2026 Realtor Events
Each year we try and bring relevant education topics as well as some networking events to real estate professions. These topics are designed for agents at any level. Regardless if you are a rookie agent or seasoned veteran there is always more to learn. In this forever shifting real estate market we are here to help you level up your game! Below you will find a list of the topics we plan to cover and dates for each. As the events get close we will have more details just follow the links to learn more and register for the events.
New Agent Boot Camp – Want 3 Contracts a Month? The 8-Week Live Bootcamp for New Agents Only
2026 Lunch & Learn Schedule:
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 ♦ Date: See schedule below ♦ Location: Treadstone Mortgage Office – 616 W. Centre Ave, Portage MI 49024
Limited Seating. RSVP required ♦ Lunch will be provided.
| JANUARY 13th ♦ The “Cost of Waiting” Workshop: Moving Fence-Sitters – Buyers are sitting on the sidelines hoping for 3% rates again. Strategies for showing homeowners the math on why moving might still make sense and loan programs to help accomplish it. | More INFO |
| FEBRUARY 10th ♦ Renovation Lending as a Sales Tool (The “Ugly House” Strategy)–Inventory is low, but outdated homes are sitting on the market. Learn how to spot a “FHA 203k or Fannie Mae Homestyle” candidate and how to market that vision to buyers who can’t find a move-in ready home. | More info |
| MARCH 10th ♦ The Investor Lens: Teaching Agents to Analyze Deals – Agents love investor clients because they buy multiple properties, but many agents don’t know how to “speak investor”. Move beyond emotional selling. Learn how to calculate Cap Rate, Cash-on-Cash Return, and ROI so you can bring pre-vetted deals to investor clients. | More Info |
| APRIL 14th ♦ Credit Deep Dive: The Myths Holding Buyers Back – Agents often give well-meaning but terrible credit advice that tanks a client’s scores. Go beyond basic credit scoring. Discuss the realities of “Rapid Rescoring,” the impact of paying off old collections (sometimes it hurts!) | More Info |
| MAY 19th ♦ Serving Those Who Served: Crushing Myths About the VA Loan – Far too many listing agents still advise sellers against accepting VA offers due to outdated fears about appraisals and fees. This is a disservice to veterans and a lost opportunity for agents. |
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| JUNE 9th ♦ The “Deal Rescue” Panel: Avoiding Eleventh-Hour Disasters– Deals are notoriously fragile right now. Discuss the most common reasons deals are falling apart in this current market and how agents can preemptively address these issues before they become deal-killers. | MORE INFO |
| JULY 14th ♦ The DPA Playbook: Unlocking Zero Down & Down Payment Assistance – You have buyers with good incomes who can afford a monthly payment, but inflation has decimated their ability to save a 5% down payment. | SIGN UP |
| AUGUST 11th ♦ Create Your Own Opportunity – No more waiting for the leads to fall out of the sky. Learn how to make it rain! | More info |
| SEPTEMBER 8th ♦ The LOW Appraisal Attack Plan: Pre-Empting and Fighting Low Valuations – The market is weird—inventory is low, but prices aren’t skyrocketing like they used to. This leads to appraisal disconnects that kill deals. Learn to think like an appraiser and get some detailed advice on how to assemble a successful reconsideration of value. | More info |
| OCTOBER 13th ♦ Decoding the Self-Employed Borrower: Bank Statement Loans & Beyond – The “Gig Economy” is huge, and many high-earning entrepreneurs cannot qualify using standard tax returns because their CPAs do too good a job writing off expenses. Agents you are leaving massive commissions on the table by ignoring these buyers. | More info |
| November 10th ♦ Practical AI for Real Estate: Beyond ChatGPT – This is the class I didn’t want to run, but AI CAN’T be ignored. Everyone is talking about AI, but few agents are actually saving time with it. | More info |
| December 8th – Round table – An end of the year celebration with an invite for anyone that attend in 2026. | More info |
*Topics and dates subject to change.
Latest Blog Post
Conventional vs USDA Loan Michigan: Your 2026 Mortgage Flight Plan
The “obvious” choice for your mortgage might actually be the most expensive path if you don’t account for the unique terrain of the West Michigan housing market. While you might assume a massive down payment is the only way to avoid financial turbulence, comparing a Conventional vs USDA Loan Michigan reveals that the right flight plan often involves much less upfront cash than expected.
We understand that staring at a map of geographic eligibility or weighing monthly mortgage insurance costs can feel like flying through heavy fog. It’s frustrating when you’re ready to move but feel grounded by confusing requirements. This guide will help you compare these options with the precision of a seasoned navigator. You’ll learn how to identify if your dream neighborhood is USDA-eligible, how the 2026 loan limit of $832,750 impacts your Conventional path, and how the $119,850 income limit affects your USDA eligibility. By the end of this flight plan, you’ll have the expert coordinates needed to choose a loan that offers maximum lift for your West Michigan home journey.