City of Fayetteville Conducting Survey on their Permitting Process
The City of Fayetteville, NC (City) has retained BerryDunn (Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC) to assess the City’s development review process. For the purposes of this project, development review includes site plan review through the Technical Review Committee, building and related construction permitting, and construction inspections. This project focuses on assessing the City’s current procedures and identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen […]
REALTOR® Voice in Action: Advocacy in the Rooms Where Decisions Are Made in April 2026
Advocacy remained active throughout April as Longleaf Pine REALTORS® continued to stay engaged in local and regional meetings where housing, infrastructure, land use, economic development, and community growth were being discussed. By showing up consistently, our Government Affairs Director helped ensure LPR stayed informed on the issues shaping the communities our members serve and the […]
Data Center Lawsuit in Chatham County – Article from the Sanford Herald
Sanford developer sues Chatham County over data center moratorium Facebook A Sanford developer sued Chatham County on April 23 over its one-year moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining. ECO Tip West LLC filed the suit in Chatham County Superior Court. The sole principal of the business is Kirk J. Bradley, with an address at […]
Housing Developments in Hoke County to Resume in PWC areas
Hoke County Commissioners approved an increase in water distribution from 70% to 80% percent. The increase will allow subdivisions that have been approved previously to begin building again after a moratorium was put in place last year. Water allocation is at capacity in all other zones other than the PWC areas. The following is a […]
Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Invests in the Workforce That Supports Housing in Our Region
Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is proud to announce a $500,000 donation to the FTCC Foundation to support scholarships for skilled trades in the housing industry and the communities we serve. This investment reflects our commitment to supporting not only the success of our members but also the strength and long-term vitality of the communities they serve.
April Luncheon Recap: Advocacy, Engagement & Community Impact
Longleaf Pine REALTORS® gathered on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Crown Center Complex for the April General Membership Meeting. The luncheon opened with association business, guest recognition, and updates, followed by the welcome of John McPherson, 2025 NC REALTORS® President, as the featured program speaker. John shared an encouraging message about the importance of […]
City of Sanford Approves Regulations on Future Data Centers
After a five-hour meeting, the Sanford City Council voted to approve regulations for the possibility of future data centers. Highlights of the ordinance change are below. During the public hearing, Eric Evanson spoke on the His position and said “I called a woman in prince William County, Virginia about their data center situation and the […]
City of Raeford & Hoke County Updates
City of Raeford The City of Raeford denied a rezoning for 39 townhomes. The rezoning is located on South Vass Road/North of Main Street. The rezoning was tabled in March. The property is 6.5 acres and the request from J & K Development is to rezone from R12 residential to RMF residential multi-family. The property […]
Public Works Commission Providing New Incentive Program for In-Fill Development
Participation Regulations (Water & Sewer Service) Development Participation PWC wants to encourage and facilitate development within the corporate boundaries of the City of Fayetteville by participating in the Developer cost for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. Projects located, in whole or in part, inside the City boundaries are eligible to receive a Development Participation amount […]
