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About the Real Property Law Section

The Real Property Law Section provides education and information on real property law issues through seminars, publications, and networking events, as well as advocacy in the Legislature and in precedential cases involving real property law.

Benefits for members/Business opportunities
As a member, you will receive the Section’s publication, the Michigan Real Property Review, and the Section's monthly e-Newsletter, which consistently highlights hot topics in Michigan real property law.

Our CLE programs include Summer and Winter Conferences, Real Estate Outlook Breakfast Roundtables, Recent Legislation and Hot Topics on the Horizon and "Ask the Expert" programs which provide an opportunity for all members to gather for outstanding educational programming, networking, and most importantly, a lot of fun.

To join online (attorneys), click here.

Newly Admitted SBM members can join RPLS for FREE for the first two years.

To become a member (non-attorneys), click here. PDF

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JOIN A COMMITTEE

Take the opportunity to get involved by writing for one of our publications, presenting at a conference or seminar, or joining one of the committees that cover virtually every area in real estate law. Click here to find a list and description of our Committees and how you can join, or check out the committees you're already subscribed to.


 


Real Property Law Academy II

Grand Rapids
L.V. Eberhard Center
GVSU-Conference & Event Planning
301 West Fulton, Eberhard Center Room 201
Grand Rapids, MI
October 7-8, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Metro Detroit - Troy
Michigan State University-Management Education Center
811 W. Square Lake Rd., Troy
April 29 & 30, 2026
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Click here to view the Program

Click here to Register

$250 (Individual)

$130 (Law School Student)

Real Property Law Academy II is the continuation of a new program being taught by some of the most respected and experienced Michigan real estate attorneys, each an expert in their field. The overall program (Academy I and Academy II) is designed to provide a basic understanding of the most fundamental aspects of a real estate practice. It is targeted not only for real estate attorneys, but also for other attorneys who will encounter real estate issues from time to time. The program is presented in two parts: Academy I, which recently concluded, and Academy II. Each part presents eight topics over a consecutive two-day period.

Click here to obtain the materials and a recording of Academy I program

Program

$220 Individual
$100 Law School Student


Real Estate Outlook 2026

Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Detroit Athletic Club
Program
Registration

Recent Legislation on the Horizon

Thursday, January 15, 2026
“Virtual” Program: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Program
Registration to come

Winter Conference 2026

W Southbeach, Miami
March 5-7, 2026
Program Information to come
Registration to come

Book your room TODAY!
Book your group rate for Real Property Law Section Winter Conference
or call W South Beach Reservations: 1-888-625-4985



The Michigan Real Property Review provides peer-reviewed, in depth analysis of current topics in real estate law, and is considered a preeminent publication in real estate law in the State of Michigan. Login to view the Review.

Spring 2025

  • Chairperson’s Report
  • The Evolving Landscape of Condominium Insurance in Michigan
  • Round Peg, Square Hole Revisited: Condominium Assessments in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case
  • The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act
  • Judicial Decisions Affecting Real Property
  • Legislation Affecting Real Property

The Section's monthly e-Newsletter highlights hot topics in Michigan real property law.

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