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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 8/17/10

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Today’s News Synopsis:

Statistics from MDA DataQuick show 18,946 new and resale homes were sold in Southern California in July. Frank Nothaft of Freddie Mac announced that refinancing activity has accounted for over 80% of conventional loan activity. National housing starts increased by 7.1 percent last month, according to the NAHB. The MBA expressed concerns that recent policy changes restricting seller concessions went too far and may damage the industry.

In The News:

DQNews - “Southern California Home Sales and Median Price Dip in July” (8-17-10)

“A total of 18,946 new and resale homes were sold in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties in July. That was down 20.6 percent from 23,871 in June, and down 21.4 percent from 24,104 for July 2009, according to MDA DataQuick of San Diego.”

NAHB - “Housing Starts Rise 1.7 Percent in July” (8-17-10)

“Nationwide housing starts inched up 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 546,000 units in July from a downwardly revised figure in the previous month, according to U.S. Commerce Department figures released today. The gain occurred entirely on the multifamily side, with single-family housing production falling 4.2 percent to 432,000 units.”

Housing Wire – “MBA Prefers FHA Seller Concessions Lowered to 4%” (8-17-10)

“In a letter to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the MBA said its members urge the federal agency ‘to ensure policies do not reach too far and needlessly discourage home buying at a time when the housing market is still fragile.’ Last month, HUD announced possible policy changes within the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) aimed at boosting capital reserves. The changes include reducing the limit on seller concessions to 3% from 6%; using a FICO credit score of 500 as a minimum for consideration in FHA programs; and lowering the maximum loan-to-value to 90% for all borrowers with credit scores less than 580.”

Housing Wire – “Fannie Mae Sees Housing Activity Flat in 2H” (8-17-10)

“The GSE also said continued uncertainty and a slower-than-normal recovery points to overall GDP growth of 2.5% for the rest of the year. In July, analysts at Fannie Mae’s economics and mortgage market analysis group projected growth of 2.8%, which was down from a June estimate of 3.2%. The agency expects the low, 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages to boost refinance activity but not result in any sort of refinance boom. The current average rate of 4.5% is expected to remain throughout 2010.”

Housing Wire – “John Burns: GSE Renting Options Will Increase Demand and Limit Supply” (8-17-10)

“The government should create an apartment real estate investment trust (REIT) to rent out foreclosed properties — a method that would avoid flooding the housing market with foreclosed properties, a real estate consultant said as President Obama’s ‘Future of Housing Finance Conference’ kicked off Tuesday. John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, said the government-created REIT would be self-sustaining via rental fees. The government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, would hire outside property-management firms to manage the rental properties, Burns said.”

Housing Wire – “Refinancing Accounts for 80% of Loan Activity over Last 2 Months: Nothaft” (8-17-10)

“Over the last two months, refinancing activity has accounted for more than 80% of all conventional loan activity, said Frank Nothaft, chief economist at Freddie Mac. In a Featured Perspectives report out Monday, Nothaft said Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have purchased 1.4m refinance loans, including nearly 200,000 loans that have gone through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).”

Housing Wire – “Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Bearish Sentiment Eases” (8-17-10)

“BofAML, a unit of Bank of America, said the bearish sentiment for the global economic outlook and corporate earnings has eased. The most recent data show 5% of survey respondents expect the global economy will improve in the next year. In July, 12% percent of respondents predicted the world economy would deteriorate, BofAML said. But recession fears seem to have subsided, as 78% of fund managers surveyed last week don’t expect a double-dip recession. Still, 73% continue to see ‘below-trend growth and inflation.’”

Housing Wire – “TransUnion: Housing Begins to Stabilize as Delinquent Loans Fall in Q210″ (8-17-10)

“National mortgage loan delinquency rates for loans delinquent 60 days or more fell for the second quarter in a row to 6.67%, according to TransUnion’s quarterly trend analysis released Tuesday; a sign the housing sector is beginning to stabilize. The 1.48% drop in Q210 follows an 18.52% drop in Q110 for loans delinquent 60 days or more. Delinquent loans accounted for 6.77% of the all loans in Q110. The current delinquency rate is still up 14.8% from the same quarter last year when the rate was 5.81%.”

Housing Wire – “Private Sector Modifications Increase 10% in June” (8-17-10)

“The housing industry conducted 123,000 permanent modifications through private programs in June, a 10% increase from the 112,000 done in May, according to Hope Now, a private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, investors, insurers and nonprofit counselors.”

Housing Wire – “Bankrate: Loan Closing Costs Jump 36.6% Year-Over-Year” (8-17-10)

“The average origination and third-party fees on a $200,000 mortgage increased 36.6% to $3,741 from last year’s average of $2,739, according to Bankrate’s annual mortgage fee survey. Lender origination fees increased to $1,463, or 22.8%, in 2010 from $1,192 in 2009, while the average total third-party fees rose 47.2%, to $2,277 from the year-ago average of $1,547.”

Housing Wire – “Homebuyer Demand All But a ‘Standstill’: Altos Research” (8-17-10)

“The average national house price was $474,946 in July, according to the Altos 10-city composite price index. The index fell ‘significantly’ from its high in the summer of last year, when buyers were taking advantage of the homebuyer tax credit. It has declined for the past 11 months. The tax credit expired in April.”

Bloomberg - “Home Depot Profit Tops Analysts’ Estimates as Sales Increase” (8-17-10)

“Net income increased 6.8 percent to $1.19 billion, or 72 cents a share, in the quarter ended Aug. 1, from $1.12 billion, or 66 cents, a year earlier, Atlanta-based Home Depot said today in a statement. Analysts projected 71 cents, the average of 23 estimates in a Bloomberg survey.”

