10.08.2014

Welcome, New Members!

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR member Kristen Moore, M Retail, and new affiliate members Tom Pfister, Chicago Title, and Josh Gibbs, Commercial Bank - Greenville.  WELCOME!

09.25.2014

Why is a Phase I the best money you can spend ??

Risk Management An ASTM E1527-13 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I) enables buyers to qualify for the innocent landowner's defense to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) for a property purchase. …

09.22.2014

Congratulations, CAR Members Sam Cummings and Dennis VanDam

Commercial Alliance of REALTORS members Sam Cummings and Dennis VanDam have been appointed by Governor Snyder to serve on the following state boards: Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Sam CUMMINGS, of Grand Rapids, was reappointed.…

09.12.2014

Commercial Real Estate State Legislative Priorities

Members of the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® met with Senate and House leaders on Wednesday, September 10, for COMMERCIAL REALTOR DAY.  The statewide event included members of the Commercial Board of REALTORS (based on the…

09.11.2014

Cost versus Value – an Appraiser and Realtor Dilemma

There has been an on-going discussion for as long as I have been in the real estate business as to why cost may not equal value. It can certainly be argued that if something costs…

09.09.2014

Law Weathers Attorney Joins Commercial Alliance of REALTORS

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to add Mark Hanisch, an attorney with Law Weathers, as a new Designated Affiliate member.  Welcome, Mark!

09.09.2014

Welcome, New REALTOR Members

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome David TenCate and Jeffrey Dombrowski, of Capstone Real Estate, to the membership.

09.04.2014

Michigan CCIM Chapter Offering CI 101

The Michigan CCIM Chapter is offering CI 101 :  Financial Analysis For Commercial Investment Real Estate in October.  Please click on the link for registration details: CI 101 In Bingham Farms

08.19.2014

Golf Outing Winning Teams – CONGRATULATIONS

The 15th Annual Commercial Alliance of REALTORS Golf Outing was held August 18, 2014, at Blythefield Country Club.  Congratulations to these winners: Men's Division:  Ryan Wolthuis, Kurt Hassberger, Rob Dykstra and Chad Barton Women's Division:…

08.15.2014

Welcome, New Members!

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome the following new members: Kathleen Dennison Adriense, Lighthouse Property Management Jonathan Nesburg, Colliers International Christopher Prins, Colliers International WELCOME!

08.05.2014

Welcome, New Members

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome new REALTOR member Kyle Sischo, Prime Development, and affiliate member Joe Beutler, ASTI-Environmental.

08.04.2014

Yes! on Proposal 1

YES on Proposal 1,  Tuesday, August 5th! The Michigan Realtors (formerly known as the MAR) Public Policy Committee and Board of Directors are supporting Proposal 1.  This is an important issues for many commercial real estate clients and the continued growth…

07.17.2014

Welcome, New Members

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome two new affiliate members: Todd Hendricks, Rhoades McKee  and Marty Janowiak, BLDI Environmental Engineering. Welcome!

07.09.2014

Mid-Year Market Report – Industrial/Office/Retail

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS - INDUSTRIAL • There remains a lack of high quality inventory for sale, and market activity remains high as the buildings that remain available have good activity and are selling. “Existing building sale…

07.08.2014

Commercial Alliance of REALTORS Endorses Candidates

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® has endorsed the following candidates for State House and Senate seats: • 26th District Senate – Tonya Schuitmaker • 28th District Senate – Peter MacGregor • 29th District Senate –…

07.08.2014

Welcome, New Members

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new members: Joe Rizqallah, Signature Associates Scott Ryskamp, Ryskamp Realty Frank Reimus, Sperry Van Ness, Silveri Company Welcome to the membership.

06.19.2014

Welcome New Members!

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Frank Cobb, RE/MAX of Muskegon and Greg Taylor, Phoenix Properties to the membership.  Welcome!

06.16.2014

Welcome, New Members

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Peg O'Dowd, Bradley Company, to the membership.

06.02.2014

CCIM Mixer Invitation

CCIM SPRING MIXER - June 12, 2014.  See the link for details!! CCIM SPRING MIXER

05.27.2014

Welcome, New Members!

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome the following new members: David Clark, Nederveld, Inc. Charlie Hoats, Newmark Grubb Cressy and Everett Drew Nelson, Signature Associates Larry Snider, 1-800-Lawfirm Welcome to CAR!

