Walker Webcasts

Join Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker as he talks with Coach Avery Johnson. They discuss how W&D's core values connect to Avery's career as a professional athlete and coach.

Join us for our first first “Navigating the Markets” webcast, which focuses on commercial real estate (CRE) financing, debt markets, equity markets, and the economy as a whole during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of our Navigating the Markets webcast, Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker, and his guest, Dr. Peter Linneman, share their thoughts on the rapidly changing economic environment, discuss the impact of COVID-19, and provide an update on the U.S. Commercial Real Estate sector. Tune in to hear about how student housing can be used to provide additional hospital beds, current spreads for insurance companies, the economic implications of a long-term lockdown, general advice for the deployment of capital and liquidity, and more.

Dr. Nancy Koehn, leadership expert and author of "Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times," joins Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker. Their conversation includes debt capital markets, the state of the world and economy, and the ABCs of leadership in times of great crisis.

Emotional intelligence expert, renowned Yale professor, and author of "Permission to Feel" Dr. Marc Brackett joins Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker. Dr. Beckett outlines key elements from his book, including the importance of recognizing, labeling, expressing, and regulating emptions, as well as techniques for managing and channeling emotions during times of stress.

Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker talks with Mary Erdoes, CEO of JP Morgan Chase Asset & Wealth Management. Watch as they compare the current financial crisis to the Great Financial Crisis, the importance of balancing downside protection with planning for the future, JPMorgan Chase's overall economic outlook, and more.

The Walker & Dunlop Multifamily Small Loans team answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding small multifamily loans. This includes the different GSE and banking opportunities available to investors, various multifamily asset classes available, and direct responses to numerous webcast attendee questions.

Walker & Dunlop’s FHA team is working diligently throughout the current crisis – originating, underwriting, closing, and keeping up with all of the latest news. On Friday, April 17, our team hosted a Walker Webcast to discuss the market, provide an update on HUD policies and operations, and answer questions.

Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, talks with the CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht during this installment of Walker Webcast. Willy and Barry discuss the CRE market’s performance, asset class performance across Starwood’s vast holdings and investments, the path forward for our country and economy, and where and when investment opportunities could present themselves.

In this segment of our Walker Webcast, Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, talks with the SVP of Global Corporate Affairs at Amazon, Jay Carney. They discuss Amazon’s critical role in supplying America with essential items during the pandemic, how Amazon has continued to operate, COVID testing, and an update on HQ2 given the crisis.

Co-CEO of the Carlyle Group, Glenn Youngkin, joins Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker. They discuss numerous topics, including their global macroeconomic outlook for 2020 and beyond, Carlyle’s long-term strategy, and more.

Renowned Wharton professor and economy expert Dr. Peter Linneman joins Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker to discuss the CRE market’s performance, unemployment numbers across different industries, and potential come-back scenarios.

Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Hamburg, the former Commissioner of the FDA and current Foreign Secretary at the National Academy of Medicine, joins Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop. They discuss the implications of a vaccine for CRE, how the FDA handles fast-tracking certain vaccines and medications, how countries and governments are communicating and working together to develop a vaccine, and more.

Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, joins Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, as they discuss the economic impact of the "Stay at Home" order, how the economy will re-open and rebound, health and safety considerations being taken by the Colorado government, contingency plans in place in the event of another wave of illness, and more.

Andy Florance (Founder & CEO of CoStar Group), John Rice (CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow and a W&D board member), and Willy Walker (President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop) discuss the protests occurring across the country and the movement’s impact. They also speak about what CoStar’s data is saying relative to the current state of the CRE market, what Apartments.com’s data is saying about the American renter and the future of the multifamily industry, how technology will influence and change the commercial real estate industry going forward, and more.

Jeff Blau, CEO of Related Companies, and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss the New York City market, how both NYC and other metropolitan cities will recover from the crisis, where development opportunities can be found, and more.

Brett White, the CEO of Cushman & Wakefield, and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss what Cushman & Wakefield has seen in Asia and Europe with regard to recovery in office, retail, and hospitality occupancy, adjustments landlords are making to their properties, investment opportunities, and more.

Leslie Hale, CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust, joins Willy Walker to discuss her approach to diversity and inclusion, the current outlook for the hospitality and retail industries, the rebound of the U.S. economy and more.

