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The purpose-built student housing sector has seen significant shifts over the years. What used to be a quiet mom-and-pop business model generating $5-$7 billion a year in transactions is now attracting regional, national, and international investors, with transaction volume peaking at $24 billion in Q3 of 2022.
Walker & Dunlop’s capital market experts are constantly monitoring the student housing industry, focusing on what investors need to know. Our skilled student housing team specializes in delivering creative solutions to help you achieve your goals. With our deep capital connections, proven deal experience, and local market intelligence, our platform sets a new standard of excellence in student housing advisory.
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By the numbers
$13.1bn+
Total financing volume
$10.2bn
Total Property sales volume
#2
Fannie mae student housing lender in 2024
123k
Units represented across 130 markets
258k
beds represented across 130 markets
Will Baker
Senior Managing Director, Multifamily Finance
Christopher Epp
Managing Director, Investment Sales
Brendan Coleman
Senior Managing Director, Multifamily Finance
William Shell
Senior Director, Multifamily Finance
Craig Miller
Senior Director, Investment Sales
Matthew Chase
Senior Director, Investment Sales
Doug McDaniel
Director, Multifamily Finance
Holden Penn
Director, Investment Sales
Ben Sarna
Senior Analyst, Investment Sales