Markets & Finance

Reporting shows a clear mismatch: more people arriving in North Carolina and a housing market that isn’t expanding at the same pace. This column separates what the reporting confirms from reasonable interpretations and lays out practical responses for custom-home professionals, designers, and prospective buyers.

Confirmed reporting shows mortgage rates have moved close to 7% and existing-home sales slipped in July. For custom builders and prospective buyers across North Carolina, that means rethinking timing, financing options and design choices that preserve buyer demand and resale value.