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…
By Ed Finkel for Market Share Blog | January 5, 2026 Commercial real estate is showing clear signs of strength and resilience as 2026 begins, supported by improving conditions across many markets and asset classes, with some variations, according to an array of NAIOP board members. Among the issues on their minds are interest rates,…
From REBIC Join the City of Charlotte UDO Community update session on January 6 at noon or January 8 at 6:00 pm for a proposed maintenance text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Text Amendment #2025-118 revises the UDO to improve clarity, graphics, and standards related to land use, general development, and administrative processes (among others). Revisions include:…
From REBIC A Peek at just some of the REBIC 2025 WINS that are resulting in significant changes in outcome from housing attainability, infrastructure improvements, zoning, and more. Political Leadership Highlights: Historic Mecklenburg County Transportation Referendum Passed – Through hands-on bi-partisan advocacy, we sought and achieved the passage of the 1% sales tax referendum that…
NAIOP Research Foundation Releases Q4 Office Space Demand Forecast December 04, 2025 The NAIOP Research Foundation today released its newest office market forecast, revealing that national demand for office space surged in the third quarter of 2025 – a sharp reversal from earlier in the year that may signal the beginning of a broader market…
Professional Background Current Role & Company: What is your current position, and what does your company specialize in? Director of Acquisitions and Investment Management with Childress Klein Properties – a commercial real estate development company Career Path: How did you get started in commercial real estate, and what led you to where you are today?…
Join us on January 6 at noon or January 8 at 6:00 pm for a virtual information session on a proposed maintenance text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Text Amendment #2025-118 revises the UDO to improve clarity, graphics, and standards related to land use, general development, and administrative processes (among others). Revisions include: Updating land use rules…
By Brielle Scott for Market Share Blog | December 15, 2025 As we close out 2025, NAIOP’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Aquiles Suarez joined the organization’s Inside CRE Podcast to offer his sharp perspective on the intersection of policy, politics and commercial real estate. Suarez shared why this year will be remembered as…
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