2026 State of the Real Estate Market Luncheon

February 19, 2026
Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Presents

2026 State of the
Real Estate Market
Luncheon

Local Market Review & 2026 Forecasts — Free Lunch · Everyone Welcome

Date February 24, 2026
Time 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Venue Crown Complex, Fayetteville
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FREE EVENT Tickets are free & lunch is provided for all registered attendees

About the Event

Your Annual Window Into What’s Ahead for Our Market

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® presents its annual review and projections for the local real estate market. Join community leaders and market experts for insights that matter to buyers, sellers, and professionals across Fayetteville and Cumberland County.

Emceed by Candi Quigley, President of Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, this luncheon brings together regional economic leaders for a candid look at where the market has been — and where it’s going.

What You’ll Hear

Four Reasons to Attend

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2025 Market Recap
A data-driven look at how the local real estate market performed last year — prices, inventory, sales volume, and trends.
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2026 Forecasts
Expert outlooks on what buyers, sellers, and investors should expect from the Fayetteville-area market in the year ahead.
03
Economic Development Update
Regional investment and job growth insights from the FCEDC and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
04
Free Networking Lunch
No-cost professional development and a provided lunch — open to REALTORS®, affiliates, community leaders, and the public.

Schedule

Day-of Agenda

11:30 AM

Doors Open & Networking

Registration check-in, networking begins

11:45 AM

Lunch Served

Welcome remarks from emcee Candi Quigley, LPR President

12:00 PM

Program Begins

Main presentations from Christopher Chung & Robert Van Geons

1:15 PM

Q&A Session

Moderated audience questions

1:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Final comments + sponsor thank you

1:45 PM

Event Concludes

Featured Speakers

Meet the Experts

Christopher Chung
Christopher Chung
Chief Executive Officer
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

Christopher joined the EDPNC in 2015, bringing nearly 30 years of state-level economic development experience. Under his leadership, North Carolina has attracted more than 1,400 corporate location and expansion projects, resulting in over 220,000 announced new jobs and $100 billion in new investment statewide. A Business North Carolina Economic Development Executive of the Year (2024), Chris resides in Raleigh.

Robert Van Geons
Robert Van Geons
President & CEO
Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation

Since 2017, Robert has led FCEDC, announcing more than $1.3 billion in new investment and 5,000 jobs — including projects with Amazon, MetroNet, Campbell Soup, and Aero Titanium. A 5-time Business NC Power List honoree with over 20 years of economic development experience, Robert resides in Fayetteville with his family.

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Emcee
Candi Quigley
President, Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

Location

Crown Complex
Fayetteville, NC

1960 Coliseum Dr.
Fayetteville, NC 28306

Doors open at 11:30 AM. Ample parking is available on-site. The venue is ADA accessible. Please contact us with any accommodation needs.

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Lunch Included

A complimentary lunch is provided to all registered attendees.

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Free Admission

Tickets are completely free. Registration is required to secure your seat.

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Open to Everyone

REALTORS®, affiliates, business owners, buyers, sellers, and the general public are all welcome.

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Accessible Venue

The Crown Complex is fully ADA accessible.

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Free registration · Free lunch · Expert insights for Fayetteville’s real estate future

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Questions? Contact emily@longleafpinerealtors.com