05.18.2023
Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids Debuts New Van
Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids is driving its new vehicle purchased with funds raised by the 2022 CAR Cares Campaign. Anne Ficeli, CAR Cares Campaign Co-chair, successfully led the charge and raised over $40,000…
Read More05.16.2023
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Bret Dewey, Integra Realty Resources Nathan Green, Greenridge Realty AJ Karadsheh, Coldwell Banker Commercial Frank Karadsheh, Coldwell Banker Commercial Kathleen Rothenberg, Fancy Real Estate Welcome!…
Read More05.11.2023
CARWM Leadership In Washington D.C.
From May 7th through May 10th, CARWM President Max Grover, President Elect Chris Prins, RPAC Trustee Charlie Hoats, NAR Commercial Legislative Policy Committee member Tony Pearson and Executive Director Shari Veldman traveled to Washington D.C.…
Read More04.17.2023
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members: REALTOR Members Tim Anders, Berkshire Hathaway Lori Balow, Smith-Diamond Loree Bosman, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan Caleb Driesenga, CB Woodland Schimdt Todd Grasman, Smith-Diamond Cody Hermiz,…
Read More03.27.2023
Assist Your Clients With Helpful Economic Development Tools
The Winter Lunch-n-Learn series concluded Thursday with an excellent panel discussion of available economic development tools that may be of interest to REALTOR's clients. Thank you, Travis Alden (The Right Place), Sarah Rainero (MEDC) and…
Read More03.15.2023
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members: REALTORS: Chris Dykstra, Honeycrisp Brokerage; Nicholas Hibma, Conway Residential Group; Len Null, City2Shore Real Estate AFFILIATE: Tara Steele, Commercial Bank Welcome!
Read More03.08.2023
20th Annual Awards Celebration Winners
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® held its 20th Annual Awards Reception on March 7, 2023, in the City Flats Ballroom. The following members were honored with awards: REALTOR®-OF-THE-YEAR Mark Ansara, Advantage Commercial Real Estate …
Read More03.06.2023
The Max and Chris Podcast Featuring Ben Sietsema
Check out the latest Max and Chris Podcast, featuring Ben Sietsema, Honeycrisp Ventures, to learn about the latest awesome West Michigan commercial real estate project. Click on the link below to hear the full interview!…
Read More02.16.2023
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members: REALTOR MEMBERS: Johanna Fang, REMAX of Grand Rapids Patrick Fase, Lacuna Commercial Advisors George Guyott, 1st Advantage Realty Lisa Iacovoni, Berkshire Hathaway Joe Kilner, Kilner Group…
Read More02.14.2023
CARWM Leadership Presents Podcast Series – The Max and Chris Show!
IT'S THE MAX AND CHRIS SHOW! CARWM President Max Grover, CCIM (Moxie Real Estate + Development) and President-Elect Chris Prins (DAR Commercial) are pleased to launch their 2023 Commercial Real Estate Industry podcast series. The podcast…
Read More01.25.2023
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Sandi Gentry, Remax Lakeshore David Greig, Village Real Estate Group Jamie Hughes, Stark Real Estate Ryan Johnson, Century 21 Affiliated (Douglas) Randy Klingel, Five Star…
Read More01.19.2023
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Johnathan Berghorst, Copperrock Construction Ryan Brown, Copperrock Construction Vito Dolci Jr., Five Star Real Estate Rory Murphy, The Barton Group Daniel Quick, Bellabay Realty …
Read More12.15.2022
CAR Cares Campaign Raises $38,000!
Thanks to the generosity of Commercial Alliance of REALTORS members, the CAR Cares Campaign has raised $38,000 for Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids! Gilda's Club expressed a need for a seven passenger van that will…
Read More12.15.2022
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new Affiliate member Jeff Uherek, Rainbow Restoration of West Michigan, to the membership.
Read More12.07.2022
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Martin Green, Green Property Management Daniel Wiarda, Green Property Management Welcome!
Read More11.30.2022
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes Joe Kwiatkowski, United Insurance, to the membership. Check out the Affiliate Directory for contact details. Welcome!