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 8/16/10

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Today’s News Synopsis:

According to the NAHB, builder confidence fell for the 3rd straight month. The California Homebuilding Foundation reports the housing industry’s economic output has decreased by nearly 80% since 2005. New rules were released which restrict an originator from receiving compensation based on the interest rate or other loan terms of the mortgage. Michael Carliner of Harvard University believes that the decrease in mortgage rates will not offset the effect of decreasing home values on home buyer pessimism.

In The News:

The Hill – “Banks to benefit most from White House program to help fight foreclosures” (8-15-10)

“‘Giving money to the banks isn’t what the government should be doing right now,’ said Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research.”

Mish’s Global Economic Trend Analysis – “Former Bank Regulator William Black: U.S. Using ‘Really Stupid Strategy’ to Hide Bank Losses – Will Produce Japanese Style Lost Decade” (8-15-10)

“we should be upset there are not more bank failures. The industry has used its political muscle to get Congress to extort the financial accounting standards board to gimmick the accounting rules so that banks do not have to recognize their losses.”

USA Money – “Thoughts of real estate double dip deter investors” (8-14-10)

“‘Housing is entering a double dip in prices,’ says Paul Dales, chief economist at the research group, Capital Economics. ‘They are headed down even more over the next 18 months by as much as 5%. Anyone looking for a short term gain by selling a property is heading for trouble.’”

John Burns – “U.S. Housing Market Statistics” (7-31-10)

This article contains a list of economic statistics which influence the housing market.

NAHB - “Builder Confidence Declines In August” (8-16-10)

“Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes edged down for a third consecutive month in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. The HMI declined one point to 13, its lowest level since March of 2009.”

CBIA - “Study Shows Housing Industry’s Economic Output Down 80 Percent Since 2005″ (8-16-10)

“An updated version of The Economic Benefits of Housing report released today by the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) in conjunction with the Center for Strategic Economic Research (CSER), confirms that the housing industry’s economic output has fallen approximately 80 percent since 2005, representing a loss of tens of billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs to the state’s economy.”

Wall Street Journal – “Redfin: Less Than Half of All Home-Sale Attempts Successful in ‘09″ (8-16-10)

“A survey of seven major housing markets found that less than half of all attempts to sell a home in 2009 had, as of last Wednesday, resulted in a sale. The survey looked at how the 500,000 homes that were listed for sale last year in seven of the nation’s biggest counties had fared. Around 47% of those listings had sold by last week, while just 4% of those listings were still active.”

CNBC - “US Banks Get Securities Buy-Back Window” (8-16-10)

“The Dodd-Frank financial reform bill has opened a 90-day window for banks to buy back $118 billion in high-cost securities, a move that would enable them to replace the instruments with cheaper capital but is likely to cause tensions with regulators and investors.”

Housing Wire - “House Price Appreciation Slows in June: CoreLogic” (8-16-10)

“National prices, including distressed sales, rose by 1.4% in June from a year earlier. The yearly appreciation slowed from the 3.7% increase in May from one year earlier. The May increase was revised up from the initial 2.9% estimate.”

Housing Wire – “Fed Publishes Wave of Rules for Mortgage Origination Transparency” (8-16-10)

“The Fed released final rules restricting an originator from receiving compensation based on the interest rate or other loan terms of the mortgage. The new rules apply to mortgage brokers and the companies that employ them, as well as loan officers employed by depository institutions and other lenders.”

Bloomberg - “Your House Might Be Underwater for Years: Michael Carliner” (8-16-10)

“Now we’re seeing the opposite mindset. If a potential buyer believes that housing prices may fall more, then mortgage rates of 4.5 percent won’t attract home buyers. Rates could even drop to zero and it might not outweigh consumers’ negative perceptions. Household expectations of future U.S. home price appreciation aren’t directly measured, and are probably based on recent experience. If expectations reflect changes in home prices over the last three years, for example, consumers seem to anticipate annual house price declines of 3.7 percent to 10.4 percent, depending on which of the various house price indexes is used.”

Orange County Register – “Home closing costs are on the rise” (8-16-10)

“A new survey by Bankrate.com shows closing costs are climbing around the country. The average Good Faith Estimate on a $200,000 mortgage this year is $3,741, up from $2,732 in 2009.”

Orange County Register – “5 O.C. hot spots for home price cuts” (8-16-10)

“According to online home tracker Trulia.com, 32.5% of homes on the O.C. market have seen at least one price reduction as of Aug. 1. That compares to 30% in July. Nationwide, 25% of listings had at least one price trim, with the average reduction 10% off the original asking price.”

For more information about The Norris Group’s California hard money loans or our California Trust Deed investments, visit the website or call our office at 951-780-5856 for more information. For upcoming California real estate investor training and events, visit The Norris Group website and our California investor calendar. You’ll also find our award-winning real estate radio show on KTIE 590am at 6pm on Saturdays or you can listen to over 170 podcasts in our free investor radio archive.

