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Leonna Weiss 9/28/26 Leonna Weiss 9/28/26

How Earnest Money Works Differently When You Buy New Construction in South Wake County

New construction earnest money in NC works differently than resale — fixed builder deposits, different refund rules, and separate design center money. Here's what to know.