Most of us don’t relish the thought of entering a nursing home or senior community, and most of us don’t want to spend our hard-earned retirement money on home modifications to make our houses more suitable to our needs. Enter the concept of “universal design,” a new trend in home-building that emphasizes adaptability and permanence. […]
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How Inflation May Impact Chatham County Real Estate
These days, it seems like Americans are paying more for just about everything. With gas and food prices reaching record highs, people are tightening their belts and cutting back any way they can. After the last few years of uncertainty, rising interest rates have many concerned about how the Chatham County real estate landscape may […]
What You Should Know Before Moving to Pittsboro
The announcement of Vinfast’s new electric vehicle plant in Chatham County has brought many new homebuyers to Pittsboro. As one of the fastest growing areas in the Tar Heel State, Pittsboro is expected to swell with new residents over the coming years. If you’re planning a move to Pittsboro, there are a few things you […]
Tips for Selecting the Perfect Home Site
There are few things as thrilling as designing your dream home. One of the most important choices you’ll make happens early on in the process: selecting the perfect lot for your home. When considering various home site options, it’s important to take a wide range of factors into account. As you choose your future dream […]
What Vinfast’s New Plant Means for Chatham County
Have you heard the news? Vietnamese automaker Vinfast has signed a preliminary deal to invest $4 billion in a new Chatham County factory complex. The plant will make sport utility vehicles, electric buses, as well as batteries for electric vehicles. Construction will begin this year with a completion date of July 2024. The investment is […]
Tips for Designing Your New Home
If you’re new to Chatham County, you may be eager to design your dream home from the ground up. There’s nothing quite like creating a space that’s truly your own, but the process comes with a number of challenges most people don’t anticipate. As you design your new home, keep these tips in mind: Prioritize […]
What Goes Into a Home Inspection?
Whether you’re buying new or existing construction, you’re likely going to need a mortgage. To get a mortgage, almost all lenders require you to get a home inspection. But this isn’t merely bureaucratic red tape; on the contrary, a home inspection can provide valuable knowledge before you take the leap of purchasing a home. A […]
Chatham Park Updates: Affordable Housing and North Chatham Parkway
Did you know that Chatham County is one of the fastest-growing areas in North Carolina? This rural area of bedroom communities is the latest to absorb the Triangle’s booming growth. Nowhere is this more evident than in Chatham Park, a massive development that will permanently change the area. Thanks to the Pittsboro board of commissioners, […]
New Construction vs. Existing Construction vs. Building on Your Own Lot
The housing market is exploding, and it shows no sign of cooling down any time soon. More than ever before, buyers wading into the market should be willing to consider all of their options for a dream home. Chatham County is in an interesting position in this regard. Long a rural area full of bedroom […]
Chatham Park Real Estate
As the Triangle has grown, so too have its outlying communities. Homebuyers in particular have started looking further out in areas like Chatham County for the lower cost of living, lower property taxes, and access to peace and quiet. The Triangle is unique in that it offers a nearly seamless blend of both rural and […]