10.01.2020
Congratulations, Directors
Congratulations to Rod Alderink, Chip Hurley, and Kirt Ojala, who were elected to serve on the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS Board of Directors. Their three-year terms begin January 1, 2021. Congratulations!
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Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR members Jordan Nemmers, with Cascade Properties Realty, and Houston Moyer, with Place Management LLC. Welcome!
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Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR member Jeffrey Ridenour, Colliers International and Affiliate member Toby Blom, Next Door Photos-Grand Rapids to the membership.
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Workplace Safety
Protect Yourself and Others in the WorkplaceStay home when needed If you have or think you have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19, stay home and find out what to do if you are…
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Solutions to Nonpayment Defaults for Commercial Landlords and Tenants in the Wake of COVID-19
By: Attorney Justin Wheeler, Hilger Hammond Whether you are a commercial landlord or tenant, COVID-19 has likely impacted your business. And in many cases here in Michigan it has specifically impacted the ability of tenants…
Read More07.21.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes two new REALTOR members:Debbie Woehrmyer, Signature Associates and Christi Cronk, EXIT Realty Property Partners. WELCOME!
Read More07.08.2020
Have You Received Your Letter to Monitor for PFAS?
by Rick Welsh, ASTI-Environmental Municipalities and industries discharging wastewater into the surface waters of the state are required by law to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great…
Read More05.26.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR members Mark Baragar, Baragar Realty Michele Baragar, Baragar Realty and new Affiliate member Roman Wilson, with Fishbeck. Welcome!
Read More05.13.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR member Cory Fanning, Cory Fanning Appraisals, and Affiliate member Jeff Basil to the membership.
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Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new Appraiser member Andy Sill, Sill Appraisal Group, to the membership.
Read More03.18.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Jeff Beers and Scott Busse, with Commercial Appraisal Services, to the membership.
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Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Jason Bergeron, NorthStar Commercial, to the membership.
Read More03.17.2020
Welcome, Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Ed Case, Consumers Credit Union, to the membership.
Read More03.09.2020
Impacts of the Digital Revolution
Author: Kyle Sischo, Colliers International As we continue through the digital revolution, we are constantly bombarded with new software on a regular basis. Often these new upgrades promise improvements in productivity, efficiency and value. However,…
Read More03.06.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members:Leslie Baker, Re/Max Lakeshore; Elena Barriger, Bellabay Realty; Carol Genzink, Re/Max Lakeshore; Bruce Johnson, Coldwell Banker AJS Schmidt; Aaron Lincoln, Cherry Street Partners; Lucas Matthews, Vision…
Read More02.27.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Charles Slauer and Nick Conley, First National Bank of Michigan, to the membership.
Read More02.19.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Jim Bresko, ATC Group Services LLC, to the membership.
Read More02.06.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Zach Baker, First Companies; David Bengston, Real Estate 360 LLC; Will Fowler, Fowler Valuation Services; Charles Kao, Bellabay Realty; Patrick O'Brien, O'Brien Real Estate. Welcome!
Read More02.05.2020
Congratulations, Award Winners!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® (CAR) held its 17th Annual Awards Reception on February 4, 2020, at City Flats Ballroom. The following members were honored with awards: REALTOR®-OF-THE-YEAR Jason Makowski NAI Wisinski of West Michigan…
Read More01.29.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Kerri Woolverton, Chicago Title, to the membership.
Read More01.24.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Craig Rupnow, Superior Environmental Corp, to the membership.
Read More01.22.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Rick Darby, Members First Credit Union, to the membership.
Read More01.21.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new affiliate members Joe Beutler and David Isabell, with Mitten Environmental Consulting. Welcome!
Read More01.20.2020
KING WEED
By Benham R. Wrigley, Jr.,Wrigley Hoffman, P.C. a/k/a CannaLex Law Eras in this country have been sometimes defined by commodities. There was King Cotton, then King Corn. Now we have King Weed. The demand for…
Read More01.17.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Stacey Knowles, First American Title, to the membership.
Read More01.09.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Elizabeth Grabowski, M Retail Solutions; Jim Hartman, James T. Hartman & Associates; Chris Kettler, City2Shore Real Estate; Case Overweg, Bradley Company. Welcome!
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Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Craig Sutherland, Arbor Financial Credit Union, to the membership.
