Longleaf Pine REALTORS® (LPR) invites real estate industry professionals and community leaders to the 2025 State of the Real Estate Market Luncheon, which will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 11:45 a.m. at the Crown Complex. This flagship event will deliver essential insights into the current and future local real estate landscape while fostering connections across the industry.
The luncheon will feature a review of 2024’s local real estate trends, actionable strategies and
expert predictions for the coming year. Attendees will gain insights from Bowen Research’s
statewide Carolina Core Housing Needs Assessment and learn about regional economic
development initiatives that impact the real estate market. Featured speakers include LPR President David Zeitz, who will open the event with reflections on 2024 and opportunities for growth in 2025; Patrick Bowen of Bowen Research, who will present key findings from the Carolina Core Housing Needs Assessment; former LPR President Dave Evans, who will give an overview of local MLS statistics and trends; and Robert Van Geons, President & CEO of Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC), who will share updates and insights on local economic development.
“The State of the Real Estate Market Luncheon is a cornerstone event for Longleaf Pine
REALTORS®,” said LPR President David Zeitz in a press release. “Every day, we strive to provide the tools and resources our members and the community need to navigate the local housing market, and this luncheon is an excellent opportunity to share vital market insights and trends that shape our region.”
Join LPR on Feb. 18 to gain the knowledge and connections that will empower you to navigate the real estate market with confidence in 2025 and beyond.
Attendees will enjoy lunch and the presentations. Tickets are at NO-COST for members and community leaders.
Reserve your spot today at https://longleafpinerealtors.my.canva.site/2025sotrem
To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr
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