Each year we try and bring relevant education topics to real estate professions. Below you will find a list of the topics we plan to cover and dates for each. For each topic we are offering a Live event at the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors and a Zoom Webinar on the same topic the following week. As the events get close we will have more details just follow the links to learn more and register for the events.
*Topics and dates subject to change.
Live event will be in the GKAR classroom
5830 Venture Park Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009
12:00 to 1:30
Limited Seating. RSVP required. Box Lunch will be provided. Email bmiller@amerifirst.com to reserve your spot!
Webinar Times will be 10:30 – 11:30 am
2022 Lunch and Learn Schedule Flyer
What if the “perfect time” to adjust your financial flight path isn’t a distant destination, but a specific set of coordinates you’ve already reached? With Kalamazoo home prices climbing 8.7% over the past year, many neighbors are sitting on significant equity but feel grounded by the confusion of closing costs and breakeven points. Deciding exactly when to refinance my mortgage in Kalamazoo requires more than just watching national headlines; it demands a local perspective on how to use your home’s value to gain better financial lift.
It’s completely normal to feel a bit of turbulence when you consider resetting your loan term or navigating Michigan’s 6.56% average refinance rates. You want to ensure that any move you make provides a smoother journey, whether that’s through lower monthly payments, a faster path to a debt-free home, or a cash-out for those long-awaited renovations. This 2026 flight plan will show you how to read the local market signals and calculate your precise trajectory. We’ll break down the real costs of refinancing in Kalamazoo County and help you determine if the current conditions offer the clear skies you need to reach your goals.