Branch County Association of Realtors

06/01/2026

BCAR invites the public to join us at 8:00 am at the Hope Café on June 2nd for an important and meaningful discussion on su***de prevention and mental health awareness. Jessica Singer from Pines Behavioral Health will share valuable information on:
• Su***de prevention
• Mental health awareness
• Warning signs to watch for
• How to support those in need

This event is open to the public, and free coffee will be provided courtesy of Advanced Home Inspections – Joe Ward.

Come connect with the community, learn important resources, and help spread awareness. We hope to see you there!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

In observance of Memorial Day, BCAR will be closed on Monday, May 26. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day with family and friends. ❤️🤍💙

05/20/2026

BCAR was proud to recognize three Bronson High School seniors with the Cliffie Bowers Memorial Scholarship during last night’s awards ceremony. BCAR President Elect Liza Graham had the honor of presenting this year’s scholarships to:

🎓 Journey Smith
🎓 Riley Graham
🎓 Maxwell Byler

The Cliffie Bowers Memorial Scholarship was established to celebrate Cliffie’s love for his community, family, and friends while supporting local students as they take the next step toward their future goals. Thanks to the continued generosity of our community and support of BCAR’s annual fundraiser, the scholarship program continues to make a lasting impact for students across Branch County.

To date, BCAR has awarded more than $78,000 in scholarships to 133 deserving students. Congratulations to Journey, Riley, and Maxwell on this well-earned achievement, and best wishes for a bright future ahead!

05/15/2026

Recently, BCAR Realtors®Rachel Tell and Noah Roberts met with Ken Delany on WTVB to discuss how using a local REALTOR® benefits both buyers and sellers throughout the real estate process.

From local market knowledge and pricing expertise to negotiation skills and community connections, a local REALTOR® brings valuable experience and guidance every step of the way.

Thank you to Rachel, Noah, and Ken for helping share the value of working with local real estate professionals in our community!

05/15/2026

Wednesday night, Scholarship Committee member Debbie Lounds-Bowers presented the Cliffie Bowers Memorial Scholarship to three graduating seniors from Quincy Community Schools during their annual awards ceremony.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
🎓 Elizabeth Craig
🎓 Olivia Davenport
🎓 Hudson Gray

Cliffie was a lifelong Branch County resident who loved life, family, and friends. Through the support of our community and BCAR’s annual fundraiser, the scholarship program continues to honor his memory by helping local students pursue their future goals.

Since its inception, BCAR has awarded more than $78,000 in scholarships to 133 students. We are proud to continue investing in the future of our community.

Congratulations again to these outstanding students!

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

Call to Action - Support Housing Readiness in Michigan

Michigan is facing a growing housing shortage, and outdated zoning regulations continue to make it harder and more expensive to build housing in communities across the state. Next Thursday, the House Committee on Government Operations will hear testimony on the Housing Readiness legislation (HB 5529-5532; HB 5581-5585) that takes practical steps to modernize Michigan’s zoning laws and reduce unnecessary barriers to housing development.

These bills streamline approval processes, reduce excessive lot size and parking mandates, improve predictability for development, and expand housing options such as duplexes and accessory dwelling units. Together, the package balances local decision-making with the need for housing for working families, first-time buyers, seniors, and young professionals.

It is critical for lawmakers to hear directly from REALTORS®, who understand the real-world impact of Michigan’s housing shortage.

BCAR Members: Please check your email for the link to contact your State Representative and urge support for the Michigan Housing Readiness Package! Your voice can help demonstrate the broad statewide support for meaningful zoning reform!

05/07/2026

Please Join us for the June 2nd Coffee Hour— our Guest speakers are Jean Weber and Jessica Singer from Pines Behavioral Health —Discussing Depression, Mental Health, and Su***de Prevention.

05/05/2026

Thank you to David McDonald, President of the Branch County Historical Society and the Wing House Museum for sharing some of the Rich History of Branch County.
Thank you John Rakocy of Branch County Association of Realtors for our welcome and Information.
A big thank you to Southern Michigan Bank and Trust and DeAnne Hawley
for the coffee.
As always thank you to Kim Hemker and Hope Cafe for giving us a location to come together!!