Branch County Association of Realtors

11/06/2025

The Branch County Association of Realtors® was invited to take part in a discussion yesterday with Congressman Tim Walberg, focused on educating Realtors® in the district about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and sharing feedback on real estate activity in Michigan’s Fifth District. BCAR President John Rakocy - Realtor at Hauska Home & Farm and Association Executive Sheila Winfrey attended on behalf of BCAR, contributing valuable insights to the conversation. A special thank-you to Melissa Tee and the Jackson Area Association of Realtors® for graciously hosting this informative and engaging meeting.

11/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to this morning's coffee hour — your presence made this event meaningful!

A heartfelt thank-you to Nick Easterling, Director of Branch County Veterans Affairs; Jim Peters, Honor Guard of the Coldwater American Legion; Nancy Morrell, Branch County Veterans Foot Locker; and Debbie Wilkinson, Quincy American Legion, for sharing all you do for our veterans and the many ways our community can help and give back.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our sponsor, Paul Lang of Bailey & Wood Coldwater — a veteran himself and a tremendous supporter of those who have served.

Thank you to the Hope Cafe for sharing your space and keeping everyone warm & fueled with coffee.

Also wanted to share the Coldwater, Michigan - City Offices and the CBPU - Coldwater Board of Public Utilities invite everyone to join Operation Green Light, a national initiative running November 4–11 to honor and support veterans💚. Learn more at naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans.

Our Coffee Hour takes place on the first Tuesday of every month from 8am -9am and is open to the public. This event is organized by the Branch County Association of Realtors, with our generous affiliate sponsors providing free coffee for all attendees, and is promoted by the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce.

Join us on December 2nd for our next coffee hour featuring Rick Vangessel from Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater.

11/03/2025

Join us tomorrow for our Coffee Hour at Hope Café from 8:00–9:00 a.m. as we come together to honor and support our local veterans.

Hear inspiring updates and stories from local leaders making a difference for veterans:
🇺🇸 Nick Easterling, Branch County Veterans Affairs Director
🇺🇸 Jim Peters, Coldwater American Legion Honor Guard
🇺🇸 Debbie Wilkinson, Quincy American Legion Auxiliary
🇺🇸 Nancy Morrell, Branch County Veterans Footlocker

It’s going to be a powerful morning of gratitude, community, and connection — plus a great cup of coffee! ☕ Coffee Hour is open to everyone, so bring a friend and learn more about the programs and services supporting veterans right here in Branch County.

Let’s fill the room with appreciation and community spirit — see you there! 💙❤️

10/29/2025

What an amazing turnout supporting our First Responders yesterday! 🚒🚓🚑

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to show their support — your kindness and community spirit made the day truly special. ❤️

Even though the weather was cold and windy, the warmth from our community shined bright! A special shoutout to Broadway Grille and El Taco Loco for serving up such delicious food — you kept everyone smiling and full! 🌮🍔 We’d also like to thank WTVB’s Ken Delaney and Tim Hart for broadcasting live on-site, bringing the excitement to everyone who couldn’t make it, and to Servpro of Branch and South Calhoun Counties for sponsoring the remote! 🎙️📻

A very special thank you to "ALL" of our amazing Affiliates for sponsoring the event and to the Coldwater, Michigan - City Offices for allowing us to use Monroe Street!!! Advanced Home Inspections of Coldwater, Bailey & Wood Coldwater, Branch County Abstract & Title Inc, Century Bank and Trust, Consumers Credit Union, DMP Home Inspection, The Ellison Infinity Team, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Honor Credit Union, Marshall Community Credit Union, Nella Butchbaker- Ruoff Mortgage NMLS #1481486, Southern Michigan Bank & Trust, Steve Franks-State Farm Agent 🙌💙 Thank you to everyone who braved the cold temperatures to come out and greet our First Responders — your support and community spirit mean so much!

Together, we celebrated the incredible men and women who serve with courage and compassion every day. Thank you all for making it a day to remember! 🙏💙

10/28/2025

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10/27/2025

EVENT NOTICE/ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: On Tuesday, Oct. 28, South Monroe St. will be closed starting around 6 AM for setup of First Responder Appreciation Day.

🚒 First responders: Show your credentials to receive a free lunch from participating food trucks.
Special thanks to the Branch County Association of REALTORS® and their sponsors for making this event possible!

10/27/2025

🚒🚓 Come Out and Support Our First Responders! 🚑💙
Join us tomorrow from 11 AM to 2 PM on Monroe Street as we come together to honor the incredible men and women who keep our community safe.
Enjoy a delicious lunch special from Broadway Grille or El Taco Loco, and take a moment to shake a hand, share a smile, and say thank you to our local heroes.
Let’s pack Monroe Street with community pride and appreciation — see you there! 🙌🇺🇸

10/24/2025

What a fantastic afternoon at our Affiliate Appreciation Luncheon! The room was buzzing with energy, laughter, and all the good vibes that come from being surrounded by such an incredible group of people!

Today, we had the opportunity to celebrate our amazing Affiliate Members and the strong, collaborative community we all work in. Our Affiliates are always going above and beyond to support our REALTORS®, offering their expertise, resources, and services in ways that truly make a difference. Your unwavering support plays a vital role in the success of our REALTORS® and home buyers and sellers, and we’re deeply grateful for everything you do to help make the home buying and selling process a smooth and successful journey.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Board of Directors!
• President – Amber Modert
• President Elect – Liza Graham
• Past President – John Rakocy
• Secretary – Maria Wyss
• Treasurer – Jill Bowers
• Directors – Anette Booth, Carri Foley, Deanne Hawley, and Noah Roberts

Big shoutout to El Cunado Mexican Restaurant for serving up the most delicious food, offering exceptional service, and giving us the warmest welcome. You guys truly made the day even more special!

A special thank you to Anette Booth of Relevant Staging & Redesign for the thoughtful gift bags that added such a warm, heartfelt touch to our event. We appreciate your generosity and attention to detail in making everyone feel extra welcomed!

We’re beyond grateful for this amazing network of professionals who remind us daily what community, teamwork, and appreciation truly look like. Here's to making 2026 even more incredible!

10/22/2025

🌟 A Special Thank You to Our Amazing Affiliate: Relevant Staging & Redesign! 🌟

I want to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank-you (and an apology!) to Anette Doolittle-Booth, owner of Relevant Staging & Redesign. Anette came early to help set up and created the sweetest goodie bags for everyone who attended. I somehow missed acknowledging Relevant Staging & Redesign during the luncheon, and I feel absolutely terrible about it. Anette, I wish I could make it right — please know how much I (and everyone at BCAR) appreciate your generosity and the heart you put into everything you do. 💙

Thank you for all you do for our members and for helping make our luncheon extra special. We truly appreciate you! 🙏

10/16/2025

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10/15/2025

🚨 FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY! 🚨
📅 October 28th | 🕚 11 AM – 2 PM | 📍 Monroe Street

Join us for an exciting day of honoring our hometown heroes! Let’s show BIG LOVE to the brave men and women who keep us safe every day! ❤️👮‍♂️👩‍🚒🚑

🔥 Enjoy a lunch special for just $15 from your choice of:
🌮 El Taco Loco or 🍔 Broadway Grille — available during the event!
💙First Responders eat FREE (bring your credentials)! ❤️

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite — and help us make some noise for our amazing First Responders! 🥳🇺🇸