#69 2026 Real Estate Outlook: Economist Chris Thornberg Tells You What’s Coming

Send us Fan MailIs 2026 doom-and-gloom for real estate… or a sneaky window of opportunity?In this episode, Juan Huizar sits down with economist Christopher Thornberg (Beacon Economics) to break down what multifamily investors in LA + Orange County should actually be watching—beyond headlines. We cover why demand is still holding up, why “rate relief” can be a head fake, how to think about leverage and loan terms (3-year vs 5-year), what a potential financial bubble means for investors, and why California isn’t “doomed” like people claim.Chris will also be the keynote speaker at the Multifamily Investment Summit (Feb 26, 2026) in Long Beach—details below.👉 Get your Summit ticket here: https://sagemultifamilysummit.eventbrite.com Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing. Website: www.SageREGroup.comPhone: 562-307-0838Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestateBRE 01417642​​​