Re-Evaluating Valuations: One Year Later

Four months into the pandemic, Meghan Czechowski, valuation lead for Apprise by Walker & Dunlop and managing director of the Midwest Region, advised multifamily appraisers not to jump to conclusions about the long-term impacts of the pandemic. “We did advise caution, and it ended up playing exactly the way we thought it would: results differed market by market and asset by asset. That’s how we approach valuation at Apprise to start with, and that approach is how most of the appraisal …

July 6, 2021Content Partner, Features, Leasing Activity, Midwest, Multifamily, Northeast, Southeast, Texas, Walker & Dunlop, Western

Walker & Dunlop Provides $12.2M Loan for Refinancing of Townhome Property in Metro Grand Rapids

LOWELL, MICH. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has provided a $12.2 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Townhomes at Two Rivers in Lowell, located about 17 miles east of Grand Rapids. The 80-unit property features amenities such as a fitness center, enclosed dog park, covered picnic area and access to walking trails. Benjamin Krosin of Walker & Dunlop originated the 10-year loan on behalf of the borrower, Forest Hills Homes. Kari Zapolski of Inner Circle Holdings arranged the

June 14, 2021Loans, Michigan, Midwest, Multifamily, Walker & Dunlop

Multifamily Sector Sees Positive Indicators from Healthy Midwest Economy

Focus on the Midwest Amid a global pandemic and its economic repercussions, the American Midwest has remained a place of comparative stability — and opportunity.Wide-open spaces and lower costs of living attract businesses and workers alike. Warehouses, distribution centers and transportation corridors bustle thanks to shifting supply chains and surges in deliveries. Educated workforces and leading universities and research centers nourish hubs in tech and life sciences. In short, …

June 1, 2021Content Partner, Development, Features, Illinois, Industrial, Midwest, Multifamily, Ohio, Walker & Dunlop, Wisconsin

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $37.6M Financing for Build-to-Rent Acquisition in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged debt and equity financing for the purchase of The Bungalows on Pine Cliff, a build-for-rent housing developing in Flagstaff. The structured transaction includes $37.6 million in bridge financing as part of a joint venture partnership.St. Clair Holdings is the borrower. Heather McClure of Walker & Dunlop’s Build-for-Rent (BFR) team advised the borrower and identified New York City-based Dome Equities as a capital partner for the …

May 24, 2021Acquisitions, Arizona, Loans, Multifamily, Walker & Dunlop, Western

Walker & Dunlop: U.S. Economy Displays Long-Term Signals for Recovery, Growth

Back to Normal? The U.S. economy has improved significantly since April 2020, the peak of the pandemic-induced recession. The national unemployment rate stood at 6.0 percent in March of this year, well below the peak of 14.8 percent in April 2020. Companies were effective in implementing work-from-home technology, keeping unemployment rates for office-based service sectors relatively low. For those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment rates were only 3.7 percent as of March …

April 27, 2021Content Partner, Features, Leasing Activity, Midwest, Multifamily, Office, Retail, Southeast, Texas, Walker & Dunlop, Western

Build-for-Rent Space May Outperform Conventional Multifamily on Occupancy, Rents

The past few years have seen a surge in interest in single-family rental (SFR) and build-for-rent (BFR) spaces in commercial real estate. Traditionally the domain of small- and medium-sized investors, the SFR/BFR space has begun to attract institutional investors. BFR, in particular, can often offer higher occupancy levels and rents while promising lower capital and operating costs than traditional multifamily housing.Keaton Merrell, managing director, Capital Markets, Walker & Dunlop, …

April 19, 2021Content Partner, Features, Loans, Midwest, Multifamily, Northeast, Southeast, Texas, Walker & Dunlop, Western

Webinar: Everything You Need to Know About the Single-Family Rental & Build-For-Rent Market

On Apr. 7, France Media hosted the "Everything You Need to Know About the Single-Family Rental & Build-For-Rent Market" webinar, sponsored by Walker & Dunlop. The single-family rental (SFR) and build-for-rent (BFR) space has generated excitement throughout the commercial real estate world.This webinar brings together five expert panelists to answer the most pressing questions for this asset class: what to know about SFR and BFR verticals, issues and trends within the space, …

April 9, 2021Midwest, Multifamily, Northeast, Southeast, Texas, Video, Walker & Dunlop, Webinar, Western

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $55.5M in Financing for Development of Multifamily Project in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged $55.5 million in construction and permanent financing for the development of Quarry Trails Apartments and Quarry Trails Townhomes and Flats in Columbus. Thrive Cos. is developing the 293-unit multifamily and 100-unit townhome project within a decommissioned quarry. The development is positioned within a natural park and rests alongside a 60-foot waterfall, a 160-foot vertical rock face and more than two miles of riverfront trails. Plans …

April 5, 2021Loans, Midwest, Multifamily, Ohio, Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop: SFR/BFR Rapidly Growing Option for Rental Spaces

The strength of multifamily has been well solidified over the past few years, but a new contender in the rental market is making waves, according to Kris Mikkelsen, executive vice president, Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales. Single-family rental (SFR) and build-for-rent (BFR) spaces are growing increasingly popular.An SFR is a group of homes-for-rent pooled together for investment purposes BFR properties are purpose-built housing operated as SFR investments"SFR is …

March 12, 2021Development, Finance Insight, Leasing Activity, Midwest, Multifamily, Northeast, Southeast, Texas, Video, Walker & Dunlop, Western

Walker & Dunlop: Single-Family Rental and Build-for-Rent in High Demand

A number of factors are driving an increase in demand for single-family rental assets. Declines in home ownership rates, increasing demand/short supply for multifamily options and baby boomer renting preferences have made renting these single-family properties an increasingly popular choice. Meanwhile, COVID-19 spurred increases in teleworking that created a desire for additional space in the home and allowed more people to move to suburban locations — accelerating demand for single-family …

March 2, 2021Content Partner, Features, Finance Insight, Midwest, Multifamily, Northeast, Southeast, Texas, Walker & Dunlop, Western

Re-Evaluating Valuations: One Year Later

Walker & Dunlop Provides $12.2M Loan for Refinancing of Townhome Property in Metro Grand Rapids

Multifamily Sector Sees Positive Indicators from Healthy Midwest Economy

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $37.6M Financing for Build-to-Rent Acquisition in Flagstaff

Walker & Dunlop: U.S. Economy Displays Long-Term Signals for Recovery, Growth

Build-for-Rent Space May Outperform Conventional Multifamily on Occupancy, Rents

Webinar: Everything You Need to Know About the Single-Family Rental & Build-For-Rent Market

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $55.5M in Financing for Development of Multifamily Project in Columbus

Walker & Dunlop: SFR/BFR Rapidly Growing Option for Rental Spaces

Walker & Dunlop: Single-Family Rental and Build-for-Rent in High Demand

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