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 8/6/10

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Sources:
http://www.housingwire.com/2010/08/05/weekl-jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected-to-479000
http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/08/pending_ease
http://www.housingwire.com/2010/08/03/zillow-rate-on-30-year-mortgage-drops-to-record-low-week-to-week
http://www.housingwire.com/2010/08/06/aig-losses-return-in-q210-on-continued-wind-down-efforts
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2010/08/home-loan-rates-decline-again-as-inflation-fears-abate.html
http://www.mbaa.org/NewsandMedia/PressCenter/73603.htm
http://www.dsnews.com/articles/congress-passes-bill-increasing-fha-premiums-2010-08-05
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-04/u-s-consumer-bankruptcy-filings-rose-9-percent-in-july-from-previous-year.html
http://www.reoi.com/news/fannies-reo-volume-doubles-on-mounting-foreclosures-and-longer-disposition-times
http://www.dsnews.com/articles/ahead-of-earnings-gses-scale-back-housing-forecasts-2010-08-05
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http://www.reoi.com/wp-content/uploads/Fannie-REO-by-State.jpg

Today’s News Synopsis:

Non-farm payrolls decreased by 131,000 in July, according to the Department of Labor. HUD’s secretary announced a new program, which will allow borrowers to refinance on underwater mortgages. Barclay’s Capital is taking back their previous estimate of a double dip recession, and now believes we will experience ‘moderate growth’. One-third of U.S. citizens are renting, and more than 14% live in a rental apartment.

In The News:

Housing Wire – “U.S. Payrolls Shed More than Expected, Dropping 131,000 in July” (8-6-10)

“Total non-farm payrolls declined by 131,000 in July, worse than a market consensus decline of 70,000. According to the Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the firings of temporary workers after 2010 Census efforts edged up to 143,000 in July, declined from 225,000 Census layoffs a month earlier.”

Housing Wire – “HUD Secretary Donovan: Refinancing Program Coming ‘Very Soon’” (8-6-10)

“According to a mortgee letter sent out today, the new program would provide additional refinancing options to underwater homeowners starting Sept. 7. To be eligible for the new loan, the homeowner must be underwater but still current on the mortgage. A credit score of 500 or better is required, and the borrower’s existing first-lien holder must agree to write at least 10% of the unpaid principal balance.”

Housing Wire – “Barclays Capital Calls off Double-Dip Recession” (8-6-10)

“Analysts at Barclays Capital believe the latest data on the US economy leans more toward ‘moderating growth’ in the last half of 2010, rather than an outright double-dip. Last week’s real gross domestic product (GDP) in the US, which measures the output of goods and services produced by the country’s labor force, grew 2.4% in Q210 from last year, according to the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).”

Housing Wire – “Apartment Rentals Hit Record Highs in 2010, as More Americans Shun Homeownership” (8-6-10)

“Currently one-third of Americans rent their housing, and over 14% live in a rental apartment. The NMHC represents the interests of rental property investors, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Stewart Title and Starwood, to name a few.”

Housing Wire - “Navy Federal Introduces 100 Percent Mortgage to Make $7bn Origination Goal” (8-6-10)

“The world’s largest credit union said it’s prepared to originate $7bn in mortgage and refinance originations in 2010, and announced it will offer 100% financing to its members for loans up $650,000. Navy Federal Credit Union said it originated more than $6.2bn in mortgages and refinance loans in 2009. The Virginia-based credit union is the world’s largest, both in terms of total assets ($40bn) and membership (3.4m). Navy Federal serves all current and former Department of Defense military and civilian personnel and their families.”

Housing Wire – “Consumer Credit Down for Fifth Straight Month 0.7 Percent For June” (8-6-10)

“Americans are not in the mood to spend as consumer credit outstanding fell once again in June, according to the Federal Reserve, marking the fifth consecutive month of declines. The benchmark fell $1.3bn, or 0.7%, to $2.418trn due mostly to a $4.5bn, or 6.5%, drop in revolving credit, such as credit cards. Non-revolving credit, which includes mortgages, auto loans, and student loans, rose 2.4% to $1.592bln.”

For more information about The Norris Group’s California hard money loans or our California Trust Deed investments, visit the website or call our office at 951-780-5856 for more information. For upcoming California real estate investor training and events, visit The Norris Group website and our California investor calendar. You’ll also find our award-winning real estate radio show on KTIE 590am at 6pm on Saturdays or you can listen to over 170 podcasts in our free investor radio archive.

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 7/28/10

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Today’s News Synopsis:

Commercial and multifamily mortgage origination increased by 35 percent in the second quarter. Mortgage application volume decreased 4.5 percent from last week, according to the MBA. Freddie Mac reports Americans took out $8.3 trillion in home equity during the second quarter. The current number of foreclosure starts for 2010 has reached 1.46m.

Looking Back:

Mortgage Bankers Association - “MBA: Second Quarter 2010 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Originations Increase Over First Quarter, But Remain Flat Over Last Year” (7-28-10)

“Second quarter 2010 commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were one percent higher than during the same period last year and 35 percent higher than during the first quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations.”

Mortgage Bankers Association – “Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey” (7-28-10)

“The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 23, 2010.  The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 4.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.  On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 4.2 percent compared with the previous week”

Bloomberg - “Americans Tap $8.3 Billion in Home Equity, Least in a Decade” (7-28-10)

“Americans in the second quarter tapped the smallest amount of home equity in a decade, showing households are focused on repairing tattered finances. Owners took out $8.3 billion while refinancing prime home loans as borrowing costs dropped from April through June, down from $8.4 billion in the previous three months and the least in 10 years, according to a report today by McLean, Virginia-based Freddie Mac. Twenty-two percent chose to reduce loan principal, matching the third-highest rate since records began in 1985.”

Housing Wire – “GSE Foreclosure Starts Start Coming Faster in 2010″ (7-28-10)

“The June 2010 Mortgage Monitor data provided by Lender Processing Services (LPS) Applied Analytics shows that the spike in foreclosure starts is greatest at 6+ months of delinquency. Analysts have suggested that this may be occurring due to the recent increase in HAMP cancellations. Total foreclosure starts for 2010 are at 1.46m, compared to 1.68m for the same period in 2009 and 1.25m in 2008, to be sure, but the rate at which the starts increase during 1H10 is at the fastest pace LPS Applied Analytics has seen.”

