Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Why move to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Why move to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Here are a few reasons to consider relocating to Raleigh, NC.

First, here is a brief note on its history. Raleigh, North Carolina was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, who attempted to establish the first English colony on the NC shores in the 1580s. Raleigh was established in 1792 and is also known as the City of Oaks

Raleigh, NC has numerous attractions. The economy is strong, stable and the unemployment rate is less than the rest of the state of North Carolina which usually is less than most other states in the country.

Raleigh is located just 20 minutes from the Research Triangle Park which often called the Silicon Valley of the east as it is home to numerous high technology companies like IBM, Cisco, Nortel as well as major Pharmaceutical research and development labs.

The Raleigh, NC area has a relatively low crime rate and has a friendly home town community atmosphere, even though it has been among the fastest growing cities in the United States for the last twenty years.

Raleigh is in the top 10 Relocation Cities in the US according to RELO.com. They report the cost of living index at 103.

Raleigh is located centrally within the state of North Carolina and is close to both the mountains and the coast. There are also a number of large lakes close to Raleigh, so there is an abundance of recreation options.

The temperate climate has four seasons, but usually allows for year round golfing opportunities. Pinehurst (considered by some the birthplace of golf in the US) is just about an hour and twenty minute drive from downtown Raleigh.

There are many wonderful areas and communities in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.

The Poling Team knows the Raleigh area well and we would love to help you find your new home.