by Chris McLaughlin Chapel Hill, NC – Twenty-nine counties, home to over 3 million North Carolinians, conducted property tax reappraisals in 2025 after several years of rising real estate prices. Not surprisingly, these reappraisals produced substantial stress among taxpayers and…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County navigates the complexities of its real estate market in the second quarter of 2026, a stark divide emerges between luxury and mid-range properties. While high-end homes are flying off the market,…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – When Victor Czar was asked how long a community could last without water in a “zombie apocalypse,” the Sanford assistant city manager did not hesitate. “Nothing,” he said. The line drew a laugh, but…
Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro, North Carolina, offers a rare mix in the Triangle region: historic small-town character, access to Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Durham, expanding new-home options, rural acreage, growing amenities, and a community culture that still feels personal. The…
Pittsboro, NC – As part of International Compost Awareness Week, the Chatham community is invited to learn about issues related to composting and how to overcome them. This free program is open to the public. WHAT: Common Composting Conundrums and…
Pittsboro, NC – Storyliving by Disney has revealed new details in a press release about the Second Star Club for residents of Asteria, a new home community inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of North Carolina’s Piedmont region. Envisioned…
Pittsboro, NC – Heat pumps have become the poster child for efficient, all-electric home heating. But when an ice storm hits—when freezing rain coats neighborhoods in a glaze that snaps limbs and downs power lines—those same systems can become unusually…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County residents are invited to attend a Community Conversation on Affordable Housing, a public event co-hosted by CORE (Community Organizing for Racial Equity) and the Chatham County Housing Office. What: Community Conversation on Affordable Housing When:…
By Mike Pool Pittsboro, NC – As of April 2024, the median home list price for Chatham County is $841,500, as reported by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. This price is the second highest in the state, and…
By Algenon Cash Raleigh, NC – North Carolina homeowners are facing a new challenge — one that should be a cause for celebration but instead feels like a financial gut punch. Counties across the state are releasing new property revaluations…