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North Carolina Real Estate Market

2026 Housing Market Data · Live Analysis

MARKET HEAT
8
out of 10
Median Home Price
$338K
$188/sqft
YoY Appreciation
+4.8%
Year-over-year
Days on Market
22d
Median DOM
Inventory
2.2mo
Low
List-to-Sale
98%
Avg ratio
Cash Buyers
26%
of all sales
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North Carolina Market Overview

North Carolina is the Southeast's success story. The Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) is one of the fastest-growing tech corridors in the country, home to 3 major research universities and a booming biotech ecosystem. Charlotte is a legitimate major financial center. The entire state has benefited from corporate relocations and remains more affordable than comparable markets nationally.

🏠 Buyer Insight

Research Triangle is one of the best long-term holds in America. Get in now — appreciation metrics are strong and the economic fundamentals keep improving. Durham's Southside and NE Durham neighborhoods are early-stage gentrification plays.

📋 Seller Insight

Strong buyer pool from corporate relocations. Stage for relocating executive buyers — they have budgets and move quickly. Price at market and you'll have multiple offers.

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Top Cities in North Carolina

CityMedian PriceYoY ChangeDays on MarketPrice/Sqft
Charlotte$388K+4.8%19d$218
Raleigh$428K+5.2%16d$238
Durham$398K+5.4%17d$228
Asheville$468K+4.2%28d$268
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Market Health Indicators

Market Velocity
Active — typical transaction pace
Buyer Competition
Moderate — at or near asking
Inventory Pressure
Low — seller's market conditions
Investment Momentum
4.8% annual appreciation — solid growth
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Buyer Demographics

🏠
38%
First-Time Buyers
of all purchases
💵
26%
Cash Buyers
of all purchases
⏱️
38d
Avg Close Time
from offer to close
⚠️
3.2/10K
Foreclosure Rate
homes in default
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Affordability Calculator — North Carolina

🏠 Affordability Calculator
Tailored for North Carolina market conditions
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
$2,672
per month
Principal & Interest
$1,997/mo
Property Tax
$310/mo
Insurance
$150/mo
PMI (< 20% down)
$215/mo
LOAN: $304,200TOTAL INTEREST: $414,720
Market Characteristics
#research-triangle#biotech#banking#southeast#corporate-relocations
📊 CURRENT RATESMar 9, 2026
30-YR FIXED
15-YR FIXED
5/1 ARM
JUMBO 30-YR
WK CHANGE 30-YR: 0.04%
NC Quick Facts
Median Price$338K
Price/Sqft$188
YoY Appreciation+4.8%
Days on Market22 days
Inventory2.2 months
Active Listings38,400
List-to-Sale98.0%
Avg Close Time38 days
Market Trend🔥 Hot
RegionSoutheast
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