The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will once again seek federal approval to overhaul a stretch of Interstate 94 west of downtown Milwaukee after the department … Read More
New Milwaukee Development Commissioner, Lafayette Crump Supported by CARW
Crump was appointed by Mayor Barrett late May and received unanimous approval from Milwaukee aldermen Tuesday to replace Rocky Marcoux as the city’s development commissioner. … Read More
Opportunity Zone Changes Urged by Commercial Real Estate Organizations
NAR joined with other housing related groups led by the Real Estate Roundtable requesting several changes to the Opportunity Zone program. The letter asks for … Read More
CARW Meeting with Legislative Leadership
CARW Policy Committee members met with State Senator and Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald on Thursday, May 14th to discuss the Supreme Court Decision regarding the … Read More
Case Studies on Repurposing Vacant Retail Malls
Vacant malls contribute to urban decay, declining property values, and lower tax revenues. Because of these adverse effects, it is important that vacant retail stores … Read More
Compare and Contrast Municipal Spending, Property Tax, Income
CARW has partnered with GMAR and Baird to support the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s interactive web-based report that includes property tax data for the entire state. … Read More
ICYMI – Wetland Issues and Barriers to Economic Development – Resources for You
Legislation pertaining to wetlands has been at the heart of many discussions around commercial real estate construction and development projects. While some regulation is necessary, … Read More
State of Wisconsin Budget – Commercial Real Estate Impacts
By Tom Larson, Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs, WRA and Tracy Johnson, President and CEO, CARW On July 3rd Governor Evers signed … Read More
Fundamentals of Tax Incremental Financing – Webinar – CARW Member Discount | Save the Date
CARW is proud to work with WEDA (Wisconsin Economic Development Association) to bring a discounted rate to members for this webinar on the fundamentals of … Read More
Property Tax Assessment Practices Update
An issue we have been monitoring and educating on for more than two years, continues to evolve. The ever-complicated Dark Store legislation that was introduced … Read More
Commercial Real Estate and Government Day – Save the Date – April 24, 2019
One of the most important engagements of the year is Commercial Real Estate and Government Day. This year, the event will be held on Wednesday, … Read More
Will 2019 Deliver Dark Store Solutions?
The tax assessment process in Wisconsin has been the focus of discussion and legislation since the bills were introduced. While legislation was not put forth during … Read More
Midterm Elections – November 6 | Support Pro-Real Estate Candidates
The 2018 Midterm elections are November 6, 2018. Early voting has already begun. Among the important decisions being decided, Wisconsinites will vote for Governor, US … Read More
Changes to AB 812 | Vacant Land Disclosure Report
AB 812 is legislation recently passed by the legislature and is waiting for the Governor’s signature that modifies both the residential real estate condition … Read More
EB-5 Legislative Update
First Pathway Partners March 23, 2018 – Early Friday U.S. Congress passed, and President Trump later signed, an extension to the EB-5 regional center … Read More
Congressman Grothman Discusses DC Landscape and Business Issues with CARW Members
On Friday, March 9, members of CARW met with Congressman Glenn Grothman of the State of Wisconsin 6th District. The purpose of the meeting … Read More
Revised Wetlands Bill Sent to the Governor | What the Changes Mean for you
The state Legislature recently passed a bill to make it easier for landowners to fill small, isolated wetlands in urban areas. The bill, authored … Read More
CALL TO ACTION | Support Senate Bill 600 – Wetlands Reform
This week, the Wisconsin Assembly passed a measure that will greatly enhance the ability of commercial real estate practitioners develop property in Wisconsin. This bill … Read More
The Corners Project – Special Invitation from IBAW
You’ve seen it from I-94, now hear the inside story and get a first look of the largest private construction project in Wisconsin. The Corners … Read More
WisDOT Public Hearing Update
On Tuesday, CARW President and CEO participated in a hearing concerning the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)’s 2017-19 Biennial Budget Proposal. Among the others in … Read More