Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS

09/24/2026

Tether RE is available to GMAR members at no cost and includes 24/7 live safety monitoring, SOS alerts, safety timers, client lookups, mileage and expense tracking, and more.

Visit www.tetherre.com/gmar to create your account and access Tether RE training resources.

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09/22/2026

A new bronze statue in Milwaukee’s Halyard Park honors the legacy of Beechie Brooks, a real estate professional and developer whose work helped shape the neighborhood. In 1976, Brooks led the development of Halyard Park, creating 44 homes and expanding homeownership opportunities for middle-class Black residents in Milwaukee.

Unveiled on September 19, the statue recognizes Brooks’ lasting contributions to real estate, fair housing, homeownership and community development in Milwaukee.

Read the full story in the Milwaukee Magazine: www.milwaukeemag.com/beechie-brooks-statue-halyard-park/

09/17/2026

The GMAR Public Policy Task Force took their latest meeting off site to the Port of Milwaukee and were provided a “Port 101” information session and tour.

Visits like this help the Task Force better understand the infrastructure, economic development and public policy issues that impact the Greater Milwaukee region and the real estate industry.

Pictured here are members of the Task Force at Milwaukee’s smallest city park: Kaszube’s Park

09/15/2026

New on the GMAR Blog 🏡

Real estate comes with a lot of terminology, and understanding it can make a big difference for buyers.

From pre-approvals and earnest money to contingencies, appraisal gaps and inspection allowances, our latest blog breaks down some of the terms buyers are most likely to encounter during the homebuying process — and why having a REALTOR® there to explain them matters.

According to a Consumer Affairs report, 42% of potential homebuyers say they don’t know enough about the homebuying process, while 30% of current homeowners wish they had known more.

Read the full blog to learn more about the real estate terms every buyer should understand.

🔗 Read the full blog here: gmarblog.com

A special thank you to Abby Hauke, past chair of GMAR, and Kristy Robbins, REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker, for sharing their expertise and insights for this article!

09/15/2026

09/11/2026

Tether RE is now included with your GMAR membership. 📱🏠

The Tether RE mobile safety application gives GMAR members access to tools designed to help REALTORS® stay safer in the field, including 24/7 live safety monitoring, SOS alerts, safety timers, client lookups, mileage and expense tracking, and more.

Visit www.tetherre.com/gmar to create your account and access training resources.

Take a few minutes to get set up and familiarize yourself with the safety features available through Tether RE.

09/10/2026

Professional headshots are coming to the GMAR office! 📸

Studio 16 Digital Photography will be at the GMAR office October 19–23 offering professional headshot sessions exclusively for GMAR members.

For $10, members receive a professional headshot session and a 4×6 print. Digital files and copyrights are available for purchase separately.

Your $10 donation, along with an additional $10 contribution from Studio 16, will benefit the GMAR Youth Foundation.

👉 View details and schedule your session:
https://mailchi.mp/dca1e8b4f9da/milwaukee-gmar

09/09/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is warning homeowners about an AI-generated video promoting a nonexistent federal property tax relief program for seniors. REALTORS® who encounter questions about the purported program can let clients know that it is a scam and direct them to the Department of Revenue press release for more information.

To read more about the scam, please see the press release from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue: https://hubs.la/Q04wYxwt0

09/09/2026

Wisconsin property taxes are going up, but home and property values are rising too.

According to the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s new 2026 Property Values and Taxes DataTool, the total amount of property taxes collected statewide increased 5.8% on December 2025 tax bills, the largest increase in nearly two decades.

At the same time, property values across Wisconsin continued to grow, increasing 7.6% statewide. Because values rose faster than taxes overall, the statewide property tax rate declined for the 12th year in a row.

The new interactive tool lets you explore property value and tax trends for every Wisconsin county and more than 1,840 cities, villages and towns.

Explore the data here: https://wispolicyforum.org/research/2026-property-values-and-taxes/

09/08/2026

🛡️ Just a reminder that September is REALTOR® Safety Month!

Whether you’re meeting a new client, showing a property or hosting an open house, keeping safety top of mind is always important.

GMAR offers resources including the Tether RE safety app and a local safety incident reporting form, while NAR provides additional safety tips, training and other resources for REALTORS®.

🔗 Explore NAR’s REALTOR® Safety resources:
https://www.nar.realtor/safety

Helping NAR members understand the risks they face through knowledge, awareness, and empowerment.