The Walker Webcast

Thank you for tuning into the Walker Webcast, where Willy was joined by Tom Michaud, President and CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Do you know someone who would find this webcast interesting? Willy and Tom discussed timely topics, including tariff uncertainty and trade deals, challenges facing small businesses, the evolving world of crypto and stablecoins, and current trends in M&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Walker & Dunlop experts Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, and Ivy Zelman to break down key market trends, attention-worthy asset classes, and what’s shaping the industry’s future. Tune in for expert perspectives on everything you need to know, from the impact of tariffs on the single- and multifamily markets and if you’re better off renting or owning to the most investable markets, key deregulatory moves, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate five years of the Walker Webcast, we featured a handpicked compilation of the most insightful, impactful, and memorable moments throughout the years. Join us as we relive defining conversations and celebrate the journey of the Walker Webcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in AUM. With over three decades at Blackstone, Jon brings unmatched expertise in commercial real estate, private equity, and global financial markets. Their conversation explored pivotal moments from Jon’s upbringing and his 33-year journey at Blackstone, key lessons from the financial crisis, and strategies for navigating economic uncertainty. They also delved into the origins of Blackstone’s SFR strategy and the creation of Invitation Homes, insights on the multifamily market and data centers, the firm’s approach to AI, its expansion in private credit, and invaluable advice for young professionals—plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with multifamily industry powerhouse Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management, for a dynamic overview of the state of the multifamily market live from RETCON.   They discussed opportunities and challenges shaping the industry, data visualization, BH Management’s investment in technology, the importance of data and innovation, multifamily trends, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices