While much of the conversation this year focused on housing, the 2025 legislative session delivered several meaningful updates that directly impact commercial real estate across…
CARW at the Table: Advancing the Conversation Around Building Strong Communities
Strong housing policy doesn’t just support residents—it underpins a strong commercial real estate market. When housing works, businesses can attract talent, communities grow, and investment…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2026 Q1 Southeast Wisconsin & Madison Commercial Market Numbers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tracy Johnson, President & CEO, CARW | 414-698-7474 | tracy@carw.com Chris Allen, Director of Analytics, REDICRE | 952-456-1669 | chris@redicre.com MILWAUKEE, April 2026…
CARW Members Attend Signing of Historic Tax Credit Modernization Bill
CARW members were on hand as Wisconsin leaders signed Assembly Bill 375 into law—marking an important step forward for redevelopment, housing, and investment across the…
CARW – Commissioned Research Highlighted by Elected Officials
At this week’s State of the City address, Milwaukee Mayor, Cavalier Johnson, highlighted recent research examining development and construction trends in our region. That moment…
The Power of Networking Through CARW
In commercial real estate, the difference between knowing about an opportunity and being in the middle of it often comes down to one thing: who…
Step In. Show Up. Make an Impact. Advocacy Doesn’t Just Happen.
Will you be giving to candidates during this election season? Hosting an event? Governor, judge, mayor, council leader, senator, congressman – all qualify. Before you…
New Report Takes a Closer Look at Development Approval Timelines
“Cleared for Construction”, a report commissioned by the Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin (CARW) and several partners has been released. Conducted by the Wisconsin Policy…
CALL FOR ACTION: Fix the Koble Ruling: Ask Gov. Evers to Sign AB 202
An appellate ruling in Koble creates sweeping new liability for housing providers, exposing them to extreme penalties for minor or harmless lease errors. The Koble decision requires landlords to…
Wisconsin College Students Tackle Real Development Challenge in Inaugural CORE Case Competition
On February 28, the next generation of commercial real estate leaders took center stage during the inaugural Wisconsin CORE Case Competition—an event organized by students…
Life After Tax Reform: NAR Helps Bring Certainty to Business Planning
How the National Association of REALTORS®’ advocacy on the Qualified Business Income Deduction and other tax provisions benefits real estate professionals. (Article from NAR.REALTOR by…
Invest in RPAC. Invest in 2026. Join the Growing List.
Public policy shapes every real estate transaction. From property taxes and building codes to housing supply and development tools, decisions made in Madison and Washington…
CARW Joins Legal Action to Protect Wisconsin’s TIF Framework
The Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin (CARW) is participating as a plaintiff in litigation being advanced by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC) related…
CARW Advocacy Efforts Highlighted at Wisconsin Governor’s Conference
CARW President & CEO Tracy Johnson represented the commercial real estate brokerage industry on a policy and advocacy panel at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on…
In Case You Missed It – New Tax Policy and Commercial Real Estate
Now that we’re into 2026, new tax policy changes are already shaping housing and real estate investment. At NAR NXT, industry experts unpacked how recent…
New for 2026: Wisconsin College Case Competition
CARW is proud to partner with Marquette University on the inaugural CORE* Development Case Competition – designed for Wisconsin Real Estate Students. Please share with…
NAR’s Lawrence Yun in Milwaukee for Residential Real Estate Event
It’s a turbulent time in the world of residential real estate — and those on the front lines of helping people find their next home…
CORE Development Case Competition – Hosted by Marquette University in partnership with CARW
CORE* Development Case Competition – Hosted by Marquette University in partnership with CARW * Creation Of Real Estate (CORE) open to Wisconsin – based schools…
Housing Affordability, Institutional Capital, and Getting Policy Right
Recent headlines have highlighted federal efforts to limit large institutional investors in the housing market. While improving housing affordability is widely supported, the main challenge…
CARW / Moody’s Release 2025 Q4 Commercial Numbers for SE Wisconsin and Madison
January 2026– The Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin (CARW) 2025 fourth quarter numbers show a market and economic overview of the industrial, office and retail…