The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show and Podcast

Paul currently serves as Government Affairs Director for several large REALTOR(R) Associations. The current group includes the Inland Valleys Association of REALTORS(R), The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS(R), and the California Desert Association of REALTORS(R). Together, these three groups boast more than 10,000 members, including real estate professionals and representatives of affiliated businesses and industries. 

His unique experience includes an award-winning journalism career with newspapers in Florida and California where he covered real estate, small business, the aviation business and the confluence of government policy, politics and business. His coverage of real estate and growth in Florida earned him top honors from the Florida Press Club in 2002.

In 2004, he won first place for in depth business writing from the California Newspaper Publishers Association. After journalism, Paul served as communications director for the San Bernardino County Economic Development Agency, coordinating everything from press outreach to speeches and video production. In four years with the agency, he oversaw external communications, managed a communications team and helped publicly position a variety of projects and initiatives.

The combination of mass media experience, local expertise, policy and political background and understanding of real estate issues prepared him to lead IVAR’s government affairs and communications efforts through coalition building, strong messaging and technical understanding.

Paul earned his Bachelor’s of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

 
In this episode:

• Getting to know Paul Herrera
• Industry differences between California and Florida
• The role of real estate associations in promoting homeownership
•  Changes in Agent Commissions and Buyer Representation 
• Dual agency Representation

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


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John has prospered during three recessions, four tax law changes and interest rates ranging from 6-16% in his 45 years as a real estate investor. His 2016 best selling book Building Wealth One House at a Time, 2nd edition, assisted more than 100,000 real estate enthusiasts on their way to successful invest­ing. John recommends buying better well-located houses rather than cheaper houses and other management-intensive properties. 

Better houses are more profitable and far less trouble. He advocates paying off debt, owning properties free and clear, and renting only to long-term, high-quality tenants. John buys, sells and manages his own properties, and enjoys providing quality housing at fair prices for working families in his community. He teaches one Building Wealth One House at a Time seminar each year where students learn how to identify the best investment property in their town, how to buy it at below-market prices, and how to negotiate terms that guarantee a profit. 

John also invests his time helping those who cannot afford to buy a home through conventional sources through his work with Habitat for Humanity and the Fuller Center for Housing. John has served for more than 20 years on the board of Sarasota Habitat, 7 years on Habitat’s International Board and currently serves as the past chair of the board of the Fuller Center for Housing. John, a Florida native, is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned his B.A. from the College of Business Administration in 1970. He is an accomplished boat captain (power and sail), fisherman, skier (snow and water) and an instrument-rated pilot. John loves to travel, especially with his wife Valerie and their young adult children.

In this episode:

• John's journey into writing
• The top factor to consider when buying a property
• The importance of long-term goals in business
• Key qualities of a good mentor
• Investing strategies and experiences

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


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John has prospered during three recessions, four tax law changes and interest rates ranging from 6-16% in his 45 years as a real estate investor. His 2016 best selling book Building Wealth One House at a Time, 2nd edition, assisted more than 100,000 real estate enthusiasts on their way to successful invest­ing. John recommends buying better well-located houses rather than cheaper houses and other management-intensive properties. 

Better houses are more profitable and far less trouble. He advocates paying off debt, owning properties free and clear, and renting only to long-term, high-quality tenants. John buys, sells and manages his own properties, and enjoys providing quality housing at fair prices for working families in his community. He teaches one Building Wealth One House at a Time seminar each year where students learn how to identify the best investment property in their town, how to buy it at below-market prices, and how to negotiate terms that guarantee a profit. 

John also invests his time helping those who cannot afford to buy a home through conventional sources through his work with Habitat for Humanity and the Fuller Center for Housing. John has served for more than 20 years on the board of Sarasota Habitat, 7 years on Habitat’s International Board and currently serves as the past chair of the board of the Fuller Center for Housing. John, a Florida native, is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned his B.A. from the College of Business Administration in 1970. He is an accomplished boat captain (power and sail), fisherman, skier (snow and water) and an instrument-rated pilot. John loves to travel, especially with his wife Valerie and their young adult children.

