Cary NC - Real Estate Blog - There was a whole lot of shaking going on in 2009 -- job losses, volatile markets, recovery packages, a new president. But in surprising contrast to that, the rankings for top cities this year remained fairly steady.
"None of [the top 10] had a meteoric rise over the last year. Most of them went up and the couple that dropped did not drop dramatically," commented Kevin Klowden, managing economist at the Milken Institute, and co-author of Best-Performing Cities 2009 report. "The fact remains essentially that there are certain locations that have advantages in terms of lower costs, improved access to talent, certain key industry resources, and other factors that help to drive things."
The Milken Institute's report highlights the fact that the top cities didn't experience the same inflation in housing prices as the rest of the country, and so they avoided the devastating correction experienced elsewhere. Another factor in success was a prominence of the oil and gas industry. These two came together favorably for Texas, whose cities took five of the top 10 rankings. These are the factors that make the homes for sale in Cary NC so attractive.
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02/19/10
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Cary NC - Real Estate Blog - Green Home Tour
For home buyers interested in Green Homes, the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham County has organized its 5th Annual Green Home Tour.
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02/17/10
Cary NC - Real Estate Blog - As National Census Day April 1 inches closer, U.S. residents will begin receiving 2010 U.S. Census questionnaires in their mailboxes beginning in March. Under the U.S. Constitution, a national census is completed every 10 years to get an accurate picture of the nation’s growing and changing population and demographics. Every resident of the United States and Puerto Rico, including citizens and non-citizens, is required by law to complete a 2010 Census form to account for everyone living at their household address as of April 1, 2010.
After completing the 10-question form, return it in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you fail to return your census form, a census taker will follow up to arrange a personal interview to collect your information.
Cary NC - Real Estate Blog - Successful Open House Weekend!
309 Canon Gate in Cary was well attended over the Valentines weekend. Serious buyers interested in the homes for sale in cary nc brought their sweethearts to check out the 3 levels of beautifully finished 3,176 sq ft. Couples mingled in the updated kitchen (complete with granite counters, tumbled stone backsplash and luxurious custom Cherry cabinetry) while kids scampered about the screened porch. For a personal tour of this exquisite 4 bedroom + bonus and finished 3rd floor home in Cambridge at Regency, call Town & Country Realty: 919-303-9800. Virtual Tour: www.309CanonGate.com
Improv Comedy Night Returns to Cary
Local teens perform a free comedy show
CARY, NC- Real Estate blog - Laugh your way through funny, fast-paced skits and games based on audience suggestions at Applause! Cary Youth Theatre’s 6th Improv Comedy Night, Saturday, February 13 at 7 p.m. at the Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury O’Dell Place; doors open at 6:30 p.m. This free performance will feature local teens performing improvisational comedy in amusing characters, skits and games based on audience suggestions. Cash concessions will be open throughout the evening.