Yes, We Get Some Occasional Snow Here In The Raleigh Area!

Yesterday, as much of the east coast was being pummeled by a wintery blast, the Raleigh, North Carolina area received our share of the white stuff too!

On the average, the Triangle area (Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill), gets about 7 inches of snow. Typically we'll get two or three inches a couple of times during the month of January and come February, we'll start to see buds on the trees sprouting and the crocus beginning to peek their way out of the ground. And, by March, we're seeing 70 degree days.

But yesterday, that old adage, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" surely rang true!

Schools were closed, businesses, if they opened at all, were on a two hour delay and driving was not recommended.

But, since my daughter Laura had the day off from school, we just had to venture out. We found ourselves at the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary, North Carolina. With over 3 miles of hiking trails, we had plenty of picture taking opportunities. It seemed as if we were the only ones there as much of the snow was untouched and the only sounds that were heard were the ones we made.

So, if you're thinking about moving to the Raleigh, Cary, Apex, or any of its surrounding areas, but don't want to be without snow, rest assured that we do get some......sometimes! Oh, and leave your shovels back where you come from. Our snow typically lasts a day or two and then it's back to comfy temperatures...The weather forecast for this weekend calls for highs in the lower 70's!

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Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex Metro area; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com

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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