If you want to be in one of the world’s top destinations, then Raleigh is the city for you. The state’s capital consistently ranks at the top of “the best of” lists and boasts an impressive food scene with endless things to do. Good job opportunities abound in Raleigh. In fact, Glassdoor recently named the city as the No. 1 Best City for Jobs, with companies such as IBM, Cisco, and SAS located in the area.
Raleigh is one of the South’s Top 10 Tastiest Towns according to Southern Living Magazine, with places such as Bida Manda, Lilly’s Pizza, and MoJoes Burger Bar populating the area. With more than 1,200 restaurants in the area, you’ll always be able to try something new.
North Carolina State University is located in the heart of Raleigh, with one of the most well-known engineering programs in the Southeast.
Get active when living in Raleigh by biking the Neuse River Trail or look forward to the bike-share program that’s coming to the area in 2017. Check out the State Fair that attracts thousands every fall for family fun.
With a variety of designs in the layouts all over the Raleigh area, the housing market stays hot.
If you’re looking for a new home with beautiful neighborhoods, great schools, good food, and plenty to do – Raleigh is the place for you.
When moving to the area, you might want to use this handy Relocation Guide that is helpful in providing information on available homes, school information, and attractions in the area. The City of Raleigh is responsible for providing water and sanitary sewer service to 530,000 people throughout Raleigh, Garner, Wake forest, Rolesville, Zebulon, Knightdale, and Wendell. Go here for FAQs regarding water concerns.
With so many different parts of Raleigh, you’ll have no trouble finding a place that best suits you and your family’s needs.
Inside the Beltline (ITB) is known for being a bit pricier than Outside the Beltline (OTB) when it comes to housing in Raleigh due to location. If you’d like to be close to all of the action downtown, check out Oakdale at Mordecai which sits in the Historic Oakdale district. The Wade is also an exciting condominium unit that will be within walking distance of Cameron Village.
North Raleigh has some beautiful homes that are close to PNC Arena and North Hills Shopping Center such as at Brookhaven.
If you’re looking for a particular neighborhood or home style, or want to find out which home builders are building new homes in the area, you’ve come to the right place to start your research! And when you’re ready, let our New Home Finder show you detailed listings on the new homes currently available in this area.
By Kelly McCall Branson Featured Photo By Bryan Regan/shutterstock.com With a population approaching a half-million, Raleigh, the state’s capital, is the second largest city in North Carolina and the largest in the Triangle. And the quality-of-life big picture for...
By Erica Jevons Sizemore Featured Photo: Artsplosure Art Festival in Raleigh; By Wileydoc/Shutterstock.com This is part of an ongoing series: What is Making the Triangle Area so Desirable? North Carolina is known across the country as a popular vacation spot for its...
Featured Photo by Iczar Mendoza/Shutterstock.com It’s almost that time. The much anticipated return of the North Carolina State Fair. People all over the state are especially antsy for this year’s fair, after the pandemic resulted in being cancelled in 2020. This...
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Guess who’s back in the top 10 as one of the best-performing cities in 2021? If you guessed Raleigh, you’re in luck. In fact, The City of Oaks is in the top 5, according to research. The Milken Institution released its annual Best-Performing Cities Index, and as with...
If there’s a single decent thing to come out of this pandemic, it’s the fact that COVID-19 has helped us to be able to predict the housing market for the Triangle area in 2021. According to experts, we will be able to see many effects specifically in the...
Featured Photo: Homestead at Leesville Reserve; Photo Courtesy of Drees Homes If you’re looking for a place to settle in the Triangle area, Northern Wake County is the ideal location for families and young professionals who still desire the closeness of a city without...
The most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us. Even in the middle of an unprecedented year, there’s something magical about the holiday season that brings forth feelings of comfort and joy. Despite the fact that things are not normal this season with the...
By Kendra Stowe While traditional Halloween activities are fun, 2020 has looked like nothing we have ever experienced. Combine that with the fact there’s a full moon on Saturday, and we’re willing to bet things feel stranger than usual. While the coronavirus may be...
By Kendra Stowe As we head into 2021, it’s exciting to announce that the Triangle area has been named the top market in the country for real estate prospects. For the past two years, the Triangle consistently floated in the top three. Despite the coronavirus, the...
We’re always looking forward to the weekend, and this gorgeous, fall weekend is no different! If you’re practicing social distancing but still want to get outside to enjoy the cooler temperatures, we’re here to give you a weekend roundup of things you can get into in...
By: Jeannette Bodnar, Martin Communications In addition to Raleigh, North Carolina, consistently ranking among the ‘Best Places to Live’ year after year, the city is also in the midst of a food revolution. Raleigh is home to Chef Ashely Christensen, restauranteur of...
By: Jeannette Bodnar, Martin Communications You’ve decided to buy a new home. Congratulations! Get ready to embark on a fun and exciting journey. Before setting out to find your perfect new home plan, take the time to consider your lifestyle and the years ahead...
Raleigh didn’t get chosen for Amazon’s HQ2, but it’s still collecting accolades in the form of continuing to make “best of” lists. The capital city was named the second best place to “live in right now,” according to Money Magazine. “You don’t have to empty your...
Raleigh has been named the second Best City to Live in by Money Magazine. Living in the Triangle, it's not hard to come up with reasons why Raleigh is so lovable. With great jobs, endless local restaurants, amazing access to nature, and housing options on all ends of...
Recently, the Raleigh Warehouse District was named one of the top up and coming neighborhoods in the country. Located just off of Morgan Street, in the southwestern part of downtown Raleigh, this neighborhood is only growing. If you're looking to move to downtown, now...
Come to a fun local market downtown Raleigh! Everyone is shopping local lately. Join in on the fun Friday, August 4th from 4-10pm at Market Plaza in downtown Raleigh! The Collective Market, starting just this year, hopes to bring community to downtown Raleigh. With so...
Thinking about living in Raleigh? Here are all the reasons why you should! Check out this video to see why this city is one of the fastest-growing areas in the Triangle. To search for new homes in Wake County and the Raleigh area, click here: Top 10 Reasons Why You...
Looking to add a little magic to your life? Check out Magic Roman or book him for your next party. Roman performs at several well-known venues throughout the Triangle including Prestonwood Country Club, Raleigh Country Club, Town Hall City Grill, Sassool Mediterranean...
Looking to live in a city? Have you considered downtown Raleigh? According to a “State of Downtown Raleigh” report that was recently released, the City of Oaks is about to experience an economic boom at the hands of more dining, shopping, and living options. In fact,...
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