Q: How long must a commercial space be vacant to be eligible for a grant? A: There is no specific time frame. Q: Does this...
WEDC Bounceback FAQ’s - October 13, 2021
Whose Money Is It Anyway? WRA Podcast Now Available - September 22, 2021
What happens to tax proceeds after a property is sold in foreclosure? Rep. Shannon Zimmerman sits down with the WRA’s Tom Larson to discuss a...
5 reasons strong commercial corridors are critical to rural communities - September 22, 2021
While vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors are critical to the economic well-being of any community, they are especially critical in rural areas. Read how a...
WEDC grants revitalizing Wisconsin’s commercial corridors - September 22, 2021
The new program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is working to fill vacant commercial properties in downtowns and commercial corridors around the state. Learn more...
Administration Vaccine Requirements and Updates for Businesses and Independent Contractors - September 15, 2021
On September 9, 2021, President Biden directed the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop and issue a rule requiring...
CARW Approved as A Support Organization for WEDC Main Street Bounceback Grant - September 7, 2021
If you are assisting a client Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) $10,000 Main Street Bounceback Program, one of the required documents for submittal, is a...
Fair Housing Simulation Training for REALTORS – “Fairhaven” - August 28, 2021
In November 2020, NAR launched Fairhaven(link is external), a new fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify,...
RPAC – Investing in Your Industry - August 25, 2021
Congratulations CARW members for their collective efforts to raise $3,500 for RPAC at the CARW Golf Outing. RPAC or the REALTORS® Political Action Committee(link is...
CDC Eviction Moratorium Litigation - August 25, 2021
NAR has always maintained that the best solution for all parties whose housing was impacted by COVID-19 was rental assistance to cover the rent, taxes,...
Updated: State Commercial Issues Update Post-Budget - August 18, 2021
On August 11, CARW members were joined by WRA Executive Vice President, Tom Larson for an interactive discussion on Commercial issues before the State post-budget. ...
Wisconsin Congressional Leaders Support 1031 Like-Kind Exchange - August 11, 2021
The 1031 Like-Kind Exchange is a valuable tool for commercial real estate practitioners as well as land owners and farmers across the country and in...
$10,000 Grants from WEDC Available for Commercial Spaces | Applications Open NOW - August 11, 2021
On August 4th, WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes announced the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program that awards $10,000 grants for small businesses to move into a...
$10,000 Grants from WEDC Available for Commercial Spaces | Applications Open August 9th - August 4, 2021
On August 4th, WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes announced the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program that awards $10,000 grants for small businesses to move into a...
2021-23 Wisconsin State Budget Summary - July 28, 2021
On Thursday July 8th, 2021, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2021-2023 state budget into law. The Wisconsin REALTORS Association advocated for many of the provisions...
CARW Joins Real Estate Partners in Lawsuit Against City of Madison - July 22, 2021
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against the City of Madison over a mandatory bird-safe...
CARW Lunch and Learn – Looking Beyond the Wisconsin State Budget - July 21, 2021
Join us on August 11th for a discussion on the policy landscape beyond the 2021-23 State Budget on the commercial issues that matter to your...
2021-23 State Budget Signed into Law - July 13, 2021
On July 8, 2021, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed the 2021-23 state budget into law. The recently passed budget includes several provisions that are beneficial...
EB-5 Regional Center Program Expires - July 7, 2021
(from the NAR Washington Report) Due to lack of action in Congress, the EB-5 Regional Center Program expired June 30, 2021. So what does this...
State Budget Passes Assembly, Senate – Contains Largest Tax Reform Package in 10 Years - June 30, 2021
On June 30, the state Senate put the final touches on the Legislature’s $89.2 billion budget Wednesday, clearing the way for the document to head...
Largest Tax Reform Package in 10 Years In JFC-Amended State Budget - June 23, 2021
Keeping property taxes low is a top priority for the REALTORS in Wisconsin – not just now, but always. Wisconsin currently has one of the...