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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 3/11/11

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Sources:
Underwater mortgages rise as home prices fall
Foreclosure activity slows sharply in February
FHA Powers What’s Left of the Home Market
U.S. Budget Deficit Expanded to Monthly Record $222.5 Billion in February
NAHB Study: New Homes in 2015 will be Smaller, Greener and More Casual
Bank regulators push for principal write-downs
Proposed Servicer Settlement Met With Resistance
Obama threatens to veto bills killing foreclosure programs
House votes to end FHA Short Refi

Today’s News Synopsis:

The U.S. House voted 242-177 to cancel the Emergency Homeowner Loan Program. A new law will allow you to get your entire deduction in one year. Inman composed a list of ten real estate markets they believe will outperform others. Ginnie Mae guaranteed over $26.2 billion in mortgage-backed securities during February.

In The News:

Bloomberg - “U.S. House Votes to Cancel Emergency Homeowner Loan Program for Unemployed” (3-11-11)

“The U.S. House voted 242-177 to cancel a loan program for homeowners who have lost their jobs as Republicans move to eliminate funding for President Barack Obama’s anti-foreclosure efforts.”

Inman - “Don’t wait to deduct real estate equipment cost” (3-11-11)

“Section 179 doesn’t increase the total amount you can deduct, but it allows you to get your entire deduction in one year, rather than taking it a little at a time over the term of an asset’s useful life.”

Housing Wire – “S&P: CMBS loans originated in 2007 pose high potenial for losses” (3-11-11)

“The rating agency concluded the “loss risk level” for CMBS loans originated in 2011 will fall close to 2002 levels because of tighter underwriting conditions at the time of origination. The report estimates cumulative losses of about 2.5% for the 2002 vintage class of CMBS.”

Housing Wire – “Fed’s Dudley sees no reason to turn against QE2″ (3-11-11)

“William Dudley, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, believes there’s no reason to back down on expansionary monetary policies already implemented by the Fed. He also told a crowd attending a Queens Chamber of Commerce event Friday that the economy is recovering even as housing sector remains a weak spot.”

Inman - “A futile search for economic answers” (3-11-11)

“The 10-year Treasury note has traded under 3.4 percent resistance, and mortgages are sliding toward 4.75 percent, both tied with four-month lows.”

Inman - “SUMMARY: 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2011″ (3-11-11)

“Inman News examined housing, economic and demographic data for metropolitan areas nationwide in compiling a list of 10 housing markets that are showing signs of strength and may outperform other housing markets in 2011 in several key metrics.”

Housing Wire – “Ginnie Mae guarantees top $26 billion in February” (3-11-11)

“Ginnie Mae guaranteed more than $26.2 billion in mortgage-backed securities in February.”

Housing Wire – “HUD calls ending foreclosure programs ‘irresponsible’” (3-11-11)

“The Emergency Homeowners Loan Program will provide relief to tens of thousands of families who are still struggling to make ends meet after the deepest economic recession and housing crisis in a generation”

Looking Back:

According to the MBA, the delinquency rate for CMBS increased by 1.63 percent during the last half of 2009. Statistics from RealtyTrac show that 2 percent fewer homes entered the foreclosure process in February. Nineteen percent of home listings experienced a price reduction since March 1st.

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 3/1/11

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Today’s News Synopsis:

The CBIA reports housing production decreased 56% from December, and the Commerce Department reports construction spending dropped 0.7%. A survey from Equity-Trax shows that short sales currently take around 4 to 9 months to complete. Lender Processing Services claims foreclosure starts fell 11.4% in January.

In The News:

CBIA - “California Housing Production Dips in January, CBIA Announces” (3-1-11)

“According to statistics compiled by the Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB), permits were pulled for 2,920 total housing units in January, down 5 percent from the same month a year ago and down 56 percent from December. Permits for single-family homes totaled 1,506, down 24 percent from January 2010 and down 55 percent from the previous month, while multifamily permits totaled 1,414, up 28 percent from a year ago but down 57 percent from December.”

Bloomberg - “U.S. Construction Spending Falls on Slump in Commercial Works” (3-1-11)

“The 0.7 percent drop brought the value of all projects down to a $791.8 billion annual rate, the lowest since August, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. Outlays on private non-residential works dropped 6.9 percent, the most since January 1994, which may in part reflect the influence of winter storms.”

