Ho Hum...Yet Another Award for Raleigh and Cary North Carolina!

I was born and raised in New York City. But all too often, I find myself bragging about my new hometown of Apex, North Carolina. It's pretty easy to do so as Apex has been named numerous times as one of the best small towns in the country to live, work and raise a family. The schools are wonderful, the weather is great, there's great access to the Research Triangle Park, downtown Raleigh and all the shopping you could ever do.

I've been here for seven years now and except for my local New York sports teams, I don't miss a thing!

Well, here's another reason I love living in the Raleigh area:

According to the Bureau of Economic Research, Raleigh/ Cary (Apex is a suburb of both) were just voted the #2 cities in the country for salary growth with an average annual salary increase of 8.7%! Number one for those keeping score at home was Provo, Utah...but who wants to live there?!!!

From the article:

#2. Raleigh - Cary

Population: 375,806
Avg. salary increase: 8.7%

State government employment gives this capital city a sturdy backbone for economic security. High quality educational centers (North Carolina State; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) inject creative brainpower into Raleigh’s thriving tech companies and its growing biopharmaceutical sector – all good signs for strength in the coming year.

Housing is still affordable here, taxes are low, the crime rate is well below the national average and Southern hospitality still exists here in the Raleigh area!

If 2009 is the year you're thinking of making the move this way, please visit my partner Linda and me on the web for all you'll need to know about the region.

Here you can create your own search for homes that meet YOUR needs, research the schools, and even compare where you currently live to our area!

And, please ask questions!

We check our email on an obsessive basis and you'll probably get an answer within a few minutes of asking your question!

To see the Raleigh - Cary - Apex area in pictures and to see some of the other awards our little patch of America has won recently follow this link:

Raleigh - Cary - Apex In Pictures

Great Raleigh Location! Great Neighborhood! Great Home!

This adorable 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home boasts an open living area with original hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace.

The kitchen has new cabinets & counter tops and a breakfast area with French doors leading to the back deck. The refrigerator is only 2 years old, the dishwasher only 1 year old and the washer & dryer are included with the home too!

1st floor master suite

2nd floor boasts a loft with built in benches and shelving, open bonus room and cozy 3rd bedroom.



For additional details of this home, go to www.7004Sandringham.com

Established neighborhood has its own community pool, tennis courts, & park-like setting playground.

The perfect home in the perfect neighborhood, in the perfect location!

To schedule a private showing of this or any home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex metro areas, please contact, Craig & Linda at 919-771-7779.

To see all the available homes in the area, please visit us on the web at www.JustNCHomes.com

North Raleigh Home $185,000 3bdrms, 2baths

Great North Raleigh location! Established neighborhood with community pool and tennis courts and a park-like setting playground. Partially remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home boasts an open floor plan and is just waiting for your finishing touches!

Proudly offered at $185,000

To schedule a private viewing of this home, please call Craig or Linda at 919-771-7779.

To view all the homes for sale in the Triangle (Raleigh) area, please visit:

www.JustNCHomes.com

The Importance of Curb Appeal

In today's market, nothing can turn a buyer away quicker than poor curb appeal.

Buyer's are picky to begin with, and they have the right to be. They're about to make the biggest purchase of their lives. And, with all the inventory available to them these days, they can afford to be choosy.

Above is a home, that, after the sellers just spruced up the curb appeal a little, made all the difference in the world!

Click on the picture of the home to see the "before and after" results!

For all your Real Estate needs in the Raleigh North Carolina area, please call Craig at 919-771-7779.

Visit me on the web and search the entire MLS for your new home at: www.JustNCHomes.com