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NAHB Leaders Discuss Obstacles to Home Building at US Chamber “Breaking the Barriers…” Housing Summit.
NAHB Leaders Discuss Obstacles to Home Building at US Chamber “Breaking the Barriers…” Housing Summit. From REBIC | December 9, 2025 In partnership with NAHB, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 6 hosted a daylong housing summit that included several panel discussions featuring members of Congress, industry leaders, and state and local officials that focused on…
Read MoreNew Charlotte City Council Meets to Conduct First Business in New Term
New Charlotte City Council Meets to Conduct First Business in New Term From REBIC | December 9, 2025 Last night I attended the first regular meeting of the new Charlotte City Council. While the meeting agenda was relatively short, the Public Forum presented an opportunity to for me to address the newly seated Council and…
Read MoreAdaptive Reuse Hits Record 25K Apartments in 2024
Adaptive Reuse Hits Record 25K Apartments in 2024 By Alexandra Both for Market Share Blog | December 2, 2025 Adaptive reuse projects surged to historic levels in 2024. Nearly 25,000 apartments were completed from converted structures across the U.S., a 50% jump over 2023 and double the total in 2022, a RentCafe.com report shows. The…
Read MoreCharlotte Future 2040 Community Area Planning Update
Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Planning Update The 14 Draft Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and the Revised Policy Map were released on April 3, 2025. On November 24, 2025, Charlotte City Council adopted seven Community Area Plans and the Revised Policy Map for these geographies: East Inner, Northeast Inner, South Inner, South Middle,…
Read More119th Congress Brings Major Policy Changes to Washington, In Spite of Modest Legislative Accomplishments
119th Congress Brings Major Policy Changes to Washington, In Spite of Modest Legislative Accomplishments By Eric Schmutz for Market Share Blog | December 3, 2025 With the House and Senate returning to the Capitol this week, and just two and a half weeks remaining before the scheduled end of the first session of the 119th…
Read MoreReminder: Development is What Brings Improvements
Reminder: Development is What Brings Improvements From REBIC – 12/2/25 A story that may not have been seen by anyone other than those who encounter the closure, we must remember that development is what pays and paves the way for the future. As you review this story, remember that we have a dramatic housing shortage. Estimates…
Read More2026 NC Primaries Candidate Filing Open Monday Dec 1 – Friday Dec 19.
2026 NC Primaries Candidate Filing Open Monday Dec 1 – Friday Dec 19. From REBIC – 12/2/25 Statewide candidate filing for the 2026 primary election began at noon on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, and ends at noon on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. The withdrawal deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Candidates file at the appropriate county…
Read MoreCharlotte City Council Makes Remaining Appointments to Transportation Authority, Mecklenburg County Up Next
Charlotte City Council Makes Remaining Appointments to Transportation Authority, Mecklenburg County Up Next From REBIC Last night the Charlotte City Council voted to approve this resolution to add its final three members to the Metropolitan Public Transit Authority (MPTA). Charlotte’s final list is as follows: Frank Emory David Howard Todd Collins Jocelyn Jones-Nalley Wyatt Dixon Lucia Zapata-Griffith…
Read MoreCharlotte City Council Adopts “Some” 2040 Community Area Plans
Charlotte City Council Adopts “Some” 2040 Community Area Plans From REBIC For nearly 3 years the Charlotte City Council has been focusing on efforts to gather and codify information to be used to inform the important Charlotte 2040 Plan. REBIC has solicited feedback from our members on several occasions in the hopes that this document…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Bobbi Jo Lazarus
Member Spotlight: Bobbi Jo Lazarus Professional Background Current Role & Company: What is your current position, and what does your company specialize in? As a Shareholder with Elliott Davis, I provide tax strategy and advisory services to real estate developers and funds. With a forward-thinking approach, we deliver value-added solutions that leverage the firm’s real…
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