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.
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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| FEBRUARY 10th ♦ Renovation Lending as a Sales Tool (The “Ugly House” Strategy)–Inventory is low, but outdated homes are sitting on the market.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Crushing Myths About the VA Loan – Far too many listing agents still advise sellers against accepting VA offers due to outdated fears about appraisals and fees.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. | More info |
| 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.
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Top Renovation Lenders in Kalamazoo & Portage: Your 2026 Flight Plan for Fixer-Uppers
Last Tuesday, a couple in the Winchell neighborhood stood in a kitchen that hadn’t been updated since 1974, clutching a contractor’s estimate that felt more like a ransom note than a renovation plan. You likely know that feeling of staring at a “diamond in the rough” in Kalamazoo or Portage while wondering if you’re about to fly into a financial storm. Between the high stress of managing bank draws and the confusion of choosing between an FHA 203k or a Conventional HomeStyle loan, it’s easy to feel grounded before you even start. You want a home that fits your lifestyle, but you don’t want to over-improve for the local West Michigan market.
We are here to help you gain the necessary lift. This guide will show you how to find a local renovation lender who acts as a seasoned co-pilot, ensuring your project stays on course and under budget. You’ll discover the best loan programs available in 2026 that offer lower interest rates than typical personal loans. We will provide a clear flight plan for your renovation process, from the first inspection to the final walkthrough, so you can transform your fixer-upper with total confidence and expert local guidance.