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05-13-2008, 03:40 PM
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Raleigh recession proof says Forbes
Raleigh comes in at number 5 followed by Charlotte at number 9.
In Depth: America's Recession-Proof Cities - Forbes.com
Also Raleigh is number 1 in the "Top Sellers Market"
Top Sellers' Markets
1. Raleigh, NC
2. San Francisco, CA
3. Austin, TX
4. San Antonio, TX
5. St. Louis, MO
6. Houston, TX
7. Portland, OR
8. Dallas, TX
9. Denver, CO
10. Baltimore, MD |
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05-13-2008, 04:11 PM
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#3 in Teeth.
#8 in Brainpower.
And recession-proof to boot!
You just can't beat it!
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05-13-2008, 05:06 PM
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Are you planning on making a top ten list for:
"funniest posts"
"best reputation"
"best use of hotlinking/non .jpg related" for the upcoming meet and greet too Mike?
Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeJaquish
#3 in Teeth.
#8 in Brainpower.
And recession-proof to boot!
You just can't beat it!
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05-13-2008, 05:21 PM
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I don't see how the Washington, D.C. Metro Area was left off the list. They should be number 1. Regardless of the state of the economy, the Feds are still at it. Even during the Great Depression.
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05-13-2008, 05:24 PM
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Suburban dwelling, automobile loving conservative
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(set 17 hours ago)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mm34b
I don't see how the Washington, D.C. Metro Area was left off the list. They should be number 1. Regardless of the state of the economy, the Feds are still at it. Even during the Great Depression.
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Great point. That was one of the reasons my husband and I moved to DC from Chicago--we felt it was pretty recession proof. Glancing at the article, my guess is it didn't make it because of expensive depreciating housing. |
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05-13-2008, 07:58 PM
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Raleigh ranks tops for recession proof areas to live
Just read an AOL aritcle ranking Raleigh in the top three recession-proof places to live in all the USA. Cited job growth and steady rises in real estate prices. Also, a very strong tax base with taxes exceeding demand. Good for you folks. Show them how it is done!
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05-13-2008, 07:59 PM
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Triangle Area Explorer!
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Location: North Raleigh, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelmate38
Just read an AOL aritcle ranking Raleigh in the top three recession-proof places to live in all the USA. Cited job growth and steady rises in real estate prices. Also, a very strong tax base with taxes exceeding demand. Good for you folks. Show them how it is done!
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Somebody beat you to the punch! http://www.city-data.com/forum/ralei...ys-forbes.html |
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05-13-2008, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by North_Raleigh_Guy
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I still love reading it!
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05-13-2008, 08:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelmate38
Also, a very strong tax base with taxes exceeding demand.
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Does this mean the state gov will give some of my money back?  |
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05-13-2008, 08:20 PM
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Does this mean the state gov will give some of my money back? |
Actually yes in an indirect way it does. Wake county reduced property taxes by 22%. That is almost unheard of. |
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