As a former New Yorker who moved to the Raleigh area many years ago, some of the things I thought I'd miss about my old stomping grounds were the abundance of museums, cultural activities and great restaurants.

Despite the fact that it took me a little while to find good sushi (we have it now!) and decent pizza (got that too!), the area commonly known as the Triangle has grown into a place where just about anything can be found.

Recently the New York Times (yes, I still read it daily) ran an article in the travel section exposing the happy medium between our "slow paced Southern charm and our urban cool."

36 Hours in Research Triangle, N.C.

From museums, to great places to have a cold frosty beverage, to places to catch a great band, the article does a wonderful job of giving a glimpse of the Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill area...and an even better job of reminding me why I moved here in the first place.

If you're thinking of relocating to the Raleigh area click the links below to see some of the awards we've won... and continuously win!

Another Award For the Raleigh North Carolina Area? Yes, We're #1 Again!!!

Raleigh North Carolina A Brief History and Why You Should Move Here!!!

Apex North Carolina "The Peak of Good Living"

Cary North Carolina A Brief History and Why You Should Move Here!

Apex, North Carolina, a tiny suburb just minutes from downtown Raleigh, is a great little town located in the Southwest portion of Wake County. Known as the "The Peak of Good Living", Apex has grown to nearly 30,000 people, but never forgot the small town charm that made it such a desirable place to call home.

Incorporated in 1873, Apex was named for its location as the highest point on the Chatham Railroad line which ran from Richmond, Virginia down to Jacksonville, Florida.

In keeping with its rich tradition as one of the oldest railroad towns in North Carolina, Apex’s Chamber of Commerce building is a renovated model of the original train depot.

Residents of Apex used to have to go to neighboring Cary for much of their shopping needs. But the recent creation of the Beaver Creek Shopping Center has put a halt to that. With nationally recognized stores, restaurants and even a multiplex movie theater, the Beaver Creek Shopping Center is as busy as can be.

In 2007, CNN/Money magazine voted Apex 14th on its list of the nation's top 100 small towns to live in! Award winning schools, medical facilities and our great weather just go to prove that Apex really is the Peak of Good Living!

So, if you’ve been thinking about relocating to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area, send me an email or drop me a line. I’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you in the quest to find your new home!

Cary, North Carolina, home of the nation’s first ever Planned Unit Development (PUD), was founded in 1750 and originally named Bradford’s Ordinary.

In 1854, Allison Francis "Frank" Page bought 300 acres of farmland and renamed his little purchase Cary, after Samuel Fenton Cary, a former Ohio congressman whom he admired.  Page planned the first streets in Cary and he built a sawmill, a general store and a post office. Cary was incorporated in 1879 and Page became the town’s first Postmaster and eventually its first Mayor.

Located in Wake County, just minutes from downtown Raleigh, Cary was the fastest growing municipality between 2006 and 2007.

Government leaders in this beautiful town have long held as a priority the value of keeping Cary clean, green and aesthetically pleasing.

Cary has won numerous awards as one of the nation’s best places to live, work and play. Home of the USA Baseball team, excellent medical facilities, and great schools and shopping, it’s no wonder why so many relocate here and why the ones who already have love calling Cary home!

So, if you’ve been thinking about relocating to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area, send me an email or drop me a line. I’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you in the quest to find your new home!

The city of Raleigh, founded in 1587 by Sir Walter Raleigh, and known as the “City of Oaks” for its abundance of oak trees, is the is one of the most populous cities in all of North Carolina. With just over one million residents, it ranks second only to Charlotte.

Raleigh is the capitol of North Carolina and is one of the three cities that make up the “Triangle” (Durham and Chapel Hill are the other cities) metro region. The “Triangle” nickname originated when the Research Triangle Park was created in 1959. RTP, as it is commonly known, is home to over 170 research and development companies. Comprised of 4,400 acres, the RTP employs over 52,000 full and part time employees.

Raleigh, located in Wake County, has received numerous awards and accolades, and is considered to be one of the nation’s finest places to live, work and play!

Home to the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, a mecca for top ranked ACC College Basketball teams, the home city for the USA Baseball team, and just a short drive to NASCAR and NBA facilities, it’s no wonder everyone who visits the Raleigh area can’t wait to move here! Award winning schools, medical facilities and our great weather just add icing to the cake!

In the past few years, Raleigh has been named: #4 Major Market in the South, #3 Most Romantic City for Baby Boomers, #1 Best Place for Business and Careers, #2 Best City for Bargain House-Hunters, Best American City for Singles, #9 Best City for Jobs, Top 5 Strongest Real Estate Market, #1 Healthiest City for Men. And most recently, in Forbes magazine, Raleigh was named the #1 city in the nation where Americans are relocating to.

Raleigh’s surrounding towns of Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs, have also won many awards while still providing great access to our capitol city!

So, if you've been thinking about relocating to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area, send me an email or drop me a line. I'll be happy to answer your questions and help you in the quest to find your new home!

Once again, Forbes Magazine has chosen Raleigh, North Carolina #1!!!

This time Raleigh was named the #1 city in the nation where Americans are relocating to. With our wonderful schools, top notch medical facilities, excellent universities and over 170 technology and research companies, not to mention the great weather we have here, it's no wonder people are coming this way.

Recently Raleigh, North Carolina's capitol city, was named #6 in the country's Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009.

It's yet another in a long line of awards that the Raleigh, Cary and Apex areas have won in the past few years.

Raleigh, along with neighboring Cary and Apex have been recognized by CNN, Money Magazine and Forbes on their annual lists of Best Places to Live. Click the links to see the awards!

ESPN the Magazine has also recognized Raleigh! Raleigh and the Triangle area were voted #1 as The Best Place for a Sports Road Trip!

"North Carolina's famed Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) is the epicenter of the of the affordable sports universe. In one 15 day span last October, you could have seen six top-flight events for $133."

We're proud to be the home of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, a mecca for top ranked ACC College Basketball teams, the home city for the USA Baseball team, and just a short drive to NASCAR and NBA facilities.

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