Housing Wire – “Geithner wants Congress to act on Fannie, Freddie in next two years” (3-1-11)

“Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner asked lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform within the next two years.”

Housing Wire – “Short sales still take too long on average, report says” (3-1-11)

“Seventy-one percent of agents surveyed in a new study conducted by data analytics firm Equi-Trax Asset Solutions said it takes four to nine months on average to finish a short sale. About 10% of the transactions take more than 10 months, and 18.3% are finalized within the preferred three-month time frame, the report concluded after surveying 600 real estate agents.”

Housing Wire – “Freddie Mac mortgage purchases down 23% in January” (3-1-11)

“Mortgage purchases and issuances at Freddie Mac fell to $38.8 billion in January, down from $49.7 billion in December, according to Freddie’s latest monthly loan volume summary.”

Housing Wire – “Commercial real estate brought down failed banks in February” (3-1-11)

“Of the nonperforming loans on the balance sheets of the 12 banks that failed in February, 72% were for commercial real estate, according to analytics firm Trepp.”

Housing Wire – “Mortgage lenders move more foreclosures back into delinquent bucket: LPS” (3-1-11)

“The number of foreclosure starts fell about 11.4% in January from a month earlier, but delinquency rates rose slightly because many lenders are moving loans out of foreclosure and back into the seriously delinquent category, according to Lender Processing Services”

Bloomberg - “Commercial-Property Deals May Double in U.S. as Blackstone Bets on Rebound” (3-1-11)

“Blackstone Group LP’s planned $9.4 billion purchase of U.S. shopping centers and Ventas Inc.’s proposed $5.7 billion buyout of a health-care real estate investment trust, one of two multi- billion dollar health care REIT deals announced yesterday, may mean a wave of commercial real estate acquisitions is coming as buyers regain confidence in the market.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, California officials considered implementing new builder fees. Home sales had generated $934 million from the previous year. Fannie mae lost 15.9 billion dollars during quarter 4 of 2009. Warren Buffet predicted the residential real estate market would begin to recover in 2011.

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 2/22/11

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Today’s News Synopsis:

A Survey from Harris Interactive shows 70% of Americans aspire to homeownership. According to S&P/Case-Shiller, national home prices fell 4.1% in the 4th quarter of 2010. FNC Residential seems to confirm this saying home prices fell 2.2% in December. CB Richard Ellis Group expects office rents to increase this year.

In The News:

Ventura County Star – “Apartments can be good investment as more people rent” (2-19-11)

“While construction in Ventura County has taken a significant hit since the downturn began, shedding about 7,700 jobs from June 2007 to June 2010, the pain has been uneven. Single-family homes have been hit hard and condominiums even harder, said Dawn Dyer, president of Dyer Sheehan Group, a Ventura real estate consulting firm.”

Los Angeles Times – “Homeownership loses its luster” (2-19-11)

“Two-thirds of Americans still see a home purchase as a safe investment, but that’s down from 83% in 2003, according to a study by Fannie Mae. Homeownership has fallen to 66.5% of the adult population, down from 69.2% in 2004. A Harris Interactive polls says 70% of Americans aspire to homeownership, down from 77% a year ago.”

San Francisco Chronicle – “Consumer Confidence Index hits 3-year high” (2-22-11)

“The Conference Board says its Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 70.4 this month, up from a revised 64.8 in January, hitting its highest level since February 2008. It was the index’s fifth consecutive monthly increase. The figure topped economists’ expectations of a reading of 65, according to FactSet.”

CNN - “Home prices near 2009 lows — and may fall more” (2-22-11)

“National home prices fell 4.1% during the last three months of 2010, compared with 12 months earlier, according to the latest report from the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index, a closely watched indicator of market trends. They were down 1.9% compared with three months earlier.”

Housing Wire – “Fitch Solutions subprime credit default swap prices highest since October 2008″ (2-22-11)

“Analysts said the firm’s index for subprime swaps rose 5.2% in January on top of increases the prior two months, including a 7.2% gain in December. Fitch said the 2004 and 2007 vintages performed well last month with returns of more than 7% although constant default rates average 20% higher for the swaps from 2007.”

Housing Wire – “Moody’s finds commercial real estate eluding recovery” (2-22-11)

“After three consecutive months of increases, commercial real estate prices fell 0.9% in December, according to Moody’s Investors Service.”

