I Survived Real Estate 2008 - Bringing together the real estate community to benefit the Orange County Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Thank you so much Amine and White House Catering for helping us create such a special event. We had rave reviews about the food and the service staff was awesome. I never once had to worry about the service or food and it was such a huge relief. You helped us stay on time and your calm and cool staff helped us feel like things were under control. From table set up to the excellent cuisine, your team is top notch.

More about White House Catering:  http://www.whcatering.com/

For twenty years, Anaheim White House has been serving what Zagat Guide has called “excellent Northern Italian fare” with “superb service”.

We have received awards for Best Italian restaurant for ten years running as well as Restaurateur, Maitre d’, Sommelier, Server and most recently Chef of the Year from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association in addition to Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.

In addition to catering the engagement parties of customers such as Gwen Stefani, our clientele includes former President Jimmy Carter, President George W.Bush, the Crown Prince of Belgium as well as Andrea Bocelli, Danny de Vito, Barry Bonds, the USA Volleyball team, Sydney Poitier, Dan Marino and Madonna.

Thank you Proxibid for helping The Norris Group broadcast “I Survived Real Estate 2008″ via the internet and to also conduct the online benefit auction. Your team was incredible and your service allowed numerous people who could not attend the live event to tune in over the internet!

More about Proxibid: http://www.proxibid.com/

Based in Omaha, NE, Proxibid provides the auction industry with a turn-key, live Internet bidding solution for companies of all sizes. From personalized account managers to hands-on marketing assistance, we work with auctioneers to bring live Internet bidding to a global online audience. We are committed to providing the auction industry with cutting-edge technology while continually assessing the wants and needs of auction companies, auctioneers and their customers. Our goal is to create innovative and advanced Web applications to meet the demanding requirements of the industry. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of reliability, service and support to our clients.

Our customer service and support is unmatched in the industry. We host more than 400 auctions each month in a variety of auction categories, from antiques and collectibles to farm and heavy equipment and everything in between. No one in the industry provides as many auctions per month with real-time Internet bidding. Whether you’re a one man shop, or a large auction company, we can work with you to customize an auction solution that meets your individual needs.

For Auctioneers
When you work with Proxibid, you can rest assured that your auction is our number one priority. We are proud to offer the most comprehensive customer service and support package in the industry. We view our relationships with our customers as a partnership, and we stand by our customers to ensure the best online auction experience possible.
- Customer service & support
- Professional marketing team
- Personal account manager
- Live Internet bidding technology
- Free live audio / video streaming
- Fraud prevention team
- Time-saving auction tools
- Unlimited Training

For Bidders
With Proxibid, bidders can log on, bid and win on thousands of items from hundreds of auctions each month. Our live online bidding software enables bidding from every corner of the globe and ensures that you won’t have to miss an auction ever again! Bid from your home or office, just as if you were at the live auction. We work directly with auctioneers, which means you never have to worry about fraudulent sellers. And when you need assistance our customer service and support team is here to help.

About Live Interactive Webcast Auctions
Proxibid offers a dynamic Internet-based application to deliver a visual representation of onsite auctions to Internet bidders. This allows auction companies to provide Internet bidders with a means of participating in “live” auctions through an Internet-based application. Internet bidders can observe, communicate, and participate in a “live” auction online with Proxibid’s proprietary bidding application. With Proxibid’s online bidding application, bidders can participate from live auctions from the comfort of their home or office, just as if they were at the live auction. Bidders can even pre-bid and leave absentee bids on Proxibid.

About Timed Auctions
Proxibid offers timed auctions with extended bidding. Extended bidding during timed auctions ensures that all bidders have the opportunity to bid on and win their item. If a bid is placed during the final five minutes of an auction, the auction is automatically extended five more minutes. This ensures that sniping, or bidding at the last second of an auction, cannot occur, and levels the playing field for all participants. For bidders, a timed auction with extended bidding ensures that everyone has the same opportunity to win their item of interest. For auctioneers, a timed auction with extended bidding provides the opportunity to sell an item at a higher price than with other timed auction providers.

Industry Leadership
Proxibid has become the industry leader because of the Company’s knowledge of its vertical markets, its unparalleled customer service and support and its expertise in developing and implementing it proprietary Internet bidding application. Proxibid has embraced expert auctioneers from within the global auction community to build products and to provide services that work directly with current and future practices, methods and rules used throughout the auction industry. Proxibid understands the critical integration points between the real world and the virtual world.

