I Survived Real Estate 2025 | Part 2: New Moodometer and Big Announcement

I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025

The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library

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

This year’s backdrop?

A California housing market still starved for inventory, mortgage rates hovering above comfort zones, affordability hitting generational lows, inflation and tariffs. Add in global uncertainty, sticky inflation, and the ever-watchful eye of the Federal Reserve—and you’ve got a landscape full of questions.

• Inventory Drought: California’s housing supply remains critically low
• Rate Pressure: Mortgage rates linger well above buyer comfort zones
• Priced Out: Affordability has collapsed to generational lows
• Global Tensions: War, tariffs, and instability rattle investor confidence
• Inflation’s Grip: Costs remain stubbornly high, squeezing margins
• Tariff Troubles: Rising import costs could ripple through construction and development
• All Eyes on the Fed: Every rate hint could send shockwaves through the market

Our expert panel brings top minds in economics, investing, and housing to help us prepare for what’s next. I Survived Real Estate was born from crisis, with a mission to unite thought leaders, give back, and guide our industry forward.

In this episode:

• Exploring the connection between Median Household Income and Median Home Prices
• Introduction to the MoodOdometer, a new way to measure market sentiment
• Looking back at historical market conditions through the MoodOdometer lens
• Craig Evans and Bruce Norris on how interest rates shape market mood and buyer behavior
• Craig Evans unveils the National MoodOdometer
• Announcement of a new digital platform offering real-time housing data and insights

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 learn.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.

This is our weekly radio broadcast. We recorded the show last week and will be featuring him on the radio show starting today. You can view the transcription and full broadcast here