best place to live: Raleigh Relocation | Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill Relocation Tips - 07/27/10 11:58 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area - Raleigh NC Relocation Package Moving to the Raleigh NC Area?
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Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you.
Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals.
And all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no … (7 comments)

best place to live: Raleigh - Best Quality of Life in US - 05/26/10 12:01 AM
Raleigh Scores Top Place in Survey "American City with Best Quality of Life" Raleigh hit the top of the score chart again in a new survey by Portfolio.com.   Sixty-seven metropolitan areas were ranked.
Factors included:
- cost of living
- housing
- educational systems
- traffic
Demographers created the analysis.  Raleigh pushed to the top because of several important factors:
- Only major market expanding and growing at a rapid pace
- Well educated workforce
- Large supply of high-level jobs
- Low unemployment rate
- Lots of great housing
Other cities in the top five?  Washington DC, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Bridgeport-Stamford … (4 comments)

best place to live: New Job Growth Seen for Raleigh - Raleigh Relocation Information - 03/10/10 12:55 AM
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Triangle Employers Looking to Hire Raleigh/Cary Area Top in Nation for Expected Job Growth More Raleigh area companies are expecting to hire new employees during the second quarter of 2010, according to an in depth quarterly survey by Manpower, an industry leader for staffing.
The survey shows that 18 percent of Raleigh-Cary area companies plan to add workers in the second quarter (March to June), while only 2 percent plan to decrease staffs, for a net gain of 16 percent.
This is up from 13 percent of companies that expected to hire during the first quarter of the year.
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best place to live: Raleigh Makes Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For - Again! - 01/27/10 09:36 PM
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Fortune Names Top 100 Best Companies to Work For Raleigh Area Appears Five Times! Fortune just named their 100 Best Companies to Work For, and Raleigh made the list - again.  Every year, the Triangle area has at least a few spots on this prestigious list.
North Carolina took 7 of the 100 best companies, more than any other state except New York, California, and Texas.
Here's the eight companies that made the list, along with their location and number of employees.
SAS was number one in the entire country!
The others took #30, #76, #16, #62, #7, and #25, … (1 comments)

best place to live: Raleigh Relocation Package December 2009 - Moving to Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill - 11/29/09 09:12 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area - Raleigh NC Relocation Package Moving to the Raleigh NC Area? Learn About Jobs, Shopping, Places to Live, Parks, and Much More!
Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, top rated "Best Place to Live", lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh … (3 comments)

best place to live: Raleigh NC is one of three top Hot Markets according to Money Magazine! - 02/18/09 02:58 AM
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Raleigh NC Noted as Hot Market by Money Magazine One of Three Markets where Prices Have Risen the Most Over the Past Year Money Magazine just published a "What $1 Million Can Buy You" article - and named Raleigh, NC as one of the top three markets in the country for rising values.
Does that mean values are overinflated and likely to spiral? 
Well, in 2008 Raleigh saw a 4% appreciation rate.  Not exactly a double digit, "get rich quick" increase. 
But compared to many other markets, the attractions of the Raleigh area … (3 comments)

best place to live: Best Places to Eat in Raleigh NC - The 2009 Votes Are In! - 02/03/09 10:01 PM
Raleigh Relocation Package The Votes are In - Best Restaraunts in the Cary NC Area From Best Kid Friendly to Best Margaritas, Where to Go Out To Eat in the Triangle New to town and not sure where to go out for a great meal?
Been here a while and looking for a new place to eat, somewhere family friendly or maybe a great date spot?
Here are some of the favorite places chosen to win the Maggy Award by Western Wake County residents according to Cary Magazine.  Cary Magazine asked its readers (mostly located in Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs and Morrisville) to … (2 comments)

best place to live: NCSU Ranks 6th in Nation as Best Value Public University - 01/13/09 02:15 AM
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North Carolina State University Takes Top Rank in USA Today/Princeton Review NCSU Rated 6th Best School in US Anyone interested in the Raleigh area knows that they're going to find some of the nation's top schools here, like UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, Elon University, and Meredith College.  But they may be surprised to find that one of the nation's top schools is also one of the best bargains for higher education.
The Princeton Review and USA Today just issued their "Best Colleges for 2009" lists - and NCSU ranked 6th in the country for public universities.
Here's … (2 comments)

best place to live: Nine Top Triangle Schools Recognized by US News and World Report! - 01/06/09 12:26 AM
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Top Rated High Schools in the Triangle Best Places for Your Kids to Learn in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill NC It's time for Raleigh NC to stand out yet again - US News and World Reports  has published their list of top 100 High Schools in the United States. US News analyzed over 21,000 high schools, ranking them by Gold, Silver and Bronze standings.
Gold Standard High Schools in the Triangle - US News and World Reports Raleigh Charter High Raleigh, NC
East Chapel Hill High Chapel Hill, NC
Silver Standard High Schools in the Triangle Green Hope High Wake … (3 comments)

best place to live: Raleigh Relocation Package 2009 - Moving to Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill - 01/02/09 12:47 AM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area - Raleigh NC Relocation Package
Moving to the Raleigh NC Area? Learn About Jobs, Shopping, Places to Live, Parks, and Much More!  
Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no … (5 comments)

best place to live: Private Schools in Chapel Hill, NC - How Much Do They Cost? - 10/30/08 01:53 AM
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Private Schools in Chapel Hill NC What is the Best School For Your Kids to Attend in Orange County? New to the Raleigh NC area?  Have a child ready to enter school?  Here is a list of private schools in Orange County. Grade levels and ages vary from pre-K to all the way through high school. 
 