Proxibid provides its auction house customers with a level of service and support that is unmatched in the industry. Each auction company client is assigned a personal account manager who works with the client throughout the relationship. Proxibid also provides strategic marketing for auction companies, including co-op advertising programs, public relations and collateral generation. The Company’s bidder support is second-to-none. Its call center is open before, during and after all live auction events, no matter the date or time, ensuring that all bidder questions are answered and that any issues are resolved in a timely fashion.

History
Proxibid, Inc. was founded as a Nebraska corporation on July 28, 2001 and hosted its first online auction in January, 2003. Since that time the company has grown exponentially. It works with more than 950 auction companies across the U.S. and hosts more than 400 auctions each month. Proxibid founders are Andrew Liakos, Product Manager; Ken Maxwell, Vice President of Marketing; and Joe Petsick, Chief Financial Officer.

Thank you MVT Productions for helping us put on an amazing, award winning event. The Norris Group always knows we’re in good hands. The event was effortless and we can’t thank you enough.

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Thank you so much Bill Tan and the San Diego Creative Investors Association for being Platinum Sponors for I Survived Real Estate 2008.  We couldn’t have done it without you!

More information on San Diego Creative Investors Association (SDCIA) - http://www.sdcia.com/

SDCIA was formed to promote networking and learning between San Diego real estate investors. If you buy, sell, rent, flip, lease-option, loan, etc, this is your club! We welcome all levels of experience. We normally meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (but dates can vary) and feature an expert speaker at every meeting. SDCIA is one of the only clubs with an extensive investor library. This is a not-for-profit investor club and the largest in the area.

Thank you 7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score and Philip Tirone for becoming Gold Sponsors for I Survived Real Estate 2008!

More information on 7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score: http://www.7stepsto720.com/

The 7 STEPS TO A 720^® CREDIT SCORE program was created when mortgage broker Philip X. Tirone noticed that good people with good intentions were consistently turned down for home loans. Those who did qualify often paid unnecessarily high interest rates. On a $300,000 home loan, a person with a poor credit score could pay as much as $212,040 extra over the course of 30 years.

This is simply unacceptable. 7 STEPS TO A 720 CREDIT SCORE exposes the rules of the credit game, allowing countless Americans to increase their credit scores and save hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars in interest payments. 7 STEPS TO A 720 CREDIT SCORE is a credit-improvement strategy based on patterns of change identified by studying tens of thousands of credit reports. Available to the public, the system is also used by real estate agents, mortgage brokers, investment advisors, and accountants across the nation to help borrowers save money, qualify for the best loans, and reduce interest payments.

About Philip Tirone

An expert in residential home financing, Philip X. Tirone has a unique background in difficult-to-obtain loans, having started his career working with borrowers with stated incomes and/or poor credit scores. With this foundation, he became a specialist in the credit-scoring process, authoring the book, 7 STEPS TO A 720^® CREDIT SCORE, as well as the bestselling workbook, APPLYING THE 7 STEPS TO A 720^® CREDIT SCORE.

Philip is the founder of the Mortgage Equity Group (the MEG) and specializes in educating borrowers and helping them increase their credit scores so they qualify for the best loan programs available. The MEG is a non-traditional mortgage company composed primarily of team members committed to providing each homebuyer with specialized time and services unique to his or her needs, complementing traditional mortgage services with innovative programs aimed at reducing mortgage payments and maximizing buying power.

Philip has an uncanny ability to develop innovative strategies to simplify the mortgage process. As a frequent guest lecturer at the University of California Los Angeles, Philip has authored and delivered numerous speeches about avoiding the “Mortgage Lifestyle Dilemma,” a phrase he coined to describe an emotional buying decision that results in overextension and a life that revolves around high mortgage payments.

Philip and his programs have been featured in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times.com, Wall Street Journal, Newsday, Woman?s World Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Bottom Line Magazine, and Bankrate.com, among others. He was recently featured in the New York Times bestseller, Secrets of the Young & Successful. In 2008, he will be featured in Dan Sullivan?s forthcoming book, Industry Transformers, which identifies eight individuals who are having a profound impact on their industry by creating meaningful ways for their clients to bypass the bureaucracy and the red tape most consumers face.

Named Arizona State University?s Man of the Year in 1994, Philip currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Lily, daughter, Ava, and son Dominic.

Thank you Phil Tirone and The Mortgage Equity Group for becoming Gold Sponsors of I Survived Real Estate 2008!

