The following are possible indicators of discriminatory treatment in the rental, sales and homeowners insurance markets:

1. You are told no housing units are available, but you continue to see ads for the property
2. A housing provider gives you confusing or contradictory information about housing costs or availability
3. You are told of very long waiting lists for housing
4. A housing provider doesn't return your phone calls
5. An apartment complex or condominium development is not physically accessible to you
6. Your family is told they can only live on the first floor of a building because there are children in your
household
7. You are told of rental terms and conditions that seem unusual, or especially restrictive or stringent
8. You feel that you've been directed to a particular area of a complex, or a specific part of a building - perhaps an area where most tenants are people with children, people with disabilities, or people of color

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GMAR's Veteran's Committee has been working closely with the Milwaukee Homeless Veteran's Initiative. Most recently, we organized a very successful coat drive.

 

The Homeless Veterans Initiative's food pantry and organization needs the following items:

Food pantry needs:

 Furniture needs:

You can drop smaller items at the GMAR office or bring them to the 6300 W. National Ave. in West Allis. If more convenient, you can drop items at committee chairman, Dave Delahunt's home: 1648 W. Bradford Drive Mequon, WI 53092

In addition, The Homeless Veteran's Initiative can pick up donations in their trucks. You can call them at: 414/257-4111.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE       

   

The Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® Youth Foundation will award 7 $1,000 scholarships to children or grandchildren of GMAR members during 2018. 

 

Members must have maintained their relationship with the GMAR continuously for at least three (3) years. Deadline is April 1st. 

 

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BROKERAGE FIRMS DEAD? WHY THE PREDICTIONS ARE WRONG         

   

We read recently that Robert Reffkin, founder and CEO of Compass said that, essentially, brokerage firms as we know them would be dead and gone in ten years, that technology and agent teams will become the prevalent model at that time and that Compass will be a market leader.  

 

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BREWER MAGNET SCHEDULES AVAILABLE AT MINUTEMAN PRESS IN BROOKFIELD

   

The GMAR Realtor store is closed and Minuteman Press in Brookfield is now selling Real Estate Supplies as well as Brewer magnet schedules! Visit them at 13680 W. Capitol Drive, M-F 8am-5pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact them at 262-781-9622 or visit their website.