In this episode:

• John's life before real estate
• Real Estate investing and Volunteer work
• Impacts of interest rates on real estate
• Importance of Work-life balance
• Quality vs Quantity: One House at a Time

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


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Over the last 15 years, Christina found the greatest obstacle her clients faced was an overwhelming amount of information about investment real estate that didn't produce the results they needed.  So, she created the “Live A Rich Life - Real Estate Investment Workshop” to simplify the process so people could get started at a pace they could handle, using a system that maximized results.

For over three decades, Christina has experienced massive success in the real estate world.  She has purchased over 40 million dollars in real estate and acquired over 350 doors.  In 2019 She co-authored, You Got This! on Real Estate Investing Success. She founded FIBI Pasadena with over 3,500 members as part of the For Investor By Investor (FIBI) Real Estate Network.

She has spoken at top industry events including the Think Realty Conference and Expo and the Intelligent Investors Real Estate Conference.  She hosts the Real Estate Breakthrough Podcast where she coaches investors and interviews the industry's top players.

Christina serves as Chairman on the Board of Resources for Infant Educators, offers hours of free advice and real estate mentorship every week, and supports charities including, Veterans of America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, National Police Association and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

As a mom to her daughter, and successful business owner, Christina offers a unique perspective on how to optimize your real estate investment while aligning with your personal values.


In this episode:

• How Christina started in real estate
• Her perspective on how the 2008 financial crisis affected real estate
• Insights on navigating downtrending markets 
• The importance of pricing properties and recognizing market cycles 
• Balancing parenting and entrepreneurship
• Data sources she looks at when evaluating deals

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


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Over the last 15 years, Christina found the greatest obstacle her clients faced was an overwhelming amount of information about investment real estate that didn't produce the results they needed.  So, she created the “Live A Rich Life - Real Estate Investment Workshop” to simplify the process so people could get started at a pace they could handle, using a system that maximized results.

For over three decades, Christina has experienced massive success in the real estate world.  She has purchased over 40 million dollars in real estate and acquired over 350 doors.  In 2019 She co-authored, You Got This! on Real Estate Investing Success. She founded FIBI Pasadena with over 3,500 members as part of the For Investor By Investor (FIBI) Real Estate Network.

She has spoken at top industry events including the Think Realty Conference and Expo and the Intelligent Investors Real Estate Conference.  She hosts the Real Estate Breakthrough Podcast where she coaches investors and interviews the industry's top players.

Christina serves as Chairman on the Board of Resources for Infant Educators, offers hours of free advice and real estate mentorship every week, and supports charities including, Veterans of America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, National Police Association and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

As a mom to her daughter, and successful business owner, Christina offers a unique perspective on how to optimize your real estate investment while aligning with your personal values.


In this episode:

• Who is Christina Sutter
• Christina shares her experiences with dyslexia and ADHD
• Overcoming self-doubt and choosing her identity
• Christina as a parent
• Personal growth and healing

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


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Jeff Tumbarello is a Real Estate Broker. Originally from Stuart Florida, after an enlistment in the United States Marine Corps, he found his way to beautiful SWFL and married Cristina Tumbarello and it has been home ever since.

Jeff Tumbarello has performed market metrics and product modeling for the capital markets and several private equity firms. As well as materially participating in large bulk asset and distressed note sales. Jeff Tumbarello also was a Trainer/Speaker for the Florida Housing Coalition. Since 2009, He has brokered extensively in Commercial Real Estate. These projects have ranged from large office buildings in Cape Coral, distressed gulf access development sites in Naples, and numerous large warehouses from Sarasota in Fort Myers. Jeff Tumbarello is also very active in commercial leasing.

In 2003, Jeff Tumbarello and 3 other SWFL Real Estate Investors founded the South West Florida Real Estate Investment Assoc.

