Walker & Dunlop has published its seniors housing outlook, Navigating Growth, Innovation, and Investment in a Transforming Market.
Rising sales volumes, intensified competition and improved financing conditions are all signs that the seniors housing transaction market is experiencing a resurgence this year. Compared to 2024, activity has accelerated as debt markets stabilize, and investor confidence strengthens around the sector’s fundamentals. Transaction velocity is particularly strong for class A assets in supply-constrained markets, where bid sheets frequently exceed 10 qualified offers.
“Investor enthusiasm has been increasing in the sector due to census growth, rent growth, lack of new supply, and the baby bo