Housing Wire – “Cash-In Refinancing Nears Record High in Q210: Freddie Mac” (7-28-10)

“According to separate monthly volume reports from April to June, Freddie Mac’s total refinance volume was $54.6bn during Q210, down nearly 60% from $134.5bn during Q209.”

Orange County Register – “Foreclosures still a drag on housing” (7-28-10)

“Foreclosures and sales of bank-owned homes have not yet peaked and will continue to hold down U.S. home prices and sales, an analyst for commercial data firm CoStar Group said. And weakness in housing will impact retail sales and the overall economy, added Norm Miller, CoStar’s vice president of analytics. Miller said that housing has not necessarily hit bottom yet, but the bottom is near.”

Realty Times – “Either a Lender or a Borrower Be” (7-28-10)

“Money in self-directed IRAs can be loaned out to any person who is not a ‘disqualified person.’ While this means that you cannot loan yourself or other related disqualified persons money from your self-directed IRA, you can loan the money to anyone else. Loans can be secured by real estate, mobile homes, equipment or anything you like. If you are really a trusting soul, you can even make a loan from your IRA unsecured”

For more information about The Norris Group’s California hard money loans or our California Trust Deed investments, visit the website or call our office at 951-780-5856 for more information. For upcoming California real estate investor training and events, visit The Norris Group website and our California investor calendar. You’ll also find our award-winning real estate radio show on KTIE 590am at 6pm on Saturdays or you can listen to over 170 podcasts in our free investor radio archive.

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 5/18/10

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Today’s News Synopsis:

According to the U.S. Labor Department, construction firms added 14,000 jobs in April. MDA Dataquick reports sales of new and resale homes totaled 20,299 in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties last month. Data from the MBA shows that in the first quarter of 2010 commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 12 percent higher than during the same period last year. The FHA will reduce allowable seller concessions from 6 percent to 3 percent.

In The News:

California Builder – “Overall Construction Employment Picture Brightens” (5-18-10)

“Employment numbers in the construction industry continued to show signs of improvement in April, according to figures released earlier this month by the U.S. Labor Department. Construction firms added 14,000 jobs in April, giving the industry a gain of 40,000 jobs since February. Those positive numbers ended a string of nearly three years of employment decreases, thanks in part to jobs created by stimulus-created projects.”

DQNews - “Southern California home sales dip, median price rises from ’09″ (5-18-10)

“Sales of new and resale homes totaled 20,299 in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties last month. That was down 0.9 percent from 20,476 in March, and down 1.0 percent from 20,514 for April 2009, according to MDA DataQuick of San Diego.”

Mortgage Bankers Association – “MBA Study: First Quarter 2010 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Originations Increase from Year Earlier, Though Levels Remain Low” (5-18-10)

“First quarter 2010 commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 12 percent higher than during the same period last year and 26 percent lower than during the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations.”

Los Angeles Times – “Economic recovery will be rapid, San Francisco Fed researchers say” (5-18-10)

“Defying some analysts’ predictions of a slow and subpar U.S. recovery, researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco are predicting a rapid economic rebound. Citing growth in both consumer and business spending, economists Justin Weidner and John C. Williams said recovery “is likely to be faster than from the two previous recessions” in a report released Monday.”

The Press Enterprise – “Loan-modification dropouts rise” (5-18-10)

“The Treasury Department’s report Monday was the latest evidence of problems in the administration’s $75 billion program. While officials insist the program is helping the housing market turn around, critics say it is merely delaying an inevitable surge in foreclosures. More than 299,000 homeowners had received permanent loan modifications as of last month, Treasury said. That’s about 25 percent of the 1.2 million who started the program since its March 2009 launch. They are paying, on average, $516 less each month.”

Housing Wire – “FHA Set to Reduce Closing Cost Assistance This Summer” (5-18-10)

“The FHA will reduce allowable seller concessions — the percentage sellers can take from the sales price of a home to fund closing costs — from 6% to 3%. According to an announcement in January, the current level of 6% exposes the FHA to excess risk by creating incentives for appraisers to increase the value of these homes. The change will take place in ‘early summer,’ according to the FHA, but a spokesperson said no specific date has been set.”

Housing Wire – “Ocwen, HomeEq Hold Highest HAMP Conversion Percentage in April” (5-18-10)

“The Treasury Department launched HAMP in March 2009 to provide incentives to servicers for the modification of loans on the verge of foreclosure. Through April 2010, the servicers have provided nearly 300,000 permanent modifications and started 1.2m three-month trials. Borrowers must make three monthly payments during the trial period before receiving the permanent modification. Servicers give a median price reduction of 36%, saving more than $500 a month.”

Housing Wire – “Housing Starts Up, But Permits Drop in Signal of Future Housing Decline” (5-18-10)

“According to the joint release, privately owned housing starts in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 672,000. That’s up from the upwardly revised March estimate of 635,000 and is 40.9% above the revised April 2009 rate of 477,000. Housing starts for the single-family sector were at a rate of 593,000 in April, up 10.2% above the upwardly revised March estimate of 538,000. The April rate for buildings with five or more units was 68,000, down 23.6% from March’s upwardly revised estimate of 89,000.”

Housing Wire – “Canceled HAMP Trials Jump 80% in April” (5-18-10)

“As of the end of April 2010, servicers participating in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) had canceled 277,640 three-month trials since the program launched in March 2009, according to the Treasury Department. It’s an 80% increase from the 155,173 total in the previous month. Participating servicers have converted almost 300,000 trial modifications into permanent status since the Treasury launched HAMP in March 2009. Borrowers must make three monthly payments and submit all documentation during the trial period to receive a permanent modification.”