05.22.2014

ULI Presents “A River Runs Through It” – June 5

A River Runs Through It will focus on three past, present and future river-related projects in Michigan: Arcadia Creek, Kalamazoo Steve Deisler, Downtown Kalamazoo Incorporated (DKI) Jack Hopkins, Jack hopkins Consulting Services, LLC For more…

05.19.2014

TMA Chapter Event – May 22

Business Transitions: A Discussion with James Hackett, Former CEO of Steelcase, Inc. (Seating is limited) Agenda: 4:30 p.m. Networking/Registration 5:30 p.m. Presentation Venue: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids Discussion…

05.06.2014

Realtors® Report Positive Outlook in Commercial Market with Increases in Sales Volume, Income

WASHINGTON (May 6, 2014) –  Realtors® who practice commercial real estate reported an increase in sales transaction volume and medium gross annual income last year, according to the 2014 National Association of Realtors® Commercial Member…

04.23.2014

Admin Committee Develops MLS Training Sessions

This morning's quarterly meeting of the Admin Committee fell on Administrative Assistant's Day, prompting the group photo and celebration of donuts! The Admin Committee is planning to hold a MLS training session in early June,…

04.22.2014

Welcome, New Affiliate Member

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Mike Sewalk, Bank of America Practice Solutions, as a new Designated Affiliate member.

03.17.2014

NAR – Commercial Real Estate Impact of Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act

View this NAR Update regarding this new legislation and how it impacts commercial real estate: http://www.realtor.org/videos/flood-bill-helps-commercial

03.14.2014

Welcome, New Members

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome REALTOR David Draft, Signature Associates, and Affiliate member Jeff Hickman, HomeBanc, to the CAR membership.

03.11.2014

Welcome, New Affiliate Members

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new Affiliate members: Tom Frost, The Bank of Holland Kate Teichman, Wolverine Bank Welcome!

03.04.2014

National Association of REALTORS: Commercial Real Estate Outlook Positive but Moderating

Market fundamentals in commercial real estate continue to improve but at a slower pace, according to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said fundamentals are still…

02.20.2014

Welcome, New REALTOR Members

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome these new REALTOR members in February: Trent Wieringa, Colliers International Steve Penfield, X Ventures Michael Kothe, Real Estate Plus Joel Kamstra, Cherry Street Partners Sam Southwick,…

02.17.2014

CAR Featured As WZZM Story of the Week

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) A report from the Commercial Alliance of Realtors of West Michigan has revealed many properties changing hands. The transactions covered in the report focused on the 2013 office, industrial…

02.12.2014

Congratulations, John Francis, REALTOR of the YEAR

02.12.2014

Welcome, New Affiliate Member

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to welcome Brian Pearson to the Affiliate membership.  Pearson is an attorney with Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge.

02.12.2014

2014 Award Winners Announced

COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE OF REALTORS® ANNOUNCES AWARD RECIPIENTS   WEST MICHIGAN – The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® (CAR) held it Annual Awards Reception on February 11, 2014, at the City Flats Ballroom.  Over 125 commercial real…

02.10.2014

Welcome, New Affiliate Member, Chelsey Foster

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS is pleased to add a new affiliate member, Chelsey Foster, with Commercial Bank in Hastings.

01.27.2014

Phase I ESA Affected By New Regulations

  PHASE I ESA Affected by New Regulations   On Dec. 30th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule updating the AAI (All Appropriate Inquiries) regulations to reference the 2013 version of the…

01.27.2014

CAR Receives RPAC “Greatest Over Goal” Award

The Michigan Association of REALTORS has awarded the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS the 2013 "Greatest Over Goal" RPAC award for associations with less than 500 members.  CAR members donated 305% over the stated goal.  Funds…

01.21.2014

2013 In Review

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS - OFFICE Office building sales continued to improve in 2013, with the number of sale transactions up 28% over 2012.. Over 1.12 millions square feet of office space was sold in 2013, with…

12.10.2013

Legal Update: Property Tax “Uncapping”

DETROIT LIONS FOOTBALL AND PROPERTY TAX “UNCAPPING” MICHIGAN COURT MAKES THE CALL By Steven K. Stawski, Esq. For football fans, the term “uncapping” may have a different meaning than in a new legal opinion that is…