Read More11.21.2022
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Peter Cachey, Signature Associates James Coleman, Century 21 Affiliated John Hascher, Homes by Hascher Realty Jamie Osterhart, Five Star Real Estate Tanya Powell-May, Keller Williams…
Read More11.07.2022
CAR CARES CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF WITH RECIPIENT ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2022 CAR Cares Campaign officially began with the announcement of this year's recipient during the Annual Membership meeting. Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids is in need of a vehicle to help transport patients and…
Read More11.07.2022
2022 Annual Meeting Recap
The 2022 Annual Membership meeting was held Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Cascade Hills Country Club. President Mark Ansara provided insights into Board actions, including the assessment of the current listing platform. President-elect Max Grover…
Read More10.25.2022
National Association of REALTORS Releases Adaptive Use Report
Adaptive reuse refers to “recycling” an existing building for a purpose that is different from which it was originally built or designed for. Adaptive reuse can optimize the useful life of existing assets by repurposing…
Read More10.20.2022
CARWM Celebrates New Beer City Dog Biscuits Delivery Van With Ribbon Cutting
CARWM Leadership celebrated the new delivery van purchased by Beer City Dog Biscuits with CAR Cares Campaign Funds on October 19, 2022 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. L - R: Committee member David Clark,…
Read More10.20.2022
Welcome, New Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members: Jennifer LaVallee, 616 Realty Drew McLean, Thrive Acquisition Nikki White, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan Welcome!
Read More10.11.2022
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS THIRD QUARTER COMMERCIAL REPORT
After the strong rebound for the U.S. economy in 2021, growth in 2022 has slowed in the face of rising inflation, the household incomes squeeze, and geopolitical events. While the economy continues to deal with…
Read More09.21.2022
2022 West Michigan Summit Recap
Thank you to the 180 attendees of the 2022 West Michigan Summit! And thank you to the great sponsors!
Read More09.21.2022
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members: Jim Last, Five Star Real Estate Kent Mueller, Coldwell Banker Commercial Emily Woodward, Colliers International New affiliate member: Chris Summers, Summit Point Roofing Welcome!
Read More08.24.2022
CARWM Earns NAR’s Highest Level Accreditation
The National Association of REALTORS has awarded the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS the Diamond level Commercial Services Accreditation. Diamond is the highest level of achievement in the Commercial Services Accreditation program, and is awarded to…
Read More08.11.2022
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Jake Domanski, North Star Commercial Danyella Flores, Keller Williams East Holly Kauffman, Spectrum Health Paul Leason, Berkshire Hathaway Sarah Noordyke, Jones Lange LaSalle Joe Stotenbur,…
Read More07.19.2022
23rd Annual Golf Outing Fun For All
The 23rd Annual CARWM Golf Outing was held July 18, 2022, at Thousand Oaks Golf Club. The sold out event was enjoyed by 144 golfers and many sponsors, who greeted golfers at each hole. Winning…
Read More06.29.2022
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Jake Becker, Bradley Company Angela Bono, CBRE Cindy Clark, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Tom Cronkright, Real Estate Transaction Services Wendy Podd, Copper Rock Real Estate…
Read More06.28.2022
CARWM Endorses Candidates for Senate, House, Commission
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS endorses the following candidates running for seats in 2022: Thomas Albert – State Senate 18th District Tommy Brann – State Senate 29th District Mark Huizenga –…
Read More06.21.2022
Kalamazoo Golf Outing Recap
112 Golfers enjoyed the awesome weather, beautiful MOORS GOLF Course, and a lot of fun at the June 20, 2022 outing. Congratulations to the foursome of ANMAR ATCHU, JET PERELLI, JEFF CLARKE and KIRT OJALA,…
Read More06.09.2022
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Patrick Fase, Berkshire Hathway Kamie Jakeway, Berkshire Hathaway Matthew Martin, Plazacorp Realty Advisors Bryant Mitchell, Bellabay Realty Lisa Newell, Greenridge Realty Thomas Rumble, Venture Real…
Read More05.24.2022
