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EP02 - The impact of housing affordability on commercial real estate



14 Jun 2023

The impact of housing affordability is a fast-growing concern, when housing becomes less affordable, it can change employment patterns, limit economic growth, and affect the demand for rental properties, including commercial properties.

In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Norman, Vice President & Chief Economist at Altus Group, and Omar Eltorai, Director of Research at Altus Group who are here to help us unpack how housing affordability affects commercial real estate in both Canada and the US.

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Vice President and Economic Strategist

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Senior Director of Research, Altus Group

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