Inside the California Housing Market with Jordan Levine | Part 2 #916

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.









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