Federal Government Affairs
Understanding the Underlying Mystery of the Recent Rate Hike by the Feds. (The short answer, inflation.)
Understanding the Underlying Mystery of the Recent Rate Hike by the Feds. (The short answer, inflation.) From REBIC – 9/22/26 We publish information that affects how policy is determined and enacted because it affects economic health. With that said, we also see that many people in our industry aren’t always able to articulate the deeper…
Read MoreBoth Parties Are Dealing with Populist Opposition to Data Centers
Both Parties Are Dealing with Populist Opposition to Data Centers Aquiles Suarez for Market Share Blog | September 17, 2026 Not a day goes by without a story running in a major newspaper, or a segment airing on CNBC’s Squawk Box, regarding the populist backlash against data centers and voter concern with artificial intelligence (AI).…
Read MoreBudget Reconciliation 3.0: Another Legislative Push Before the Election
Budget Reconciliation 3.0: Another Legislative Push Before the Election Eric Schmutz for Market Share Blog | July 15, 2026 Last weekend, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and members of his leadership team retreated to Camp David with a number of GOP members to discuss strategies for advancing a third budget reconciliation bill. Republicans hold a…
Read MoreCongress Takes An Important Step Towards Transportation Reauthorization
Congress Takes An Important Step Towards Transportation Reauthorization 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…
Read MoreLeadership in an Age of Disruption: A Conversation with Mitt Romney
Leadership in an Age of Disruption: A Conversation with Mitt Romney Kathryn Hamilton, CAE for Market Share Blog | May 1, 2026 In a wide-ranging conversation at NAIOP’s National Forums Symposium this week in Salt Lake City, former U.S. Senator Mitt Romney shared candid insights on leadership, economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence and the future of…
Read MoreNavigating the First Tax Season Under the OBBBA
Navigating the First Tax Season Under the OBBBA Eric Schmutz for Market Share Blog | April 15, 2026 This past April 15 marks the first Tax Day under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this landmark legislation introduces significant benefits for the commercial real estate sector. NAIOP…
Read MoreA Generational Reset for U.S. Manufacturing and What It Means for Industrial Real Estate
A Generational Reset for U.S. Manufacturing and What It Means for Industrial Real Estate 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…
Read MoreOpportunities and Challenges for Transportation Infrastructure Policy in 2026
Opportunities and Challenges for Transportation Infrastructure Policy in 2026 Jack Hargrove for Market Share Blog | February 18, 2026 To ensure commercial real estate developers can build the communities of our future, all levels of government must ensure proper maintenance of and investment into transportation infrastructure. Whether in the form of highways, roads, freight rail,…
Read MoreCL&LR Capitol Hill Day Was Just the Beginning of Our Federal Advocacy in 2026
CL&LR Capitol Hill Day Was Just the Beginning of Our Federal Advocacy in 2026 Eric Schmutz for Market Share Blog | February 11, 2026 Last week, NAIOP members from chapters across North America came to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2026 Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat. The event capped off on Wednesday…
Read MoreEconomic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2026 U.S. Edition
Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2026 U.S. Edition Since 2008, NAIOP has conducted this study to estimate the annual economic contribution of commercial real estate development to the U.S. economy. The study uses key data sets from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Dodge Construction Network,…
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