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Walker & Dunlop Annual Survey Reveals Bold Optimism Driving Affordable Housing Market
BETHESDA, Md., December 10, 2025--Walker & Dunlop, Inc.’s annual survey, conducted at the Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) Live conference, revealed a notable optimism in investment activity uptick and enthusiasm in HUD’s role in supporting housing construction. For the third year in a row, Walker & Dunlop surveyed top executives in affordable housing to capture their perspectives on key issues shaping the CRE industry. Respondents were developers, owners, management firms, and state housing age
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