05.23.2019
Welcome, New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members:Ghazey Aleck III, Villegas Group; Brandon Hoskins, Realvesco Properties; Scot Kellogg, 616 Realty; Vince Villegas, Villegas Group. Welcome!
Read More05.14.2019
Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new Affiliate member Eric Snip, Huntington Bank, to the membership.
Read More05.06.2019
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members: Jaclyn Brohl, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan; Lee England, Cushman & Wakefield; Andrew Exline, Exline Group; Steve Frody, City2Shore; Edmund Spillers, Keller…
Read More05.01.2019
Changes To The Marketable Record Title Act Could Impact Closings
by: Benjamin H. Hammond and Jill Miller, Hilger Hammond, PC Every real estate contract must, unless agreed to otherwise, convey what is known as “marketable title”. The courts have defined marketable title as title that…
Read More04.18.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new members:Patti Kelly, Rockford Brokerage; John Mundell, Marcus & Millichap; and Kurt Richards, Pentalutions. Welcome!
Read More04.16.2019
Commercial Real Estate International Business Trends
In contrast to the commercial market transactions reported by RCA ($2.5 million and above), most REALTORS® who specialize in commercial real estate managed investment deals averaging less than $2.5 million per deal, frequently located in…
Read More03.26.2019
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members: Sandi Gentry, Remax Lakeshore Jordan Painter, Keystone Home Group and new Affiliate member Brett Karhoff, Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors Welcome!
Read More03.13.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members: Molly Koezler, Pure Real Estate Kirk Rottschafer, Greenridge Realty Kyle Door, Genzink Appraisal and new Affiliate members: Lisa Smitt, LNE Surveys John Figg,…
Read More02.20.2019
Welcome, New REALTOR Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members: David Ash, Keystone Home Group Realty Mark Besteman, Besteman Properties Paul Bunce, Keystone Home Group Realty Tammy Clark, Carr Healthcare Realty Robert…
Read More02.06.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR members: Nate Coffman (RE/MAX of Grand Rapids), Steve Crowe (Mid Michigan Appraisal and Inspections), and Tom Paarlberg (Greenridge Realty).
Read More01.30.2019
Congratulations, Award Winners!!
Congratulations to these members who received awards at the 16th Annual Awards Reception: REALTOR®-OF-THE-YEAR Mike Murray, CCIM Colliers International LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Bill Bowling, SIOR Bradley/X Ventures PROJECT-OF-THE-YEAR: Diamond Place Brad Rosely, Third Coast Development…
Read More01.25.2019
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members: Steve Poole, Jon Potvin and Lane Wells, Colliers International Dan Burns, Bradley Company and new Affiliate members: Shawn Shadley, SES Environmental Jayme Huffman,…
Read More01.25.2019
Treasury, IRS Give Big Win to Real Estate Professionals in Qualified Business Income Rule
WASHINGTON (January 22, 2019) – Late last week, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the new 20 percent deduction on qualified business income. As Americans begin preparations for the…
Read More01.11.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members: Trisha Kidd, Jaqua REALTORS Mark Kuyers, Lumir LLC Ty Tanis, Colliers International (Holland) to the membership.
Read More01.11.2019
Technology and The Effect on Retail
by: Chris Prins & Jeff Hainer, Colliers International West Michigan The chore of waiting in a long department store line can now be accomplished with the touch of the screen of a smartphone. Sears, Macy’s, JC Penney…
Read More12.20.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome two new Affiliate members, with ATC Group Services, LLC. Welcome, Jesse Veenkant and Adam Wrubel, to the membership.
Read More12.20.2018
Setting Realistic Expectations
by: Chris R. Prins, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan As commercial real estate professionals, it is imperative that we properly set our clients’ expectations. With the current market being so restricted in terms of vacant…
Read More12.18.2018
CAR CARES CAMPAIGN RAISES FUNDS FOR EQUEST CENTER
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS CAR CARES CAMPAIGN has raised over $28,000 for The Equest Center For Therapeutic Riding. Contributions will be used to purchase horses that can easily carry adult riders, and will help…
Read More12.12.2018
Welcome, New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Matt Hoekzema, First Companies, and Joe Kolderman, Kolderman Realty, to the membership.
Read More12.12.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new Affiliate member Kevin Simpson, Integrated Architecture.
Read More11.29.2018
Welcome, New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome REALTOR Hung Pham, Bellabay Realty, and REALTOR Lisa Granger, Granger Group to the membership.
Read More11.26.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new Affiliate member John Wade, JW Inspection Services of Michigan, to the membership.
Read More11.15.2018
Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act
Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act By: Attorney Benham Wrigley, Wrigley Hoffman On November 6, 2018 the voters of the State of Michigan approved by a 56% - 44% margin a ballot initiative to…
Read More11.15.2018
CAR Cares Campaign Begins!
