TAKING FLIGHT: OUR AIRZOO RECAP
Was it just me, or did the Kalamazoo Airzoo feel a little extra 1ST CLASS last Thursday?
I want to send a massive THANK YOU to every one of you who joined us for our Client Appreciation Night. Hosting our friends, family, and partners under the wings of those historic planes was easily the highlight of my year.
As a pilot, I spend a lot of time thinking about what it takes to get off the ground. Whether I am in the garage building my Kitfox aircraft or in the office helping you buy your first home, it all comes down to two things: TRUST and a solid TEAM.
Seeing our past clients, real estate partners, and my friends from EAA Chapter 221 all in one hangar was incredible. We did not just talk about mortgages; we rode simulators, explored the exhibits, and celebrated the community that keeps this business flying high.
THREE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NIGHT
| THE HIGHLIGHT | WHY IT MATTERS |
| The Turnout | We had the whole place to ourselves! Seeing so many familiar faces reminded me why I have been in the mortgage game since 2000. |
| The Rides | I saw a few of you testing your stomach on the flight simulators. Glad to see you handle G-forces as well as you handle a closing date! |
| The Connection | My favorite part was catching up with “move-up” buyers who started their journey with us years ago and are now in their forever homes. |
WHY WE DO THIS
Running a mortgage branch is about more than just paperwork and interest rates. It is about PEOPLE.
When I built my Kitfox airplane, I had to double-check every bolt. I bring the same level of focus to your home loan. My goal is to cut through the noise, eliminate the waste, and get you to the closing table with SPEED and CLARITY.
Events like this remind me that we are not just closing loans; we are building a neighborhood right here in Kalamazoo. Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to refinance, you are part of our flight crew for life.
Couple Follow Up Items
- JR Aviation Scholarship: Follow the link for so sign up your child for the Aviation Camp Scholarship
- My Airplane Build: Check me out on YouTube to watch my 12 episode build series – youtube.com/@jeremydrobeck
WHAT IS NEXT FOR YOU?
We want to keep you in the pilot’s seat. Here are three ways we can help you today:
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Refinance Check: Are rates lower than when you bought? Let’s run the numbers.
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Equity Review: Curious what your home is worth in today’s market? We can find out.
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Referral Program: Know someone looking to buy? Send them our way for 1st Class service.
Thank you for letting us be part of your story.
“A mile of highway will take you a mile. A mile of runway will take you anywhere.”
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