Volume VII - 2024

This holiday season isn't the only thing buzzing - this final volume of 2024 is loaded with all the goods: Changes in HUD's Mortgage Underwriting Criteria, the effects of Fed Rate Cuts, insights from the Western Markets Homebuilding survey, and more.

Wrap up the year informed and inspired!

W&D Insight

Changes in HUD's Mortgage Underwriting Criteria

• With the release of the new HUD Mortgagee Letter, Ken Buchanan and Charley Conkling provided their thoughts on how the updated terms can enhance your projects.

Fed Rate Cut and Market Shifts: What’s Next?

• The Fed recently cut interest rates, and officials cite a stronger economy and balanced inflation/employment risks as reasons for caution. Read our takeaways here.

Insights from the Los Angeles Mortgage Association Event

• Marcus Espinoza, MAI, SRA, ASA, CCIM , attended the Los Angeles Mortgage Association (LAMA) event and came home with some key takeaways.

Power Player: W&D's Susan Mello Shares CRE Investment Wisdom

• Susan Mello sat down with Commercial Observer to discuss her career, the current investment landscape, and how different CRE segments are adjusting to the changed capital markets landscape. Read more.

Insights with Ivy Zelman

• Ivy Zelman shared a few insights on the mixed results from Zelman & Associates' Western Markets Homebuilding Report.

Walker & Dunlop Promotes Dan Groman to General Counsel

"I am delighted to have Dan's leadership, legal acumen and smarts in the role of General Counsel going forward... Dan's understanding of our industry and company make him the ideal General Counsel as we continue expanding and growing Walker & Dunlop.” - Willy Walker, CEO, Walker & Dunlop

Entry-level Housing is Weak, but Move-up Demand Stays Strong

• Ivy Zelman sat down with CNBC to discuss mortgage rates and its implications for homebuyers, the resilience of move up rates, and solutions for low supply. Watch the full interview.

W&D Wins on the West Coast

• SOUTHERN, CA: Multifamily Property?

• LOS ANGELES, CA: Small Balance Multifamily Group - Los Angeles Portfolio?

• REDWOOD CITY, CA: Franklin 299?

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 .?

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• Multifamily Market Forecast with Benjamin Schall ?

• Post-Election Playbook with Isaac Boltansky ?

• Navigating the Shifting Rental Market with Jay Parsons

Upcoming Events

• NMHC Annual Meeting – January 28-30,2025?

A WorD from our editors?

“Thank you for being part of our community this year! We’re grateful for your support and look forward to sharing more with you in the new year. Wishing you a happy holiday. See you in 2025!”?

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