Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® and City Leaders Recognize
50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act

Milwaukee-area REALTORS and city leaders gathered to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and Milwaukee's open housing marches that began on August 28, 1967, and lasted until March 14, 1968.



During a news conference just north of the 16th Street Viaduct, former members of the Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council and Commandos who participated in the 200 days of marches were honored and thanked for their bravery and courage in demanding an open housing ordinance in the city and an end to housing discrimination. Alderwoman Vel Phillips and Father James E. Groppi were also recognized for their leadership and dedication.

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GMAR WOMENSTRONG! CONFERENCE 

Thursday, May 3, 2018 
Location: Sheraton Hotel, 375 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
 
Please consider attending the GMAR's inaugural WomanStrong! conference on May 3, 2018.  We are expecting over 150 women and men to be present for a morning of professional development devoted to giving powerful women bold tools to take their career to the next level.
 
The GMAR's WomanStrong! conference will feature several veteran women agent and broker REALTORS® discussing lessons they've learned during their careers, how to avoid some of their mistakes; how women are changing the leadership of brokerages today; and the importance of office/brokerage culture to women's success in real estate.

 
Thank you to our sponsors: 

Cherry Creek Mortgage
loanDepot
Metro MLS
The Lending Ladies
  
KETTLE MORAINE COUNCIL RPAC AUCTION

Mark your calendars and join the Kettle Moraine Council for their annual RPAC Auction. 
 
When:    Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Where:   Bibinger's, 3747 Cedar Creek Road, West Bend
Time:      5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

WRA's Joe Murray will give a legislative and political report and Rep. Robert Brooks will share a legislative session recap.  Then join in the fun of a live auction with Realtor and Auctioneer Shane Schaetzel.
 

FBI Reports Wire Fraud has cost Wisconsin home buyers $2.5 million 

A Wisconsin couple wired a big sum of money so they could close on a house, but their money never made it.  Instead, it ended up in a criminal's bank account.  They hack into business emails and then patiently wait to strike.  In some cases, you don't know if you are talking to your contact in a company or the hacker.


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. 
WARNING: SPAM EMAIL ALERT 

Members should be aware of a suspicious email being deployed, alleging to be an "Annual Report."  It is NOT from NAR and should be deleted.  

JOB OPENING IN DEPT. OF CITY DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE OFFICE
   
The City of Milwaukee's Department of City Development is seeking a talented, committed real estate professional to manage the disposition of tax-foreclosed properties.  
 

Applications are due by May 4th. 


 
FRIDAY, MAY 11 IS GMAR SHREDFEST
 Location: GMAR Parking Lot: 12300 W. Center St.
 
Each GMAR member may bring up to 10 boxes or bags to be shredded. Your cardboard boxes and plastic bags are emptied as you arrive and returned to you. Come hungry as we will be grilling hotdogs! 
 
To sign up, click here or email Alberta Dhillon with the time slot that you would like to arrive and the number of boxes/bags that you will have. Times slots that are available are:
 
9-10am
10-11am
11am-noon
noon-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm
YOUTH FOUNDATION BOWLING EVENT

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Tim: 5:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Root River Center  
 
The GMAR Youth Foundation will be hosting their 9th Annual 9 Pin Tap Bowling Tournament sponsored by Great Midwest Bank . The event will be on Thursday, May 17th from 5:45-9:30pm at the Root River Center.


 
SHOW ME THE GRANT MONEY$$$$

Join us for this FREE educational session as the Lending Ladies have invited some of the top grant experts in the area to explain what is out there and what you need to know to help get that buyer into that home much faster.  Springs is in the air and let's educate them now so you can close more purchases this year. 
 
Location:   GMAR - 12300 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Date:          Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Time:          11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Click here for full details and to register.  
SOCIAL MEDIA BOOTCAMP
 
ATG has partnered with Landmark Credit Union and Milwaukee HomesighT, Inc. inviting Realtors and Lawyers to "Social Media Bootcamp". At this Lunch and Learn program, Steve Ryan, Founder and CEO of RyTech, LLC, will review the various social media platforms and how to best incorporate them into your client marketing plan. 

Location:    Dave & Busters, 2201 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
Date:           Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time:           11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 



SOLUTIONS FOR CLIENTS WITH HOME GOODS THEY NO LONGER NEED
Habitat Restore Offers Free Pickup & Salvage Services


Habitat for Humanity ReStore picks up donations of gently used furniture, appliances and more for free! Donations are tax deductible and help local families in need of safe, affordable housing. 
ReStore's experienced Deconstruction Services will even remove kitchen cabinetry and more! 
 
FIND OUT MORE or call: 414-316-5651


To learn more about local real estate or to become a GMAR member visit gmar.com