Several key factors tend to influence the real estate market: rising interest rates and new government regulations could contribute to a slowdown in demand. However, continued population growth and urbanization are likely to be supportive, sustaining demand over the long term. This is also the case for infrastructure investment and urban development projects.
On Tuesday, September 24, Carl Gomez, Chief Economist and Head of Market Analytics at CoStar Group, Lisa Galliano, Sales Associate at CoStar Group, and François Huot, Strategic Director, Real Estate Consulting Services at Leyton, had the opportunity to discuss the subject at the second edition of Leyton Connect Toronto.
CoStar Group is “one of the world’s leading providers of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Part of the S&P 500 as well as the NASDAQ 100, the group’s mission is to digitize global real estate, enabling people to discover properties, information and connections that enhance their businesses and their lives.”
They were accompanied by a gathering of guests, which made the event all the more dynamic and enriching. The discussions helped them understand the future of the real estate market.
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Find out more about our speakers:
- Carl Gomez: With over twenty years of business experience, Carl Gomez is a well-known Canadian economist and respected investment professional specializing in real estate. He was appointed Chief Economist and Head Market Analytics for CoStar Group in November 2020 and is responsible for working strategically to accelerate the brand’s growth momentum in Canada and to build and manage a team of high performance, senior-level talent across the country. Carl was formerly Senior Vice President, Research & Strategy at QuadReal Property Group where he oversaw portfolio strategy, research and strategic market analysis for the company from both the fundamental and capital markets perspective. Prior to that he was the SVP & Chief Economist of Bentall Kennedy, where he was responsible for leading Canadian research initiatives. He has also previously held senior economist positions specializing in real estate and financial market analysis at TD Bank Group, the Royal Bank of Canada and CMHC. Carl holds an M.A. in Financial Economics from the University of Victoria, and an Honours B.A. (Economics) from the University of Western Ontario. He is currently on the board of directors for the Toronto Association of Business Economists and is also a sessional instructor at the Schulich School of Business where he teaches real estate economics.
- Lisa Galliano: In 2022, Lisa relocated to Ontario, joining CoStar Group as a bilingual research consultant for the Ottawa and Montreal markets. There she acquired an in-depth understanding of the commercial real estate market and built relations with key decision makers. In early 2024, she became an account executive working directly with companies such as Leyton Canada, Avison Young and CFO Capital.
- François Huot: François has over 20 years’ experience in client development and management. His experience spans financial services, tax consulting, market development and relationship management. He has held a variety of business management positions focused on building client relationships, has been a director of two Canadian financial institutions, and has managed private equity assets and M&A transactions.
