Jordan Levine

Beacon Economics

Guest

Director of Economic Research at Los Angeles' Beacon Economics 

Jordan Levine on KCRW

Housing has become so expensive in the LA Area that beaches, warm winters and cultural diversity aren't enough anymore to keep a lot of people from moving away.

Who Is Leaving Los Angeles Because of Housing Prices?

Housing has become so expensive in the LA Area that beaches, warm winters and cultural diversity aren't enough anymore to keep a lot of people from moving away.

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