CARW - Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin

Good turnout this morning at the Morning Mixer! Thank you to everyone who joined us to start the morning with great conversation and networking. We’re grateful for such an engaged CRE community. Special thanks to Jenna Maguire for coordinating & Wangard Partners for sharing their new terrace at the 875 building. #networking #CRE #commercialrealestate

Opportunity Zones are back in the national conversation, and Wisconsin communities, investors, and developers are paying attention. Join CARW on June 11 for Coffee with CARW: Opportunity Zones 2.0, a timely discussion on the future of redevelopment incentives, investment activity, housing, and long-term economic growth. The program will feature Duey Stroebel, Midwest Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), sharing insight on emerging federal discussions around redesignation, incentives, and what could be next for Wisconsin and the broader Midwest. Doors open at 8:30 AM for networking and coffee. Program begins at 9:00 AM. CARW Offices | 250 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee (First Floor Conference Room) Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggKpXBPM #CommercialRealEstate #OpportunityZones #EconomicDevelopment #WisconsinCRE

Join CARW in the Fox Valley on June 17 for an evening of networking and insight with commercial real estate professionals from across the region. The program will feature Ian Martin of Land By Label and Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford discussing the vision behind Wilden Portfolio Park, the transformational redevelopment of the former Thrivent campus into a large-scale mixed-use community featuring housing, office, retail, hospitality, trails, and public gathering spaces. The conversation will explore placemaking, housing demand, infrastructure, economic development strategy, and the role large-scale redevelopment projects play in shaping Wisconsin communities for long-term growth. Reconnect with colleagues, meet new industry contacts, and gain insight into one of the state’s most talked-about development projects. Thank you to our planning crew: Teresa Knuth, Mark Pucci, Jason G. Gallmeier, Travis Tiede, SIOR. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFiQEEDh #CommercialRealEstate #CARW #WisconsinCRE #CRENetworking #FoxValleyCRE

We’re proud to celebrate one of our own, Brian Parrish, MBA, SIOR, on his recent recognition by the as a Commercial REALTOR® of the Year by National Association of REALTORS®. This recognition reflects Brian’s long-standing leadership, professionalism, and commitment to advancing commercial real estate in Wisconsin and beyond. His dedication to the industry, his clients, and the broader REALTOR® community continues to make a lasting impact. At CARW, we know that strong leadership shapes strong markets, and Brian exemplifies what it means to lead with integrity, expertise, and service. Please join us in congratulating Brian on this well-deserved acknowledgment! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g5rNrZKA #CommercialRealEstateLeader #LeadershipInRealEstate #NARAwards2026 #REALTORCommunityImpact

Sponsor Spotlight: Smart Asset Capital Industrial real estate continues to shape the future of Wisconsin’s economy, and Smart Asset Capital is helping lead that momentum. Specializing in the acquisition and operation of industrial properties across Wisconsin and the Midwest, Smart Asset Capital focuses on warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution assets. Their team combines local market expertise with institutional-level execution, creating long-term value for investors, tenants, and business owners alike. What stands out is their strategic approach to helping clients unlock the value of real estate. From sale-leasebacks to repositioning underutilized industrial assets, Smart Asset Capital helps businesses improve liquidity, create tax efficiencies, and align real estate decisions with broader growth goals. Their momentum speaks for itself. Over the past 24 months, the team has acquired 14 industrial assets across Wisconsin through SAC Industrial Fund I, with plans underway to launch Fund II later this year. They remain bullish on the long-term strength of industrial real estate and the continued reshoring of manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure throughout the Midwest. At a time when industrial demand continues to be a key driver across Wisconsin markets, firms like Smart Asset Capital are helping businesses think strategically about growth, operations, and long-term investment opportunities. Thank you to Smart Asset Capital for your support of CARW and Wisconsin’s commercial real estate community. Learn more about Smart Asset Capital: https://lnkd.in/dHvagWnV #IndustrialRealEstate #InvestmentOpportunities #RealEstateStrategy #SmartAssetCapital

Some of the best opportunities in commercial real estate do not start with a listing. They start with a conversation. A relationship built over time. A trusted connection. A room full of professionals who understand the market, the challenges, and the opportunities ahead. That is the value of community in commercial real estate. CARW exists to bring Wisconsin’s commercial real estate leaders together, not just to network, but to learn from one another, strengthen the industry, and help move business forward. Because long-term success is rarely built alone. #CommercialRealEstate #WisconsinCRE #Networking #BusinessGrowth #CARW

Did you know May 17 is recognized as National Real Estate Day? Yesterday was a reminder that real estate is about a lot more than buildings and transactions. Commercial real estate impacts jobs, housing, tax base, infrastructure, small business growth, and long-term community investment. Behind every project is a network of professionals helping make communities stronger: brokers, developers, lenders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, planners, investors, and local leaders. Thank you to the CARW members helping shape Wisconsin’s communities and economy every day. We’re proud to represent this industry. #NationalRealEstateDay #CommercialRealEstate #EconomicDevelopment #Wisconsin #CRE #CARW

Please join me in welcoming James Bertolli to his new role with Moody's Corporation's and redicomps. James brings more than 25 years of strategic real estate investment and SaaS sales experience, with a career centered around driving revenue growth, executing complex investment transactions, and building long-term client relationships across both the commercial and residential real estate sectors. Prior to joining Moody’s / RediComps, James served as Senior Investments Analyst at VineBrook Homes, where he led acquisition and disposition initiatives across multiple markets, executing more than $40MM in dispositions and $50MM+ in acquisitions while establishing company performance records. In his new role as SaaS Account Executive, James will be helping commercial real estate professionals leverage Moody’s market intelligence, analytics, and technology solutions to support smarter decision-making and business growth.

The future of commercial real estate isn’t just about relationships or location anymore — it’s increasingly about how effectively we leverage data, technology, and AI to create better outcomes for clients. Great turnout yesterday at the Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin Spring All-Member Meeting featuring Topher Stephenson, MBA. Topher delivered a practical, no-fluff discussion on how AI is already reshaping deal sourcing, underwriting, market analysis, marketing, and client expectations across CRE. The biggest takeaway: AI is no longer theoretical in our industry. The firms that learn how to thoughtfully integrate these tools into their daily workflows today will have a meaningful competitive advantage tomorrow. Appreciate Topher sharing actionable insights and real-world applications our members can immediately put to work. What was your biggest aha moment? #CommercialRealEstate #AI #CRE #Technology #WisconsinCRE #Innovation #DataAnalytics #RealEstateTechnology