You have made a great decision.  It’s a wonderful place to own a business, have a career, live and raise a family.  Wake County has been consistently ranked as one of the best places for all of the above. 

There are many high-tech career opportunities with companies such as SAS, IBM, Red Hat, GSK, Cisco, Nortel, and Xerox.  There are many resources available for entrepreneur endeavors.  Help is available for starting a business plan, how to incorporate, free counseling, resources for financial assistance, and government contracting programs.  http://www.sba.gov

There are a variety of neighborhoods in which to live.  Raleigh and Cary have been ranked the top 5 strongest Real Estate Markets.  Oakland Acres, Anderson Forest, Hayes Barton area, Cameron Park, and White Oak are just a few among quite, established North Raleigh neighborhoods, located minutes from great magnet schools.  There is also a variety of luxury condo communities, retirement communities, and active family neighborhoods.  West at North Condo Community located in downtown Raleigh, Orchard Villas, Brier Creek, are respective examples. 

Wake County public education is highly valued by its citizens.  There has always been strong support for bond referenda to build new schools.  The Wake County Public School System has been ranked 3^rd best school district in the Nation by Forbes in 2004. 

The Triangle offers three ACC schools.  NC State, UNC, and Duke.  In addition there are many other quality colleges and universities. www.ncicu.org

There are hundreds of recreational activities such as broadway shows, ballet, opera or symphony, tennis, jogging, hiking, canoeing kayaking, cycling, and fishing.  Facilities include NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Museum of Art, Museum of History, Exploris Children’s Museum, BTI Center for Performing Arts, Raleigh Convention Center, Time Warner Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek, and North Carolina State Parks. www.ncparks.gov   There are other options within a 2-4 hour drive.  The mountains are 4 hours away and the beaches are 2 hours away.

I hope to hear from you soon to discuss your real estate needs as you finalize your plans to relocate to this great place to live, work and raise a family.

Villagio is a new custom home subdivision located on Apex Barbeque.  The subdivision is comprised of 15 lots ranging in size from 1/4 to 1/3 acres.  Builders for this communitiy are Empire Contractors, Inc. and Assured Construction.  Homes will start in the 400s with square footage ranging from 2800-3700.

Anderson Pointe is a three level Carriage Tomehome Community conveniently located in Southeast Raleigh less than 5 minutes from the 64 bypass.  Some ammenities inlcude, whirlpool appliance package, private generously appointed master suites on third level, close to Anderson Point Park(playground, canoe launch, trails).  The buidler is PCS Homes.  Homes start at 115 with square footage ranging from 1680-1740.  Limited time specials: 10,000 towards closing costs, options or incentives.

Maybrook Townes

Maybrook Townes is located within Maybrook Crossing Community conveniently located near the new 64 bypass, I-40 and I-440.  The community offers 4 plans with 2, 3, or 4 bedroom options. Some ammenities include smooth, vaulted ceilings, convenient to shopping and the new Barwell Road Community Center, open living areas and gererously appointed master suites.  Atreus is the builder.  Homes start at 109 and with square footage ranging from 1146-1659.

Wynebrooke contains a collection of homes by KB Homes created with Martha Stewart.

The community is located in a prime north raleigh location that contains large 1/2 - 3/4 acre wooded homesites inside I-540.  Some ammenities include, creeks surrounded by open space, upscale shopping and dining, a desirable school system, sideload garages, 1 and 2 story floor plans, smooth ceilings, crawl space, whirlpool appliances, granite counter tops, hardwood floors in foyers, etc.  Homes start in the high 300s with square footage ranging from 2700 to 3800. 

Stratford is a new phase within Abbington that features 75 custom homes.  Abbington is located off Highway 64 in Apex, NC.  The lots are 1/3 to 1/2 acre.  Some ammenities include, competition-sized neighborhood swimming pool, tot lot, two tennis courts, closing to shopping, parks and library. Builders for this community are J.P. Swain Company, Legacy Custom Homes, Richard Gaylord Homes, Inc., Robuck Triangle Homes, Inc. and MBM Builders. Homes start in the 500s with square footage ranging from 3100-3700 and will offer plans with 2 and 3 car garages.ck Homes Triangle, Inc.

Carriage Heights is a single family community located in Fuquay-Varina. The community offers several plans ranging in price from 209 - 249.  Some homes have been reduced by 10,000!  The builders are JordanBuild and Venture Homes.

Heritage Landing

Heritage Landing is located in historic Wake Forest, Nc. within a golf, swim and tennis community.  The community can be easily accessed from highways 98, 540, and 401.  Some ammenities include open living spaces, flex spaces, Secluded Master Suites with double walk-in closets, spacious kitchens, unique floor designs, and first floor masters.  Centex is the builder. Homes range from 199 - 230 with square footage ranging from 1700-2600.

The Village at Providence Place is conveniently located in Morrisville, NC near RTP, I-540, 1-40 and RDU Airport.  Some ammenities include 1st floor master and basements, pool, cabana, walking trails and playground. K. Hovnanian Homes is the builder.  Homes range from the 170s with square footage ranging from 1623-2291.

Twin Lakes is located in Cary, NC within minutes to RDU Airport, 1-40, 54, and I-540.  Some ammenities include Martha Stewart designs, 3-6 bedrooms, community clubhouse, playground, pool, tennis and volleyball courts.  KB Home is the Builder. Homes range from 200-370 with square footage ranging from 1553-3873.