of downgraded ratings, the credit crunch, how the U.S. just started … (0 comments)

california: Round Table with Realtor, Hard Money Loan Officer, and Full-Time Investor - 01/04/08 09:33 AM
Bruce is joined once again by the experts at TNG: Craig Hill the hard money loan officer, Andrea Jennings the agent, and Greg Norris the property buyer.
Bruce and Craig discuss what Craig needs to see for those looking for a hard money letter, what mistakes he's seeing in the market, how investors are buying, what risks not to make in a down market, and bulk buys. Greg and Bruce discuss the use of comps, pricing in a down market, how quickly prices are descending, how to figure out what a property is worth, how quick he’s gotten at repairs, … (0 comments)

california: Bruce Norris interviews The Norris Group Team for 2007 Round Up - 12/31/07 12:41 PM
 
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california: Christopher Thornbery with Beacon Economic on The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show - 11/26/07 04:49 AM
 
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california: LAEDC Economist Jack Keyser on The Norrris Group Real Estate Radio Show - 11/26/07 04:42 AM
 
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california: Investor Mike Cantu on the The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show - 11/26/07 04:36 AM
 
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Aaron Norris, MBA, APR, Hard money lending and real estate investments. (The Norris Group Hard Money Lending)

Aaron Norris, MBA, APR

Hard money lending and real estate investments.

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