Housing Wire - “Foreclosure sales weigh down home prices in 23 markets” (2-22-11)

“Home prices in 23 U.S. metropolitan areas fell 2.2% in December, the largest one-month drop for fiscal 2010, and a sign that foreclosed properties continue to weigh down home values across the nation, the FNC Residential Price Index revealed Monday.”

Bloomberg – “U.S. Office Rent Growth to Be ‘Modest’ in 2011, CB Richard Says” (2-22-11)

“U.S. office rents will increase for the first time in three years in 2011, with growth ‘modest and limited to key markets’ before a recovery accelerates in 2012, according to CB Richard Ellis Group Inc.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, Moody’s reported that commercial property prices increased by 4.1 percent in December. A survey showed that 87 percent of homebuilders expected to lose money due to the new FHA guidelines. Short sales accounted for 15.9% of home purchases in January 2010. Janet Yellen predicted the U.S. economy would perform below potential throughout this year and the next.

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 2/16/11

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Today’s News Synopsis:

The Commerce Department said home construction rose 14.5% in January. Mortgage delinquencies decreased 6.41% in the 4th quarter, according to TransUnion. The FOMC voted to keep rates between 0 to 0.25%.

In The News:

Mortgage Bankers Association – “Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey” (2-16-11)

“The Refinance Index decreased 11.4 percent from the previous week and is the lowest Refinance Index recorded in the survey since the week ending July 3, 2009. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased 5.9 percent from one week earlier. The unadjusted Purchase Index decreased 0.9 percent compared with the previous week and was 18.2 percent lower than the same week one year ago”

CNN - “Home construction rises in January” (2-16-11)

“Housing starts, the number of new homes being built, rose 14.6% to an annual rate of 596,000 in January, up from 520,000 in December, the Commerce Department said.”

Mercury News – “Silicon Valley real estate: Foreclosure lull ends in Santa Clara County” (2-16-11)

“In Santa Clara County in January, 398 home were either repossessed or sold by lenders to third-party buyers, a nearly 70 percent jump from the month before, according to real estate information service ForeclosureRadar. San Mateo County had 160 foreclosures in January, a 75 percent jump from December. ”

Housing Wire – “Decrease in mortgage delinquencies losing momentum: TransUnion” (2-16-11)

“The ratio of borrowers 60 days of more delinquent on their mortgages dropped to 6.41% in the fourth quarter from 6.44% the quarter before. Compared to the same period in 2009, mortgages delinquencies are down about 7%, TransUnion reported. In the third quarter, the national rate tumbled 3.5%.”

Housing Wire – “HUD Secretary: Reforms will not substantially impact affordable housing” (2-16-11)

“Raising the Federal Housing Administration’s annual mortgage insurance premium 25 basis points will not have a dramatic impact on the affordability of homes in America, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said Wednesday.”

Housing Wire – “FHA’s Stevens says mortgage servicers could face potential fines, claims” (2-16-11)

“Federal Housing Administration Commissioner David Stevens said mortgage servicers under review for improper foreclosures could face fines and potentially forced reimbursements, according to his testimony before a House subcommittee Wednesday.”

Housing Wire – “FOMC: High unemployment, limited construction continue to hinder recovery” (2-16-11)

“the Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to keep the target federal funds rate at next to nothing – 0% to 0.25% – and continue with its controversial $600 billion bond-buying plans.”

Housing Wire – “Frank proposes amendment to increase SEC funding by $131 million” (2-16-11)

“U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is pushing to increase budget funding for the Securities and Exchange Commission as House representatives debate a bill that could cut funding to the agency by $41 million.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, the median home price in Southern California decreased by 6 percent within a month. CBIA reported that home sales in new communities decreased by 15 percent from last month. John Burns estimated that 5 million houses and condominiums with delinquent mortgages would end up in foreclosure over the next few years. TransUnion reported that mortages over 60 days delinquent increased to 6.89% in quarter four of 2009.

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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212-TNG Radio – Marsha Norris 2-12-11

Friday, February 11th, 2011

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Marsha Norris

Mother, Grandmother, 17 Year Cancer Fighter

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Marsha Norris lost her brave battle with cancer on January 22nd. For the next several weeks, we honor her memory by re-airing three shows she recorded leading up to our I Survived Real Estate events that raised awareness and money for breast cancer.

