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INSIGHT ALERT: Good news! HUD’s new Mortgage Letter announced a change allowing for higher wind and named storm insurance deductibles. The higher wind named storm insurance deductible is more aligned with current industry standards and allows owners to obtain competitive insurance rates and coverage without unnecessarily paying excessive premiums. Want to know how this impacts your loan? Connect with our team for more information: https://lnkd.in/ezJbzKTx To read HUD’s complete press release visit: https://lnkd.in/e-Wa4R-8 #HUD #Insurance #Insights

Pride Month is a powerful celebration of resilience and the courage to be your authentic self. This month, Walker & Dunlop proudly celebrates every shade of pride. ❤️🏳️🌈 Let's come together to spread love, acceptance, understanding, and equality, as well as share the countless ways LGBTQ+ individuals thrive and contribute to our community. #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove

What does it take to be an effective leader in today’s world? "You need to listen, engage, and understand the lived experiences and backgrounds of everybody." -Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Joe joined Willy Walker on this week's #WalkerWebcast to discuss key concepts from his book including his personal journey to becoming a more authentic leader, how vulnerability and human connection will drive business results, actionable insights and advice for unlocking your full leadership potential, and more! To watch the complete episode, visit https://lnkd.in/eJCpSkXe #Leadership #Advice #WeAreWD

Curious about commercial real estate? Dive into the details with Peter Linneman as he reveals the top 5 data points every investor should know! Here are some of the highlights: - True Rental Growth is Lower than CPI Rates - Multifamily Development is About to Slow Down Read more on Linneman’s insights here: https://lnkd.in/g897kycR #Multifamily #CPI #CRE #WalkerWebcast

CELEBRATION ALERT! Our very own, Skye Stansbury, Associate Director of Multifamily Finance, received Connect CRE’s 2024 Next Gen Award - Washington, DC.! 🏆 This award recognizes Skye as ConnectCRE's elite group of commercial real estate leaders and an honoree across the U.S. Learn more about Skye and her incredible work at W&D: https://lnkd.in/gvMJP_39 #WeAreWD #Awards #NextGeneration #Multifamily

Our New York Capital Markets team recently arranged a $78.6 million bridge loan on 111 Ann Street in Savannah, Georgia on behalf of Tidal Real Estate Partners LP and identified the lender as BGO. The innovative and seamlessly integrated 232-unit Class A mixed-use multifamily property is located within a federally designated Opportunity Zone in Savannah’s famed Historic District. “The sponsor has deep knowledge and experience in the Savannah market, so when they came across this site they knew right away this was a great area and definitely a site that they wanted to have.” - Michael Ianno, Sr. Director, Capital Markets Congratulations, Keith Kurland, Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Michael Ianno, and Christopher de Raet. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGGMGA-g #CapitalMarkets #Georgia #WeAreWD

This just in! Our team recently closed a $97+ million acquisition loan for a property in Bethesda, Maryland! Congratulations, Brendan Coleman, Christopher Forte, Mark Grace, and team for financing this deal! #DC #Multifamily #WeAreWD

Our Director of Capital Markets, Riley Manke discussed residential loans with Erik Martin at Bankrate. They touched on what commercial real estate loans are, how they are used to buy and develop land, contributing factors to loan success, and more. "Residential loans rely heavily on a borrower’s credit score and their debt-to-income ratio, while CRE underwriting relies on a borrower’s net worth, liquidity and experience with the product type they are seeking financing on.” - Riley Manke in Bankrate Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eHCKmTwC #CRE #ResidentialLoans #CapitalMarkets #WeAreWD

This Memorial Day, let us pause to remember the men and women who paid the ultimate price to defend our country. Let us honor their memory by living each day with purpose and gratitude, and by supporting the families they left behind. “As an Afghanistan War Veteran who has seen courage and sacrafice up close, Memorial Day is both a day of somber remembrance and joyous celebration. I enjoy the day off work, but also make sure to pause and remember the lives of my friends and the real purpose of this holiday - that “Freedom isn’t free"." - Thom Pedron Stone (Captain, RET.) #MemorialDay #NeverForget #WeAreWD

"Politics, while it's part of our civic duty, was never intended in our system to be the center of life." - Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of Indiana and President Emeritus of Purdue University. Mitch joined Willy Walker for this week's #WalkerWebcast to discuss details of his notable career, including running for governor of Indiana and entering the higher education sphere, how he managed to find success in three distinct sectors, leadership lessons he's learned, and more. To watch the complete episode, visit https://lnkd.in/eM7ceWtK #Politics #HigherEducation #WeAreWD