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New homeowner receiving house keys on a home keychain in front of a sold sign
October 19, 2026
North Carolina offers $15,000 in down payment assistance for eligible first-time buyers and veterans. Here's how the NC Home Advantage programs actually work.
Home model, coins and loan papers, text: What the Fed's October 28 Rate Decision
October 16, 2026
The Fed meets October 27 to 28, with a decision due October 28 at 2 p.m. ET. Here is what it could mean for Triad and North Carolina homebuyers either way.
Couple comparing loans on laptop, text: FHA vs. VA vs. Conventional Loans in NC
October 12, 2026
Comparing FHA, VA, and conventional loans in North Carolina for 2026. See down payment minimums, loan limits, and which program actually fits your situation.
Home with for sale sign, text: Buy a Home in the Triad, Complete Fall 2026 Guide
October 6, 2026
How to buy a home in the Triad this fall, step by step: pre-approval, loan options, offers, underwriting, and closing, built for today's North Carolina market.
Colonial home in fall foliage, text: The Triad Housing Market Guide October Update
October 1, 2026
A local look at the Triad housing market for October 2026: median prices, days on market, and what it means for buyers in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point.
September 28, 2026
Choosing a mortgage lender affects your rate, your timeline, and your stress level. Here are 7 questions to ask before you commit to one.
September 21, 2026
Buying your first home in North Carolina? Here is every step, in plain English, from pre-approval to closing day, plus options for down payment assistance.
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September 15, 2026
Financing a new build is not the same as buying resale. Here is how rate locks, builder timelines, and financing options work in North Carolina.
Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved graphic over a house at dusk
September 15, 2026
Pre-qualified and pre-approved are not the same thing. Here is the real difference, and why a pre-approval can make your offer more competitive.
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