Bill Demchak (Chairman, President, and CEO of The PNC Financial Services Group), and Willy Walker (President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop) discuss the state of banking and finance in the U.S., Bill’s market insights, and more.

Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President of Howard University, and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss Howard Medical Center’s response to COVID-19, successful recruitment strategies for building a diverse workforce, racial justice in America, and considerations for bringing students back to campus in September.

Mike Fascitelli, Chairman of the Investment Committee at Cadre, and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss Mike's time as CEO of Vornado, market parallels between the Great Financial Crisis and today, the CRE market performance with a focus on office and retail, and more.

Doug Bibby (President of NMHC), Bob Broeksmit (President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association), Jeff DeBoer (President and CEO of The Real Estate Roundtable), and Willy Walker (President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop) discuss the next $1 trillion+ stimulus bill being crafted on Capitol Hill and its impact on the multifamily, mortgage, and commercial real estate industries.

Chris Paul, NBA Players Association President; Bobby Turner, CEO of Turner Impact; and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss social impact investing, racial justice, community-building, the 22-team NBA season, and more.

On August 18, Walker & Dunlop’s Ted Patch and Blake Lanford, and Chatham’s Matt Hoffman joined forces for a webcast on the LIBOR to SOFR transition. They discussed the timing for the shift, the fate of floating rate, how the Agencies are handling the transition, and the implications for both existing and new loans.

Reflecting on the Walker Webcast from August 19th with David Ignatius, Associate Editor and Foreign Affairs columnist for The Washington Post, Willy Walker and his guests discuss the current political climate in Saudi Arabia, U.S.-China trade relations, how significant a threat Russia is to the upcoming presidential election, and more.

Reflecting on the Walker Webcast from August 26th with Ivy Zelman, co-founder and CEO of Zelman & Associates, Willy Walker and his guests discuss macro shifts in the single-family and multifamily sectors, sector-specific trends, predictions for the future, and more.

Reflecting on the Walker Webcast from September 2nd with Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom, Willy Walker and his guests discuss how Eric built such a scalable product, how he has he navigated the growing pains, and what is next for the video communications provider.

The Motley Fool co-founders, David and Tom Gardner, share their investing expertise and top 10 stock picks.

Guest Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, discusses the housing markets, compares the Great Financial Crisis with the current recession, and considers the potential impact of the economic plans outlined by the presidential candidates.

Francis Suarez, the Mayor of Miami, discusses how COVID has impacted Miami both economically and socially. He shares the New Normal handbook which outlines Miami's standards, and how he has worked to synchronize his efforts with surrounding counties. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

Dr. Peter Linneman, renowned economist and founding principal of Linneman Associates, discusses which of his past predictions have come to fruition and what he sees ahead for the CRE space regarding the federal debt, cap rates, and more. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

Cayman Wills, JP Morgan Global Head of Equities, and Peter Cook, Chief Communications Officer of the American Bankers Association, share their thoughts on the impact the 2020 election will have on both the markets and U.S. policy. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

Bahram Akradi, founder and CEO of Life Time, shares how guests are returning to his lifestyle resorts, how he is keeping guests safe and healthy -- both physically and mentally -- and the future of his brand and the health and wellness industry as a whole. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

Wharton Professor Sigal Barsade and Harvard Business Review Editor Amy Gallo discuss disappointment and anxiety management, emotional contagion, loneliness, conflict resolution, how to keep connections strong in a virtual environment, and more. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

Equity Residential President & CEO Mark Parrell and Boston Properties CEO & Director Owen Thomas spoke about the pandemic's impact on urban centers, the potential comeback of the office space, and the CRE trends they are tracking most closely. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

Elizabeth Concordia, CEO and President of UCHealth, discusses how hospitals are battling the pandemic, the hope of a vaccine, the state of telemedicine, and more. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

Kate Moore, BlackRock Managing Director, shares her predictions surrounding the DOW and the 2021 economy. Join us as she discusses inflation, wage growth, portfolio tips, and more. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

Aneel Bhusri, Workday co-founder and co-CEO shares how he began his career and built Workday into an industry-leading, cloud-based software provider for human resources and finance departments. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO or Walker & Dunlop.