REBIC – A “Tale of Two Markets” Charlotte Ranks as the 5th Most Targeted CRE Market in North America
From REBIC – 6/16/2026 Charlotte’s commercial real estate (CRE) market stands out for its dramatic “tale of two markets” and intense Sun Belt growth, ranking as the 5th most targeted CRE market in North America. Driven by a booming corporate presence and massive daily population influx, the city operates much differently than stagnant or legacy urban markets.…
From REBIC – 6/16/2026 You’ve all heard the competing stories. The tug of war with facts and opinions. Even with countless editorials published, criticisms, and informed suggestions, some council members still seem to be in their own world. And we’re linking to the Observer story here because it makes some important statements. I don’t know…
Brielle Scott for Market Share Blog | June 10, 2026 Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) has long been a familiar sight near ports, airports and industrial corridors. Yet despite its visibility, the sector remained largely overlooked by institutional investors for years. That is changing rapidly. In a recent episode of NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast, NAIOP President…
From REBIC – 6/9/2026 During last night’s meeting of the Charlotte City Council several significant decisions were made. As was anticipated, council unanimously passed a 150-day moratorium on new data center development. This action came two weeks after a rancorous public hearing on the matter. REBIC expressed our opposition to the moratorium in correspondence sent to…
Aquiles Suarez for Market Share Blog | June 3, 2026 Transportation and infrastructure spending have always been a focus of NAIOP’s advocacy efforts at the federal level. With surface transportation programs expiring later this year, getting Congress to reauthorize these programs in advance has been one of our top 2026 legislative priorities. A little more…
The REBIC Prosperity Initiative was formed to help residents and policy makers lean into decisions that focus on cooperation and economic health, so we can keep prosperity accessible and sustainable. What is prosperity? It’s the right to enjoy life, and have reasonable access to education, health, and housing. Only a nurtured real estate industry makes…
From REBIC – 6/2/2026 By Symone Graham – Staff Writer, Charlotte Business Journal Jun 1, 2026 Charlotte is attracting billions in capital investment and outpacing most U.S. metros on job growth, but a veteran economist warns the city’s public-private engine is sputtering at a critical moment. Mark Vitner, chief economist at Charlotte-based Piedmont Crescent Capital and former…
From REBIC – 6/2/2026 During yesterday’s meeting of the Charlotte City Council Economic Development and Workforce Committee, staff presented on Opportunity Zones and discussed changes to the program as it moves to a new phase -2.0. For those who know about this initiative, but need a quick refresher on the details, here are a…
Brielle Scott for Market Share Blog | June 1, 2026 As the “opportunity zones (OZ)” program enters a new phase, investors, developers and advisors are preparing for what many are calling “opportunity zones 2.0.” In a recent episode of NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast, Angel Rice and Dave Sobochan of Cohen & Co., one of the…
From REBIC – 5/27/2026 Charlotte Water is the largest public water and wastewater utility in North Carolina, serving more than a million customers across Mecklenburg County. The Charlotte region has seen high growth over the past fifteen years and that is expected to continue at a significant rate. Charlotte Water is charged with ensuring the community…
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