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Kiplinger Chooses Raleigh as the #2 City to Live, Work, and Play

By
Real Estate Agent with Santrock Realty Group Inc. , 244213

 The July 2008 Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine is set to hit the stands this week and guess who is at the top of the list? Our very own - Raleigh, NC.  Our town has a lot to be proud of.  I've lived here since 1991 and the town has come so far in such a short amount of time.  Here is a link to the video recorded by Bob Frick highlighting some of the wonderful attributes of our town.   I think you'll really enjoy this quick 2 minute video on the attributes of our town. 

So what was the criteria for judging the Best Cities in the US?

 √ Place with strong economy 

√  Abundant jobs

√ Reasonable cost of living 

√ Plenty of fun things to do

We definitely have those basis covered. 

Rendetion of the New Downtown RBC Plaza

 

 

 Photo courtesy of the Raleigh Convention & Visitor's Bureau

Here are a few reasons why the Raleigh-Cary area was chosen for the list this year:

  • New convention center and RBC Plaza are set for completion in 2008

Redesign of Fayetteville Street

Great downtown area to work, live, and play

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 

Big Acorn - honoring the City of Oaks 

Historic Oakwood-w/beautiful historic homes

Plenty of Dining and Shopping

Bob also mentioned Cary in his tribute to Raleigh for families drawn to the suburban appeal.  Cary is a very well planned city with affordable housing, entertainment like the Koka Booth Amphitheatre, for example, and for being an artistic well planned & zoned community.

If you are thinking of relocating to the Raleigh-Cary NC area I'd love to help you find the perfect home.  Visit my website at www.TriangleNCHomes4Sale.com for additional details and a free Relocation packet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Tracy - My parents are always trying to get me to move back to Raleigh.  Though their motives are a bit different, the above are plenty of good reasons.

Jun 24, 2008 01:59 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Jason, I'm trying to get you back too!! All of my chearleading about the area! Ok, if you won't move here, then just come to visit!!

Jun 24, 2008 02:25 AM
Anonymous
Dawn Soper

Thanks for the video.  I have lived in 3 out of the top 5 cities.  I hated Omaha.  Did I mention I hated Omaha.  It was very informative.  I think this could help people decide their next living destination.

Jun 24, 2008 05:52 AM
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Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Tracy - It must feel so rewarding to witness the growth you have seen over the years. I hope to visit raleigh some day.

Jun 24, 2008 08:49 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

As they say Tom - it's a great place to Live, Work, and Play!

Jun 24, 2008 11:56 AM
Richard Schardt
Keller Williams Realty - Kernersville, NC
Triad NC Real Estate

Hi Tracy,

Congratulations from your neighbor, the Triad area. You do seem to always steal the spotlight from us, but that is okay, we will just have to be content to catch your coattails.  At the rate we are both growing we may just meet up one of these days. I can confirm to all out there that Raleigh is a great place to live!   

Jun 25, 2008 12:40 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Richard -

Sorry for stealing the limelight! We are incredibly fortunate and seem to be the "hot market" for the moment!  You can catch my coattails anyday! Thanks for the visit!

Jun 25, 2008 01:29 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Tracy - That is why so many from the north head your way.  We all appreciate good quality of life.

Jun 25, 2008 02:08 PM
Debbie Summers
Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

Tracy - What a great endorsement... Lake Mary was voted the #4 place to live by Money Magazine in 2007...  Congratulations!

Jun 29, 2008 02:57 AM
Anonymous
Rita

Thanks for the information. We are considering a move to the area and this post has been very helpful.

Jul 17, 2008 02:36 AM
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Marvin Thomas
Allegiance Mortgage Corparation - Fayetteville, NC

Tracy, in the Cary market do you help buyers that are relocating to the area.  Oh, Yeah great post.

Jul 26, 2008 03:57 AM