Economic Trends Real Estate Investors Need to Watch | MREIC 2026 Spotlight: Dr. Paul Isely

In this episode, Dr. Paul Isely joins the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference podcast for another MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight where he unpacks the market signals, economic trends, and bigger-picture forces that could shape investment decisions in the months ahead.

Dr. Isely is Associate Dean and Professor of Economics at Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business and is widely respected for making economic insight practical, relevant, and actionable. His closing keynote session at MREIC 2026 will help attendees better understand where the market may be headed and what that could mean for real estate investors.

Dr. Isely will speak at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 2:30–4:30 PM at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The economic signals real estate investors should be watching
• How today's market conditions may influence tomorrow's opportunities
• Why understanding the broader economy can sharpen your investment decisions

Join us at MREIC 2026 on April 27–28 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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