Coffee & Networking

Opening Remarks — Anthony Kazazis, Director, SE Real Estate Expo

Keynote #1 — TBA

Keynote #2 — TBA

The Economic Outlook for the Southeastern US — The Counselors of Real Estate's Economic Advisory Council breaks down monetary policy, capital flows, AI's impact, and what it all means for commercial property. Moderated by John Baczewski, CRE®.

Market Outlook & Economic Trends — Performance across industrial, office, retail & multifamily. Interest rates, cap rates, and how SC, NC & GA compare.

Regional Collaboration: Growth Corridors Across SC, NC & GA — Cross-state development initiatives, infrastructure planning, and investment incentives. Featuring Dept. of Commerce reps from each state.

Commercial & Mixed-Use Trends in the Southeast — Brokers, investors & developers discuss what's shaping deals right now.

Panel — TBA

Dre Medici: Growth & Marketing — Transformed 10K+ businesses & personal brands over 8 years.

Welcome Address — Michael Boggiano

SBA Lending Practice — How 7(a) and 504 loans get underwritten, structured & approved. Cash flow expectations, eligibility nuances, and what delays deals.

Investor Residential Finance — DSCR, fix & flip, construction, BTR, and SFR portfolio lending. Matching the right capital to the right deal.

Small Balance Commercial Financing — Underwriting retail, mixed-use, office & light industrial. How credit decisions differ from residential and large-balance lending.

Small Balance Multifamily Lending — Workforce housing, value-add, rent growth, insurance pressures, and agency vs non-agency execution.

The Commercial Lending Panel — How lenders evaluate risk, structure loans, and move deals from origination to credit committee.

Tapping the 55+ Buyer Market — Nearly half of 2025 homebuyers were 55+. Financing strategies and marketing tips for this growing demographic.

The HECM for Purchase Loan(1 Hr CE Credit) — A retirement financing strategy that increases purchasing power. Instructors: Genie McGee & Derek Helms