Good publicity and high national rankings are helping an already healthy market here.
The Raleigh metropolitan area (including Durham, NC) has been named the "Best Place for Business and Careers" for the third straight year by Forbes.com. Forbes reviewed the 200 largest metropolitan areas in the US and examined 11 different criteria: colleges, cost of doing business, cost of living, crime rate, culture and leisure, educational attainment, income growth, job growth, projected job growth, net migration and subprime mortgages. The Raleigh-Wake County region is strengthened by its strong job growth (both past and projected), low business costs and highly educated workforce. Forbes.com points out while Raleigh cannot fully escape the impacts of the current recession, it will be one of the places to lead the nation's economic recovery.
Forbes also has released its list of the top 5 cities where Americans are relocating and Raleigh was again at the top of the list, followed by Austin, Charlotte, Phoenix and Dallas.
To determine the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, Forbes used 2008 population estimates for metropolitan statistical areas with a population of more than 1 million, released March 19, 2009, by the U.S. Census Bureau. Forbes then compared the 2008 population estimates to the previous year's data to see which areas had grown the most, percentagewise.
The cities that made the list share similar qualities: more business opportunities, better weather and more affordable housing. The top three areas according to the data are Raleigh, N.C., ranking first, which jumped 4.29% to nearly 1.9 million; Austin, Texas, which came in second, with a 3.77% increase to almost 1.7 million; and Charlotte, N.C., which moved up 3.36% to 1.7 million.
Raleigh is a great place to live and buy a home. An earlier blog story here talks about how Raleigh Ranks #2 for a real estate rebound as announced on The Today Show on NBC during the interview with Barbara Cocoran for the "Today's Real Estate" segment.
If you're looking to make a move to the Raleigh area, contact the Freeman/Davis Team at www.FreemanDavisHomeTeam.com and www.HomeSearchRALEIGH.com. We are area experts, having lived here most of our lives. Call us at 919-649-6638 and let's talk about your next real estate move. In fact, regardless of where you are moving to or from, we can help with our network of great real estate agents across the country. Visit www.CertifiedRelocators.com for more information and registration.
The Freeman/Davis Home Team offers a special home pricing analysis called the "Residential Value Analysis." Our program takes into consideration, inventory, absorption rate, replacement cost, appreciation and risk assessment. This program is far superior to the current "Comparable Market Analysis" offered by other agents. We would be happy to discuss this with you and show you our Ten-Step Marketing Plan. Visit us online at www.FreemanDavisHomeTeam.com and www.HomeSearchRALEIGH.com or call us at 919-649-6638. With the heart of a teacher, we'll educate you on market conditions and values. Our goal is to help you make good decisions. For news and views from the Raleigh area, visit www.iRaleighBlog.com and www.HomeSearchRALEIGHBlog.com.
I hope the information provided here assists you in getting familiar with what I hope will become your new hometown. For additional information about the Raleigh/Durham area, please visit my website at www.HomeSearchRALEIGH.com!
Remember, The Freeman/Davis Team, Rick Freeman and Amy Davis, is here to help you make smart choices in your biggest investment.
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The Freeman/Davis Home Team offers a special home pricing analysis called the "Residential Value Analysis." Our program takes into consideration, inventory, absorption rate, replacement cost, appreciation and risk assessment. This program is far superior to the current "Comparable Market Analysis" offered by other agents. We would be happy to discuss this with you and show you our Ten-Step Marketing Plan. Visit us online at www.FreemanDavisHomeTeam.com and www.HomeSearchRALEIGH.com or call us at 919-649-6638. With the heart of a teacher, we'll educate you on market conditions and values. Our goal is to help you make good decisions. For news and views from the Raleigh area, visit www.iRaleighBlog.com and www.HomeSearchRALEIGHBlog.com.
I hope the information provided here assists you in getting familiar with what I hope will become your new hometown. For additional information about the Raleigh/Durham area, please visit my website at www.HomeSearchRALEIGH.com!
Remember, The Freeman/Davis Team, Rick Freeman and Amy Davis, is here to help you make smart choices in your biggest investment.
ZIP Codes: 27503, 27572, 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706, 27707, 27708, 27709, 27710, 27711, 27712, 27713, 27715, 27717, 27722 Location Characteristics: Durham, NC is the proud home to Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Research Triangle Park and the legendary Durham Bulls Baseball Club, to name a few.
The city's prime location in the heart of North Carolina is a perfect setting for education, research, and industry. This vibrant city is great for long-time residents and newcomers alike!
About Rick Freeman: In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity. Rick Freeman has recognized and responded to the needs of the new consumer and it's a safe bet you'll get the kind of service you want and need.
Rick Freeman's access to advanced technology can save you considerable time, whether you are buying or selling. You have more tools to find or market your home, so you're likely to get a better price. With on-line home tours, you can "virtually" see more homes while reducing in-person showings. Rick Freeman also has a direct link to MLS and a system to alert you by email when new homes suiting your tastes come on the market or reduce their price!
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