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OP in all seriousness have you looked into working with a realtor? I think it would a good decision at this point and perhaps they could help you find some locations that will meet all of you criteria - ones that you have been unable to find on your own.
If you have to ask if the power lines are too close-
THEY'RE TOO CLOSE.
It is time to get a realtor. Throwing darts at a board is not working.
Agree 1000%. At least looking at a single-family house is more rational than expecting to find a quiet townhouse. But Ryland is still a tract-house builder and you get what you pay for. The landscaping is not too bad- one tree and foundation shrubs.
If the OP wants to buy here, I would suggest a lot furthest away from the power station, or one of the quick-move-in houses. Try Ryland's interactive lot map here: http://www.ryland.com/find-your-new-...od-trails.html
For example, I like the corner lot 0260, or the lot 0203 on Poplar Street. I would avoid the cul-de-sac streets, as the kids will be playing in them constantly.
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Why? I drove through this sub-division recently and thought it was reasonably nice for a planned community. It's a great location if you work in RTP (and don't have children in public school).
It is certainly a lot cheaper than Cary because the Durham County schools are not well-rated. That should not be a problem for the OP who said they were a child-less couple in their 50's.
There a couple of resale homes in nice condition that are also cheaper than the new Ryland homes, and far away from the power station. If they want to minimize the possibility of losing value, they should stick with a resale home. Again, I agree they need a buyer broker, especially if they are going to deal with the builder.
OP in all seriousness have you looked into working with a realtor? I think it would a good decision at this point and perhaps they could help you find some locations that will meet all of you criteria - ones that you have been unable to find on your own.
I repped it again.
The OP desperately needs a realtor.
Get a good realtor, OP. Go in, talk to him/her, describe what you need and what you want to pay.
Let him/her show you places. Come here and ask us about places the realtor showed you to get additional feedback from people who might live in/near those areas.
Buy house.
The end.
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This is why you're going to have a hard time buying a house and getting the best possible deal.
You do not seem to understand the local market and you have a blanket distrust of realtors.
Do not judge me like that! you don't know me well.
I have many reasons why I don't like the realtors
I don't have a blanket distrust of realtors.
and I am OK now I don't have that hard time to find a home.
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