From REBIC – 3/17/26 On March 12, the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an attempt to bolster the nation’s housing supply. (Link here to article.) NAHB has previously supported the bill, which had included many favorable positions for the housing industry. But a number of provisions from the House-passed Housing for the…
From REBIC – 3/17/26 On March 2nd and 3rd, the Charlotte City Council held its 2026 Annual Strategy Meeting at the Ballantyne Hotel. As the event closed, councilmembers expressed a renewed focus on trust, transparency, and execution, as they and senior staff outlined priorities for public safety, mobility, housing, and economic growth as they head into…
Sagar Rathie, Managing Director at Crescent Communities and NAIOP Charlotte Immediate Past President, was recently named to the Charlotte Business Journal‘s 40 under 40 list. Each spring, the Charlotte Business Journal recognizes a cohort of young professionals who are rising stars in their respective career fields and emerging leaders in the local community. The 40…
Kathryn Hamilton, CAE for Market Share Blog | March 4, 2026 The next 730 days will likely feel volatile, said Leonard Brody, an award-winning techno-economist, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, to open his I.CON West keynote address this week in Los Angeles. He explained that financial systems are under pressure, geopolitical alliances are being tested, and…
From REBIC – 3/10/26 Yesterday the Gaston Association of Realtors® held their quarterly luncheon with Senior Planners from the various municipalities within Gaston County. This regular gathering offers an opportunity for staff and real estate professionals to exchange ideas, discuss common pain points, and build relationships. At the meeting Jen Schuster, Executive Officer for…
From REBIC – 3/10/26 The County Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications for the following advisory boards and commissions: Board of Equalization and Review (6) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee (5) Women’s Advisory Board (6) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (7) Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee (23) Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (29) Region F Aging Advisory Committee (2) Park and Recreation…
Kathryn Atkins for Market Share Blog | March 4, 2026 Industrial real estate across the Western U.S. is entering a new phase shaped by technology, infrastructure constraints and evolving supply chain strategies. While the sector remains fundamentally strong, the drivers of demand – and the challenges of delivering new space – are shifting. A panel…
Kathryn Hamilton, CAE for Market Share Blog | March 5, 2026 The industrial market is rarely reshaped by a single law, but occasionally, policy shifts redirect capital for years. Panelists at NAIOP’s I.CON West conference in Los Angeles agreed that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Donald Trump in…
Brielle Scott for Market Share Blog | March 4, 2026 “Industrial capital markets have clearly moved out of the zero cap rate environment that defined the last cycle. Today, we’re operating in a more disciplined market. Capital costs are higher. Leasing fundamentals have moderated, and investors are being forced to price risk much more carefully,”…
From REBIC – 3/3/26 A message from Statesville Council-member At Large James Pressly: “One of the biggest issues relevant to REBIC members working in the Statesville market is that the city is working hard on updating its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). I will provide updates as they occur. “And last month, in Orlando, I attended…
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