Raleigh # 4 In Forbes List Of Fastest Growing Cities
April 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

Raleigh # 4 In Forbes List Of Fastest Growing Cities

Forbes Magazine just came out with their list of the fastest growing cities in America and Raleigh, North Carolina came in at number 4. Forbes used data that factored the estimated rate of growth for 2012-2013, the rate of job growth in 2012, the rate of economic growth for 2012. They also took into account federal unemployment data and median salaries for local college educated workers. Raleigh is no stranger to awards and accolades and 2013 looks like it is going to be a standout year for this fast growing and dynamic city in the South-East.

Raleigh has a lot going for it when it comes to college educated residents, surrounded by world class universities like Duke, UNC Chapel Hill and right in Downtown Raleigh the campus of NC State University, almost 50% of residents 25 and older have a college degree

Research Triangle Park to the west of Raleigh is home to 170 major companies that employ over 40,000 people, companies like CISCO, IBM, Fidelity Investments, Grifols, Bayer Crop Science all chose to move their operations to the region for the many benefits Raleigh has to offer their companies as well as their employees.

Raleigh has long been known as a city that provides a great quality of life without a great deal of money, affordable housing, jobs, weather, transportation, health care, all factor into why Raleigh has, for the last number of years been one of the top destinations for people on the move.

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There are so many options to choose from when looking for homes in Raleigh, from chic downtown condos to large estate homes and plenty of homes in between. It’s no wonder that Raleigh was named the “Most Family Friendly City” in January 2013 by the Human Life Project. In 2011 Business Week Magazine gave Raleigh the top spot in their list of “America’s Best Cities”, only a few of the many awards bestowed on the city of Raleigh in recent years. The median sales price in Raleigh is $190,000 up 10% from a year ago, and home sales in Raleigh are up 28% in 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

Take a walk through the City of Oaks and you will see a vibrant downtown with fantastic new and old restaurants like Poole’s Diner, Sitti, Gravy, The Pit. Concert venues, museums, theaters and large projects like the renovation of the old Dillon Supply building by the high tech company Citrix Systems who are moving their Raleigh Headquarters downtown.

The Museum of Natural Sciences is a spectacular building with floors of exciting things to experience. The NHL franchise Carolina Hurricanes call Raleigh home and there is a constant schedule of sports from hockey to college basketball, football, hey not a thirty minute drive is the triple A Minor League Durham Bulls.

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People move to Raleigh for many reasons, job, family, weather, health and they move to Raleigh from all over the country and the world. There are folks we call half-backs who moved south to Florida from up north and prefer four seasons of mild weather, want to be closer to family so they move half way back, Raleigh is about in the middle of the East Coast and transportation is easy, just ask anyone who has flown into beautiful Raleigh Durham International Airport.

There are a lot of folks whose kids came to college here and never left and now the parents are moving to Raleigh. The many job opportunities in biotechnology and life sciences, technology, finance, gaming bring many new residents to Raleigh every year.

Looking for more information on the Greater Raleigh Area, or want information on the best neighborhoods in Raleigh? If you are considering a move to the Greater Raleigh NC area, you should consider the charm of Cary, NC – a town with some of the best amenities in the area! Any of the Real Estate Agents at Raleigh Cary Realty would be glad to give you more information! Call us at 919 439 0965

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Greenwood Forest Neighborhood in Cary
April 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

Greenwood Forest Neighborhood in Cary

Greenwood Forest is an established neighborhood right in the heart of Cary. Most of the homes in Greenwood Forest were built in the 1960’s-1970’s and are typically of that period with a mixture of split level ranch plans, two story brick homes and single level ranch homes. The lots range in size from a third of an acre to three quarters of an acre and one of the most attractive features of the homes in Greenwood Forest Neighborhood in Cary is the mature landscaping and tree cover not found in newer neighborhoods in Cary. Some of the homes that have sold recently have been completely updated while others may require some modernization.

Home sales in Greenwood Forest for the year 2012 were robust with the majority of homes selling in under 30 days, some in less than a week. Home prices ranged from $121,900 for a 1200 square foot brick ranch to $246,000 for a 2546 square foot two story brick ranch with a detached two car garage. The average sale price of homes sold in Greenwood Forest in 2012 was $183,000 which was an average of $105 a square foot. There are currently three homes for sale in Greenwood Forest in Cary.

Ranch floor plans like those in Greenwood Forest also appeal to families with older mother in-laws or are looking for homes that will work for a mother-in-law suite.

