Cary NC Real Estate Blog: Best Place to Live in the US - Raleigh, NC

Relocation and real estate continue to grow in the Triangle Area of North Carolina.  Realtors are frequently asked why the real estate market in the Raleigh & Cary area is so popular.  Our area received numerous awards of disctinction in 2006.  Below are the most notable.

 #1 City for Jobs by Forbes Magazine February 2007

#1 City for Federally Funded Economic Development Incentives (Raleigh, NC) Public Policy Forum, March 2006
#1 Highest Growth County in NC  - Wake County, NC
US Census Bureau, March 2006
#3 Most Educated City (Raleigh, NC)
US Census Bureau-American Community Survey, 2004 (Released January 2006)
#2 Best Place for Business & Careers (Raleigh, NC)
Forbes, May 2006 - We've been in Top 10 for what seems like forever!
#5-Star Quality of Life Metro (Raleigh, NC)
Expansion Management "Quality of Life Quotient", May/June 2006 - Low cost of living, wonderful weather while still enjoying the seasons, great shopping, entertainment and restaurants. Wake county was rated by Forbs and having a top school system...on and on
#6 Brainiest Mid-sized Metro (Raleigh, NC)
Bizjournal, June 2006 Not surprising, considering all the Universities and High Tech fields. The Triangle has one of the highest per capita PHD populations in the world.
Top 10 Projected Home Appreciation Market (Raleigh, NC)
MSN.com, April 2006
#10 Best Walking City (Raleigh, NC)
Prevention, March 2006/ Parks and greenways are abundant in the Triangle. Bike riding is popular as well!
#16 Hottest City for Business Relocation & Expansion (Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Expansion Management, February 2006  

I have a link with all of the rankings located at my website at www.TriangleNCHomes4Sale.com