Interest Rates, Debt, and Housing with Christopher Thornberg Part 1 #948

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. Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D. 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 financial institutions nationwide. Dr. Thornberg is a frequent media commentator and a contributor to major economic outlooks, offering data-driven insights on real estate, labor markets, and economic policy. In this episode: Bruce Norris welcomes economist Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics. A look at today’s real estate market stability and underlying risks. How low interest rates and refinancing have shaped housing trends. Ongoing challenges facing buyers, sellers, and affordability. Public debt concerns and what they mean for the broader economy. Why federal borrowing may be unsustainable without fiscal reform. 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 and click the Hard Money tab. Video Link Radio Show

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Interest Rates, Debt, and Housing with Christopher Thornberg Part 1 #948 is an episode from The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show and Podcast by The Norris Group, Bruce Norris & Aaron Norris.

This episode is 33:31 long.

This episode was published on Jan 16, 2026.

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