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Chris Cassidy, President & CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum; former NASA astronaut and United States Navy SEAL Apr 24, 2025

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Willy sat down with Chris Cassidy to discuss his extraordinary journey from highly decorated U.S. Navy SEAL to NASA’s Chief Astronaut, and now President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum.

They explored what it means to overcome fear—on the battlefield and in space—the power of quiet, humble leadership, what it’s really like to live in orbit (including two-hour daily workouts!), how he carved out opportunities throughout his career, and much more.

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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 21 Apr 17, 2025

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Willy and renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman took their quarterly discussion to YPO’s Real Estate Multi-Family Symposium.

They covered the hottest topics shaping the economy – tariffs, Fed cuts, inflation, GDP,

employment, debt, the stock market, and so much more.

Don’t miss this timely update from two of the greatest minds in the CRE industry.

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Tom Michaud, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Apr 10, 2025

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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.

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Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets; Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales; and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President, Research and Securities Apr 03, 2025

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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.

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A Legacy of Conversations | Walker Webcast | Celebrating 5 Years! Mar 27, 2025

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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.

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Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone Mar 20, 2025

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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.

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Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management Mar 13, 2025

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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.

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Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase Mar 06, 2025

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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s conversation with Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, from the Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium.

In this dynamic keynote, Michelle shared insights about her career, the leadership principles that foster accountability, her experience working with senior leadership, the rise of private credit, and her outlook across various asset classes.

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Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities; Jim Parrott, Owner, Parrott Ryan Advisors; Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics Feb 27, 2025

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Should the GSEs be privatized? On the latest Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by three of the industry’s leading voices to debate this hot-button issue:

Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities
Jim Parrott, Owner, Parrott Ryan Advisors
Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics

They covered the pros and cons, potential economic ripple effects, the impact on single vs. multifamily, and the real-world implications for investors, lenders, homebuyers, and taxpayers.

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Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of RXR Feb 20, 2025

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Willy was joined by one of the most influential minds in real estate, Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of multi-billion-dollar private real estate company RXR.

They discussed Scott’s bullish perspective on the U.S., interest rates and the macroeconomy, markets he’s betting on, opportunities his team is actively pursuing, the state of the NYC office sector, RXR’s “film vs. digital” strategy, back-to-office trends and predictions, core tenants of RXR, his “stay rich,” “get poor,” and “get rich” asset class of choice, and much more.

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