06.21.2018
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…
Read More04.02.2018
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members Isaiah Burnside, with NAI Wisinski of West Michigan, and Jeff Kremers, with West Michigan Realty Pros. Welcome!
Read More03.22.2018
Brownfield Incentive Programs Presented
March 21 - Attendees of the March 21 Lunch-n-Learn enjoyed the Brownfield Incentives program presented by Janet Michaluk (DEQ) and Jared Belka, (Warner Norcross & Judd). The speakers generously provided the following information for CARWM…
Read More03.14.2018
NAR Commercial Real Estate Outlook – 2018 First Quarter Report
NAR's latest Commercial Real Estate Outlook offers overall projections for four major commercial sectors and analyzes quarterly data in the office, industrial, retail and multifamily markets. Highlights: Commercial real estate in SCRE markets continued to…
Read More03.08.2018
Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome REALTOR member Al Bolt, Excel Realty LLC, to the membership.
Read More03.05.2018
National Association of REALTORS Legislative and Regulatory Priorities 2018
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) represents over one million REALTORS® involved in all facets of the industry as brokers, sales agents, property managers, appraisers and counselors. As the largest professional trade association in the…
Read More03.05.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Vicki Nelson, Best Homes Title, to the membership!
Read More02.26.2018
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members Jon Geenen, Colliers International, and Thun Champassak, Macatawa Real Estate, to the membership.
Read More02.20.2018
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new Affiliate members from Consumers Credit Union: Gary Ferguson Steve Owens Trent Pierre Darci Robinson Shannon Rocheleau Chad Springer Check out the Affiliate Directory for…
Read More02.06.2018
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Katie Mundinger, Best Homes Title Agency, LLC, to the membership.
Read More01.31.2018
15th Annual Awards Reception Winners Announced
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® (CAR) held its 15th Annual Awards Reception on January 30, 2018, at City Flats Ballroom. Nearly 140 commercial real estate practitioners and affiliates turned out to honor the following…
Read More01.25.2018
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Bob Meringa, RKM Realty and Jordan Miedema, Last Bid Real Estate, to the membership.
Read More01.09.2018
Review of 2017 Provided by Specialty Groups
Thank you to the Industrial, Retail and Office specialty Groups for creating the 2017 REVIEW: RETAIL The retail market is alive and well in West Michigan, with property sales of nearly 60.9 million dollars, an…
Read More12.27.2017
CARWM Membership Contributes $25,310 to Hand2Hand
The generosity of CARWM members is providing a needed vehicle for Hand2Hand, an organization that provides backpacks filled with food for students to take home on weekends. Hand2Hand brings food to nearly 140 schools every…
Read More12.21.2017
Welcome, New Member!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR Kent Carpenter, Amicus Management, to the membership.
Read More12.12.2017
Welcome, New Member!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR member Joshua Heyboer, Keller Williams, to the membership.
Read More11.28.2017
Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR member John Cremers, Five Star Real Estate, to the membership.
Read More11.15.2017
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new members: Richard Katkic, CBRE|Grand Rapids Jeff Poppen, Poppen Realty Group Greg Bosscher, Five Star Real Estate - Cadillac Welcome!
Read More11.15.2017
NAR’s Commercial Real Estate Outlook
These presentation slides are from Lawrence Yun's talk at the Commercial Real Estate Economic Issues and Trends Forum at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Chicago, IL, on November 3, 2017. OUTLOOK
Read More11.01.2017
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members Michael Yablonsky, RE/MAX SunQuest and David Jablonski, Five Star Real Estate to the membership.
Read More10.25.2017
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Brian Strick, D & D Building, to the membership.
Read More10.17.2017
Welcome, New Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR member Andrew Straub, Bellabay Realty, to the membership.
Read More10.06.2017
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome REALTOR members Tae Yun, with Five Star Real Estate, and Craig Geers, with City2Shore Realty, and Affiliate member Kevin Kossen, with Chicago Title of Michigan. Welcome!
Read More09.28.2017
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new Affiliate member Michael Block, with Chicago Title of Michigan to the membership.
Read More09.19.2017
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Keegan Balk and Fred Steiner, both with X Ventures, to the membership. Welcome!
Read More09.14.2017
NAR Reports Outlook Remains Bright for Commercial Real Estate Despite Price Plateau
WASHINGTON (September 12, 2017) — Commercial real estate price growth in large markets is expected to flatten over the next year, but strong leasing demand and investor appetite in smaller markets should keep the sector…
Read More08.31.2017
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Affiliate member Andrew Hawks, Those Guys Painting Co. LLC, to the membership.
Read More08.28.2017
Welcome, New Affiliate Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Attorney Benjamin Hammond and Attorney Suzanne Sutherland, with Hilger Hammond PC, to the membership.
Read More08.24.2017
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome REALTOR members Andrew Greiner, Jones Lange LaSalle, and Kitty Rauschert, @home Realty, to the membership. Welcome, new affiliate member Kevin Larr, ATC Group Services LLC.
Read More08.08.2017
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Margie Lathrop, ATC Group Services, Inc., to the membership.
Read More08.02.2017
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR members Rob Schellenberg (City2Shore Realty), and Josh Livingston (JH Realty Partners) to the membership.
Read More07.12.2017
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome REALTOR members Gavin Mills, X Ventures, and Jonathan Mulder, Axios Real Estate LLC, to the membership.
Read More06.26.2017
NAR Working On Reauthorization of Flood Insurance Program
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) remains a top priority of NAR. The past two weeks have seen a flurry of legislative activity. Please review the details here: https://www.nar.realtor/topics/national-flood-insurance-program-nfip/legislative-analysis?cid=GA0023 Talking points: https://www.nar.realtor/topics/national-flood-insurance-program-nfip/talking-points
Read More06.07.2017
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR member Kathy DeVries, Keller Williams East Commercial, and Affiliate Member Bo Stover, Custer, Inc. to the membership. Welcome!
Read More06.06.2017
Welcome, New Affiliate Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new affiliate members, Rory Byrne (Chicago Title of Michigan), and Tony Savickas, Grand Valley Automation, Inc. Welcome!
Read More06.01.2017
NAR Commercial Economic Forecast Presented In Washington D.C.
On Thursday, May 18, as part of the Mid-Year REALTOR meetings in Washington D.C., the National Association of REALTORS Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared his forecast for the rest of 2017 and beyond for the…
Read More05.23.2017
Welcome, New Member!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new REALTOR member Jen Holzwarth, Blue Owl Properties, to the membership.
Read More05.23.2017
Commercial Alliance of REALTORS Updates Position on Kent County Land Bank
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS supports the Kent County Commissioner's discussion regarding the future of the Kent County Land Bank . While some media reports laud its success, concerns of the actual need for the program…
Read More05.22.2017
Welcome, New Affiliate Member!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new affiliate member Brian Marcy, Grand Rapids Commercial Building Inspection LLC. Find more about Brian through the Affiliate Directory. Welcome!
Read More05.15.2017
CAR Cares Campaign Celebrates Playground Ribbon Cutting
New playground equipment at Baxter Community Center was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning, attended by CARWM Board members, Networking Committee members, Baxter Community Center leadership, and children. Check out WOOD TV 8's report: http://woodtv.com/2017/05/15/children-celebrate-new-playground-in-grand-rapids/…
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