Thanks so much, everyone, for the info and the greenway/parks links! I'll check out those neighborhoods and the maps. Wow, drrckmtthws, those are beautiful photos!
In answer to some of the questions:
"define location more closely. Where's the work you'd need to get to."
Location is most likely south or west of Raleigh. Work location doesn't factor in (yes, really!). Biggest issue is we'd need to be within about 45 minutes of RDU (exclusive of rush hour)
"What size, style of, age of, etc house do you want/need."
Age doesnt matter; flexible on style, except ranch; size about 2000-2500, definately less than 3000.
"As has been noted, discuss the "waterfront" idea"
I've seen a few photos of houses that have a small dock on the little lakelets. More for a view, a place to sit, or if large enough to be worthwhile, some kayaking. So something like that, or if the community has a dock. I have no delusions about living on the shores of the larger lakes
. And again, it's on the list of "nice to have, not a requirement".
"almost everyone would like to be "less than $X", but at some point you have to open up to what you'd spend for the right place"
Yes, tis true. But one also needs some self-restraint for a second home - not worth it to be house-poor ��. This will be our fourth time buying and all previous times have been in fairly brutal sellers markets, with properties getting multiple bids stripped of contingencies, escalation clauses, houses settling for up to 20% over asking price, and all the maneuvering that goes along with it. So we've learned that there is always another house...
Thanks again everyone, we are really excited about getting a place there and I'm lookimg forward to checking out the neighborhoods you've recommended!
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