Insights and connections close to home
Step into a local WRA Regional Summit, where REALTORS® like you gain fresh strategies, network with colleagues and explore new opportunities to thrive. Hosted in collaboration with local associations, WRA Regional Summits deliver expert insights and practical tools — all in the heart of your community.
Burlington Summit
October 27, 2026 I Veterans Terrace in Burlington, WI
Event details
Date and time
October 27, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location
Veterans Terrace at Echo Park: 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington, WI 53105
Schedule
9:00 a.m.: Event check-in
9:30 a.m.: Event program
12:30 p.m.: Program conclusion and networking
Fee
FREE for members (log in to see discount)
$50 for nonmembers
Summit hosts
Event agenda
Market Insights: Trends Shaping Real Estate
What’s driving today’s housing market, and what could come next? Join Dr. Saani Rawat, assistant professor of finance and real estate at Marquette University, to explore economic and housing trends across Wisconsin, with a focus on southeast Wisconsin. Connect the dots between market conditions, housing supply and demand, and what they mean for your clients and business.
Speaker: Saani Rawat, Ph.D., Marquette University Assistant Professor of Finance and Real Estate
Expanding Housing Opportunities: Local Solutions That Work
How do we turn the need for more housing into real progress? Hear from regional housing and development leaders about local initiatives and successes addressing housing supply, affordability and workforce needs. Explore what’s working, what stands in the way, and how these local efforts could create more housing opportunities for your clients.
Panelists:
Robin Palm, Village of Mount Pleasant
Jason Peters, Kenosha Area Business Alliance
Tim Vandeville, Legacy Realty Group
Social Media and AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how consumers find information and connect with real estate professionals. In this session, you'll discover practical ways to put AI and social media to work for your business. Explore what’s working, what stands in the way, and ideas you can take back to your own community to help expand housing opportunities.
Speaker: Becca McLagan, Jason Gerhard and Associates
Preparing for the 2027 Practice Changes: 2025 Act 69
Get ready for what’s ahead in Wisconsin real estate practice. This session examines the key changes under 2025 Act 69 and what they mean for your day-to-day work. You'll build your understanding now so you can approach 2027 with confidence.
Speaker: Jennifer Lindsley, WRA Senior Director of Legal Services
Participating local boards
Southshore REALTORS® Association
Rock Green REALTORS® Association
Lakes Area REALTORS® Association