Parkside Town Commons, a 950,000+ sf mixed-use/lifestyle development, opening Summer 2011. The project will incorporate a main street shopping district anchored by industry leading "big box" tenants, as well as retail shops, office and entertainment. In addition, 375 residential units and hotel facilities round out the mixed-use character of the project to meet the needs of an attractive growing community that includes area residents as well as the Research Triangle Park workers. Parkside Town Commons will provide a 24/7 environment for shoppers, residents, visitors and employees. Check more information at http://www.parksidetowncommons.com/ Shopping center for lease and map at http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/15858247/NC-55-I-540-Cary-NC/
Triangle Business Journal - by G. Scott Thomas Portfolio.com/bizjournalsRead more: Quality of life? Raleigh ranks No. 1 among large U.S. metros - Triangle Business Journal Raleigh can’t match the cultural splendors of New York City, the financial clout of Chicago, or the ethnic diversity of Los Angeles. But it does have plenty of attractive qualities of its own. Such as its high-tech industries, which have established Raleigh as an anchor of the famed Research Triangle. And its high-profile universities, led by North Carolina State, which have cemented its reputation as an educational center. And its status as a state capital, which has brought (1 comments)
rtp: Executive level neighborhoods in RTP, Cary/Raleigh area
- 05/11/10 05:09 AM
For people just relocating to Cary/Raleigh/Apex area, there are several executive level neighborhoods in this area: 1. Cary Preston Country club neighborhood: houses range from 2000 to 4000 sqft, With the prestigious Prestonwood Golf Course established in 1988, the neighborhood is in the heart of Triangle has the easy access to RTP. 2. Raleigh Brier Creek Country club is a luxury golf community developed by Toll Brothers, also next to 800K sqft shopping centers, featuring big box retailers, shops, restaurant and WakeMed hospital. Easy communte to RTP, RDU airport but not under noise contour. 3. West Cary: Southbridge, Copperleaf and The (0 comments)
By Alan J. Heavens http://www.philly.com/philly/business/90844079.html?cmpid=15585797 INQUIRER REAL ESTATE WRITER Just 45 days into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Orleans Homebuilders Inc., of Bensalem, said Wednesday that it had executed an agreement valued at $170 million with NVR Inc., of Reston, Va., for the purchase of what the company called "substantially all" of Orleans' assets. The agreement is meant to establish a floor price that Orleans chief financial officer Garry P. Herdler said the company hoped would lead to "other, better, and higher bids." Orleans, in a motion filed Wednesday in Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, asked for bids to be due June 16. (1 comments)
rtp: Impact of 540 Extension in West Cary
- 03/29/10 01:50 AM
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Effective, April 12, 2010, part of McCrimmon Parkway will close for 300 days for construction of the Western Wake Expressway bridge. (0 comments)
From: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-basements.htm One design element available to houses built on sloped lots is known as a walk-out or daylight basement. A walk-out basement features a doorway which leads directly to a ground level patio or backyard. Not all house plans can incorporate a walk-out or daylight basement, however. Much depends on the degree of slope and the preferred direction a house should face. A walk-out basement works best when the house is built on top of a sloping lot which falls away at the back end. The ground level and higher floors can be located on the top of the slope and the walk-out garage should face a (0 comments)
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Board of Education voted Tuesday to end its long-standing diversity policy in student assignment in favor of a neighborhood schools concept. By a 5-4 vote, the board approved a resolution to begin planning for the phase out of the policy. The move will allow students to go to schools closer to home, regardless of the socio-economic makeup of the student body. WATCH VIDEOWake board votes to phase out diversity policy Reassigning students to ensure schools had no more than 40 percent of students receiving free or reduced-price lunches has been controversial for years. (1 comments)
Effective March 1, 2009, real estate investors can once again own and finance up to 10 individual properties. The restriction reversal does come with new minimum requirements, however. Homeowners buying a 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th home must meet the following standards, as set forth by Fannie Mae: 720 credit score 25% downpayment for a 1-unit (30% for a 2-4 unit) No mortgage delinquencies in the last 12 months 6 months of reserves for each investment property In other words, Fannie Mae is re-opening the lending spigot for real estate investors with good credit, a sizeable downpayment (0 comments)
Note: The Skinny blog is written by Rick Smith, editor and co-founder of Local Tech Wire and business editor of WRAL.com. RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Believe it or not, Triangle, the region is still drawing new businesses, corporate expansions and jobs. So many, in fact, that Charles Hayes, chief executive officer of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership didn’t believe the latest data. “It shocked me,” Hayes said of the 2009 report prepared by his staff in an interview with Local Tech Wire and WRAL.com. “In fact, I asked them to do it again because I didn’t believe them!” The numbers are (0 comments)
http://www.wcpss.net/news/2009_august6_abc/ August 6, 2009 - The Wake County Public School System saw an increasing number of schools achieve School of Excellence and School of Distinction in 2008-09, according to the ABCs of Public Education released today by the NC State Board of Education. In 2008-09, WCPSS had 12 schools named School of Excellence or Honor School of Excellence and 50 named School of Distinction. That compares with four Honor Schools of Excellence and 26 Schools of Distinction for 2007-08. Individual School Results WCPSS Schools with highest composite scores Honor Schools of Excellence in 2008-09 include: Adams Elementary, Apex Middle, Davis (0 comments)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – In the beleaguered venture capital business, North Carolina is a shining beacon of hope – at least for one quarter.Readers of Local Tech Wire were hardly surprised by the news Monday that venture capital deals increased sharply in North Carolina in the second quarter to more than $100 million. As the VC industry slumps nationally in both deal-making and fund raising, the Tar Heel state (well, at least the Triangle) bucked the trend by climbing to the seventh spot nationally among the 50 states, according to new data.Although Cempra, a drug development firm, raised by (0 comments)
rtp: Deal of the month - June
- 06/22/09 03:56 AM
One community close to brand new schools in Cary offers 10% price reduction in only 2 days. (0 comments)
rtp: Deal of the month -- May
- 06/22/09 03:54 AM
One community in Cary, close to RTP, gives huge incentive for houses to close by end of May. (0 comments)
rtp: Deal of the Month - April
- 04/29/09 11:45 PM
Short sale opportunity in highly desired Cary community: $110K below tax value. From mid 400K to mid 300K. (0 comments)
rtp: RTP Public High Schools information:
- 04/09/09 06:34 AM
* North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics: The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a two-year, public residential high school located in Durham, North Carolina, which focuses on the intensive study of science, mathematics and technology. The school accepts rising juniors from across North Carolina and enrolls them through senior year. Though NCSSM is a public school, enrollment is limited, and applicants undergo a highly competitive review process prior to admission. Since its inception, NCSSM has been fully funded by the state, meaning no student is required to pay any tuition, room, board, or other student fees. (0 comments)
rtp: Cary/RTP Fun Places for kids:
- 03/12/09 07:11 AM
Indoor: Planet Child: $8 per kid, 305 Ashville Ave Cary, NC 27518 (919) 233-0090 Marble Kids Museum: $5 per person. 201 E. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 834-4040 NC Museum of National Sciences: Free. 11 W. Jones StreetRaleigh, NC 27601 (919) 733-7450 Wake County library: Free story time 9:30am and 10:30am. Tuesday- Thursday, http://www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/westregional/events.htm Also kids enjoy free indoor playground at SouthPoint Mall, McDonald and membership clubs like LittleGym, MyGym and Gymboree. Do check them out too. Outdoor: NC zoo: 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, North Carolina 27205 1.800.488.0444 or 336-879-7000 Durham Museum of Life and Science: 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, (0 comments)