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Adaptive Reuse Lessons from a Successful Office-to-retail Redevelopment
Adaptive Reuse Lessons from a Successful Office-to-retail Redevelopment Brielle Scott for Market Share Blog | July 29, 2026 As office vacancy remains elevated in many markets, developers across the country are asking the same question: How can obsolete office buildings be successfully repositioned for new uses? On a recent episode of the Inside CRE podcast, Steve Neiger, managing principal…
Read MoreAI in Commercial Real Estate: Seven Applications Delivering Measurable ROI
AI in Commercial Real Estate: Seven Applications Delivering Measurable ROI Mirela Mohan for Market Share Blog | July 23, 2026 Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation in commercial real estate. As owners, operators and investors face persistent rising operating costs and growing pressure to do more with existing resources, AI is increasingly being deployed to…
Read MoreNew Report: CRE Investment Activity Continues to Recover
New Report: CRE Investment Activity Continues to Recover By: Maria Sicola, Elle Saling and Charles Warren | CREDA Market Monitor Release Date: July 2026 The Commercial Real Estate Development Association Market Monitor (formerly the NAIOP Market Monitor) provides insights into shifting market conditions and capital flows across the United States. The report’s findings can help…
Read MoreCREDA Forums Program
CREDA Forums Program The CREDA Forums Program connects commercial real estate professionals from across North America in confidential, small-group peer networks designed to foster meaningful relationships, share best practices, and address real-world business challenges. Forums members meet twice annually at the Forums Symposium and CREDA Conference to learn from one another and explore new opportunities.…
Read MoreData Centers in the Charlotte Region: Facts, Myths & What You Need to Know
Data Centers in the Charlotte Region: Facts, Myths & What You Need to Know View PDF Version View Executive Summary Updated 6/15/26 A resource guide for policymakers, commercial real estate professionals, and community stakeholders. Data centers power nearly every digital interaction in modern life: from telehealth appointments and mobile banking to university coursework and…
Read MoreA New Name for a New Era in Commercial Real Estate Development
A New Name for a New Era in Commercial Real Estate Development Marc Selvitelli, CAE for Market Share Blog | July 1, 2026 Today, I am proud to announce a pivotal moment in our association’s history: We are now the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA). This change goes far beyond a name change; it…
Read MoreShould There Be a Dilemma Around Data Centers?
Should There Be a Dilemma Around Data Centers? Data center construction is facing a wave of pushback, from local city councils to the halls of Congress. Is this sudden backlash justified by the facts? This policy forum will explore the critical role data centers play in technology and innovation. It will also examine how to…
Read MoreBringing Data Centers to Brownfields
Bringing Data Centers to Brownfields By Jason B. Hutt and Daniel J. Pope | Commercial Real Estate Development Magazine – Summer 2026 Issue A framework is in place for understanding and allocating environmental risk. The redevelopment of brownfield sites into sites for data centers offers unique advantages as well as environmental challenges. Potential site benefits include…
Read MoreREBIC – A “Tale of Two Markets” Charlotte Ranks as the 5th Most Targeted CRE Market in North America
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…
Read MoreREBIC – Opportunity Zones 2.0
REBIC – Opportunity Zones 2.0 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…
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