Jeff Tumbarello is a veteran of the USMC. He served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm as an Infantryman with First Battalion Third Marines.


In this episode:

• The impact of elections on real estate market
• Impact of inflation and interest rates on sales
• The Southwest Florida REIA
• Migration in Southwest Florida

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


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Jeff Tumbarello is a Real Estate Broker. Originally from Stuart Florida, after an enlistment in the United States Marine Corps, he found his way to beautiful SWFL and married Cristina Tumbarello and it has been home ever since.

Jeff Tumbarello has performed market metrics and product modeling for the capital markets and several private equity firms. As well as materially participating in large bulk asset and distressed note sales. Jeff Tumbarello also was a Trainer/Speaker for the Florida Housing Coalition. Since 2009, He has brokered extensively in Commercial Real Estate. These projects have ranged from large office buildings in Cape Coral, distressed gulf access development sites in Naples, and numerous large warehouses from Sarasota in Fort Myers. Jeff Tumbarello is also very active in commercial leasing.

In 2003, Jeff Tumbarello and 3 other SWFL Real Estate Investors founded the South West Florida Real Estate Investment Assoc.

Jeff Tumbarello is a veteran of the USMC. He served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm as an Infantryman with First Battalion Third Marines.


In this episode:

• Get to know Jeff Tumbarello
• How did Jeff started in Real Estate
• Navigating through the 2008 crash
• Pivoting from Residential Sales to Distressed Notes
• Importance of paying attention to market trends and data
• Land Market in Southwest Florida

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


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Douglas G. Duncan is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae where he is responsible for forecasts and analyses of the economy and the housing and mortgage markets. Duncan also oversees strategic research regarding the potential impact of external factors on the housing industry. He leads the House Price Forecast Working Group reporting to the Finance Committee.

 Named one of Bloomberg/BusinessWeek's 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate, Duncan is Fannie Mae's source for information and analyses on demographics and the external business and economic environment; the implications of changes in economic activity on the company's strategy and execution; and for forecasting overall housing, economic, and mortgage market activity.

Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Duncan was Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association. 

In this episode:

•  Housing market trends, focusing on analysis of mortgage rates for Generation X
• Rise of insurance cost
• Migration and Immigration
• Gen Xers ability to afford housing
• How the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election May Impact Real Estate

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


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Douglas G. Duncan is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae where he is responsible for forecasts and analyses of the economy and the housing and mortgage markets. Duncan also oversees strategic research regarding the potential impact of external factors on the housing industry. He leads the House Price Forecast Working Group reporting to the Finance Committee.

 Named one of Bloomberg/BusinessWeek's 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate, Duncan is Fannie Mae's source for information and analyses on demographics and the external business and economic environment; the implications of changes in economic activity on the company's strategy and execution; and for forecasting overall housing, economic, and mortgage market activity.

Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Duncan was Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association. 

In this episode:

• Fannie Mae's role as an insurance company for mortgages
• What are the housing market drivers?
• Housing market trends and consumer sentiment
• Federal Reserve's role in regulating banks and controlling inflation
• Fed's inflation target, debt, and monetary policy

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


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Since diving into real estate in 2017, Rich has masterfully navigated through flipping, wholesaling, and house hacking.  Executing over 100 deals and building a diverse portfolio that spans short and long-term rentals, mobile homes, and note creation. 

His passion for community and knowledge-sharing propelled him to acquire IEREIC in 2021, providing a vibrant platform for investors to learn, grow, and succeed together. Rich doesn’t just preach investment strategies; he shares generously from the pages of his own journey, ensuring that every insight, lesson, and strategy he imparts is deeply rooted in real, lived experiences and tangible success.

In this episode:

• Real Estate Journey of Rich Rice
• His biggest influence on his Real Estate Journey
• Taking over a real estate investment club during COVID-19 pandemic
• Evolution of FIRE Center and IEREIC
• Goals and Visions for the FIRE Brand

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


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