Volume V - 2024

Volume V of The WorD brings you an analysis of multifamily construction starts, valuable Seniors Housing outlook, affordable housing trends, news and more.

Dive into this month’s insights below!

W&D Insight

Sales and Market Intelligence

• Funds currently have substantial capital available for investment in commercial real estate (CRE), indicating potential future investment activity and increased market competition. Read more in our Market Intelligence Deck .

Are Construction Starts Dropping?

• Year-to-date average multifamily housing starts are down 34%, reflecting a broader trend of declining activity. However, Mark Franceski anticipates that these declines could start reversing course soon. Check out his insights.

Seniors Housing Outlook

• Our Seniors Housing team recently released their Seniors Housing Outlook, which helps you navigate the complex landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Awards

Willy Walker Named Most Admired CEO

• Our CEO, Willy Walker , received Denver Business Journal's 2024 Most Admired CEO Award !?

2024 Connect CRE's Women in Real Estate Awards

• We're thrilled share that Kelly Mitchell and Angelica Dichoco won ConnectCRE's Women in Real Estate Award in the National Region and Washington D.C. Region!

W&D is 'Great Place to Work' Certified from Fortune

• For the 8th time, W&D has been recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Financial Services awardee list , and is Great Place to Work US certified!

Willy Walker Recently Featured on CNBC

• Our CEO, Willy Walker, was on CNBC to discuss what Fed rate cuts means for CRE activity, how the industry avoided a crisis, election promises, and more.

It's Go Time for Affordable Housing

• Aaron Hargrove was featured in Affordable Housing Finance to share how more deals are getting the "green light" and how it's go time for affordable housing.

Top U.S. Housing Markets to Watch

• Alan Ratner, CFA was featured on CNBC to discuss why a Fed cut wouldn’t impact mortgage rates, his forecast for mortgage rates, and more .

Marcus Duley's "Finding Alpha in the Middle Market" blog

• Check out Marcus Duley 's blog that was featured in Wealth Management.com's article.

Walker Webcast

Tune into the Walker Webcast every Wednesday for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more, hosted by our CEO, Willy Walker.

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

1. Redefining Real Estate in the Digital Age with Marc Ganzi
2. Building a Billion-Dollar Legacy with Fernando De Leon
3. A Bet on the Fed with Peter Linneman

Upcoming Events

• AHF Live - November 18-20
• ICYMI: The 17th Annual Zelman Housing Summit Conference Replays are available for purchase!

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