MAR President’s Report | “Foreign Clients At Our Door”
“Not only is Detroit the home of the auto industry, it is an absolute icon to the Chinese.” That is the gist of what Ann Arbor attorney Peter Theut shared with MAR leadership at its Achieve conference in Detroit. The international business theme was picked up by several speakers at Achieve, which was held in January at the MGM Grand. Theut, who’s …Continue Reading
HOW TO: Search for Office Space
To Lease or Not to Lease There are many reasons businesses lease real estate. Not the least of these is the fact that someone else may own the prime location a business has to have. Other reasons to lease are: the “flexible financing” it provides, the relatively short-term commitment it requires, or the ease with …Continue Reading
Helen Milliken Memorial Service
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Admirers of Helen Milliken recalled the former Michigan first lady Monday as a quiet but impassioned champion of a clean environment and gender equality, a devoted wife and mother, and a role model for generations of younger women who yearn to make a difference. “She was a friend, a mentor, someone …Continue Reading
MAR President’s Report | “The Evolution of the 21st Century REALTOR®”
REALTOR® sophistication today is at an alltime high. Admittedly, the changing face of business and the wave of technological change breaking on us bring their share of challenges. But, being a REALTOR® comes with unique opportunities to delve into our communities, meet families, and learn about new businesses and organizations in town. But our postwar …Continue Reading
CCIM Podcast | Legislative Advocacy
In this podcast, Bill Milliken discusses the importance of legislative advocacy and CCIM Institute’s 11th annual Capitol Hill Visit Day. He shares more of his thoughts in the CCIM Connections article that appears in the January/February issue of CIRE magazine. Learn more about the Capitol Hill Visit and why CCIMs are investing in the Realtors Political Action Committee.
Bill Milliken Installed as 2013 MAR President
1983 MAR President Paul Scott with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder present installed Bill Milliken as the 100th President of the Michigan Association of REALTORS® at its 2012 Convention & Expo at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. Milliken, who holds CCIM and CIPS REALTOR® designations, served on the MAR Board of Directors, since 2009, representing the Michigan …Continue Reading
Milliken Announces Google’s Arrival in Ann Arbor
Bill Milliken, as chair of the Washtenaw Development Council, speaks at the Capitol press conference announcing Google’s decision to bring 1,000 high-tech jobs to Ann Arbor. Google is seeking 200,000 square feet of office space for the facility. Governor Granholm, David Fischer, Director of Online Sales & Operations for Google, and a legion of college students …Continue Reading
2006 CBOR President-Elect Bill Milliken
Attorney General Mike Cox administers the oath of office to Bill Milliken and fellow board members at CBOR’s annual meeting. Bill is a member of CBOR’s executive committee and president-elect for 2006 of the 500-member organization.
FIABCI World Congress in Athens
Bill Milliken joined 140 Americans at the International Real Estate Federation’s (FIABCI) World Congress at the Athens Hilton in Greece, which drew 700 people. FIABCI has over a million members in 57 nations around the world, and membership is inclusive of attorneys, appraisers, financiers, developers, etc., in addition to real estate brokers. Bill has represented …Continue Reading
Milliken Chosen 2000-2001 REALTOR® of the Year
from the Business Journal Insider, Volume 1, Number 14 William “Bill” Milliken, Jr., owner of Milliken Realty Company, was chosen Realtor of the Year for 2000-2001 by the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors. The Realtor of the Year Award recognizes realtors for extraordinary efforts in the interest of their profession, clients, and community. It also …Continue Reading