Kris Mikkelsen & Ivy Zelman
EVP & Co-Head of Capital Markets | EVP & Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company
Don’t miss this week’s timely discussion as Willy sits down with Kris Mikkelsen and Ivy Zelman to break down the forces shaping housing and commercial real estate in 2026.

March 25, 2026 at 12:30 EST
Against a backdrop of market strain, a persistent housing shortage, and rising geopolitical uncertainty, Kris and Ivy will break down what this means for affordability, capital flows, and investor sentiment, as well as where we are in the real estate cycle.
Meet the Experts:
- Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President and co-head of Capital Markets, who oversaw $54B in property sales, debt and equity finance, and agency lending in 2025, will discuss the dynamic economic landscape and next steps for investors.
- Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President and co-founder of Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company, and one of Barron's Top 100 Women in U.S. Finance, will share insights on housing market trends and her predictions for 2026.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the future of housing and real estate.
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