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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Paul Isely on the Economic Trends Real Estate Investors Need to Watch
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
Dr. Paul Isely joins the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference podcast for another MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight, offering a closer look at the market signals, economic trends, and broader 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 at MREIC 2026 will help attendees step back, better understand where the market may be headed, and think more clearly about what those conditions could mean for real estate investors.
For investors trying to make smart decisions in a shifting environment, this session is designed to bring the bigger picture into focus. Dr. Isely’s perspective can help attendees better understand which economic signals deserve attention, how today’s conditions may influence tomorrow’s opportunities, and why reading the broader economy well can sharpen real estate strategy.
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
Dr. Paul Isely will give his closing keynote 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.
Watch the Speaker Spotlight with Dr. Paul Isely:
Coming to MREIC 2026?
Tickets and event details are available here.