More information on The Mortgage Equity Group: http://themeg.net/

The Mortgage Equity Group (MEG) is in the business of simplifying the home loan process by assuming responsibility for your financial health as it relates to your mortgage decisions. We are dedicated to assisting you with the management of your mortgage, keeping abreast of interest rates, maximizing your credit score and minimizing your interest payments, and ensuring that your mortgage and real estate holdings blend well with all of your investments. We do this by leveraging a team of professionals equipped with tools, processes, and programs that make sure you meet your goals.

Philip X. Tirone

An expert in residential home financing, Philip X. Tirone has a unique background in difficult-to-obtain loans, having started his career working with borrowers with stated income and/or low credit scores. Philip founded The Mortgage Equity Group (The MEG) and specializes in educating borrowers to increase their credit scores so they qualify for optimal loan programs. A non-traditional mortgage company composed primarily of team members committed to providing each homebuyer with specialized time and services unique, The MEG complements traditional mortgage services with innovative programs aimed at reducing mortgage payments and maximizing buying power.

Philip excels at developing innovative strategies to simplify the mortgage process. He authored the 7 Steps to a 720® Credit Score, a book that teaches consumers to raise their credit scores and lower their interest rate. Most recently, he created The Home Loan Maximizer™, a program that allows home-owners to purchase larger homes while maintaining the same monthly payments. His Complete Financial Navigator™ analyzes his borrowers’ needs and financial picture, thereby helping borrowers overcome barriers to achieving their real estate goals. As a frequent guest lecturer at the University of California Los Angeles, Philip has authored and delivered numerous speeches about avoiding the “Mortgage Lifestyle Dilemma,” a phrase he coined to describe an emotional buying decision that results in overextension and a life that revolves around high mortgage payments.

Philip has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times.com, Wall Street Journal, Newsday, Woman’s World Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Bottom Line Magazine, Bankrate.com, among others. He was recently featured in the New York Times bestseller, Secrets of the Young & Successful. In 2008, he will be featured in Dan Sullivan’s new book, Industry Transformers, which identifies eight individuals having a profound impact on their industry by creating meaningful ways for clients to bypass bureaucracy and red tape.

Named Arizona State University’s Man of the Year in 1994, Philip currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Lily, daughter, Ava, and son Dominic.

Lupita Solis

Lupita Solis has 25 years’ experience as a processor/underwriter for mortgage companies, always working with top producers who carry heavy volumes. She formerly financed loans in resort destinations in Mexico under the purview of one the country’s top mortgage companies. She joined the Mortgage Equity Group two years ago, bringing to the table her dedication to providing specific and focused detail to each and every client. Fluent in Spanish, Lupita is current working toward her real estate license. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and grandson.

Thank you Clair Bartos and the Las Brisas Escrow team for your Gold Sponsorship.  We couldn’t have done it without you!

More about Las Brisas Escrow: http://www.lasbrisasescrow.com/

When it comes to finances, buying or selling a home is usually the most important  investment a person will make.  At Las Brisas Escrow, we are dedicated to providing personalized escrow services tailored to your specific needs.

With a combined 45 years experience in the Escrow/Lending/Title/Real Estate Industries, we are confident you won’t find a more professional, personable, and expierenced escrow team! 

Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing your home, you can rest assured that Las Brisas Escrow is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of service. 

Our team has worked together for over 5 years, and has developed a family-style relationship built on honesty, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism.  At Las Brisas Escrow, we treat each and every escrow as if it were our very own.  You aren’t just a file to us…your part of the family!

Thank you Ed Hoffman and the Wholesale Capital Team for your Gold Sponsorship!

More about Wholesale Capital Corporation: http://www.wccmtg.com/

 WHOLESALE CAPITAL CORPORATION was incorporated under the laws of the State of California on October 5, 1992. Prior to that time, all mortgage lending was conducted under the D.B.A., American Bankers Capital. Both companies were owned and operated by Robert L. Rummer and Bruce Rummer prior to January 1, 1996.

The corporation was formed with the intent of originating home mortgages through the use of FHA/VA and Conventional loan products. On January 13, 1993, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved Wholesale Capital Corporation as a Loan Correspondent, under their guidelines.

