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North Carolina Due Diligence Money vs. Earnest Money: A Clear Guide for Homebuyers

In North Carolina, Due Diligence Money is a non-refundable fee paid directly to the seller in exchange for time to investigate the property, while Earnest Money is a refundable deposit held in escrow to show good faith and is only forfeited if the buyer backs out after the due diligence period. Both are paid at contract signing and credited toward the purchase at closing.

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What Zillow Won’t Tell You: Why Working With a Licensed Greensboro Realtor Gives You a Major Advantage

As a licensed Greensboro NC Realtor, I provide homebuyers exclusive access to Triad MLS data, including property disclosures and agent-only remarks not visible on Zillow or public websites. Learn how to research neighborhoods legally and effectively, avoid costly surprises, and make informed offers with professional guidance.

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What is going on with STRs in Greensboro?

Since 2016, we've proudly hosted guests from all over the world at our five West Wendover homes in Greensboro, all while teaching job and life skills to local high school students. As the city of Greensboro introduced new short-term rental regulations, we've had to navigate rezoning and variance applications for our properties, all while advocating for fair and equal treatment of all rental types, believing that improving neighborhood living conditions should apply to both short-term and traditional rentals alike.

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