In the second part of our interview, Craig Evans and Jordan Levine explore the Federal Reserve’s approach to inflation, the risk of stagflation, and how rising interest rates are impacting market volatility and unemployment. They also examine the economic effects of tariffs, shifting housing market trends, and the growing burden of insurance costs on home affordability. The conversation highlights concerns from realtors, ongoing policy advocacy efforts, and ends on a hopeful note with a cautiously optimistic outlook for the economy in 2025. 

Jordan Levine is the SVP and Chief Economist at C.A.R., where he leads housing market research, economic analysis, and policy insights for over 190,000 real estate professionals. With a strong background in both public and private sectors, Jordan is known for translating complex data into practical insights. His work supports informed decisions across California’s evolving real estate landscape.

In this episode:

• Inflation vs. Unemployment: Jordan Levine shares insights on why the Fed may prioritize inflation control over rate cuts, even at the cost of higher unemployment.
• Market Volatility and Monetary Policy: How shifting Fed policies are influencing stock market trends and investor confidence.
• Tariffs and the U.S. Economy: Exploring the economic ripple effects of tariffs and trade policy decisions.
• Housing Market Insights: Current housing trends, buyer behavior shifts, and affordability challenges in a changing economy.
• Insurance Market Disruptions: Craig Evans and Jordan Levine discuss how soaring insurance premiums are impacting homeowners and housing affordability.
• Realtor Concerns and Policy Advocacy
• Looking Ahead to 2025: Reasons for optimism and what to expect from the economy and real estate market in the coming year.

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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