On January 1, 1996, upon the retirement of the Rummer’s, three new partners then acquired Wholesale Capital Corporation: Edwin Hoffman, James Rogers and Barry Campbell. With this new team, the Company took on a new aggressive, sales-oriented approach to originating and funding loans. Since that time, the Company has seen tremendous growth and expansion with the need for a corporate identity and location. The Company elected to develop its presence and market share in Moreno Valley and in May 1996 Wholesale Capital moved to Moreno Valley. In March 2006 Wholesale Capital moved their new building located at 23328 Olivewood Plaza Drive.

Wholesale Capital Corporation received HUD approval as a Non-Supervised-Mortgagee and now functions as a direct Mortgage Banker. With the ability to underwrite and fund their own loans, Wholesale Capital continues to finance its steady growth from earnings. The financial statements demonstrate that the Company has continued to both retire debt as well as increase its capital position.

The Wholesale Capital Corporation management team now consists of Edwin Hoffman and James Rogers as the sole shareholders and corporate directors of this privately held company. With the development of it’s new Mortgage Banking status, Wholesale Capital Corporation expects to continue its rapid, but steady growth throughout the new millennium.

CORPORATE STATEMENT

Wholesale Capital Corporation has earned a unique niche in the mortgage market, that of “PROBLEM SOLVER.” By using our greatest resources, our people, our skills, and our experience, we have tackled the toughest loans and developed a successful reputation. We follow through with “on time” closing by utilizing a variety of financing programs. Only by offering this level of service, each and every day, can we differentiate ourselves from our competitors as leaders in our industry.

MISSION STATEMENT

Wholesale Capital Corporation is dedicated to providing our customers with Service - Quality - Experience - Satisfaction.

Thank you Janet French, Kurtis Kooiman and the SilverStar Financial Team for being Gold Sponsors of I Survived Real Estate 2009!

More information on SilverStar Financial: http://www.silverstarfinance.com/

Meet the Team

Kurtis Kooiman founded Silverstar Finance in November of 1998. Kurtis’ #1 priority is to empower families through education and strategy planning. He creates the vision and focus at Silverstar. When Kurtis is not at the office he’s practicing to be a star golfer at the Sea Cliff Country Club, flying helicopters or drinking great wine with close friends.

Janet French partnered with Kurtis in order to help more people achieve wealth and put a plan into action with the necessary tools and team to reach short and long-term financial goals. Silverstar is the foundation of your Trusted Advisor Team and we will help you solve problems and realize your dreams. Janet enjoys investing in real estate, cooking yummy food for friends and entertaining.

Maria Macias-Hoyo, a former teacher, realizes the importance of trust and good communication. She has hosted an assortment of public seminars all over So. Cal. and she volunteers her time in schools to educate parents on the strategies to obtain financial success. She “practices what she preaches” and serves as a role model for many of her clients. Currently, Maria owns investment properties in four states and in Mexico. She lives in Huntington Beach, with her husband Harvey and their fifteen year old cockatiel named Phoenix.

Jason Redmond has been working with Silverstar for many years; first as a lending partner, and now as a team member. He feels too many families don’t have the necessary tools and instruction needed to secure a strong financial future and retirement, which is why he has chosen to make this his focus. Jason enjoys spending time with his wife and young son. He’s also a long standing member of a HB City softball team.

John Davis has been an active real estate investor for many years while his primary career was media and sports. John has negotiated and managed over $150 million in media contracts which included stints with Disney as Broadcast Advertising Sales Manager for the Angels and Ducks, and as the GM of KDOC-TV in Los Angeles. He brings a wealth of strategic planning and creative deal making experience as he helps clients with their real estate investments. John feels strongly about Equity Management and is a Certified Mortgage Planner with extensive training on advanced financing strategies.

April Koenig has been in the real estate and mortgage industry since 1999. Her focus at Silverstar Finance is to build successful strategic partnerships. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 5 year old daughter, Kelsey, practicing yoga, shopping and playing Texas Hold’em.

Shannon Flores is Silverstar’s newest superstar. She coordinates all of our events, newsletters, postcards and the fun mail you receive from Silverstar. You will be getting a call from Shannon from time to time when she is schedules you for consultations or mortgage checkup or to confirm your RSVP for one of our special events. She is our client care expert and she always has a smile waiting for you.

We are one team and we share one vision; to educate, empower and help you realize the financial goals you have always dreamed about.  

Our Beliefs, Your Opportunities

Our commitment to your financial growth is the foundation of our vision.

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Silverstar Finance, Inc.

The Towers at Bella Terra

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7755 Center Avenue #670

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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