With Wisconsin’s election season underway and the August 11 primary approaching, candidates are spending more time meeting with voters, business leaders, and organizations across the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2026 Q2 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, July 2026…
The Constitutional Amendment on Wisconsin’s November Ballot
With the August 2026 partisan primary election about a month away, attention is quickly turning to November. As candidates launch their campaign advertisements on social…
Top 5 Reasons to Support Commercial Conduit & RPAC
1. Protect the Tools That Make Commercial Real Estate Possible Commercial real estate depends on sound public policy. Programs like 1031 exchanges, Opportunity Zones, tax…
Invest in RPAC. Invest in 2026. Join the Growing List of Large Donors
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…
Fox Valley CARW Members Continue Discussion on How to Move the Region Forward
CARW brought the Fox Valley commercial real estate community together tonight for one of the most compelling conversations of the year — and nearly 100…
Wisconsin REALTORS® Delivered Big Legislative Wins in 2026 — Here’s What It Means for Commercial Real Estate
The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) wrapped up a strong legislative session, and the wins go well beyond residential. For CARW members, several of these victories…
The WRA Went to Court for Wisconsin Property Owners – and Won:
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on Friday, June 5, in Koble v. Marquardt (2026 WI 19), overturning the Court of Appeals and…
One Phone Call
A few weeks ago, I received a call from a CARW member looking for a contact. Not a property. Not market data. Not a financing…
Local AND Federal Policy Shapes What Gets Built Where in Wisconsin
Commercial real estate investment conversations in Wisconsin always start with local questions. Can a site get approved? Is infrastructure in place? Does the workforce exist?…
Advocacy in Action: The Direct Giver Program
Political engagement plays an important role in protecting and advancing the commercial real estate industry. From development and infrastructure to taxation, housing, permitting, and economic…
Six Forces Shaping Commercial Real Estate Today – NAR Advocacy Podcast
In this episode, Shannon and Patrick break down the key policy and market dynamics shaping commercial real estate today. From tax policy to insurance, to…
CARW Policy Priorities: What Members Are Seeing in the Market
Commercial real estate professionals across Wisconsin are navigating a market defined by higher costs, tighter capital, and increased uncertainty. CARW’s latest member survey reinforced that…
Cleared for Construction: A Full House and a Clear Message
There was a full room for the recent Viewpoints Luncheon featuring the release of Cleared for Construction, a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum…
Session is Over – Overview of Legislative Accomplishments
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…