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Canopy Realtor® Association EXPO Publishes Podcast Link to Regional Growth Impact Panel Discussion
Canopy Realtor® Association EXPO Publishes Podcast Link to Regional Growth Impact Panel Discussion From REBIC You may have noticed the extra frequency of transportation conversations and many end up in our 2 For Tuesday articles. That’s because any proper land use discussion around residential or commercial development depends upon the successful expansion of good transportation…
Read MoreREBIC’s Matt Allen Reports Haywood City Wins, 1 Year After Helene’s Devastating Blow
REBIC’s Matt Allen Reports Haywood City Wins, 1 Year After Helene’s Devastating Blow From REBIC We’ve chosen to highlight two important stories that are intrinsically connected and highly relevant to our members. First, we recently invited Matthew Allen, J.D., into the REBIC family as an Area Advocacy Manager for Haywood, County NC. (In addition…
Read MoreGetting Real With Rob | A Podcast featuring Sagar Rathie
Getting Real With Rob | A Podcast featuring Sagar Rathie “You can have an impact!” states Sagar Rathie as he deftly handled our questions from host Rob Nanfelt. As our latest podcast guest, he approached the interview with enthusiasm and a plan. Immediately endearing and always prepared, Sagar has made a meteoric rise in the…
Read MoreREBIC | 1 for Wednesday
REBIC | 1 for Wednesday County Commissioners Approve Creation of Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority Here is the good news: During the September 16th meeting, Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted 8 to 1 to establish the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (District 6) cast the lone no vote. This Authority would eventually manage, and…
Read MoreBeyond Leverage: Three Negotiation Takeaways for CRE Professionals
Beyond Leverage: Three Negotiation Takeaways for CRE Professionals By Brielle Scott | September 9, 2025 “I don’t come to this with 30 years of experience. There were people on my flight here that have forgotten more about negotiation than I’ve learned,” joked Ryan Smith, senior associate for Trammell Crow Company, in a session this…
Read MoreData Puts Parking Decisions on Fast Forward
Data Puts Parking Decisions on Fast Forward By Jemicah Colleen Marasigan | September 9, 2025 The workday often begins on a parking ramp, not a lobby. That roll under the gate decides a lot: does it feel easy and welcoming, or like one more hurdle in the day? At CRE.Converge 2025 in Toronto, a…
Read MoreHow AI is Transforming Procurement
How AI is Transforming Procurement By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE | August 28, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly moving from buzzword to business essential, particularly in procurement and supply chain management. While often discussed interchangeably with broader technology, AI is best understood as a powerful subset of technology that learns, predicts and automates. For businesses…
Read MoreGetting Real With Rob | A Podcast featuring Bobbi Jo Lazarus
Getting Real With Rob | A Podcast featuring Bobbi Jo Lazarus Bobbi Jo walks us through the biggest takeaways from the newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” adding historical context and real-world insight on how it stacks up against past legislation. She describes tax work as “solving a puzzle” where you always need to be thinking…
Read MoreThe Carbon Behind the Curtain
The Carbon Behind the Curtain By Katia Lucuy | August 25, 2025 In our first article, The Fundamentals of Embodied Carbon, we unpacked what embodied carbon is, why it matters and how it’s quietly shaping the environmental legacy of every building we build. We explored the carbon footprint journey of gypsum board and introduced life…
Read MoreNAIOP Provides a Voice for CRE at Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Annual Meeting
NAIOP Provides a Voice for CRE at Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Annual Meeting By Jack Hargrove | August 6, 2025 Dozens of Democratic state legislators from across the United States convened in San Diego, California, July 28-30 for the annual meeting of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), the Democratic Party’s fundraising organization for state…
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