Bloomberg - “Feldstein Says Falling Permits May Signal U.S. Housing Slump” (5-18-10)

“A decline in U.S. homebuilding permits last month may indicate a renewed housing slump as demand weakens after the expiration of tax credits, Harvard University economics professor Martin Feldstein said.”

Inman - “Top 25 largest brokerages in the U.S.” (5-18-10)

“Online brokerage ZipRealty completed 34.6 percent more transaction sides in 2009 than in 2008, bumping it up to the fifth-largest brokerage ranked by real estate publishing and communications company Real Trends. ZipRealty had previously ranked ninth in transaction sides.”

For more information about The Norris Group’s California hard money loans or our California Trust Deed investments, visit the website or call our office at 951-780-5856 for more information. For upcoming California real estate investor training and events, visit The Norris Group website and our California investor calendar. You’ll also find our award-winning real estate radio show on KTIE 590am at 6pm on Saturdays or you can listen to over 170 podcasts in our free investor radio archive.

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 5/6/10

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

In The News:

Time - “New Homebuyer Credits Aim to Replace Expired Federal Program” (5-6-10)

“The Federal Government’s $8,000 homebuyer tax credit program may now be over, but at least two real estate brokerage firms and the state of California are aiming to fill the void. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC launched its national ‘Buyer Bonus’ program this week, whereby homebuyers will be offered a 3% credit on the home’s purchase price — up to a maximum of $8,000 — at the time of closing.”

NAR - “Survey Shows Realtors® Persevere in Market Transition, Optimistic About Future” (5-6-10)

“With the real estate market improving, three-quarters of Realtors® are very certain they will remain active in the market for two more years, according to the 2010 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile. Only 8 percent were uncertain about their future. The study’s results are representative of the nation’s 1.1 million Realtors®, who account for 60 percent of the 1.85 million active real estate licensees in the U.S. The typical NAR member has 10 years of experience, and many have increased their training, Web presence and use of social media over the past year. More than half use social networking sites, up from 35 percent in 2009.”

CBIA - “Shopping for Your Home Loan” (5-6-10)

“Buying a home is an important financial decision that should be considered carefully. This booklet will help you become familiar with the various stages of the home-buying process, including deciding whether you are ready to buy a home, and providing factors to consider in determining how much you can afford to spend. You will learn about the sales agreement, how to use a Good Faith Estimate to shop for the best loan for you, required settlement services to close your loan, and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement that you will receive at closing.”

Housing Wire – “House Prices Up 5.1 Percent in April Amid Slower REO Growth” (5-6-10)

“Home prices in April gained 5.1% from last year, while REO levels across the country slowed their climb, according to the real estate data provider Clear Capital. The firm measures home prices on a rolling three-month period. On that timescale, prices dropped another 5% in April after a 3.9% decrease in March. But the 5.1% gain from last year matched the yearly gain shown in March.”

Housing Wire - “Henry Paulson Says Flawed System, Weak Regulation Caused Financial Crisis” (5-6-10)

“Former Treasury Department secretary Henry Paulson told the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC) today that the US mortgage finance system — and in particular the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) — ran under an ‘inherently flawed’ structure and outdated regulation that failed to keep up with a changing market.”

Housing Wire – “Mortgage Rates Hit Six-Week Low at 5 Percent” (5-6-10)

“The Freddie Mac weekly survey put the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 5% with an average 0.7 point origination point for the week ending May 6, down from last week’s average of 5.06%. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.84%.”

Bloomberg - “Soured Mortgages Fall for First Time in Four Years” (5-6-10)

“The amount of soured U.S. housing debt backing the securities that roiled the global financial system declined last month for the first time in at least almost four years, according to Amherst Securities Group LP. Mortgages at least 60 days delinquent in so-called non- agency bonds without government-backed guarantees, or “re- performing” after reaching that status, fell 0.3 percent to $608.6 billion, according to a report e-mailed yesterday by the Austin, Texas-based securities firm.”

Bloomberg - “Prudential Is Happy to Lend on Commercial Real Estate” (5-6-10)

“Prudential Financial Inc., the U.S. life insurer that predicted a rebound in commercial real estate in December, said the prospect of increased property values makes mortgage originations an attractive business.”

Orange County Register – “State warns of ‘short sale’ scams” (5-6-10)

“The state Department of Real Estate is warning troubled homeowners seeking a ‘short sale’ — a deal where the lender agrees to accept less than what is owed at closing — that they are suspectible to unscrupulous ‘helpers’ who may improper demand fees; give misguided advice or take the property away at an unfair price.”

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 4/28/10

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Today’s News Synopsis:

The MBA reports mortgage loan application volume decreased 2.9 percent last week. The House Financial Services Committee approved a bill to increase capital reserves in the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and reduce risks to its insurance fund. Republicans voted against the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. New HUD regulations require all new lender applicants must hold at least $1 million.

In The News:

California Builder – “Selecting the Right Paint Color for Your Home” (4-28-10)

“A successful color scheme is a scheme that is pleasant to live with and reflects the moods and personalities of the people living in it. Creating living areas that allow us to rest and relax are just as important as creating other places that invigorate or stimulate us. Light and color affect our senses. Bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens all serve different needs.”

Mortgage Bankers Association – “Purchase Applications Increase, Refinance Applications Decline in Latest MBA Weekly Survey” (4-28-10)

“The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 23, 2010.  The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume decreased 2.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.  On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 1.9 percent compared with the previous week.”

