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Area Ratings- What's the big deal?

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Real Estate Agent with Santrock Realty Group Inc. , 244213

Do they really mean anything?

What do they tell you about a community?  

I believe Ratings are important and do give you a real sense of what's going on in the area.  I've written several posts on the Raleigh-Cary, NC area because I absolutely love where I live, work, and play.  Just last month I wrote about Why I love Cary, NC . And, here is a post I wrote earlier this year called 2008 Triangle Accolades - The list keeps growing about the many accolades that have been bestowed upon the Triangle.  

It looks like I'm not the only one singing the Triangle praises.  The secret is out and the Raleigh - Cary area has been discovered.   There are over 18,000 people moving into this area on a year-to-year basis. I decided to write this post today because The Milken Institute just released their Best Cities for 2008 and the Raleigh-Cary area came out #2!!! I'm not sure why they chose Provo, Utah as number 1 but I'll get over it.  The list also puts Wilmington at No. 6 and Durham at No. 21.  Among other North Carolina metros, Charlotte ranks No. 26, with Asheville No. 46, Winston-Salem No. 99 and Greensboro No. 141. 

In my next post I'm going to write about the many things that my clients look for when they are moving to the area.  I truly believe this area has it all.  So, if you are considering a move to North Carolina or the Triangle area give me a call - we have a lot to talk about!  

Revolving List of Triangle Accolades

Wake County Accolades

 

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Jamie Dumaine-Russell
RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Tracy - Congratulations to Raleigh-Cary for being the #2 Best City for 2008.  My area made the top 200 too (woo hoo!) but it was much futher down the list :-). 

Sep 14, 2008 04:04 AM
Eleanor Thorne
Equity Resources - Cary, NC
Advantage Lending 919-649-5058

Plus there are so many nice people here!!  Thanks for getting the word out!

Sep 14, 2008 11:18 AM
Dick & Sandy Beals
Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC - Wilmington, NC

Hi Tracy,

Like I said before..."number 1 in your heart, number 2 on the scorecard"  Watch out though, Wilmington is catching up! 

Dick Beals

Sep 15, 2008 01:13 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Provo, Utah?

I don't get it either!

But, hey, we're proud of our #2 ranking!

And if Miss Provo can't fulfill her responsibilities as Miss America, the first runner up will be crowned instead!

Better keep on your toes Provo! We're right behind you!

Sep 15, 2008 01:21 AM
Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

I just did a post today about that report also. Like you said, Miliken is just reporting what you and I already knew...this is a GREAT place to live and work. GBU!

Sep 15, 2008 11:56 AM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

Tracy - Yeah #2 ....

Sep 16, 2008 04:06 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

I'd rather be the bride instead of the bridesmaid but #2 works.

Sep 16, 2008 04:53 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Tracy,
You and Elizabeth are doing a great job spreading the word about the Raleigh/Cary area.  It is a great place to live--I loved my time there when I was at St. Mary's.

Sep 16, 2008 05:41 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Tracy,

Congrats on the good ratings.  It really does mean something, especially to the people who live there.

Mike in Tucson

Sep 16, 2008 01:38 PM
Michael Sahlman
www.HomesForVIPs.com - Keller Williams Realty - Miami Beach, FL
e-PRO - Miami Beach Florida Luxury Homes

Wow I did not realize how popular that area is...good place to be....take care

Sep 16, 2008 03:05 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Tracy, the Raleigh-Cary and even the Durham area have consistently ranked up high in best places to live from many sources.

Sep 17, 2008 08:53 AM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains

Move over Provo, Raleigh-Cary is coming through!  I've fallen in love with your area thanks to your great posts Tracy, and I see why so many are moving there.  Your pride is well placed.  Provo ???  Who wudda thunk it   :-)

Sep 19, 2008 10:43 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 - I know your area is a popular relocation area, many New Yorkers have now made that area home.  Yes from your posting you really showcase the area.  It is truly easy to talk about an area when you yourself is passionate about it.

Sep 20, 2008 12:31 AM
Cathleen OnullHannigan
Keller Williams Realty - Cary, NC
Cary NC Homes Pro

I love those big colorful numbers on your post!  I don't understand how Provo can be #1.  Yucch.

Sep 22, 2008 01:05 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Tracy- It must be really nice to live in the #2 Best Area.  Nice job you do on showcasing why your area is a good one.

Sep 23, 2008 04:19 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Congratulations on the rating. More people may want to relocate to your area and you are the expert . Hope they read your post.

Sep 23, 2008 11:49 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Awesome!  It's always great news when other folks recognize what you already knew about the place you live.  We had that last year, when Crofton made the Top 100 Best Places to Live.

Sep 23, 2008 11:55 PM
Raleigh NC Movers Professionals Cary NC Local Movers
Furniture Cab - Raleigh, NC

Thank you for your assistance! I find your blog entries very informative. Keep it coming.

Dec 17, 2008 12:31 PM