CRE Market Outlook: Risks & Opportunities with Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, & Ivy Zelman

October 21, 2026 at 12:30PM ET

As mounting debt pressures, elevated borrowing costs, and shifting market dynamics reshape commercial real estate, what do investors need to know?

On the next Walker Webcast, Willy will be joined by Walker & Dunlop experts Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, and Ivy Zelman for a candid discussion on the state of the market and what lies ahead.

Together, they'll examine the impact of refinancing challenges, interest rate uncertainty, and changing property valuations, while exploring creative financing solutions, emerging investment opportunities, and where they'd put capital to work in today's market.

Meet the Experts:‍

• ‍Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets, will share his perspective on debt markets, financing challenges, and trends across major commercial real estate sectors.‍
• Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Capital Markets, will discuss investment sales activity, shifting valuations, and where investors are finding opportunities.‍
• Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President at Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company, will offer insights into housing market trends, economic pressures, and her outlook for residential real estate.

Don't miss this timely conversation on the risks, realities, and opportunities shaping commercial real estate. Register today!