12.16.2020
RPAC Year-end Update
By Charlie Hoats, MI REALTORS RPAC Trustee The Commercial Alliance of Realtors is a participant in the Realtors Political Action Committee, a PAC administered by the Michigan Realtors designed to advance state and federal…
Read More12.10.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new affiliate member T.J. Simmons, Shield Insurance Agency LLC to the membership.
Read More12.08.2020
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members:Rick Grasman, Grasman Real Estate Jeremy Fogg, Franklin House Real Estate Ron Oostveen, Five Star Real Estate Welcome!
Read More12.07.2020
The Pandemic’s Impact on the Retail Industry
By: Chris D. Prins, Colliers International 2020 was quite the year to be in the retail and restaurant industry. Covid-19 had an impact on everyone, especially the restaurant and retail world. Looking back, it was…
Read More11.17.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes REALTOR members Amanda Volkers and Geoff Brown with City2Shore Prestige Home Group and Joel Burgess, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan. Welcome!
Read More11.16.2020
Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Nicholas Dennison, Fervor Realty, to the membership.
Read More11.05.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new affiliate member Cris Nichols, with James E. Fulton & Sons, Inc., to the membership. Visit the Affiliate Directory to learn more about this new member.
Read More11.02.2020
THE IMPACT OF THE 2020 PANDEMIC ON REAL ESTATE
AUTHOR: John Meyer, SRA, GAA, John Meyer Appraisal Company Randall Bell – author of Real Estate Damages has some interesting observations – For the profession of appraising, that is founded on researching historical market data…
Read More10.29.2020
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Jeannie Berger, City2Shore Arete Collection Mike Johnson, North Star Commercial Amy Richter-Perkins, Colliers International Welcome!
Read More10.22.2020
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR members Gary Godley and Robert Bescoe, with 321 Real Estate.
Read More10.06.2020
Welcome, New REALTOR Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Cathy Hoppough, Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Hoppough, to the membership.
Read More10.01.2020
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!
Read More09.09.2020
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!
Read More08.11.2020
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.
Read More08.10.2020
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…
Read More08.10.2020
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.
Read More03.19.2020
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.
Read More03.18.2020
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!
Read More01.02.2020
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Craig Sutherland, Arbor Financial Credit Union, to the membership.
Read More12.10.2019
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!
Read More12.02.2019
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!
Read More12.02.2019
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…
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