Commercial real estate recovery – Wharton professor's expectations for 2026
Episode Description
In this clip, Wharton professor Susan Wachter discusses her predictions for commerical real estate, believing that long-term return to in-person work will support it.
ABOUT THE EPISODE In an interview on our This Week in Business podcast, Susan Wachter, Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate at the Wharton School, recaps what took place in 2025 and offers her 2026 housing market forecast.
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Brief Summary
Remote work impacts urban real estate; cautious optimism for downtown recovery.
Key points
- The Future of Downtowns. Despite challenges, there's optimism for the revival of cities and downtown areas.