Thank You for the notes, flowers, and prayers during this difficult time. We truly appreciate your concern and all the support over the years. We feel the love. We will deeply miss Marsha (Mom) but will forever cherish the wonderful memories.

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The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 2/10/11

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Today’s News Synopsis:

Existing home sales increased 15.4% in the 4th quarter of 2010, according to the NAR.  Housing affordability for first-time buyers increased to 69% during the final quarter of 2010, said the CAR. RealtyTrac reports foreclosure filings fell 17% year over year. Kevin Warch resigned from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

In The News:

NAR - “Home Price Stabilization Seen in Most Metro Areas during Fourth Quarter, Sales Up” (2-10-11)

“Total state existing-home sales, including single-family and condo, jumped 15.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of 4.80 million in the fourth quarter from 4.16 million in the third quarter, but were 19.5 percent below a surge to an unsustainable cyclical peak of 5.97 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, which was driven by the initial deadline for the first-time buyer tax credit.”

CAR - “Q4 First-time Buyer Housing Affordability” (2-10-11)

“The percentage of first-time buyers who could afford to purchase an entry-level home in California rose to 69 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, matching the record-high set in the first quarter of 2009, according to C.A.R.’s First-time Buyer Housing Affordability Index (FTB-HAI). In the third quarter of 2010, the Index was 66 percent, and was 64 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, C.A.R. reported.”

Los Angeles Times – “Obama to outline options for future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac” (2-10-11)

“The Obama administration plans to give Congress three blueprints for reducing or eliminating the government’s role in guaranteeing mortgages and providing funding for home loans.”

Housing Wire – “Report: FHA should lower loan limits” (2-10-11)

“The Federal Housing Administration substantially raised its risk when it agreed to insure loans valued as high as $729,000 during the financial crisis, says a new report from the George Washington University Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis.”

Housing Wire – “CalHFA implements $2 billion ‘Keep Your Home California’ initiative” (2-10-11)

“California residents who are unemployed or owe more on their mortgages than what their homes are worth now have four new state programs that will help them stay in their house and current on their mortgage.”

Housing Wire – “Kevin Warsh resigns from Federal Reserve Board of Governors” (2-10-11)

“Kevin Warsh, one of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors that steered the nation through the recession, resigned Thursday after five years of service.”

Bloomberg - “U.S. Foreclosure Filings Decline for Fourth Consecutive Month” (2-10-11)

“Foreclosure filings in the U.S. fell 17 percent in January from a year earlier, the fourth straight month of declines, as legal scrutiny of lender practices slowed actions against delinquent homeowners, RealtyTrac Inc. said.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, the MBA reported that mortgage application volume decreased by 1.2 percent within a week. According to the NAHB, there were approximately 234,000 homes for sale at the end of 2009. Statistics from Zillow showed that the national median price was $186,200 in Q409 of 2009. The total number of FHA-insured single-family mortgages in default reached 531,671 in Q409 of 2009.

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 2/9/11

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Today’s News Synopsis:

The MBA reports mortgage applications decreased 5.5% last week. Zillow claims national home prices dropped 2.6% during the 4th quarter of 2010. Bernanke and Geithner said the economy is still having trouble, but have strong hope for stable growth.

In The News:

Market Watch – “10 reasons to be bullish on housing” (2-9-11)

“housing follows jobs. Consumer confidence is close to reaching last spring’s high point, the most optimistic the U.S. has felt since 2008. And while hiring hasn’t restarted in earnest, firing has slowed to a drip.”

Mortgage Bankers Association – “Mortgage Applications Decrease as Rates Jump in Latest MBA Weekly Survey” (2-9-11)

“The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 5.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 3.9 percent compared with the previous week.”

NAR - “GSE Structures Must Protect Taxpayers and Ensure Mortgage Availability, Says NAR” (2-9-11)

“The House Financial Services Subcommittee will convene today for the first hearing in a series to debate the future of the government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. NAR’s recommended plan is to restructure the entities as government-chartered, non-shareholder owned authorities that protect taxpayers and ensure continued access to affordable mortgages for consumers who are willing and able to assume the responsibilities of the American Dream of home ownership.”