Housing Wire – “House Committee Approves Bill to Tighten FHA Approval Standards” (4-28-10)

“The House Financial Services Committee approved a bill to increase capital reserves in the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and reduce risks to its insurance fund. The bill will now move to the House floor for debate. The bill would amend the National Housing Act by increasing the cap of annual premium payments collected by the FHA from 0.50% to 1.5%. It would also hold approved lenders accountable for the FHA loans they write. Under the new bill, if the FHA pays out a claim on a mortgage it finds did not meet its underwriting standards or detects fraud involved with the origination of the loan, it could require that lender to pay reparations for the loss to the insurance fund.”

Housing Wire – “First American Title Launches AgentFirst iPhone, iPad Application” (4-28-10)

“First American Title Insurance launched a new application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices that provides mobile access to real estate data including property information and characteristics, historic sales information, and tax information. First American Title Insurance said the data included in the AgentFirst app covers 97% of all US real estate transactions.”

Housing Wire – “Financial Reform Blocked in Senate, Again” (4-28-10)

“The Senate reconsidered S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, again today after Senate Republicans voted against debating the legislation on Monday. Once more, Republicans voted against debating the legislation today. The bill would create a consumer financial protection agency, impose a risk retention requirement on banks that sell and securitize mortgage loans, and bring greater transparency to the derivatives market.”

Housing Wire – “New FHA-Lender Restrictions Will Wreak Havoc: K&L Gates” (4-28-10)

“HUD finalized new regulations earlier in April that increase the net worth requirements of FHA-approved lenders and make these businesses liable for the oversight of mortgage brokers. Since, 1993, FHA required approved lenders to hold a net worth of at least $250,000. Effective immediately, all new lender applicants must hold at least $1m.”

Bloomberg - “‘Smart Capital’ Backs Real Estate, Zimpleman Says” (4-28-10)

“Principal Financial Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Zimpleman, whose firm owns or manages more than $30 billion of real estate assets, said new buyers are entering the U.S. commercial market and pushing up prices.”

Inman - “CalREDD announces plans to merge with MRMLS” (4-28-10)

“The California Association of Realtors today announced that calREDD, a service of CAR’s CALMLS subsidiary, plans to merge with Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc. (MRMLS) to form a 33,000-member multiple listing service that serves 22 Realtor associations.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, A survey from the NAHB showed that most baby boomers were planning to stay in their current residence for the rest of their lives. The S&P Index showed that home prices were declining at a slower rate. MDA Dataquick reported that notices of default rose in 76 of 84 CA Zip codes.

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 4/23/10

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Today’s News Synopsis:

Existing home sales rose 6.8 percent in March. Mortgage origination volumes decreased 46 percent in 2009. US house prices dropped 0.2% from January to February. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are creating the Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network which will work to educate borrowers and take in complaints.

In The News:

NAR - “Existing-Home Sales Rise on Home Buyer Tax Credit and Favorable Market Conditions” (4-22-10)

“Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million units in March from 5.01 million in February, and are 16.1 percent above the 4.61 million-unit level in March 2009.”

Mortgage Bankers Association – “Mortgage Bankers’ Commercial/Multifamily Originations Down 46 Percent in 2009″ (4-22-10)

“Commercial and multifamily mortgage origination volumes decreased 46 percent in 2009 among repeat reporters, with mortgage bankers reporting $82.3 billion of closed commercial and multifamily loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2009 Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance: Annual Origination Volume Summation.”

Los Angeles Times – “Little change in home loan rates, Freddie Mac reports” (4-22-10)

“The typical rate being offered this week for a 30-year fixed-rate home loan was unchanged at 5.07%, with borrowers paying 0.6% of the loan balance in upfront lender fees, Freddie Mac said Thursday. For 15-year fixed mortgages, the rate pulled back from 4.40% last week to 4.39% this week with 0.7% in upfront lender fees, according to the weekly survey of lenders by the big home-loan buyer.”

Housing Wire – “Obama Urges Support for Financial Reform Legislation” (4-22-10)

“He urged the adoption by Congress of a single reform bill that not only protects the financial sector and consumers alike, but gives shareholders more power in the financial system and brings ‘complex financial dealings out of the shadows.’ In particular, Obama praised the bill passed by a Senate panel this week that aims to bring greater transparency to derivatives trading.”

Housing Wire – “Home Prices Drop Again in FHFA Report” (4-22-10)

“US house prices dropped another 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from January to February, following a 0.6% drop the month before, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) house price index (HPI). While there have been scattered upward ticks since the 13.3% fall from the April 2007 peak, the curve on the double-dip might be taking shape as shown in the graph below.”

Orange County Register – “Durables Orders in U.S. Probably Rose as Home Sales Lag Behind” (4-22-10)

“Orders for long-lasting goods probably climbed in March for a fourth consecutive month, while sales of new homes increased from a record low, pointing to an uneven U.S. recovery. Bookings for durable goods rose 0.2 percent after a 0.9 percent February gain, according to the median forecast of 75 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News. New-home purchases advanced 5.5 percent to a 325,000 annual rate from the prior month, another report may show.”

CNN - “New-home sales rise fastest in 47 years” (4-23-10)

“New home sales improved in March at the fastest single-month rate in 47 years, according to a government report released Friday, as buyers snatched up properties ahead of the tax credit that’s set to expire. New-home sales rose 26.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 411,000 last month, compared to an upwardly revised annual rate of 324,000 in February, the Census Bureau said. The gain snapped a four-month streak of declines.”

