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We are looking for friendly neighborhoods with lots of families and a community feel to it. It would be nice if the commnuity had a community center and pool facilities. We've even heard that some places hold semi-annual block parties and barbecues. We'd love to find such a neighborhood! Any suggestions? We will be concentrating our search to North Raleigh or Cary, but would be open to other suggestions within the Wake school district.
Lot size is a concern to us. We've seen a lot of communities where the homes are being built on .1 acres. Seems like a person should just buy a condo if they want to THAT close to their neighbor.
A price range of $250 - 300K suits us. Searches we've done on MLS tell us that's not really a concern. There seems to be plenty on areas with nice homes in this price range.
Falls River in North Raleigh comes to mind, for the community pool/clubhouse and the planned social events. I was showing homes in there last Saturday, and they had the biggest community Easter Egg Hunt I've ever seen - with real pony rides and everything!
I'll think of some more tonight, but right now I'm going home to my own babies. Happy Easter!
Thanks. We'll look into Falls River. I thought the things we are looking for would be tough to find, but it it sounds like there are lots of family-oriented communities around Raleigh. Any other suggestions?
Most of the neighborhoods that have pools tend to have more kids. Bedford has pools AND tot lots and on a pretty day...you'll see tons of 'em outside. Its a wonderful sight.
I sold a home recently in Sunset Oaks and I haven't seen that many kids outdoors in ages!
Vicki
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