CNN - “30% of mortgages are underwater” (2-9-11)

“Home prices dropped 2.6% nationwide during the last three months of 2010, pushing more borrowers underwater, according to a quarterly real estate market survey from Zillow.com.”

Housing Wire – “Bernanke: Lagging real estate drags down investments” (2-9-11)

“During his testimony, the Chairman said while unemployment remains high, evidence of a ‘self-sustaining recovery’ driven by consumer and business spending has surfaced in economic data. He added that real consumer spending grew at an annual rate of 4% in the fourth quarter.”

Housing Wire – “Academics challenge Fed to create real jobs this time around” (2-9-11)

“According to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment fell to 9% in January, though many critics point out that number does not include the amount of workers who have had pay scaled back or even those who have given up looking.”

Housing Wire – “Geithner: Weak housing, unemployment stifle economic recovery” (2-9-11)

“U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the nation’s economic recovery is still plagued by high unemployment and a weak housing market, but he’s confident policy makers will address the nation’s current needs by raising the debt ceiling.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, Altera Real Estate foresaw significant improvement in the Orange County real estate market. National home prices returned to 2004 levels. Forecasters from iEmergent expected approximately $580 billion in mortgage refinancing during 2010.

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 2/4/11

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Resources:

Yahoo! and Zillow go live with largest online real estate network

Failure to Raise U.S. Debt Ceiling would be Dangerous, Top Obama Aid Says

Costs for home mortgages rise as Fannie, Freddie hike fees 

Mortgage modifications increase 42% in 2010: Hope Now 

DBRS finds half of mortgage modifications redefault

Senate committee considers foreclosure mediation program

Today’s News Synopsis:

The Labor Department reports the economy added 36,000 jobs in January. The Congressional Oversight Panel expects future losses on commercial real estate loans to cost between $200 billion and $300 billion. Orange County construction unemployment increased to 22.5%.

In The News:

Washington Post – “Housing finance changes likely to mean less government backing for some buyers” (2-4-11)

“The Obama administration is likely to recommend reducing the size of mortgages eligible for government backing, according to current and former officials”

Housing Wire – “Nonfarm payrolls add 36,000 jobs, unemployment down to 9%” (2-4-11)

“The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said the economy added 36,000 jobs during the first month of 2011 with gains in manufacturing and retail. Employment levels fell in the construction, transportation and warehousing sectors with little change in most other industries.”

Housing Wire – “Multifamily delinquency rate in CMBS climbs to 17.4%, highest ever recorded by Fitch” (2-4-11)

“The delinquency rate in the multifamily sector rose to 17.4% in January, up from 15.63% the prior month and at the highest level since Fitch began tracking CMBS delinquencies.”

Housing Wire – “Easing tax burdens on investors could stem CRE losses: COP” (2-4-11)

“Future losses on commercial real estate loans could cost between $200 billion and $300 billion, but easing certain tax levies against investors could alleviate the problem, according to the Congressional Oversight Panel.”

Housing Wire – “Hudson & Marshall to auction more than 700 homes in Southwest” (2-4-11)

“Several hundreds of real estate-owned properties in the Southwest United States are up for auction and, according to auction house Hudson & Marshall, that volume will be meeting equal demand. The firm is auctioning off more than 700 homes in Arizona, California and Nevada over the next two weeks.”

Housing Wire – “FDIC, SEC both name new general counsel” (2-4-11)

“The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. named Michael Krimminger FDIC general counsel on Friday.”

Bloomberg - “U.S. Commercial Property Recovery Spares Economy” (2-4-11)

“Prices of commercial properties sold by institutional investors surged 19 percent in 2010, the second-biggest gain on record, according to an index developed by the MIT Center for Real Estate. Investments in office properties, the largest part of the market, more than doubled last year to $41.6 billion, according to Real Capital Analytics Inc., which tracks commercial property sales globally.”

Orange County Register – “Construction umeployment hits 22.5%” (2-4-11)

“Construction unemployment jumped to 22.5 percent. December’s construction unemployment was 20.7 percent.”

Orange County Register – “Bottom near for biggest O.C. properties” (2-4-11)

“I’m not quite sure where the apartment recession is. It’s definitely down in rents. There’s no doubt about that. (But) people are buying Southern California apartments like they’ll never be built again. And some of the smartest people I know — Donald Bren, the Lewis family — are building like mad.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, Marcus & Millichap annual apartment report placed San Diego in second place for stability and possible growth in 2010. Statistics from MDA DataQuick showed that 18,621 California homes sold for over 1 million dollars in 2009. Freddie Mac reported the rate for 30-year fixed rate mortgages increased to 5.01 percent. PMI predicted that home values were near to the bottom.