Carolina Friends School - Chapel Hill Early School 531 Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 919-383-6602
Offering half-day, full day and extended day programs for kids age 3-6 the Chapel Hill Early School is right next to the University of North Carolina. Carolina … (5 comments)

best place to live: Research Triangle Park (RTP) - Top Companies and How To Get a Job - 10/24/08 12:38 AM
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Biggest Employers in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) Top Companies - And How to Apply for a Job  
The largest operating research park in the nation, located on more than 7000 acres, the Research Triangle Park is located midway between Raleigh, Durham and Cary North Carolina.
Home to more than 170 companies with more than 52,000 employees and contractors, some companies are startups with only a hand full of employees while other companies employ more than 11,000 people.
Here are the largest employers in the Research Triangle Park as of July 2008 in … (5 comments)

best place to live: Major Employers in the Raleigh Area - And Available Job Opportunities! - 10/21/08 11:27 PM
Raleigh Relocation Package - Major Employers in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Area Biggest Employers in the Research Triangle Region All About These Largest Raleigh Area Companies  
Raleigh Area Companies with 10,000+ Employees Duke University Health Care System
With four locations in the Triangle and many more throughout the eastern state, Duke Health Care has more than 32,000 employees and has been rated in the top 40 family friendly companies for the last 7 years. With on-site child care as well as child care services, educational benefits for employees as well as their children, counseling and flex work options these are just … (6 comments)

best place to live: Top Companies in Apex, NC - Where to Find a Job - 10/15/08 04:10 AM
Raleigh Relocation Package - Best Places to Work Best Places to Find a Job in Apex, NC All About the Top 10 Companies Thinking of moving to the area? Not sure where to start looking for a local job? According to the Apex Chamber of Commerce, here are the top 10 major employers located in the city of Apex, one of the fastest growing cities in North Carolina.
And of course, Apex is close to downtown Raleigh, the Research Triangle Park, and much more! 
Cooper Tools/Lufkin
1000 Lufkin Rd, Apex, NC 27502, (919) 781-7200
One of the leading manufacturers of tools, hardware and … (13 comments)

best place to live: Raleigh Relocation Package 10/2008 - Life in the Triangle, NC - 10/08/08 04:54 AM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area - Raleigh NC Relocation Package  

 
Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!
 
 
 
Stanton Homes has put together … (2 comments)

best place to live: Raleigh Home Values Continue to Rise - 2nd Quarter 2008 Reports Show Solid Appreciation - 08/04/08 04:35 AM
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Home Values in Raleigh Continue to Rise Steady Appreciation Across Five Triangle NC Counties Second Quarter results are just being released - and those results are very positive for home values in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. 
 

While other areas of the country may be struggling to as a result of bubble markets over the past five years, the Raleigh area continues to see slow and steady appreciation in home values. 
According to second quarter 2008 Triangle sales results:
Chatham County - 4.71% appreciation.
Durham County - 3.64% appreciation.
Johnston County - 5.42% appreciation.
Orange County - 7.20% appreciation.
Wake County … (0 comments)

best place to live: Peakway Market Square in Apex, NC - Shopping, Dining, and More! - Raleigh Relocation Package - 07/15/08 11:51 PM
Raleigh Area Shopping and Dining
Peakway Market Square
Shopping and Dining in Apex, NC

 
It's no wonder Apex, NC was ranked the #14 smaller city in the nation as a "Best Place to Live".  The shopping alone is terrific!
Peakway Market Square is a smaller shopping center just across the street from Beaver Creek.
The builder won an award for the unique use of curves and multiple brick colors.
 
 
 
 
 

Most shops here are smaller, but there's plenty of variety - and it's easy to take care of little errands before grabbing groceries or hardware across the street.
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best place to live: BobVila.com says... Buy a Home in Raleigh, NC! - 04/10/08 04:01 AM
Bob Vila is a reknowned home improvement expert, who has books, tv shows, and a huge internet presence. 
Homeowners listen to Bob Vila when they want to know about the most recent trends.   They go to BobVila.com when they want information about their homes, and when they want to know what everyone is talking about.  So it was a pleasant surprise to see Raleigh, NC pop up, yet again, as one of the best places to buy a home. 
This housing article by Greg Vazzana on BobVila.com has some great advice for homeowners on what to look for in their next home - in a big way.
The big point:
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