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…
Read MoreNAIOP 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…
Read MoreProfessional 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?…
Read MoreJoin 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…
Read MoreBy 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…
Read MoreDetails taken from the Charlotte Observer. The Metropolitan Public Transit Authority (MPTA) board is now mostly in place. As of Friday morning, only Governor Josh Stein had yet to make his pick for the Authority. The 27-member MPTA establishment process began following the passage of the referendum this last November which increases the county’s sales…
Read MoreThe City of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department released its 3rd Annual Charlotte Future 2040 Annual Report. The annual report tracks the progress and efforts toward implementing the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan within Calendar Year 2024. The report is organized into the following sections: Charlotte Fast Facts – summarizes Charlotte’s population growth and new development. The…
Read MoreA sold-out crowd gathered for NAIOP Charlotte’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 11! It was an incredible morning filled with connection, insights, and a celebration of the commercial real estate community. Congratulations to our award winners and the newly elected NAIOP board. A special thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise and making…
Read MoreBy Brielle Scott for Market Share Blog | December 9, 2025 Ryan Severino, chief economist and head of research at BGO, joined NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast to share his data-driven perspective on how global trends translate into real-world impacts for developers and investors. Listen to the full discussion and read the excerpt below as Severino…
Read MoreBy Rob Naso for Market Share Blog | November 24, 2025 Today’s office market presents institutional owners with a clear opportunity: align capital with tenants’ top priority – workplaces that drive productivity, collaboration and culture through flexibility. Corporate occupiers are increasingly seeking environments that employees choose for their experience and connectivity, elevating office space from what…
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