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Are the cultural offerings keeping up with this growth, or do you just have an ever expanding suburbia? Question, not statement...
Define "cultural offerings".
I'm truly not being sarcastic. I've just found that people define these factors differently. For example, I'd include things like live theater, live music (all genres), a selection of museums, theaters that show indie and art films, and a wide variety and choice of ethnic restaurants and grocers as "cultural offerings". And on those counts, Raleigh /Durham do pretty well.
But my definition doesn't fit everyone's viewpoint.
Last edited by Jkgourmet; 04-17-2013 at 04:14 AM..
You gotta love those folks that don't want any more people moving in AFTER they moved in!!!
I say, if you don't like it here, there are plenty of HICK towns in the area you can move to. I was raised in one and although hubby would love to move back, it ain't happening!
I will say this...this buying frenzy is scary. I'm concerned that once it has ended, the prices that have gone up won't remain up and my buyers will have over paid. I prefer when folks can take their time and make an educated decision. Some people have to purchase when they move here and this is a tough time to find that great home. Homes are selling in desirable areas, in a matter of hours. Scary.
And with more people moving here, our inventory is getting very low. It has been a buyer's market for so long, maybe it is only fair that it become a seller's market for a while.
You gotta love those folks that don't want any more people moving in AFTER they moved in!!!
I say, if you don't like it here, there are plenty of HICK towns in the area you can move to. I was raised in one and although hubby would love to move back, it ain't happening!
I will say this...this buying frenzy is scary. I'm concerned that once it has ended, the prices that have gone up won't remain up and my buyers will have over paid. I prefer when folks can take their time and make an educated decision. Some people have to purchase when they move here and this is a tough time to find that great home. Homes are selling in desirable areas, in a matter of hours. Scary.
And with more people moving here, our inventory is getting very low. It has been a buyer's market for so long, maybe it is only fair that it become a seller's market for a while.
Vicki
Believe it or not some of us did not move here they were born here. As with all the Realtors I know the population could go to a billion as long as they're selling.
I have noticed in my neighborhood and the couple immediately adjacent, houses are suddenly selling in 1 day to 1 week after a long time of it taking months even at fire sale prices. Hopefully things are finally turning around for real. Of course every house that sells in 1 day at full price is money left on the table but it's hard to set a price when it suddenly starts going up and hard to say no to a full price offer.
Believe it or not some of us did not move here they were born here. As with all the Realtors I know the population could go to a billion as long as they're selling.
It isn't just about Real Estate. You could say the same thing about businesses here and you could say the same thing about landlords, contractors, etc. People are good for business. Ask the Chamber of Commerce! Ask the people who are working due to the growth.
I've lived here in NC since I was 3 years old and I've lived in Raleigh since the early '70s. The small town that I'm from has NO growth and is stagnant. I'd rather live in a thriving area.
Would I love to have Raleigh back the way it was in the 70s? NO. Would I love to have Raleigh back the way it was in the early 90s? YES. Less traffic and more like "Mayberry" and "I" felt it was the perfect size for ME. However, I don't control any of that so I make the best of it.
If Raleigh gets to the point that I don't like it, I will move. But I am smart enough to know that I have no control over the situation so I make the best of it. We are truly blessed to live in this area.
Many people in this area buy homes, not just those that are relocating. Some buy smaller to downsize and some buy larger as their family grows. If no one moved to the area, there will still be buyers and sellers of real estate. Surely you understand that?
I'm truly not being sarcastic. I've just found that people define these factors differently. For example, I'd include things like live theater, live music (all genres), a selection of museums, theaters that show indie and art films, and a wide variety and choice of ethnic restaurants and grocers as "cultural offerings". And on those counts, Raleigh /Durham do pretty well.
But my definition doesn't fit everyone's viewpoint.
We still need LIGHT RAIL I can't emphasize that enough, especially with the caliber of Universities we have and RTP sitting the middle of everything. We do well culturally I think also, but we could do better. I've yet to see a Oriental or Russian spa house here, theme park or even serious regional draw like a zoo or aquarium aside from the museums.
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