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1031 Exchanges in North Carolina: Strategy, Timing, and the Second-Home Trap Nobody Mentions

A 1031 exchange can defer tens of thousands in capital gains taxes on North Carolina investment property, but strict IRS deadlines and personal-use rules trip up even experienced investors. Learn the 45-day and 180-day timelines, qualified intermediary requirements, and the vacation-home safe harbor that Pinehurst property owners must understand.

Sarah Casey Luxury LivingMarch 20, 20265 min read

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