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Getting Real With Rob is the official podcast of the Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hosted by Executive Director Rob Nanfelt, Getting Real With Rob features real conversations with industry leaders about real estate, housing and community.

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Brenda Hayden, REALTOR®, industry leader, and housing advocate with more than two decades of experience serving consumers and communities throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, is the 2026 President of North Carolina REALTORS®, representing th... more

Dave Boliek, our guest on Getting Real with Rob, became the 21st State Auditor of North Carolina in January of 2025. Now, almost 18 months into his term, he's focused and alert about what it means to ensure your tax money is being spent with accounta... more

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"UNC is all about Charlotte" shares Blaine Brownell, during our recent recording. As the Director of the Raven's School of Architecture, UNC Charlotte, he emphasizes that Charlotte is poised for amazing success and is highly optimistic about the futu... more

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Mark Jerrell, chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners and the representative for District 4, which comprises the eastern part of Mecklenburg County. And we have to say, this podcast episode is one we've been looking forward to for a lo... more

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Dave Boliek
State Auditor, North Carolina
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Episode: David Boliek | State Auditor of North Carolina
Blaine Brownell
Director of the Raven's School of Architecture at UNC Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Episode: Blaine Brownell | Professor and Director of the Raven's School of Architecture, UNC Charlotte
Mark Jerrell
Chair Mecklenburg County Commission; Representative from District 4
Mecklenburg County Government
Episode: Mark Jerrell, Chair Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners | Representative District 4
Ed Driggs
Councilmember, Charlotte City Council, Chair of Transportation, Planning and Development
Charlotte City Council
Episode: Ed Driggs, Charlotte City Councilperson District 7
Danté Anderson
City Council District 1 Representative
Charlotte City Council
Episode: Danté Anderson, Charlotte City Councilperson District 1
David Longo
Founder, Chairman & CEO of CBI Workplace Solutions; former chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
CBI Workplace Solutions; Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
Episode: David Longo | Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – CBI Workplace Solutions
Aaron Houck
Political scientist and attorney at Robinson Bradshaw
Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson (Robinson Bradshaw)
Episode: Aaron Houck, Land Use Attorney with Robinson Bradshaw
Dan Puvak
Operations Partner for True Homes in Architecture & Estimating
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Episode: Dan Puvak, Operations Partner—Architectural & Estimating Services at True Homes
Torrey Feimster
CEO, Ascension Community Development Corporation
Ascension Community Development Corporation
Episode: Torrey Feimster | CEO for Ascension Community Development Corporation

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Rob Nanfelt
Host of the show; Executive Director of Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition (REBIC).

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Great information about the Charlotte real estate market!

    Strong information and analysis from one of the major voices in the Charlotte real estate market! A must listen for anyone involved in real estate.

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Insightful, grounded discussions on Charlotte's real estate and policy landscape.
Strong analysis from a major voice in Charlotte real estate; essential listen for industry stakeholders.
Clear, practical takeaways for sponsors seeking local market context.

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Torrey Feimster | CEO for Ascension Community Development Corporation
Q: give us a little background about your path to Ascension and how you got involved?
I joined Ascension after a long career in institutional investing, joining the founder and board to incubate a social enterprise that closes racial wealth gaps and creates shared prosperity.
Torrey Feimster | CEO for Ascension Community Development Corporation
Q: what skill have you recently developed that you thought you couldn't master?
Financial modeling and cash-flow analysis for real estate development, a self-taught progression from a finance background to focus on asset and investment performance.
Torrey Feimster | CEO for Ascension Community Development Corporation
Q: what's your current binge watch obsession?
I'm into Spartacus, a leadership case study about resilience and overcoming challenges, which informs my perspective on persistence and ambition.
Torrey Feimster | CEO for Ascension Community Development Corporation
Q: what tradition or habit did you carry from childhood?
My grandmother taught me that attitude determines altitude, so I start each day with a positive mindset to shape the trajectory of my goals.
Torrey Feimster | CEO for Ascension Community Development Corporation
Q: if you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be, Torrey?
Three words: tactical, innovative, and diplomatic, which guide my approach to building social impact through disciplined, thoughtful leadership.

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A practical deep dive into Charlotte's real estate, housing, and urban development scene, featuring voices from city government, architecture, development, finance, and nonprofit sectors. Episodes tend to explore housing affordability, transportation, zoning policy, public-private partnerships, and how local governance interacts with industry to shape growth. Noteworthy elements include a strong focus on transit-oriented development, equity in housing, and cross-sector collaboration to move projects forward in a growing metro. For potential listeners and sponsors, the show offers hands-on context about Charlotte's development ecosystem and the people shaping policy and projects on the ground.

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2. Blaine Brownell
3. Mark Jerrell
4. Ed Driggs
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7. Aaron Houck
8. Dan Puvak

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