All Neighbors in Cary's The Park At West Lake
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
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The average price per square foot has been trending down since it's peak in 2007. While this is partially due to the current state of the housing market, there is a second contributing factor. The initial sections of The Park at West Lake that were built had much larger homes and lots than the sections built in recent years. The smaller homes and lots have correspondingly sold for less per square foot, contributing to bringing down the average. Volume of sales has been weak, following the trend in the area. Second quarter of 2010 has seen an uptick, and it will be interesting to see if that continues.