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 2/3/11

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Today’s News Synopsis:

Freddie Mac reports the average rate for 30-year mortgages increased to 4.81%. The Labor Department said jobless claims declined last week. Freddie Mac funded $15 billion worth of multifamily transactions through its multifamily whole loan and bond guarantee business in 2010. The Treasury Department expects the government to hit the $14.29 trillion debt limit before June.

In The News:

Smart Money – “Home Equity Lending Is Back” (2-3-11)

“some lenders are cautiously re-entering the second mortgage market. The effect hasn’t registered in the national statistics yet, but regional banks are reporting significant increases. In the Midwest, Associated Bank issued nearly three times more home equity loans in the second half of 2010 compared to the same period the year before. SunTrust Bank, which operates mostly in the south and Mid-Atlantic, has issued 25% more home equity lines of credit in the past six months compared to the first half of 2010.”

Mercury News – “Mortgage rates: Average on 30-year fixed loans rises to 4.81 percent” (2-3-11)

“Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate rose to 4.81 percent this week from 4.80 percent the previous week. It hit a 40-year low of 4.17 percent in November.”

Housing Wire – “Investment in CRE expected to grow 25% worldwide in 2011: Jones Lang LaSalle” (2-2-11)

“Global investment volume will jump 20% to 25% in 2011 to more than $380 billion, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL: 97.95 +0.56%) released Wednesday. In 2010, volume increased 50% from the year prior, up to $319 billion.”

Housing Wire – “Jobless claims swing back to a decline” (2-3-11)

“The Labor Department said the seasonally adjusted figure of actual initial claims for the week ended Jan. 29 decreased by 42,000 to 415,000, which was a little lower than most analysts’ estimates. Initial claims for the prior week were 457,000, which was revised upward a few thousand by the Labor Department.”

Housing Wire – “Freddie Mac multifamily funding surged in second half of 2010″ (2-3-11)

“Freddie funded $15 billion worth of multifamily transactions through its multifamily whole loan and bond guarantee business in 2010. Funding volume, which encompasses the agency’s targeted affordable housing products, is down from $17 billion in 2009.”

Housing Wire – “Yahoo! and Zillow go live with largest online real estate network” (2-3-11)

“Last July, the two firms announced that the initiative to have Zillow power all for-sale listings on Yahoo! would be live by the end of 2010. Starting Thursday, any for-sale listing that appears on Zillow, even for-sale-by-owner listings, will automatically appear on Yahoo! Real Estate. At any given time, there are an average of 4 million listings available.”

Housing Wire – “Philly Fed scholar pushes for increased quality, not quantity, of homeownership” (2-3-11)

“Alan Mallach, a visiting scholar for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, made the case for a future U.S. housing policy that still supports homeownership for low- to middle-income families but also focuses on quality over quantity.”

Bloomberg - “Failure to Raise U.S. Debt Ceiling Would Be Dangerous, Top Obama Aide Says” (2-3-11)

“The government will hit the $14.29 trillion debt limit by the end of May, a little later than initially projected because tax revenues have been more robust than expected, the Treasury Department said in a statement yesterday.”

Looking Back:

One year ago, mortgage application volume increased by 21 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous week. Lender Processing Services reported that home delinquency rates increased to 10 percent from November. Inman and GMAC expected that job losses would increase in the real estate industry.

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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210-TNG Radio – Marsha Norris 1-29-11

Friday, January 28th, 2011

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Marsha Norris

Mother, Grandmother, 17 Year Cancer Fighter

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Marsha Norris lost her brave battle with cancer on January 22nd.  For the next several weeks, we honor her memory by re-airing three shows she recorded leading up to our I Survived Real Estate events that raised awareness and money for breast cancer.

A public memorial is to take place:
Sunday, January 30, 2011
3:00pm
The Grove Community Church
Riverside , California

Thank You for the notes, flowers, and prayers during this difficult time. We truly appreciate your concern and all the support over the years. We feel the love. We will deeply miss Marsha (Mom) but will forever cherish the wonderful memories.

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