Housing Wire – “Fannie and Freddie Unite Against Mortgage Modification Scams” (4-23-10)

“A new coalition, led by Fannie Mae (FNM: 1.26 +1.61%) and Freddie Mac (FRE: 1.515 +1.00%), will launch a national campaign to prevent loan modification scams. The Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network also includes the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and NeighborWorks America, which is a network of community development and affordable housing organizations. The network will work to educate borrowers, take in complaint reports and coordinate with local, state and federal enforcement agencies.”

Housing Wire – “Flat Febasruary House Prices Spur Foreclosure Inventory Fears: RadarLogic” (4-23-10)

“House prices remained flat in February on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis, according to the Radar Logic Residential Property Index (RPX). The 2% increase in the Western region RPX composite balanced the 2% decline in the Northeast and South RPX, keeping prices stable overall from last month. Transactions grew the most since last year in metropolitan areas that are hardest-hit with foreclosures, Radar Logic said, including Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami and Detroit.”

Bloomberg - “U.S. Homebuilders Rally as March Shows Sales Surge” (4-23-10)

“U.S. homebuilding stocks, led by Lennar Corp. and Pulte Group Inc., are headed to the biggest weekly gain since July as two reports showed sales are recovering from the depths of the housing-market collapse. New home sales increased 27 percent in March from the previous month to an annual pace of 411,000, the largest rise since recordkeeping began in 1963, the Commerce Department said today. Sales of existing homes jumped 6.7 percent to 5.35 million in March, the first increase in four months, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.”

Realty Times – “Conditions Versus Obligations” (4-23-10)

“A problem arises when Agents mistake conditions for objections. Agents often treat a condition as an objection and beat themselves up when they don’t get the transaction or contract signed. The definition of a condition is a valid reason for the prospect to not move forward. You still need to try all the techniques of handling the objection. You just need to realize that a condition is usually linked to their ability or authority to act now.”

Orange County Register – “Home prices up in 70% of O.C.” (4-23-10)

“66 of O.C.’s 83 ZIP codes had gains in their respective median selling price. Overall, prices were +14.0% vs. a year ago. Taking sales volume in consideration, home pricing is up in ZIPs representing 70% of the Orange County market.”

Orange County Register – “South Coast home sales up 21% over year” (4-23-10)

“The sales-weighted average of median price changes in South Coast ZIPs was -10% vs. a year ago. Price change in all Orange County beach towns ran +13% vs. a year ago.”

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 3/5/10

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Today’s News Synopsis:

According to Callahan & Associates, the credit union industry originated $95bn from residential mortgages in 2009. The Labor Department reports that 36,000 jobs were lost in February. Chris Kotowski predicts that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may force other lenders to to buy back $21 billion of home loans this year. $4.1 billion in lending was sought from the Federal Reserve throughout the last six months.

In The News:

Business Journal – “Tiny supply builds hope for housing industry” (3-5-10)

“Existing homes listed for sale are in shorter supply here on a per-capita basis than in 18 major metro areas, including Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. And unlike areas where condo towers proliferate, such as Las Vegas, the Southern California coast and south Florida markets, Sacramento has among the fewest finished-but-vacant new homes in the country.”

Wall Street Journal – “Study Sees FHA Taking More Risk” (3-5-10)

“economists warn that the Federal Housing Administration—which has jumped to fill the void left by the collapse of the private mortgage market—is overlooking factors that signal higher losses, according to a working paper released Thursday. The agency has traditionally turned a profit for the U.S. government. But the economists warn that by underestimating the risks it faces, the FHA has increased the likelihood that it will have to ask Congress for money for the first time in its 75-year history.”

Housing Wire – “Credit Unions Originate $95bn in Residential Mortgages in 2009″ (3-5-10)

“The credit union industry originated $95bn in residential mortgages in 2009, taking a 4.5% share of the nation’s total mortgage market. Including the mortgages written last year, the nation’s 7,710 credit unions originated more than $271.9bn in new loans, a 7.1% increase over 2008, according to data released by Callahan & Associates, a Washington, DC-based financial consulting firm that specializes in the credit union industry.”

Housing Wire – “Unemployment Holds at 9.7% in February” (3-5-10)

“The economy lost 36,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate held at 9.7%, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report. The 9.7% unemployment rate is steady from January, but up from February 2009’s rate of 8.2%. The U-6 unemployment rate, which includes not only those without jobs, but also the underemployed, was 16.8% in February, up from 16.5% in January, but down from December’s 17.3%. A year ago, the U-6 unemployment rate was 15%.”

Housing Wire - “Bair: Too Soon to Know How Successful HAMP Will Be” (3-5-10)

“It is true that the numbers of trial and permanent modifications have lagged behind program projections. But at the same time, we saw a slowdown in the pace of new foreclosures in the second half of last year.”

Bloomberg - “Fannie, Freddie Ask Banks to Eat Soured Mortgages” (3-5-10)

“Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may force lenders including Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co. and Citigroup Inc. to buy back $21 billion of home loans this year as part of a crackdown on faulty mortgages. That’s the estimate of Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Chris Kotowski, who says U.S. banks could suffer losses of $7 billion this year when those loans are returned and get marked down to their true value. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both controlled by the U.S. government, stuck the four biggest U.S. banks with losses of about $5 billion on buybacks in 2009, according to company filings made in the past two weeks.”

Bloomberg - “Fed’s TALF Winds Down With Most Loan Requests in Six Months” (3-5-10)

“The Federal Reserve received the most loan requests in six months from investors for the final round of its program that unlocked the market for asset-backed securities. About $4.1 billion in lending was sought, including $1.8 billion for financing of student-loan securities, the New York Fed said yesterday on its Web site. In total, about $7.1 billion of sales this week were of securities that included eligible classes, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.”