CAR CARES CAMPAIGN 2018 Has Officially Launched! The Recipient: The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding is a great organization that helps many physically, mentally and emotionally challenged individuals (mostly…
Read More11.15.2018
Realtors® Express Confidence in Commercial Real Estate, See a Stable Year to Come
While challenges face many of America’s commercial real estate markets, Realtors® specializing in the sector should have confidence for growth to remain steady in the coming year. That’s according to the sentiments of two economists…
Read More11.15.2018
Welcome, New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members: Leo Barajas - Coldwell Banker (Wyoming) Rennie Barton - City2Shore Garrett Hall - Berkshire Hathaway (Three Rivers) Welcome!
Read More11.12.2018
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new members who joined during the month of October: Andy Bassford, Affiliate member, United Bank of Michigan Mike Marshall, Affiliate member, Environmental Resources Group Ayesha…
Read More11.08.2018
CARWM Board Elects Officers
The Board of Directors has elected the 2019 Executive Officers, who will take office on January 1, 2019: President: Jason Makowski President-Elect: Chip Hurley, SIOR Treasurer: Chris R. Prins Secretary: Ty Hallock, CCIM Congratulations!
Read More10.01.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Al Jordan, Environmental Resources Group, LLC, to the membership.
Read More09.19.2018
Welcome New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Kevin Moore, Moore & Company and Cindy Maurer, Schmidt Real Estate (Muskegon) to the REALTOR membership.
Read More09.12.2018
Lease Renewals Are Not for Cowards
by Olga Hallstedt, Associate Broker & Advisor, Berkshire Hathaway Michigan Real Estate – Commercial; Broker & Principal, RESULTS! by Olga Hallstedt Commercial Real Estate Services, PC. National companies know that Lease Renewals need to be…
Read More09.04.2018
Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR member Ellyn Olney, Bazzani Associates.
Read More08.22.2018
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members: Jim Zeeff, Stonebridge Realty Carolyn Boji, Stonebridge Realty Scott Grondman, Bellabay Realty SW
Read More08.02.2018
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome the following new REALTOR members: Nick Coscarelly, Neighbors Development Jessica Geers, RE/MAX of Grand Rapids Spencer Geisen, Five Star Real Estate Belding Chad Haskin, Five Star…
Read More08.02.2018
NAR Applauds Senate Passage of Flood Insurance Extension
NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall released the following statement after this week's U.S. Senate vote on legislation extending flood insurance funding. The bill, which cleared the House last week, is expected to be signed into law…
Read More07.18.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Ken Sommerdyke, Level One Bank, to the membership.
Read More07.16.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Stacey George, attorney with Varnum LPP, to the membership.
Read More07.12.2018
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTORS Chris Colvin, Silveri Company and Cody Colvin, Silveri Company and new Affiliate member Chad White, Rohde Construction Company to the membership.
Read More07.09.2018
Welcome, New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome three new REALTOR members: Dan Jaqua, Jaqua REALTORS Matt Leighton, Jaqua REALTORS Joanne Becker, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services (Kalamazoo)
Read More06.21.2018
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new members: REALTOR Kalee Butterworth, Creekside Companies REALTOR Dan Clemo, M Retail REALTOR Peter Clifton, Colliers International REALTOR David Szostek, Strictly Walls, PLC AFFILIATE Eric…
Read More06.20.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new affiliate Jason Gless, Gless Industries, to the membership.
Read More06.13.2018
NAR Announces Tax Wins For Commercial Real Estate
NAR Senior Policy Representative for Federal Taxation Evan Liddiard and NAR Senior Policy Representative for Commercial Erin Stackley walk through six big wins for commercial members contained in The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted…
Read More06.13.2018
Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Joel Genzink, Franklin House Real Estate, to the membership.
Read More06.07.2018
Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® Earns Top National Accreditation
National Association of REALTORS® Recognizes Local Association Grand Rapids June 7, 2018 The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® has earned the National Association of REALTORS Five Star Commercial Services Accreditation, a designation created to acknowledge the…
Read More05.31.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Grant Schertzing, an attorney with Miller Johnson, to the membership.
Read More05.23.2018
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members Kyle DeWitt (Keller Williams Rivertown) and Joey Hamilton (Five Star Grandville) along with new Affiliate members Julie Bacon and Linda Pearson (Lake Michigan…
Read More05.09.2018
National Association of REALTORS Comments on Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
On Monday, April 30, NAR submitted a comment letter to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the Treasury Department on the effectiveness of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP), to assist in the FIO's…
Read More05.08.2018
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR members Michelle Gordon, JH Realty Partners, and Wes Reef, Keller Williams Rivertown. Welcome, new Affiliate member David Isabell, ASTI-Environmental.
Read More04.18.2018
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new members: Aaron Brummel, Blue Water Real Estate and Development Rick Dawdy, City2Shore Real Estate Tim Engen, Vision Real Estate Investment Nick Holtrop, BluHouse Properties…
Read More04.09.2018
National Association of REALTORS Announces Flood Insurance Regulatory Reforms
While Congress continues to debate a 5-year reauthorization and reform legislation, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has implemented meaningful regulatory reforms that could improve the customer experience and encourage the development of a private…
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