City of Fayetteville Promoting NEW Economic Funding for Small Businesses
Can-Do Economic Development Programs Whether You’re Starting, Growing, or Expanding a Business, Fayetteville Can Help. The City of Fayetteville is committed to partnering with business leaders to build a stronger economy for all residents. Economic development efforts in the City include economic incentives, federally funded programs, and strategies that support disadvantaged business enterprises. The City’s Can-Do Economic Development […]
ROAD to Housing Act Becomes LAW!
After 21 Months of Advocacy, NAR Leaders Help Deliver Landmark Housing Law July 11, 2026 Residential Real Estate, Veterans Affairs, Promoting Home Ownership By: Michael Rauber Share “It takes years of trust, persistence and bipartisan partnership to move a package of this scope across the finish line,” says NAR Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn. […]
REALTOR® Voice in Action: Advocacy in the Rooms Where Decisions Are Made in June 2026
Advocacy remained active throughout June as Longleaf Pine REALTORS® participated in state and federal legislative meetings and continued monitoring local policies affecting housing, development, infrastructure, utilities, and economic growth. Through ongoing engagement with elected officials and community partners, LPR’s Government Affairs team works to ensure that the REALTOR® perspective is represented in conversations shaping the […]
Cumberland County Improves Permitting Process
Planning & Inspections Rolls Out Online Permitting Tools Jul 02, 2026 FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County Planning & Inspections announces online tools designed to offer a user-friendly, streamlined permitting process for residential and business customers. Residents or business owners can apply for permits through the EnerGov Permit Self Services window on the Planning & Inspections […]
Public Works Commission Issues Stage 1 Water Conservation Efforts Effective Immediately
Water Shortage Response PWC Activates Stage 1 (Alert) Water Conservation Measures PWC has activated Stage 1 (Alert) of the City of Fayetteville’s Water Shortage Response Ordinance effective immediately. Stage 1 is voluntary and asks customers to reduce non-essential water use to help protect the community’s water supply for drinking, sanitation, and fire protection. During Stage 1, customers are encouraged to […]
Hoke County Implements Water Use Restrictions
Information is from the Hoke News Journal Hoke County local government announced Tuesday afternoon that the county is implementing voluntary water use restrictions forits residential, commercial and governmental water customers.“Due to current drought conditions and in creased seasonal water demand, Hoke County is implementing Stage 1 Water Restrictions in accordance with the County’s Water Short […]
Behind the Bylaws: Start Here
Welcome to Behind the Bylaws, our six-part series designed to help you better understand the proposed amendments to the Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Bylaws. Over the next six weeks, I’ll walk you through the proposed changes to the association’s bylaws. My goal is to explain what’s changing, why those recommendations are being made, and what they mean for […]
NAR Statement On Sweeping Tax Reform Bill One Year Later
WASHINGTON (July 1, 2026) – Today, Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of Realtors®, issued the following statement commemorating the sweeping tax reform legislation that became law one year ago: “One year after becoming law, the tax provisions included in this legislation continue to benefit homeowners, consumers, and […]
Hoke County Home Repair Assistance Program Accepting Applications
Hoke County Accepting Applicationsfor Home Repair Assistance Program Hoke County residents may now apply for assistance through theEssential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (ESFRLP), a housingrehabilitation program designed to help eligible homeowners make necessary repairs to their homes. The program provides funding to address housing conditions that threaten the health, safety, and well-being of homeowners. […]
