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Buying

The Due Diligence Fee: The Check North Carolina Buyers Don't Get Back

You write a check directly to the seller, before anyone inspects anything, and you do not get it back if you walk. Out of state buyers hear that and assume they misunderstood. They did not. It is also the number that quietly decides who wins the house.

October 28, 2026 read
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Relocation

What UNC Parking Actually Costs, and How Where You Live Changes It

A UNC employee earning over $200,000 pays $2,250 a year to park on campus. A park and ride permit is $200. Nobody runs that math before picking a neighborhood, and it is worth about $20,000 over ten years.

September 16, 2026 read
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Seller Resources

What Is My Chapel Hill Home Worth in 2026?

Online estimates can miss by tens of thousands. Here is what actually sets a Chapel Hill home's value in 2026 and what the current market data means.

August 28, 2026 read
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Market Updates

The Chapel Hill Housing Market in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Need to Know

Chapel Hill is not in a frenzy or a crash. Here is what slower sales, deeper inventory, and changing negotiation mean for buyers and sellers in 2026.

August 14, 2026 read
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