The last several months have proven very busy for our commercial real estate industry. Not only are the members busy with the day to day business...
RPAC – A Message From Our Chairman - May 9, 2017
WRA Legislative Alert – Historic Tax Credit - May 5, 2017
The 2017-19 state budget bill proposes changes to the historic rehabilitation tax credit (HTC) program, including a $10 million cap on credits, a competitive grant...
CARW Advocating for the Historic Tax Credit Program - May 2, 2017
CARW, through WRA, has been involved with a coalition made up of advocacy organizations, individuals and companies advocating for the continuation of the Historic Tax...
CARW Legislative Update – Transportation | Historic Tax Credit | Dark Store | TIF Updates - April 24, 2017
The State of Wisconsin 2017-19 Budget discussions are ongoing and your WRA lobby team continues to push forward on matters that are important to the...
TIF – A Powerful Economic Development Tool – Updated Brochure - April 20, 2017
Many real estate and economic development groups have been working tirelessly to advocate for the improvement and expansion of TIF. In doing so, the coalition...
Transportation Panel Features National Experts, Local Business Leaders, Legislators - April 18, 2017
Transportation funding is at the top of the priority list for CARW members. As such, we have engaged in advocacy efforts related to the establishment...
NAR – Analysis of the President’s Budget - March 28, 2017
On Mar. 16, 2017, President Trump released his budget for the 2018 fiscal year, which begins on October 1. Highlights of the budget Proposal that impact...
Dark Store Proposal – Attend the MMAC Legislative Briefing with Don Millis to Learn More - March 22, 2017
The ‘Dark Store’ tax assessment issue is one that CARW has been monitoring since early 2016. At that time, bills had not been introduced, but...
State of Wisconsin Historic Tax Credit Update – Upcoming Research Release - March 21, 2017
Since 1989, the State of Wisconsin has offered a 5% Historic Tax Credit (HTC) of the qualified rehabilitated expenditures on building projects and renovations across...
2017 Government Day Recap - March 17, 2017
On March 15th, members from 9 Wisconsin commercial real estate associations headed to the State Capitol to advocate for issues that support our industry. In addition to...
Update: 1031 Exchange, Tax Reform, EB-5 - March 9, 2017
The NAR legislative team has been meeting with legislators regarding national commercial issues including 1031 exchange and EB-5. Additional conversation around deregulation and questions on...
NAR – Regulatory Executive Order Guidance - February 28, 2017
The White House has released “interim guidance” on President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO) that requires agencies to remove two rules for every new one...
2017-2019 State Budget – Summary of Provisions Impacting the Real Estate Industry - February 9, 2017
Earlier this week, the Governor announced the State of Budget for 2017-19. This announcement is the first step in a budget process that will extend...
Basel III and Tax Issues with Congresswoman Gwen Moore - January 30, 2017
CARW Members along with GMAR members met with Congresswoman Gwen Moore regarding proposed tax reform. Commercial issues discussion was led by Ben Adank of SARA...
NAR – Voice for Real Estate: Retirement, Lame-Duck, Commercial - December 7, 2016
Don’t expect Congress to do much as it finalizes its session before the end of 2016. Next year, though, is shaping up to be huge...
NAR REALTOR® Party Post-Election Webcast - November 17, 2016
NAR hosted the REALTOR® Party Post-Election Live Webcast on November 9, 2016 at 3 PM EDT. During this live webcast, NAR Senior Vice President Jerry...
2016 Election Recap – Wisconsin - November 15, 2016
The votes have been counted, and the results are in! Republicans swept the 2016 polls to retain full control of the congressional delegation and the...
WRA Voter Guide – Election 2016 - November 1, 2016
Your guide to the fall election and the slate of pro-real-estate candidates. To determine the best candidates for real estate-related issues, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association...
New Legislation: Responsibilities of Property Owners and Local Governments - September 26, 2016
As part of the WRA / CARW 2015-16 legislative victories, changes were made to the public notification requirements to help property owners better monitor proposed...
ICYMI: Regulatory Update – Lending & Regulatory Policy Update - September 6, 2016
Check out this discussion between the REALTORS and the Mortgage Bankers Association leadership on capital standards and how regulatory issues could impact the availability of mortgage...