From REBIC – January 20, 2026 At the recent Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte (HBAGC) 2026 Member Luncheon, speaker Danushka Nanayakkara-Skullington, AVP of Forecasting & Analysis from NAHB, provided a full spectrum forecast covering micro to macro issues. With detailed slides and narrative insight, she showcased areas all will be interested in reviewing. Such…
From REBIC – January 20, 2026 Copied from an editorial published by the Citizen Portal, we quote, “Commissioners voiced particular concern about farmland loss and the cumulative effect of many small divisions. One commissioner said the agricultural advisory board considers eight lots “a little… high,” and several members signaled interest in studying a lower threshold. After discussion,…
By Kristen Nunery for Market Share Blog | January 16, 2026 In today’s construction landscape, insurance compliance has moved from the back office to the front line of risk management. Rising premiums. Tighter contracts. More complex projects. Every developer and general contractor is feeling it. Insurers are demanding longer coverage periods and stricter documentation. That…
NAIOP News | January 15, 2026 Identifies five risks developers must address to remain competitive in an AI-driven market As demand for hyperscale and colocation data centers continues to surge, driven by generative AI, machine learning and other power-intensive technologies, the development teams behind these properties must balance three competing priorities: meeting market requirements, acquiring…
What is the MPTA? The newly established Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) is charged with expanding and modernizing the region’s transit infrastructure, improving connectivity, and increasing mobility options for residents and visitors across Mecklenburg County. The MPTA will be responsible for implementing the approved 2055 Transit System Plan, including bus, rail, and Microtransit expansion and…
From REBIC – January 13, 2026 Don’t get comfortable. The days are whizzing by and now that all primary candidates have filed for office, it’s time to dig in and learn. Here is a list of competitive primary races in our area for you to review, copy, and to share. Candidate List – 2026 Primary…
From REBIC – January 13, 2026 January’s first LDC Luncheon (HBAGC’s Land Development Council) was packed with industry members all clamoring to watch and listen to an informative and valuable session given by Shannon Frye, Director of Charlotte Development Services. Her comprehensive overview helped clarify some of the changes being implemented and acknowledged some of the challenges…
By Jack Hargrove for Market Share Blog | January 7, 2026 While federal and state politics often grab headlines, local politics at the county and municipal levels can greatly affect commercial real estate and daily life. As a result, active advocacy efforts at the local level can pay dividends for NAIOP chapters. Throughout 2025, NAIOP…
From REBIC – January 6, 2026 There are several items to report on today. The Charlotte City Council Committees met yesterday for the first time in 2026 and there have been a few changes worth noting. Along with the addition of several new council members, the Safety Committee now becoming a stand-alone entity. Finally the…
From REBIC – January 6, 2026 What’s in a “Getting Real With Rob” (GRWR) podcast? Well, we laugh a lot. But we also get right down to it. Rated as one of the top 5 Real Estate Podcasts in Charlotte, our guests are all regional leaders who are shaping our future as a prosperous, energetic, and…
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