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Dawn Grasty, A "New Day" in Triangle Real Estate

Broker, Prudential Carolinas Realty

Phone: 919.210.5418

email: dgrasty@nc.rr.com

Web: www.dgrasty.com

Being a redhead myself, I can say this: Durham is the "Red-headed Stepchild" of the Triangle area of North Carolina.

The Triangle comprises primarily of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill -- and many surrounding cities and towns. But, Durham is definitely the point in the triangle that has something to prove. The beauty of our position is that we try harder -- both to share the many great things about our city  and to continue improving our city in ways that surprise residents and visitors alike.

The Durham Chamber of Commerce and the Durham Convention and Visitor's Bureau are doing a great job of promoting an image of the Durham we are so proud of. Here are some national accolades that support their slogan, Durham: Where Great Things Happen.


Durham has great schools!
Three of Durham Public Schools’ six traditional high schools are on Newsweek Magazine's “Top 1,000 High Schools” list.  (2006)


You can afford to live in Durham!
The cost of living in Durham is the 22nd lowest among the 311 urban areas in the United States (ACCRA Cost of Living Survey, 2nd quarter 2006)


You can find meaningful employment AND build your career in Durham!
Durham ranks 8th among Top 10 Metros for Business & Careers by Forbes Magazine. (2006)


High quality healthcare is abundant in Durham!
Duke Hospital is named among the Top 10 Hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.  (2006)


Singles can get connected in the social fabric of Durham & the Triangle Region!
Durham & Raleigh area is named one of the “Best Places for Singles” by Forbes Magazine. (2006)


For more information about Durham: Where Great Things Happen, click on this link: http://www.wheregreatthingshappen.com/share

As a realtor in Durham, specializing in Southwest Durham, and specifically in the neighborhoods of Parkwood, Woodcroft, Woodlake, and Hope Valley Farms, I have found that these awards are making my job pretty easy. Being a red-headed stepchild has turned out to be a great life for me, and it looks like Durham is thriving in the role, too.

If you want help starting your "New Day" in Triangle Real Estate, you can call (919.210.5418) or email (dgrasty@nc.rr.com). Or, you can visit my website to begin your search right now! I'd love to help you find out the Great Things that are Happening in Durham! 

I look forward to hearing from you, and helping you!

Dawn