Volume II, 2024

In Volume II of The WorD, we’re excited to bring you fresh insights from our CRE Glossary to the Affordable Preservation Impact report, and monthly market updates to current news articles. Dive into our expert analysis, discover innovative strategies, and stay updated on the latest trends shaping the commercial real estate landscape.

W&D Insight

To those who are starting out in the CRE world, in order to fully navigate this industry, you have to master its vast array of terms, acronyms, and jargon. We have exactly what you need.

Download it here! ??

Check out our 2024 Affordable Preservation Impact Report, which highlights the work our Affordable Preservation team has done over the last year and programs implemented with our partners! ??

Valuation

Meghan Czechowski, MAI, spoke with Brian Pascus at Commercial Observer on office landlords regaining investors' trust and raising billions of new dollars for distressed inventory, as well as the connection to a reset in market valuations in the current economic environment.

Read more here. ??

Finance: Student Housing

A few members of our Student Housing team attended this year's Student Housing Interface Conference and brought back some useful insights on the latest trends and innovations that are creating major opportunities in the student housing sector! Read their insights here. ??

Willy Walker on the Motley Fool Podcast

• Willy Walker had a compelling discussion on the The Motley Fool Money Podcast to discuss the ongoing market tightening, why this current environment is different than what we've seen in the past, and the outlook on interest rates. Check out the Motley Fool Money Podcast to hear Willy Walker's insights starting at the 19-minute mark. ??

Insights from EY's annual Homebuilding Conference

• Zelman’s Anthony McGill attended & hosted a panel at EY's annual Homebuilding Conference in Las Vegas.

Here are some of his key takeaways:

1. Availability and terms of corporate-level debt financing from traditional (bank & High Yield) and alternative (private credit, insurance company, international) sources
2. Project-specific land acquisition & development financing options
3. Shareholder dynamics, views of multiple expansion, potential future risks & concerns
4. Highly accommodative M&A conditions

Contact Tony McGill to learn more about Zelman Investment Banking services! ??

The Latest on the Federal Reserve's Interpretation of Shelter Inflation

• Ivy Zelman spoke with Seana Smith at Yahoo Finance to discuss the Federal Reserve's interpretation of shelter inflation. Read the article here.??

Easing the Price Growth and Rise of Consumer Prices

• Mark Franceski spoke with CNBC about the easing of price growth and the rise in consumer prices (CPI). Check out our latest post here..??

Surge of Housing Costs

• Ivy Zelman spoke with The New York Times about the surge of housing costs across the U.S., while also highlighting the downward trend in rent for multifamily housing. Learn more. ??

Investment Management - Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners

Discover fresh Q1 market insights including investment themes and observations from WDIP's very own, Marcus Duley! Check out his latest blog here! ??

WDIP and Ivanhoé Cambridge's continued partnership

Our WDIP team is pleased to announce their joint venture (JV) with Ivanhoé Cambridge, which is set to double in size, reaching a total of USD 500 million. Initially formed in 2021, this JV intends to make preferred equity investments in multifamily, student housing, and manufactured housing properties throughout the United States.

Learn more about this partnership. ??

Walker Webcast

The Walker Webcast brings brilliant minds from broad and varied backgrounds to engage in conversation with our CEO, Willy Walker.

Catch up on last 3 episodes & subscribe to stay informed.

1. Housing Market Freeze with Ivy Zelman
2. Building a Sustainable Legacy with George Hawkins
3. HOPE For Financial Equality with John Hope Bryant

Upcoming Events

• Sept. 12-13, 2024 - Zelman Housing Summit - Register here.

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