Walker Webcast

Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, & Ivy Zelman

Walker Webcast

Show Notes

Willy was joined by Walker & Dunlop experts Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, and Ivy Zelman for a candid discussion on the state of the market and what lies ahead.

Together, they examined how shifting interest rates are impacting commercial real estate valuations, financing, and transaction activity, the growing challenges surrounding multifamily debt maturities, and emerging opportunities across the housing and office sectors. They also explored the risks surrounding AI and data center investment, the disconnect between consumer sentiment and spending, and what changing market dynamics could mean for investors.

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