WELCOME, NEW REALTOR MEMBERS!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members: Justin Peck, Miller Real Estate John A. Clark, Short South Realty Group Steve Grilley, Five Star Lakeshore Aaron Newman, Five Star Real Estate Kevin O’Reilly, NAI…
Read More05.19.2022
May 19 Business Opportunity Bulletin
View the May 19 Business Opportunity Bulletin to see the latest investment opportunities: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN
Read More05.05.2022
CARWM Leadership Attends NAR Mid-Year Meetings
President Mark Ansara and President-Elect Max Grover joined Executive Director Shari Veldman in attending the National Association of REALTORS Mid-Year Meetings in National Harbor, MD. The group attended various commercial meetings and visited the trade…
Read More04.28.2022
Business Opportunity Bulletin – April 28
Check out the latest Business Opportunity Listings from CARWM members: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN
Read More04.28.2022
Welcome, New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Latasha Black, LCB & Associates Realty Cristi Brophy, CB Woodland Schmidt Hannah Greening, iHeart GR Charles Lerg, Colburn Hundley Phil Nykamp, Keller Williams Harbortown Chad…
Read More04.28.2022
Welcome New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomed these new members during February: Mirzet Alic, Century 21 Affiliated David Crawford, Bellabay Realty Teresa Datema, CARR, Inc. Trisha Kidd, Plazacorp Realty Advisors Tiffany Szakal, I Heart Grand Rapids…
Read More02.10.2022
Welcome, New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members:Mirzet Alic, Century 21 Affiliated David Crawford, Bellabay Realty Teresa Datema, CARR, Inc. Tiffany Szakal, I Heart Grand Rapids,LLC Andrew Wenzel, Plazacorp Realty Advisors Welcome!
Read More01.27.2022
Welcome, New Affiliate Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new affiliate members:Ryan Goemmel, Huntington Bank Keria Shineldecker, Transnation Title Agency (Muskegon) Welcome!
Read More01.26.2022
Welcome, New REALTOR Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members:Tony DeBartolo, DeBartolo Realty Ashlie Kuiper, Re/Max SunQuest Andrew Moore, JH Realty Partners Javier Rodriguez, Lake Michigan Realty Management John Wasson, KW Commercial GR East Welcome!
Read More01.13.2022
Welcome, New REALTOR Members!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Lance Chichester, Thrive Acquisitions Mandy Kokales, Kalamazoo Commercial Nathan Patterson, Capstone Real Estate Tom Smolinski, NextHome Champions Welcome!
Read More01.12.2022
Welcome, New Affiliate Member
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new Affiliate member Jacky Halliwill, Commercial Bank, to the membership.
Read More12.28.2021
RPAC Year-end Update, 2021
Author: Charlie Hoats, MI REALTORS RPAC Trustee The Commercial Alliance of Realtors is a participant in the Realtors Political Action Committee, a PAC administered by the Michigan Realtors designed to advance state and federal legislation…
Read More12.20.2021
CAR CARES CAMPAIGN RAISES $30,295!!
Thanks to the generosity of members of the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS, the CAR Cares Campaign has raised $30,295 for Beer City Dog Biscuists to use to purchase a delivery van for their expanding organization.…
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10.19.2021
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Kevin Alderink, CB Woodland Schmidt Greg DeHaan, Kalamazoo Commercial Real Estate John DeVries, REMAX of Grand Rapids Maria Diekema, Berkshire Hathaway Christi Rice, eXp Realty…
Read More09.30.2021
Welcome, New Affiliate Member!
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes new Affiliate member Kevin Abbott to the membership. Abbott is with Rivertown Janitorial Services. Welcome!
Read More09.27.2021
Commercial Alliance of REALTORS Award Recipients Announced
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® held its 18th Annual Awards Reception on September 22, 2021, at Embassy Suites Downtown Conference Center. The following members were honored with awards: REALTOR®-OF-THE-YEAR Chip Hurley, SIOR, CCIM Signature Associates…
Read More09.08.2021
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Zandra Clemens, Venture Real Estate Group Nathan Gillette, True North Real Estate Ben Hoats, Bradley Company Doug Mol, Five Star Real Estate Welcome!
Read More08.30.2021
Welcome, New Members
The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new REALTOR members: Ken Bollman, Equity Group of Michigan Paul Carlson, Five Star Real Estate Ryan Gillespie, CARR Michigan Kellen Keck, City2Shore Port City Associates Jon Runquist, North…
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