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
Enhance your Commercial Real Estate Knowledge with Online Commercial Courses
Are you looking to enhance and sharpen your commercial real estate knowledge and business skills? The NAR Center for REALTOR® Development has partnered with CCIM to bring a suite of online offerings at low cost to you. Prices range from $39 to $139. Courses offered include: Calculating Value for Investment and Rental Properties: The most … Read More
Commercial Letter of Intent Coming Soon
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
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].com 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
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
RECAP | CARW Brewers Outing
We would like to thank all who attended and participated in the 2019 CARW Brewers Outing! We were thrilled to have beautiful weather and bring home a win! Big thanks to Anderson Ashton for sponsoring this event.We hope you had fun, and we look forward to seeing you at the next CARW event. More photos … Read More
NextGen Recap | Attorney Session
On July 10, the CARW NextGen class continued with a panel of Attorneys. Huge thanks to Sarah Jelencic – Foley & Lardner, Brian Randall – Davis & Kuelthau and Ann Chandler – von Briesen & Roper for sharing their expertise. Moderator Alyssa Geisler with CBRE and NextGenR class of 2017, led captivating discussions with the … Read More
Video: Planning for Opportunity Zone Investments
At the REALTORS Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, NAR hosted a discussion on planning for opportunity zone (OZs) investments. The focus of the discussion centered around the question of how the REALTOR® community can engage in efforts to ensure OZs are properly planned, implemented and ultimately beneficial for all members in the community. Several recommendations … Read More
NAR Supports State/Local AHPs
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
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
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
Do you have space available for the 2020 DNC?
Milwaukee is chosen as the host city for the 2020 DNC – which may mean OPPORTUNITY for your Clients and Properties. If you have space that may be suitable for one of the many pop-up DNC needs for the 2020 convention, you can edit your listing(s) to include the 3 letters of DNC as a … 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 the 2019-21 State Budget into law. The budget spends $82 billion over the biennium. The governor vetoed 78 items in the budget put forward by the Republican-controlled legislature. Despite the … Read More
Interested in one of CCIM’s Most Innovative Core Courses? CI 102: Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
CI 102 shows you how to deploy “big data” and the most advanced digital tools to assess critical issues like market demand, location facility, and supply-chain strategy. CI 102 students have learned BAO mapping and data analytics to help their clients select store locations; others used Tapestry Segmentation to determine demand for apartment properties. In … Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Makes Big Property Rights Decision
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
State of Wisconsin Budget Update
On Wednesday, June 26, the Wisconsin State Senate approved the 2019-21 State budget that will now go to Governor Evers. The $81.7 billion version of the state budget includes changes to funding of healthcare and increases in spending for education. It also includes a transportation funding plan that would allow for greater spending for local … Read More
Sneak Peek of Q2 Market Report
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
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 Chad Venne | J. Jeffers & Co.
Join us in welcoming CARW’s newest member, Chad Venne with J. Jeffers & Co._______________________________________ Q: What do you enjoy the most about commercial real estate?A: The reach our Industry has, and its impact on the world. Real Estate touches almost everything we do. If done right, it has the ability to help businesses grow, communities … Read More
Interested in Serving on a Committee?
CARW is looking to fill positions for 2019-2020. If you are interested in serving on a committee, apply HERE! While CARW will attempt to honor all preferences in the committee applications, we cannot guarantee them due to space limitations. Serving on a committee is a great way to get involved and make a difference. Committee … Read More