CARW

The Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin

News

James Barry Jr., Barry Company Chairman has died

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James Barry Jr., Chairman of Barry Company and one of CARW’s longest-standing members, has passed away.  We are all saddened by this news and are reminded of his influence on Milwaukee as well as our Industry.  A long-standing member of CARW, GMAR, SIOR and WRA, James Barry Jr. was also involved heavily in community endeavors.  … Read More

NextGen Hunger Task Force Event

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Last week our 2019 NexGen’Rs volunteered their time and resources at the Hunger Task Force! They sorted and organized food so that it is ready to be distributed to the hungry in Wisconsin. The Hunger Task Force is a free and local food bank and the state’s leading anti-hunger organization, working to end hunger by … Read More

#TBT Deal of the Year 2018 Finalist – Maurer’s Urban Market

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The Deal of the Year Awards recognizes the most notable commercial real estate professionals and transactions in Wisconsin.  The event was created to highlight accomplished CARW REALTOR members who have displayed exceptional achievement in sale and/or lease transactions.  A winner is selected in the following categories: Office, Industrial, Retail, Development and Investment. We also have … Read More

August Happy Hour Recap

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We enjoyed another CARW Happy Hour this week at The Rooftop MKE! With more than 100 attendees, we were glad to see everyone enjoying the warm weather, drinks and networking. Thank you to those who attended! And a special thank you goes out to our August Happy Hour sponsors: Chicago Title   See more photos … Read More

#TBT Deal of the Year 2018 Finalist

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The Deal of the Year Awards recognizes the most notable commercial real estate professionals and transactions in Wisconsin.  The event was created to highlight accomplished CARW REALTOR members who have displayed exceptional achievement in sale and/or lease transactions.  A winner is selected in the following categories: Office, Industrial, Retail, Development and Investment. We also have … Read More

Rule Reforming the EB-5 Program Published

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By: Russell Rigs, NAR On July 24, 2019,The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Final Rule to reform and modernize the EB-5 program. This rule provides priority date retention to certain EB-5 investors, increases the required minimum investment amounts and reforms targeted employment area (TEA) designations. NAR signed onto to a broader Coalition comment … Read More

Commercial Letter of Intent Coming Soon

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contributed by Cori Lamont, Director of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs The WRA received feedback from REALTORS practicing commercial real estate throughout the State requesting assistance on developing language for a commercial LOI. Several CARW members participated in dialogue with Cori Lamont and Tom Larson to create a new WRA form (this is not a WB … Read More

CARW/Catylist Release 2019 Q2 Commercial Numbers

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tracy Johnson, President & CEO, CARW | 414-698-7474 | [email protected] Chris Allen, Director of Analytics, REDIComps | 952-456-1669 | [email protected] CARW / Catylist Release 2019 Q2 Commercial Numbers MILWAUKEE, July 24, 2019– The Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin (CARW) second quarter numbers show a market and economic overview of the industrial and office … Read More

CARW Member WRA Convention Speakers

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Check out these CARW members who are speaking at at the 2019 WRA Convention in the Wisconsin Dells on September 10th! Jennifer Delaporte | Pepper Construction As a member of the Pepper Construction Team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,  Jennifer is responsible for the coaching, strategy, and overall business development efforts supporting Pepper’s local, regional and national … Read More

NAR Supports State/Local AHPs

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NAR remains invested in protecting access to Association Health Plans (AHPs) and supporting state and local associations’ pursuit of these plans as an affordable and comprehensive health insurance benefit for REALTORS® and their families.   Federal litigation challenges and state regulatory hurdles currently prevent nationwide adoption of an AHP, but successful state and local enactment … Read More

President Creates Housing Affordability Council

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President Trump recently signed an Executive Order that will eliminate barriers that limit access to affordable housing: namely zoning laws, environmental regulations, building codes and lengthy building permit processes. The Council will consist of members from eight Federal agencies. These members will engage with government leaders, elected officials,the private sector and other stakeholders from across … Read More

11 CRE Applications to Help Smaller Brokerages Compete With National CRE Brokerage

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Daniel Levison, CCIM – July 02, 2019   The answer is in four simple words: technology and national networks. “Building a technology stack sounds a little geeky, but it’s actually pretty simple” Mike Mullin, CEO, at boutique business technology solutions consulting firm, Integrated Business Systems (IBS), recently stated in one of his company’s blogs. Mullin is a … Read More

U.S. Supreme Court Makes Big Property Rights Decision

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U.S. Supreme Court Makes Big Property Rights Decision By: Russell Riggs, NAR Washington Report Landowners shouldn’t have to jump through state-level hoops before heading to federal court to accuse the government of taking their property, the Supreme Court ruled today in a decision that overturns a decades-old precedent. In a 5-4 opinion, the justices sided with … Read More

Sneak Peek of Q2 Market Report

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Sneak Peek of Q2 Market Report The CARW Exchange is stronger today than it has ever been! With the upcoming release of the 2019 Q2 Market Report, Wisconsin is seeing an increase in numbers across the board. We have 51,671 Verified Properties and 25,053 Verified Available Spaces as of today across the State. That is up more … Read More

NextGen Recap | Construction Session

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On June 12th, the CARW NextGen class continued with a panel of General Contractors. Big thanks to Kevin White: Berghammer Construction Corporation, Dave Schwartz: Innovative Construction Solutions, Inc., and Erik Lindstrom: Gilbane Building Company for sitting on our panel. Moderator Ben Anderson with Colliers International did a great job leading lively discussions with the group. … Read More

Meet Rebekah Baas: CARW Summer Intern

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Rebekah Baas joined CARW in 2019 as a summer intern. She is a sophomore at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI, and is glad to be back home in Wisconsin this summer! She is studying Political Science, International Relations, and Spanish, works in the admissions office, is an elected member of the Student Senate, and … Read More