The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show and Podcast
The award-winning Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show is hosted by author, California real estate investor, hard money lender, and educator, Bruce Norris. From real estate regulation, legislation, and economics to war stories, local investment pros, and tricks of the investor trade, this is your no-nonsense connection to what's happening in the real estate investing world today. Guests include Peter Schiff, the FBI, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Appraisal Institute, the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, as well as nationally renowned economists and authors.
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Inside Real Estate Tax Planning with Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland | Part 2 #950
<p>In <b>Part 2 of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast</b>, host Joey Romero continues the conversation with <b>Keystone CPA managing partners</b> Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland.</p><p>They break down <b>powerful tax strategies for real estate investors</b>, explaining why tax planning should be a <b>forward-looking strategy rather than just filing returns</b>. The discussion explores how investors can use deductions, entity structuring, cost segregation, and evolving tax strategies as they scale their portfolios.</p><p>The guests also discuss the <b>growing role of artificial intelligence in tax research</b>, emphasizing that...
Inside Real Estate Tax Planning with Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland | Part 1 #950
<p>In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Matt MacFarland and Amanda Han of Keystone CPA to explore the tax strategies real estate investors need to know. From cost segregation and bonus depreciation to real estate professional status and the short-term rental loophole, the conversation breaks down complex tax concepts into practical insights. Matt and Amanda also share how they transitioned into working with real estate investors and why staying ahead of changing tax laws is critical for both CPAs and investors.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland are CPAs and Managing...
Interest Rates, Debt, and Housing with Christopher Thornberg | Part 2 #949
<p>In Part 2, Bruce Norris and economist Christopher Thornberg examine interest rates through a historical lens and discuss how inflation, political narratives, and global economics shape today’s market. They also explore the role of artificial intelligence, weighing its potential benefits against societal risks, and emphasize the importance of adapting through education and workforce training. </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D.</b> is a nationally recognized economist and public speaker, best known for accurately forecasting the 2007 housing crash. He is the Founder of Beacon Economics, one of California’s leading economic research firms, and a trusted advis...
Interest Rates, Debt, and Housing with Christopher Thornberg | Part 1 #948
<p>In Part 1 of this episode, economist Christopher Thornberg joins Bruce Norris to break down the current state of the housing market. They discuss market stability, the impact of low interest rates and refinancing, growing affordability challenges, and why rising federal debt poses long-term economic risks investors should not ignore. </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D.</b> is a nationally recognized economist and public speaker, best known for accurately forecasting the 2007 housing crash. He is the Founder of Beacon Economics, one of California’s leading economic research firms, and a trusted advisor to governments, businesses, and fin...
Real Estate Through Data with Sean O'Toole | Part 3 #947
<p>In Part 3 of Bruce Norris’ conversation with Sean O’Toole, they explore how autonomous learning and emerging “world models” could reshape artificial intelligence, the true impact of robots on the workforce, and what technologies like 3D-printed housing and blockchain may mean for the future. Sean also explains why AI should be used to amplify human potential — not replace it. </p><p><br/></p><p>Sean OToole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner information platform real estate pros have trusted since 2007 to do billions of dollars in deals.</p><p>Sean got his start with data in Silicon...
Real Estate Through Data with Sean O'Toole | Part 2 #946
<p>In Part 2 of Bruce Norris’ conversation with Sean O’Toole, the discussion expands beyond real estate into the future of energy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Sean shares why power production, global cooperation, and responsible AI development will play a critical role in shaping the economy — and what investors should pay attention to as technology accelerates. </p><p><br/></p><p>Sean OToole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner information platform real estate pros have trusted since 2007 to do billions of dollars in deals.</p><p>Sean got his start with data in Silicon Valley during the dot...
Real Estate Through Data with Sean O'Toole | Part 1 #945
<p>In this episode, Bruce Norris sits down with Sean O’Toole, CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, to discuss his journey from data and technology into real estate. Sean shares lessons learned from market cycles, his perspective on AI’s growing role in the industry, and what investors should consider as the market faces potential long-term shifts. </p><p><br/></p><p>Sean OToole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner information platform real estate pros have trusted since 2007 to do billions of dollars in deals.</p><p>Sean got his start with data in Silicon Valley during the d...
Bruce Norris Market Timing Journey | Part 2 #944
<p>From local market signals that reveal broader trends to the rising influence of AI on jobs and housing demand, Bruce outlines the forces shaping the future. He also breaks down key economic indicators — including national debt and renewed student loan burdens — that could impact the market in the coming years. Packed with forward-looking insights, this conversation helps investors prepare, adapt, and make smarter decisions in a rapidly changing landscape.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p>Why today’s market feels “uncharted” — and what signals matter most.Understanding local market dynamics: How local market patterns can reveal n...
Bruce Norris Market Timing Journey | Part 1 #943
<p>In this episode, Bruce Norris takes listeners through his personal journey into real estate and the path that led him to master market timing. From digging into early research and writing his first market timing report to navigating the 2008 crash and identifying the recovery in 2012, Bruce shares the key insights that shaped his investment strategy. He breaks down why understanding market cycles matters, how timing influences risk and opportunity, and what trends may shape the future of real estate. </p><p><br/></p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p>Bruce shares how he first got into real estate a...
I Survived Real Estate Part 8: Final Panel (continuation) #942
<p><b>I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025</b></p><p>The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library</p><p>The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year. Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need </p><p>This year’s backdrop?</p><p><br/>A California housing market still starved for inventory, mortgage rates hovering above comfort zones, affordability hitting generational lows, inflation and tariffs. Add in global un...