Bloomberg - “Fed Presidents Say Rates Need to Be Low Early in U.S. Recovery” (3-5-10)

“Two regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents, speaking before today’s release of a February report on U.S. jobs, said they believe the central bank should keep rates low until the recovery picks up.”

Inman - “Hitwise: Zillow reclaims No. 2 spot” (3-5-10)

“Zillow eked out a tiny edge over Yahoo Real Estate in February to reclaim its title as the second-most visited real estate site on the Web, according to rankings compiled by Web metrics firm Hitwise. Zillow, which was bumped into third place by Yahoo Real Estate in December, captured 3.43 percent of traffic in the real estate category during February, Hitwise said, compared to 3.4 percent for Yahoo Real Estate. Realtor.com retained its top spot on the Hitwise top 10 list, with 6.67 percent of traffic in the category.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, the Mortgage Bankers Association asked to have the 105 percent LTV limit raised. The MBA observed an increase in delinquencies on mortgage loans. The NAA reported that gross receipts for real estate auctions grew about 1.1.

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 2/26/10

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Today’s News Synopsis:

According to the NAR, existing home sales decreased by 7.2 percent in January. The rise in GDP exceeded the median forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Freddie Mac reports the 30-year FRM increased to a rate of 5.05 percent. A recently proposed plan from the Obama administration would give homeowners an extra 30 days after receiving the HAMP non-approval notice before the foreclosure sale can proceed.

In The News:

NAR - “Existing-Home Sales Down in January but Higher than a Year Ago; Prices Steady” (2-26-10)

“Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – dropped 7.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of 5.05 million units in January from a revised 5.44 million in December, but remain 11.5 percent above the 4.53 million-unit level in January 2009.”

CNBC - “Housing Recovery Is Looking A Lot Shakier Than Expected” (2-26-10)

“Even the optimists never expected a traditional housing recovery with unemployment stubbornly high, the consumer balance sheet still in repair mode and credit conditions stingy, but right now there’s palpable worry about momentum—especially given a string of solid months in mid- to late-2009.”

Bloomberg - “U.S. Economy Grew at 5.9% Annual Pace Last Quarter” (2-26-10)

“The U.S. economy expanded at a 5.9 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, more than the government reported last month, reflecting stronger business investment and a greater contribution from inventories. The rise in gross domestic product, which exceeded the median forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News, marked the best performance in more than six years, the Commerce Department said today in Washington. Inventories added 3.88 percentage points to GDP, more than previously reported, and investment in software and equipment grew at the fastest pace in almost a decade.”

Inman - “30-year fixed punches through 5 percent” (2-26-10)

“Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages broke through the 5 percent mark this week for the first time in three weeks, Freddie Mac said in releasing the results of its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.05 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending Feb. 25, up from 4.93 percent last week but down from 5.07 percent a year ago.”

Housing Wire – “As Commercial Real Estate Weakens, Moody’s Considers Action on Related CDOs” (2-26-10)

“The credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service put a total of $6.2bn of commercial real estate linked CDOs up for possible downgrade today, citing growing concerns over the ability of the underlying assets to continually perform.”

Housing Wire – “BB&T Originations Nearly Doubled in 2009″ (2-26-10)

“BB&T Corp. (BBT: 28.53 +1.06%) said it originated 72,500 mortgages through its retail operation, including 53,500 refinance loans and 19,000 purchase mortgages, a 97% increase from 2008’s origination level. In addition, BB&T said it closed 6,600 loans worth nearly $1.3bn Homeowners Affordability and Stability Plan, as known as the Making Home Affordable program, to help stave foreclosure for distressed borrowers.”

Housing Wire – “Homeowner Estimates as Good as Zillow? Appraisal Academics Think So” (2-26-10)

“When it comes to using the Zillow.com automated valuation model (AVM) to get a free listing price on a house, users may be getting what they paid for, according to a report published by the Appraisal Institute that finds the Web site overestimates the values on homes almost as often as the actual homeowners.”

Housing Wire – “Obama Aims to Prohibit Foreclosure to Give HAMP a Chance” (2-26-10)

“The Obama Administration is drafting a proposal that would prohibit foreclosure on delinquent mortgages until servicers get a chance to evaluate a borrower for the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). According to the presentation to lenders obtained by HousingWire, the Administration would also give borrowers an extra 30 days after receiving the HAMP non-approval notice before the foreclosure sale can proceed.”

Housing Wire – “Republicans Say Government-Led Mortgage Modifications are a Failure” (2-26-10)

“The US Treasury Department launched HAMP in March 2009 to allocate capped incentives to servicers for the modification of loans on the verge of foreclosure. The $75bn program aims to modify 3-to-4m mortgages by the time it expires in 2012. Through January, participating servicers provided 116,000 permanent modifications, an increase from 66,000 in December. In November 2009, the Treasury initially estimated 375,000 permanent modifications by the end of the year.”

Realty Times – “Top Affordable U.S. Housing Markets” (2-26-10)

“The HOI [Housing Opportunity Index] showed that 70.8 percent of all new and existing homes sold in the final quarter of 2009 were affordable to families earning the national median income of $64,000, slightly higher than the previous quarter and near the record-high 72.5 percent set during the first quarter of 2009, according to a press statement from the National Association of Home Builders.”

Realty Times – “Commercial Real Estate Losses Could Reach $1 Trillion” (2-26-10)

“We estimate that between $800 billion and $1 trillion of losses to commercial real estate equity and debt will be realized over the next few years. The annual volume of commercial mortgage maturities is expected to increase each year through 2013, according to Ken Rosen, during the Commission’s first hearing on January 15, 2010.”

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