8:35 – 9:35 a.m. | Segment I: Commercial & Residential Forecasts (Plenary)
Residential Forecast: What do the latest numbers tell us about the residential market in the Northern Colorado? We’ll examine sales numbers, listings, average and median prices and much more.
Dennis Schick, RE/MAX Alliance
Commercial Forecast: Office, retail and industrial space are filling up throughout the NoCo. We’ll take a look at major developments and sales, as well as the latest vacancy and leasing statistics.
Ryan Schaefer, CBRE
9:40 – 10:40 a.m.| Segment II | Regional Housing Initiative Update (Residential)
In this session, the Common Sense Institute will share housing data to set the stage for the work the NoCo Foundation has done on this Housing Initiative. Information includes: a highlight of 5 workgroups and how they were shaped, housing funds information and further housing studies.
Moderator: Kristin Todd, NoCo Foundation; Brooke Cunningham, NoCo Foundation
9:40 – 10:40 a.m.| Segment II | The Evolving Capital Stack: Trends Shaping Deal Making Now (Commercial)
Deals aren’t dead—they’re just different. In the current environment, the art of structuring has become as important as the real estate itself. This discussion will highlight real-world strategies for identifying opportunities and executing on those opportunities, bridging valuation gaps, aligning sponsor and investor interests, and navigating a marketplace where flexibility and creativity define success.
Moderator: Jake Hallauer, CBRE; Josh Guernsey, Vuelo Investments; Bob Choate, Coan Payton & Payne; Ryan Sahd, Union Bank & Trust
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Segment III | EREC Awards + State Demographer (Plenary)
Each year, the Everitt Real Estate Center proudly recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of real estate, from pioneering entrepreneurs and distinguished Hall of Fame leaders to an exceptional graduating real estate student. These honorees embody innovation, community impact, and a commitment to excellence that inspires the next generation of industry professionals.
Presenter: Beth Walker, Dean of CSU School of Business (EREC)
Guest Speaker: Kate Watkins, Demographer for State of Colorado – Demographic changes are coming to Colorado, with an aging population and slower population growth, even as Northern Colorado leads the state in net population increase. How will the region and state compete to attract and retain a qualified workforce, and what does this mean for the real estate sector?
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Networking
12:35 – 1:35 p.m. | Segment IV | Keynote: Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors (Plenary)
What does the future hold for housing starts, home sales, prices and mortgage rates in 2026 and beyond? Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, will outline the latest data and provide his predictions for the nation’s housing market. How NAR lawsuit has influenced sales.
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. | Segment V | Breaking Ground (Plenary)
Communities throughout Northern Colorado are seeing a wave of new commercial construction, with some projects in the planning stage and others already emerging from the ground. Our panel of development directors will provide a complete rundown of the region’s top projects. This panel is a huge hit year after year!
Cody Bird, Town of Wellington; Sarah Crosthwaite, Town of Johnstown; Clay Frickey, City of Fort Collins; Julie Jacoby, Town of Firestone; Julian Jacquin, Town of Erie; Robert Paulsen, City of Loveland; Laura Moody, City of Longmont; Leisha Talley, Town of Frederick; Don Threewitt, City of Greeley; Evan Wendlandt, Town of Windsor