Denise Live! Finding the Right Investment for Your Math and Your Mind

Denise Live! Finding the Right Investment for Your Math and Your Mind

Jan 20, 2026
Club Zebra members are invited to this week's episode of Denise Live at 9am Pacific. Not every investment is right for every person. Factors like your risk tolerance, need for return, and how long you want to hold your money in an investment all play a role in finding the right one. It needs to be a good match for both your goals and your peace of mind. Join Denise as she walks you through examples of investment options that may work with your long term plan. Members, a registration link will appear below if you are signed-in.

Denise Live: Market Survival Guide Ep133

Denise Live: Market Survival Guide Ep133

Jan 20, 2026
Club Zebra members are invited to this week's episode of Denise Live at 9am Pacific. There is plenty going on in the real estate world and it's tough to stay on top of everything that you need to know to be the expert on what is going on in world of real estate. With Market Survival Guide you not only get the overview, but the talking points that you can put to work with your clients today. Members, a registration link will appear below if you are signed-in.

2026 State of the Market

2026 State of the Market

Jan 21, 2026

2025 threw everything at real estate professionals. Housing affordability crisis. Supply shortages. AI disruption looming over your career. Buyers and sellers trapped by rate lock-in, unable to move. Middle housing regulations reshaping the landscape. Some days, it feels like you're drinking from a fire hose.

You need clarity. You need strategy. You need State of the Market.

This isn't just another market overview. This is your roadmap through the chaos and your guide to the opportunities hiding in plain sight, because here's the truth: While others are paralyzed by uncertainty, the agents who understand what's coming will thrive in 2026.

  • Market Intelligence That Matters: Cut through the noise with a clear-eyed analysis of 2025's biggest challenges and what's actually coming in 2026
  • Your Competitive Edge: National trends, regional shifts, and hyper-local changes that will reshape real estate in the next 12-24 months - most agents won't see these coming.
  • Industry Predictions for 2026: Interest rates, inventory levels, buyer behavior, financing innovations, and emerging local market dynamics.
  • 10 Immediate Action Opportunities: Strategies you can implement the moment you finish this class to capture market share while others hesitate.

Led by real estate strategist Denise Lones, State of the Market has earned acclaim from thousands of agents who refuse to be caught off guard. This is where data meets strategy, where challenges become opportunities, and where you gain the talking points and insights that position you as the trusted expert your clients desperately need.

Includes

  • 3.0 WA State continuing education credits.
  • Advanced access to The Housing Supply Gap in Washington, a complete real estate course courtesy of MiddleHousingHelp.com. Recommended for pre-viewing.
  • Membership to the ADU & Middle Housing Newsletter, to keep  you ahead of regulatory changes.
  • Entrance to afternoon Wealth Building Strategies for Real Estate Professionals class, including catered lunch buffet

Register Now

2026 State of The New Construction Market

2026 State of The New Construction Market

Feb 6, 2026
2025 threw everything at Whatcom County's new construction industry: rising costs, labor issues, regulatory shake-ups, building department upheavals, and relentless uncertainty. But here's what most people missed - hidden in the chaos are breakthrough opportunities that could define your success in 2026.
Don't miss this.

Local developer and market analyst Denise Lones will reveal what's really happening and where the smart money is moving. You'll discover:
• The numbers that matter: Whatcom County's 2025 real estate performance and the 2026 trends builders need to know
• Legislative landmines and advantages: Proposed legislation that could crush your margins - or create your competitive edge
• What's coming from Seattle: Housing trends already transforming our market (whether you're ready or not)
• The for-rent market reality: Current regulations, how these may change, and what they mean for your bottom line
• What buyers will pay premium prices for: The features and amenities that separate profitable projects from the rest
• Technological Advantage: Building science is changing. Are you in the know?

Bottom line: If you're building in Whatcom County, the opportunities are real - but only if you know where to look and how to act fast.
Secure your spot now: https://members.biawc.com/ap/Events/Register/kgF3kbVUzCVC1

Coldwell Banker Danforth, 2026 State of the Market

Coldwell Banker Danforth, 2026 State of the Market

Feb 11, 2026
Private event. Coldwell Banker Danforth hosts the State of the Market featuring Denise Lones at the beautiful Rosehill Community Center.

NAHB International Builders' Show: Profitable Amenities, Features & Customizations - From 55+ to the Next-Gen Buyer

NAHB International Builders' Show: Profitable Amenities, Features & Customizations - From 55+ to the Next-Gen Buyer

Feb 17, 2026
This session, led by Denise Lones of The Lones Group, is all about profitable amenities and features and where priorities align (and differ) between 55+ and younger buyers. Come learn about practical upgrades and customization - like wellness-focused amenities, pet-friendly spaces and flexible multi-generational layouts - to strengthen margins and set your homes apart.

Building Leaders Summit

Building Leaders Summit

Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026
Hosted by BIAW and NAHB, this conference offers training for NAHB staff and member leadership seeking professional development. Choose from a variety of sessions designed to help your local staff and member leadership develop into the most effective and efficient home building industry advocates you can be. Learn skills to help you lead your home building association and your business! Learn more here.