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 market but due to all 50-year low unemployment rates at 3.1%, high construction costs and limited inventory their searches are … Read More
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 your willingness to lead CARWM!
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 the Education Committee, and commitment to attending CARWM events. Congratulations!!
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!
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, Mitten Real Estate; Deb Townsend, Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Hoppough; and new Affiliate member: Jeff Uherek, Globe Midwest Adjusters International. … Read More
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Jeff Chappell, Consumers Credit Union, to the membership.
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 and reported. In ordering and completing appraisal reports then, the issue of which property rights should be valued often comes … Read More
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Dan Aukeman and Case Aukeman, Aukeman Real Estate Company, to the REALTOR membership.
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. In an ongoing effort to keep safety top-of-mind for members, the National Association of REALTORS dedicates September as REALTOR® Safety … Read More
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!
