Real Estate News

Commercial Alliance honors top realtors and projects

The Commercial Alliance of Realtors West Michigan (CARWM) held its 22nd Annual Award Celebration, recognizing notable achievements in the real estate sector.

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

Real Estate

Commercial Alliance of REALTORS completes 2024 CAR Cares Campaign

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS (CAR) has successfully concluded its 2024 CAR Cares Campaign, resulting in a $25,000 donation to THE STOREHOUSE.

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 13, 2025

Latest News

Real Estate

Experts panel discusses winter challenges and solutions

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 16, 2024

Thank you to all who braved the icy roads to attend the Experts Panel on December 12, 2024.

Real Estate

Annual CAR-Mazing Race brings fun to participants

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The inaugural CAR-Mazing Race took place on October 17, bringing together eight teams in a competition for the top prize. The team "Pretty In Pink," consisting of Angela Bono, Anne Ficeli, Katie Lovley, and Courtney Mulica, emerged victorious. The event was organized by Kirt Ojala and Carolyn Boji.

Real Estate

West Michigan Summit hosts education and networking event with nearly 250 attendees

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 3, 2024

Nearly 250 people gathered on October 2 for the West Michigan Summit, which offered a full day of education and networking opportunities. The event was sponsored by Sun Title Agency.

Real Estate

New podcast from Chris and Max features residential broker Tiffany Szakal

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 15, 2024

Check out this new podcast featuring residential broker Tiffany Szakal. LISTEN HERE

Real Estate

Commercial Alliance of REALTORS hosts 25th annual golf outing

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2024

The 25th Annual Commercial Alliance of REALTORS Golf Outing took place on Monday, July 15, 2024. The event saw participation from a full course of 144 golfers and numerous sponsors.

Real Estate

Podcast explores insights and experiences in the real estate industry

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 3, 2024

Welcome to "Born to Be in Real Estate" with Drew Born. Join Drew, a seasoned broker at Remax Commercial, as he shares his wealth of experience and insights from the real estate world. Dive into captivating stories from his past and explore exciting future endeavors in the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about real estate, this podcast is your go-to source for inspiration and knowledge. Tune in and discover what it truly means to be born to be in real estate.

Real Estate

Commercial Alliance of REALTORS announces new members for June 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 27, 2024

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS welcomes these new members: Margaux Drake, Keller Williams North; Dustan Luban, Vision Real Estate Investment; Tanner Schmidt, Martin Commercial Properties; Kyle Wheeler, CARR, Inc.; and affiliate member Matt Brechting, Ace Asphalt and Chip Seal.

Real Estate

CARWM hosts legislative luncheon for elected officials

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

The CARWM Political Affairs/Government Committee, along with the Board of Directors, hosted a legislative luncheon on June 17, 2024, for elected officials that will continue to be endorsed. CARWM member Marcel Burgler from Prime Development shared his perspectives on the problems developers face when working to present new plans to municipalities. The legislators had an opportunity to provide updates on county and state legislative activities. Thank you to all who attended.

Real Estate

Kalamazoo golf outing brings together realtors for competition and networking

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 13, 2024

The Commercial Alliance of REALTORS held the Kalamazoo Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Stoatin Brae Golf Club in Augusta, MI. A total of 120 golfers participated in the event, enjoying the links-style course, networking opportunities, and various activities.

Real Estate

Home vacancies in Michigan down 0.2 percent in Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 4, 2023

Michigan’s home vacancy rate was 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 0.2 percent from the previous quarter, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

Real Estate

Home vacancies in Michigan up 0.2 percent in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 4, 2023

Michigan’s home vacancy rate was 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 0.2 percent over the previous quarter, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

Real Estate

Michigan ranked 28th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 5.7% in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 1, 2022

Michigan ranked 28th in the nation throughout 2021 with a rental vacancy rate of 5.7 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Real Estate

Michigan ranked 22nd in nation with rental vacancy rate of 6.6% in Q3 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 17, 2022

Michigan ranked 22nd in the nation in the third quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 6.6 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Real Estate

Michigan’s average rent rose more than 22%; Americans show concerns about housing affordability

By Art Benavidez | Aug 18, 2022

Inflation is pricing many potential home buyers out of the market as housing prices continue to soar. According to results from Freddie Mac's Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation poll, 62% of Americans are somewhat or very concerned about being able to afford their housing.

Real Estate

Rental vacancies in Michigan down 0.7 percent from 2020 to 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 12, 2022

Rental vacancies in Michigan were 5.7 percent in 2021, a decrease of 0.7 percent from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report.

Real Estate

Goldfarb on mortgage rates: 'The surge marks the largest weekly increase since 1987'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 21, 2022

The Federal Reserve recently said that mortgage rates will once again rise, resulting in a drastic rise in rates in Michigan and around the rest of the country.