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Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members:Stephen Basinski, Remax of Grand Rapids; Scott Chandler, Space Source; Katie Lovley, Bradley Company; Keith Nederhoed, Bellabay Realty; Sam Quijano, Bellabay Realty; Brandon Visser, Five Star…
Read More12.02.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members: Gary Barton, The Barton Group, and Amelia Barker King, The Barton Group. Welcome!
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Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new affiliate members: Brian Campbell, Chemical Bank; Steven Bosscher, Chemical Bank; Ethan Groothuis, Chemical Bank. Welcome!
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Letters Of Intent Are Dangerous
by: Attorney Jeffrey S. Ammon, Miller Johnson Letters of intent, although common in real estate transactions, are dangerous. In Michigan, courts have ruled that a letter of intent (LOI) can be binding even though it…
Read More11.26.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members:Andrew Gyorkos, Kalamazoo Commercial Real Estate; Danielle Pojar, The Barton Group; Loren Souers, Kalamazoo Commercial Real Estate; Chris Tesseris, First Companies; TJ Ward,…
Read More11.04.2019
Retail Market Overview-November 2019
written by Chris D. Prins, Colliers International The retail market within West Michigan has been incredibly strong as begin the 2019 holiday season. Both national and local retailers continue to look for opportunities within the…
Read More10.31.2019
2020 Leadership Elected
The CARWM Board of Directors has elected its 2020 leadership. Beginning January 1, 2020, the Executive Committee will be: President Chip Hurley; President-Elect Chris R. Prins; Treasurer Max Grover; Secretary Mark Ansara. Thank you for…
Read More10.31.2019
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Chelsey Foster, Commercial Bank, who was awarded the DISTINGUISHED AFFILIATE award during the Annual Meeting, held Wednesday, October 30. Foster earned the award for five years continuous membership, service for four years on…
Read More10.23.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members:Matthew Hall, CopperRock Real Estate; Jason Lash, eXp Realty, and Joe Munger, Keller Williams East Commercial. Welcome!
Read More10.02.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members:Quintin Cowles, Adams Appraisal Company; Alison Glowinski, Mitten Real Estate; Jonathon Hallberg, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan; Arthur Price, Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Hoppough; Dustin Sabin,…
Read More09.25.2019
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Jeff Chappell, Consumers Credit Union, to the membership.
Read More09.19.2019
Real Property Valuation Issues – Fee Simple versus Leased Fee
Author: Greg Holt, Appraiser, Mercantile Bank Valuation theory holds that interests or rights in real estate are to be valued rather than physical land and buildings themselves. Standards require that interests or rights be identified…
Read More09.13.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Dan Aukeman and Case Aukeman, Aukeman Real Estate Company, to the REALTOR membership.
Read More09.13.2019
REALTOR Safety Reminders and Resources
REALTORS® face job-related risks every day—working alone, meeting with strangers in unfamiliar places, and sharing personal contact information. While independence is one of the perks of our industry, it can leave agents open to vulnerabilities.…
Read More09.09.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR member Kyle Grooters (Re/Max of Grand Rapids Commercial) and Affiliate member James Wiese (American Storage and Logistics). Welcome!
Read More08.28.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members: Kevin Aucello, Berkshire Hathaway Commercial; Andrea Koetsier, CBRE; David Krhousky, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan; Devin Manino, Pure Real Estate Brokerage Welcome!
Read More08.20.2019
Welcome New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new Affiliate member Steve Bandyk, Coldbrook Insurance Group. Welcome!
Read More08.07.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR members Robert Larson and Brent Fisher, Virgin Soil Real Estate, to the membership.
Read More07.31.2019
Wither, Weed?
By: Benham R. Wrigley, Jr. CannaLex Law/Wrigley Hoffman P.C. Michigan, get ready! The commercialization of adult use marijuana nears. Last November, when the voters approved the marijuana adult use ballot initiative known as Michigan…
Read More07.17.2019
Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR member Cheryl Yost, eXp Realty, to the membership.
Read More07.11.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members Shawn O'Brien and Julie O'Brien, Colliers International. Welcome!
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Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members:Andrew Goble, Colliers International Jared Swiger, Villegas Group Chris Webb, CARR Healthcare Realty Welcome!
Read More06.18.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members:Gregg Henry - @Home Realty Dale Rogers - Rogers Real Estate Inc. Tara Wilson - Five Star Real Estate Welcome, new Affiliate members:Corey Finley - ATC…
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