Ivan Kaufman

Ivan Kaufman, CEO and chairman of Arbor Realty Trust, shares insights from his experience leading a $1.4 billion real estate finance firm. He discusses the unexpected resilience of the housing market amid pandemic fears, contrasting it with the struggles of commercial real estate. Kaufman explains the domino effect of tenant defaults and the implications of government stimulus on market stability. He also highlights the shift from urban to suburban housing trends and the ongoing challenges for multifamily properties as eviction moratoriums end.