From REBIC – 6/16/2026 You’ve all heard the competing stories. The tug of war with facts and opinions. Even with countless editorials published, criticisms, and informed suggestions, some council members still seem to be in their own world. And we’re linking to the Observer story here because it makes some important statements. I don’t know…
Read MoreBrielle Scott for Market Share Blog | June 10, 2026 Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) has long been a familiar sight near ports, airports and industrial corridors. Yet despite its visibility, the sector remained largely overlooked by institutional investors for years. That is changing rapidly. In a recent episode of NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast, NAIOP President…
Read MoreFrom REBIC – 6/9/2026 During last night’s meeting of the Charlotte City Council several significant decisions were made. As was anticipated, council unanimously passed a 150-day moratorium on new data center development. This action came two weeks after a rancorous public hearing on the matter. REBIC expressed our opposition to the moratorium in correspondence sent to…
Read MoreAquiles 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 our top 2026 legislative priorities. A little more…
Read MoreThe REBIC Prosperity Initiative was formed to help residents and policy makers lean into decisions that focus on cooperation and economic health, so we can keep prosperity accessible and sustainable. What is prosperity? It’s the right to enjoy life, and have reasonable access to education, health, and housing. Only a nurtured real estate industry makes…
Read MoreFrom REBIC – 6/2/2026 By Symone Graham – Staff Writer, Charlotte Business Journal Jun 1, 2026 Charlotte is attracting billions in capital investment and outpacing most U.S. metros on job growth, but a veteran economist warns the city’s public-private engine is sputtering at a critical moment. Mark Vitner, chief economist at Charlotte-based Piedmont Crescent Capital and former…
Read MoreFrom 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 the details, here are a…
Read MoreBrielle Scott for Market Share Blog | June 1, 2026 As the “opportunity zones (OZ)” program enters a new phase, investors, developers and advisors are preparing for what many are calling “opportunity zones 2.0.” In a recent episode of NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast, Angel Rice and Dave Sobochan of Cohen & Co., one of the…
Read MoreFrom REBIC – 5/27/2026 Charlotte Water is the largest public water and wastewater utility in North Carolina, serving more than a million customers across Mecklenburg County. The Charlotte region has seen high growth over the past fifteen years and that is expected to continue at a significant rate. Charlotte Water is charged with ensuring the community…
Read MoreFrom REBIC – 5/27/2026 Yes. That’s a hammer and a sickle in the image above. It seemed appropriate for what we’re calling 2 For Wednesday. Published today so you have a full report of the City Council Meeting from last night. Before I begin my short summary and offer resources below, I want to say that we keep asking…
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