As Congress nears its first of two deadlines to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday, March 1, lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement...
From NAR: Congress Nears First Shutdown Deadline - February 28, 2024
Real Estate and Government Day Recap - February 8, 2024
On February 7th, REALTOR members visited the Wisconsin Capitol to meet with legislators on important issues impacting our industry including the following: Real Estate Practice...
Earn 1 CE Credit by Attending REALTOR and Government Day with WRA - January 18, 2024
REALTOR® & Government Day is right around the corner! You and your fellow REALTOR® advocates will hit the ground running in Madison to let our...
DOL Proposes to Rescind Association Health Plans Rule - December 27, 2023
On December 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed to rescind(link is external) the 2018 Association Health Plans (AHP) final regulations which would have allowed real estate...
Commercial Real Estate and Government Day is February 7th, 2024 - December 13, 2023
Mark your calendars for February 7th for the CARW Government Day in Madison. There will be one credit of CE offered for attending this event....
CARW, GMAR Partner on Statewide Property and Values DataTool - November 20, 2023
Property Values Increase by Second-Most in Nearly 40 Years; Levy Increases Lag Inflation Wisconsin’s statewide gross property tax rate down 10%, biggest decline since 1996...
White House Aims to Fast-Track Commercial Conversions - November 9, 2023
NAR applauds the Biden administration’s latest effort to support greater affordable housing through converting vacant office and commercial space. Many urban and rural areas nationwide are...
NAR Lawsuit Update – What it Means in Wisconsin – Zoom Session - November 2, 2023
Live – NAR Lawsuit Update – What it means in Wisconsin. The WRA is providing a brief update about the impact of yesterday’s jury verdict...
RPAC Success is YOUR Success - October 26, 2023
Staying on top of Policy issues that impact your business and being at the table for decisions that impact your livelihood are top benefits of...
NAR Supports New Legislation Protecting Independent Contractor Status - October 13, 2023
On September 12, 2023, the “Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act,” (H.R. 5419) was introduced by Reps. Walberg (R-MI), Cuellar (D-TX), Cardenas (D-CA),...
NAR Supports Efforts to Provide Tax Credit for Qualified Property Conversion Expenditures - October 11, 2023
A coalition of 16 national real estate organizations on Oct. 12, 2022 recommended certain enhancements and expansions to the Revitalizing Downtowns Act (S. 2511, H.R. 4759). The...
Wisconsin 2024: The Center of the Political Universe - October 3, 2023
By Joe Murray, WRA: In a recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column, veteran political reporter Craig Gilbert hypothesized Wisconsin’s role in the 2024 elections: “What does seem...
Interested in Running for Elected Office? Check out the Candidate Training Academy: - September 13, 2023
The Candidate Training Academy gives REALTORS®, REALTOR®-friendly candidates and potential candidates an introduction to and expectation of how run for public office. It is a...
Building REALTOR® Advocacy Efforts with Property Owners Statewide - September 6, 2023
Submitted by Nathan Conrad, WRA Director of Political Advocacy: Back in April at REALTOR® & Government Day, said, “advocacy is everything.” The $525 million workforce and...
The Significance of Workforce Housing in Wisconsin’s Commercial Real Estate Landscape - August 30, 2023
The Wisconsin REALTORS Association advocates for the development of strong communities by focusing on housing initiatives that also have a strong commercial tie. Check out...
Holding the Line on Property Taxes – Eliminating the Personal Property Tax - August 16, 2023
One of the most important issues the REALTORS advocate for is keeping property taxes low and generally reducing the tax burden on property owners. Wisconsin...
2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Legislative Report Released - August 2, 2023
Each year, the WRA sets up an aggressive legislative agenda that supports policy to enhance your business and ensure your success. In 2023, the entire...
RPAC Success is YOUR Success - July 25, 2023
We are nearly halfway through a big election year in Wisconsin. Staying on top of Policy issues that impact your business and being at the...
Transportation Utility Fee – An Unlawful Tax - July 19, 2023
Just before the Fourth of July holiday, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin made a dramatic and unanimous decision on behalf of property owners. In 2019,...
Wisconsin Elections in 2024 – WRA Outlook - July 5, 2023
Joe Murray, WRA Director of Political & Governmental Affairs recently published the following outlook on the political landscape that will drive many of the decisions...