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Reserve your spot here: 2026 Perspective: Strategic Insights for Your Business • 1.5 CE Credits | Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors®
Prepare your business for 2026! Join industry experts Evan Swanson (Guild Mortgage) and Noah Blanton (WFG) for a session designed to give you clarity and confidence.
We will cover the trends shaping real estate and mortgage markets, including:
- Interest Rates: Why short-term rate cuts will dominate headlines, what to expect for 30-year fixed rates, and why ARMs may surge in popularity.
- Housing Market: How limited new development will keep prices firm, why Q1–Q2 will be critical for planning, and what Portland’s forecast means for your business.
- Economic Outlook: The role of AI in driving growth and disruption, plus why Portland’s fundamentals position it for resilience despite challenges.
Leave with actionable insights to anticipate market shifts, adjust strategies, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, ensuring your business thrives in an evolving market.
Keep checking back as new events are scheduled often.
Current Class Offerings for Brokerages and Industry Partners
Evan is available to present the classes listed below and can join your sales meeting, lunch and learn, or another convenient time for your office. To schedule a class, please email teamswanson@guildmortgage.net with the following details: the course you’d like presented, potential dates and times, location, best contact information, and the number of brokers expected to attend.
It’s not too late to build your 2026 business plan or learn what to expect in 2026. If you would like to have Evan present a business planning session or 2026 forecast at your office, please reach out to teamswanson@guildmortgage.net. This session includes food and 1 CE hour.
Learn the essentials of mortgage lending with our specialized guide for real estate professionals. This course covers the 4 C’s of underwriting: Credit, Capacity, Capital, and Collateral. You’ll learn to evaluate credit history, understand debt-to-income ratios, discover the importance of down payments, and analyze property characteristics. Additionally, you’ll explore the differences between pre-qualification and pre-approval, understanding their limitations and advantages. Enhance your mortgage lending expertise and build successful partnerships in the real estate industry.
To schedule this class at your office, please reach out to teamswanson@guildmortgage.net. This session includes food and 1 CE hour.
Navigating the challenges of a low appraisal requires a strategic approach, thorough preparation, and collaboration with industry professionals. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively manage low appraisals and ensure successful transactions. You’ll also gain insights into the make-up of appraisals, strategies for addressing low appraisals during transactions, and the process of reconsideration requests. Real estate brokers can earn 1 hour of CE credit by attending this informative session and opportunity to enhance your expertise and improve your transaction outcomes.
To schedule this class at your office, please reach out to teamswanson@guildmortgage.net. This session includes food and 1 CE hour.
To schedule this class at your office, please reach out to teamswanson@guildmortgage.net. This session includes food, CE is not provided.
Speaker/Event Request
Evan and Team Swanson are excited to partner with industry professionals for hosting and co-hosting events. If you’re interested in having Evan assist or present at your upcoming event, please complete the form below. Potential topics include a first-time homebuyer seminar, a rent vs. buy workshop, market update, or any other subject you have in mind.