State Representative Jim Steineke met with CARW members on Wednesday, August 8 to discuss important commercial real estate issues including the wetlands, property taxes, transportation...
Fiserv put its name on the new Milwaukee Bucks arena. Will it also move its headquarters next door? - August 7, 2018
Tom Daykin,James B. Nelson and Paul Gores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Now that the new Milwaukee Bucks arena is named Fiserv Forum, the likelihood is increasing that Fiserv Inc.’s long-delayed...
EB-5 Program Has Helped Fund Many Projects in Milwaukee - August 1, 2018
CARW members have joined a coalition of other local and national organizations advocating for the continuation of and changes to the EB-5 program. The EB-5...
Last week, in a win for commercial real estate, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a ruling that states should be able to require online sellers...
“Dark Store” Property Tax Assessment Committee Finalized - June 19, 2018
The Joint Legislative Council voted to approve the proposed membership of the 2018 Legislative Council study committee on Property Tax Assessment Practices. Members of CARW have been engaged on...
CARW members met with Congressman Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District on Monday, May 14th. We discussed economic development and commercial real estate...
State Real Estate Issues | 68 Legislative Priorities Passed Into Law - May 15, 2018
The Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin, in its affiliation with the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, benefits from the strength and breadth of the industry’s advocacy efforts...
GSE Reform, Transportation Infrastructure, Association Health Plans, New Tax Law and More. These issues and more will be discussed at the NAR Mid-Year meetings...
Members of CARW will be heading to DC May 15-17. Below is an update from NAR on a number of federal issues. EPA...
On Monday, April 16, Governor Walker signed into law SB 668 (ACT 280), to increase the cap for the historic tax credit from $500,000...
Wisconsin is Open for Business The U.S. Treasury Approves Wisconsin’s Economic Opportunity Zone Designations The U.S. Treasury approved the first round of designated qualified...
From League of Wisconsin Municipalities In early April, Governor Walker signed over 60 bills into law, including a number that CARW and the WRA...
Per-project cap increases from $500,000 to $3.5 million in bi-partisan vote by Corrinne Hess February 21, 2018, 1:03 PM Wisconsin lawmakers increased the limit on...
State Historic Tax Credit Legislation Passes Senate and Assembly – to Increase Cap to $3.5 Million - February 20, 2018
Late in the day on February 20th, both Senate Bill SB 668 and Assembly Bill AB 793 passed with bipartisan support to increase the...
CALL TO ACTION: Add “Notice to Cure” Provision in ADA Act - February 13, 2018
Please respond to the National Call To Action for this very important Commercial Real Estate Issue to improve the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This...
2018 Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary is February 20th! - February 13, 2018
A nonpartisan primary election takes place on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 to determine which two candidates will advance to the April 3, 2018 general election for a ten-year...
CARW Supports I-94 East West Funding Legislation - February 6, 2018
Access to transportation is the top site selection criteria for businesses and a top priority for the CARW legislative agenda. Last week, Senator Darling...
NAR Update on Tax Reform including EB5, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, 1031 and More - January 21, 2018
Massive tax reform means many changes to the way business is conducted and how real estate owners make plans. The Commercial Real Estate industry...
Join us for lunch with Attorney General Brad Schimel to discuss issues important to the commercial real estate industry on January 17. Brad Schimel...
NAR Commercial Leadership Day – CARW Representatives Share Best Practices at National Conference - August 14, 2017
On Sunday, August 13, incoming CARW Chairman, Ben Adank, and CARW CEO, Tracy Johnson, attended the NAR Commercial Leadership Development Day. Joined by more than...