Fun info about Fuquay (Raleigh, Durham: chapel, how much, home)

[raccemup]

Here is a neat article I found in the Fuquay local paper. It does highlight how much Fuquay is changing these days. As a resident of FV, myself I was not even aware at how much there really is here and what is open/opening in downtown so I thought newcomers might find this info useful.

Fuquay-Varina Independent: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina News

Here is a map and directory of the downtown area:
Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association | Downtown Directory

[urbywan]

It really is a great place, funny how everyone says cary holly springs and poopoos FV. That is a mistake.

[raccemup]

I think in the past Fuquay had a stigma for being really rural and southern. Of course, that is really changing rapidly and there are sections that I don't recognize from 2 years ago anymore. The other issue is the commute to RTP. We don't commute to RTP so for us, it isn't an issue but I could see how it would be for some. For someone who works in Apex or Cary, FV would be a no brainer. I worked in Apex when we moved out here and that was an easy no-traffic, 17 minute commute (of course, nothing beats the 20 foot commute I now have to my office down the hall). We liked HS a lot, too but we felt that since there wasn't much there, we'd either have to drive to Cary or FV for shopping, dining, etc. anyway. That and we got more house, land for less money here in FV. In our price range (150K) there wasn't much to look at anywhere else. Here in FV we got a brand new 4 br 1850 sq ft home. I still think Cary is the prettiest town in whole area and always will but it is considerably more expensive.

PS We even have a billiards hall now! APA Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill

[Danton]

I'm new to the area and decided to check out Fuquay-Varina for myself. It is a great place! The old-time shops are quaint, reminding me of the renewed downtown areas of Long Island, NY. I'm already committed to a home in Cary, and now wish I had opened my eyes to Fuquay sooner.