Walker & Dunlop’s seniors housing report shows growth, investment opportunities and increased demand

By 2050, it is projected that one in five Americans will be 65 or older, up from 17 percent in 2020. This increase will significantly boost demand for seniors housing, creating both opportunities and challenges for industry stakeholders, according to Walker & Dunlop in its published seniors housing outlook, Navigating Growth, Innovation, and Investment in a Transforming Market. Investment opportunities will be especially robust as need for infrastructure and services rise.

“We are seeing incredible growth and interest in the seniors housing sector,” said Ken Buchanan, executive vice president of FHA finance at Walker & Dunlop. “Although the industry faces rising operational costs, regulatory complexities and the need for enhanced resident care strategies, it is also ripe with possibilities in innovation, particularly in technology adoption and new service offerings.”

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