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What Happens If Your Financing Falls Through After Due Diligence Ends in North Carolina?
North Carolina's standard contract has no financing contingency. Here's what happens to your earnest money if your loan falls through after due diligence ends.
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.