Accessibility Menu
Arrow-Thin-Down
S&P 500
6,624.70
-1.4%
-91.39
Arrow-Thin-Down
DJI
46,225.15
-1.6%
-768.11
Arrow-Thin-Down
NASDAQ
22,152.42
-1.5%
-327.11
Arrow-Thin-Down
Bitcoin
$71,082.00
-4.2%
-$3,119.84
Arrow-Thin-Down
AMZN
$209.87
-2.5%
-$5.33
Arrow-Thin-Down
GOOG
$306.30
-1.0%
-$3.11
Arrow-Thin-Down
META
$615.88
-1.1%
-$6.78
Arrow-Thin-Down
MSFT
$391.93
-1.9%
-$7.48
Arrow-Thin-Down
NVDA
$180.48
-0.8%
-$1.46
Arrow-Thin-Down
TSLA
$392.78
-1.6%
-$6.49
Most Active StocksDaily Stock GainersDaily Stock Losers

Could Rising Interest Rates Create a Big Opportunity for This Type of Real Estate?

Homes have become less affordable, and millions could remain renters longer than they planned.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Jul 21, 2023 at 6:21AM EST

Interest rates have soared in recent years, and home prices are far higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. This could cause a surge in renter households, and companies like Walker & Dunlop (WD 2.22%) that serve the multifamily housing industry could be big winners.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 14, 2023. The video was published on June 15, 2023.

Read Next

About the Author

Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
TMFMattFrankel
X@MattFrankelCFP

Matthew Frankel, CFP® has positions in Walker & Dunlop. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Walker & Dunlop. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool. 

Stocks Mentioned

Walker & Dunlop Stock Quote
Walker & Dunlop
NYSE: WD
$44.85
(-2.22%)-$1.02

*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.

View Premium Services