09.13.2019
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Dan Aukeman and Case Aukeman, Aukeman Real Estate Company, to the REALTOR membership.
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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.
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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!
Read More06.19.2019
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…
Read More05.23.2019
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.
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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.
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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)
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