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Leonna Weiss 10/26/26 Leonna Weiss 10/26/26

How Long Should Your Due Diligence Period Be When Buying a Home in North Carolina?

North Carolina has no standard due diligence period. Buyer and seller negotiate it, days are consecutive calendar days ending at 5:00 p.m., and the seller doesn’t have to extend it.

Leonna Weiss 9/8/26 Leonna Weiss 9/8/26

Seller Concessions are Rising in Raleigh…What to Offer in 2026

Seller concessions are becoming a bigger part of Raleigh-area real estate negotiations in 2026. Here’s how closing cost credits, rate buydowns, and other incentives can help sellers protect their net proceeds and get the deal done.