Tsur Somerville

Associate Professor

Sauder School of Business

Strategy and Business Economics Division

Vancouver Campus

Fields

Economics, Real Estate

Contact Information

tsur.somerville@sauder.ubc.ca

phone: 604-822-8343

http://blogs.ubc.ca/tsur/

Alternate Contact

Sachi Wickramasinghe

Media Relations Specialist

Tel: 604-822-4549

Email: sachi.wickramasinghe@ubc.ca

Expertise

Housing, real estate development, mortgages, urban economics

In the Media

• UBC experts on rising interest rates
• Laneway homes can decrease neighbouring property values in affluent areas: UBC study
• Greater Vancouver housing markets dip but so far bring little in the way of affordability
• B.C. housing market shows signs of moderation as some property values drop by 10 per cent
• Sample of Metro Vancouver assessments show falling values among the priciest homes
• Major players not optimistic about Metro Vancouver’s housing market prospects
• Expert panel seeks public input on money laundering in real estate
• B.C.’s stricter rent controls may not halt construction
• UBC experts on B.C. budget update
• UBC experts on CMHC foreign ownership report
• Which B.C. party is better at fiscal management? UBC prof provides independent assessment