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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.