Real Estate Matters: New Year’s Resolutions for Homebuyers, Part Two

Real Estate Matters: New Year’s resolutions for homebuyers, part two

Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Tribune Content Agency This is part two of Ilyce and Sam’s thoughts on the housing market and their 2026 homebuyer resolutions. Home Buyer Resolution No. 6: Consider seller concessions and builder incentives. In many markets right now, inventory is increasing and homes are staying on the market longer. That means you have more leverage than you’ve had in years. Ask sellers to cover part of your closing costs or e…

The struggles of homebuyers in Chatham County real estate market

By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the year 2025 draws to a close, the real estate market in Chatham County, North Carolina, presents a complex picture characterized by rising prices, limited inventory, and affordability challenges for average families. In my recent discussion with Eric Andrews of Realty World Carolina Properties, the stark realities of the current housing landscape were laid bare, revealing the struggles faced by families in secu…