FAQ and Disclaimers

Here are frequently asked questions and answers as well as some disclaimers I think you should know about!

What is Oak City CRE?

Oak City CRE is an online platform created by Jed Byrne to connect and identify any projects he creates related to the places and spaces of Raleigh and the state of North Carolina. The “CRE” in the name stands for commercial real estate, and Oak City represents Raleigh!

Who is Jed Byrne?

Jed moved to the Triangle in 2012 to attend graduate school at UNC and plans to never leave! He fell in love with the area and its people. In 2013 he started his career in real estate development and has worked for various firms on multifamily, office, and mixed-use projects. After 8 years in the development industry he transitioned into the AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) Consulting Industry as a Business Development Representative for WithersRavenel in 2021. Oak City CRE and all related projects are independent projects created by Jed Byrne and do not reflect the views of my employer. All comments and opinions are my own. 

What are the various Oak City CRE projects?

  • The Top Five – a weekly real estate newsletters focused on development in Raleigh. I started the newsletter in 2017 and every week curate a list of the top five links on development that I find. The purpose of the newsletter is to help keep folks up to speed on the market in a short period of time.
  • The DirtNC Podcast – the podcast is an ongoing and irregular show where I talk about the “places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome.” I find it to be a privilege to get to meet and get to know the people who make our places so awesome, and I created the show to share some of those conversations with others. Podcast episodes are hosted for 90-days on Buzzsprout and then are moved to the archive.
  • Social Media – I am most active on Twitter but also have a presence on Medium, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Top Five Jobs List – This is a curated list of AEC job openings that people share with me and I share with my newsletter subscribers.
  • Disclaimer: All projects listed above personal creations and independent projects created by Jed Byrne. All information shared across the Oak City CRE platform and on my various projects are for educational and informational purposes only. All information is gathered from sources believed to be reliable. The information may contain errors and/or omissions and is presented without any warranties or representations as to its accuracy. 

How are Oak City CRE projects funded?

  • All projects are self funded by Jed Byrne and are independent of any employment income. Any donations through the ko-fi page or elsewhere are donations only and not an exchange of money for a service. Donations are made solely for the benefit of Jed Byrne and Oak City CRE and those funds will be exclusively managed by Jed Byrne.
  • Affiliate Links: Any affiliate link will be clearly marked as such. If you use an affiliate link to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thanks! Any affiliate link commission is solely for the benefit of Jed Byrne and Oak City CRE and those funds will be exclusively managed by Jed Byrne. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Advertising: No Oak City CRE project currently accepts advertising revenue.

How do I contact Jed?

The best way is to reach out via email at [email protected]