So why are people moving to the Greenwood Forest Neighborhood in Cary? Well there are no HOA dues, a considerable saving every month when compared to some neighborhoods. older homes with plenty of character that you can remodel to suit your needs or leave them as they are. Mature landscaping and fully grown trees, the azaleas in the spring brighten the whole neighborhood, lots of privacy. Some of the homes have basements and real wood burning fireplaces, not something you will find in most new homes today.

The central location of the neighborhood is ideal for shopping with the Cary Towne Center and Crossroads Plaza minutes away. There are many activities and sports available in Cary, just around the corner there are two swim facilities, The Cary Swim Club and The Triangle Aquatic Center. There are numerous parks and walking trails all nearby. The neighborhood is close to the major intersection of I 40 and I 440 and Route 1 which allows for transport to Research Triangle Park, Raleigh Durham International Airport, Downtown Raleigh and points east, like the beach.

Do you want to know more about the best Cary neighborhoods? Go towww.raleighcaryrealty.com for more information. You can also see market trends for Cary, NC updated daily.

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Briar Chapel Subdivision in Chapel Hill
April 2, 2013 Leave a Comment

Briar Chapel Subdivision in Chapel Hill

A few miles down Route 15/501 from the town of Chapel Hill is the beautiful community of Briar Chapel. These homes are also “near” Apex” and often times people looking for New Homes in Apex will also consider properties in this Green Community. Briar Chapel is a neighborhood of homes built with the latest energy saving standards and Green building practices available. This is line with the developers plan to preserve and maintain as much of the natural resources in the 1500 acre community. 900 acres of which have been preserved and provide residents with over twenty miles of walking and biking trails.

There are 15 miles of mountain bike trails in and around the neighborhood. The amenities at Briar Chapel are extensive and there is something for everyone! Amenities include the beautiful Briar Club where residents can meet up, the resort style pool with salt water purification has an 8 lane competition pool, two cool slides, splash area, fountains.

Briar Chapel has parks for some quiet time and a community garden. In keeping with the concept of green living and healthier lifestyles Briar Chapel has a mobile farmers market come to the community on Saturdays with locally grown produce, local beef and fish.

Homes in Briar Chapel range in price from $190,000 up to the mid $500,000 and they come in a range of styles and finishes. Energy Star appliances, Energy Star lighting, tankless water heaters, HAHB certified homes, programmable thermostats, sealed crawl spaces are some of the many features you can expect to find in homes built in Briar Chapel.

Cottage style homes transitional homes, ranch homes and arts and craft and colonial are some of the styles of homes with exteriors of fiber cement, stone and shake. Sales of homes in Briar Chapel for the first quarter of 2013 show 24 homes sold ranging in price from $189,900 to $456,789 with an average sale price of $298,387. The average price per square foot for homes sold in Briar Chapel in the first quarter of 2013 was $138. Homes ranged in size from 1500 square feet to 3000 square feet and went from a 2 bedroom townhouse to a 5 bedroom single family.

Briar Chapel is located in Chatham County about seven miles from the wonderful and charming town of Chapel Hill, home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There are all the fantastic restaurants, shops, sporting events and diversity one would expect in a college town of this caliber.

Restaurants such as Lantern, named one of “America’s Top 50 Restaurants and best “farm to table restaurants” by Gourmet Magazine chef-owner Andrea Reusing is the 2011 winner of the James Beard Award SouthEast. Mint for Indian food, Crook’s Corner for Southern or Il Palio for high end Italian. There are plenty of cultural arts whether it be plays, music, or art galleries, the renowned Playmakers Repertory Company performs in Chapel Hill, for indie bands there is no better spot than the Cat’s Cradle. The Morehead Planetarium offers stargazing where you can learn about the night sky.

Briar Chapel residents depending on where they live pay from $105-$205 monthly in HOA dues and this includes the use of the amenities, like the pool and the trails. Schools are managed by the Chatham County Schools and currently the schools assigned to Briar Chapel include Perry Harrison Elementary, Margaret B. Pollard Middle and Northwood High. Always contact the school district to find out what schools are assigned to the address of the home you will be buying.

Briar Chapel offers an escape to nature and a place to relax in your own community whilst minutes away is the magnificent Jordan Lake Recreation Area which provides boating, fishing, camping and walking opportunities. When its time for work Briar Chapel is close to Research Triangle Park, Raleigh Durham International Airport, world class medical facilities are a short distance and include UNC Hospital and Duke University Medical Center.

Do you want to know more about the best Apex and Chapel Hill Neighborhoods? Go to www.raleighcaryrealty.com for more information. You can also see market trends for Apex, NC updated daily.

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