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I know you have have similar questions about this. I was wondering if you could help in my information gathering. We are relocating from the West Coast and are considering the North Raleigh and Cary area because we have heard nice things about them and it is relatively close to RTP. Also, if there are other areas you think are nice after your read the questions, let me know...Here are my questions:
-Why do all the relocation people go to Cary?
-What are some good Christian Schools in nice areas (non-denomination)
-What are the safest areas and subdivisions for living?
-What subdivisions do you recommend for Cary and N. Raleigh that is in the $400,000 range with up to 1/3 acre? I noticed that Cary is nice, but not much room between all the houses.
-I hear there are a lot of issues with the public schools, tell me about it honestly and is it just something you get used to because everyone else has to go through it as well.
Does it affect the quality of education?
What are some good churches in the Cary and N. Raleigh area that are Non-denomination type that are medium sized.
OK, that is it for now. I'm sure I will have more questions once I hear back from people. I really appreciate the inside scoop from both people who know the area well for years and also from other people who have relocated, especially from the west coast. Thanks!!
Really, people relocate all over the Triangle, not just to Cary.
Cary certainly gets their share, though.
Cary was designed for growth and to attract relo's a long time ago and has succeeded well on both counts.
But, there are a great many appealing areas in the region, outside of Cary.
At $400,000 you will have a pretty wide range of inventory to select from.
And safety is hardly an issue. Nothing is "the safest," but overall, most places are very safe.
Sorry but this question doesn't even make any sense. "All the relocation people" (I assume that just means people moving from outside the "Triangle" area) don't go to Cary. Frankly Cary is overrated, unless you like extremely tiny yards, skinny streets, generally cramped as heck neighborhoods, and overpriced homes (IMO).
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What are the safest areas and subdivisions for living?
Subjective as heck but basically the farther away from downtown the better, near as I can tell.
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What subdivisions do you recommend for Cary and N. Raleigh that is in the $400,000 range with up to 1/3 acre? I noticed that Cary is nice, but not much room between all the houses.
Welcome to NC. They don't do yards. Exceedingly few of 1/3 acre or more anyway, unless you're into older funky homes/neigborhoods. Course with a 400K range, your option should open up some.
Frankly most of the people I know from the West Coast are interesting in moving back, albeit to less expensive areas.
Sorry but this question doesn't even make any sense. "All the relocation people" (I assume that just means people moving from outside the "Triangle" area) don't go to Cary.
But it is undeniable that Cary has a nationwide reputation as a "relo" town (there was a NYT article about such places, a couple of years ago, and Cary was one of the handful of places they cited) where people "moving up the ladder" move to, stay here for a few years, and then get another promotion and move on. This may go back to the heydays of IBM, which put this area on the map as a transplant haven back in the 1960s, and which was known colloquially back then as "I've Been Moved", because so many IBMers would move every 3-4 years or so to another city. Cary is not just that anymore, of course, but like so many other "reputations" about this area, the word gets out and continues being passed along, even after it's no longer so true.
To the original poster: where will you be working? That will focus your search quite a bit.
...where people "moving up the ladder" move to, stay here for a few years, and then get another promotion and move on...
I have observed that phenomenon since I have been "back" (early '90s) and have always wondered; given that the Triangle has so little "old line" business (is "diversified" business the term I want?) how is it that it so many people seem to be transfered in and then transfered out again in pretty short order? I have had several neighbors in the area who did just that; and none with tech or "currently hot" businesses (pharma, etc)?
But it is undeniable that Cary has a nationwide reputation as a "relo" town
Not just a nationwide reputation - it seems to be the reputation right here in the Triangle. This sentence appeared in the News and Observer (http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1673008.html - broken link) just yesterday:
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Cary's housing market depends more heavily than most on people who move from other parts of the country.
Great, thanks for all your input. OK, really what I would love is...where are the best places to live in each of the areas of Cary and N. Raleigh/Wake Forest areas that also have great schools. I know some are better than others. Maybe you can help me with subdivision names so I can check those out. I would greatly appreciate your help. Any realtors input would be great as well! Thanks!
Great, thanks for all your input. OK, really what I would love is...where are the best places to live in each of the areas of Cary and N. Raleigh/Wake Forest areas that also have great schools. I know some are better than others. Maybe you can help me with subdivision names so I can check those out. I would greatly appreciate your help. Any realtors input would be great as well! Thanks!
You might consider looking at custom and semi-custom homes at your price, rather than big box tract homes.
I would think you might be able to get a very nice home at the low end in a great neighborhood.
You should take a look at Highcroft and Highcroft Village.
If you don't mind tight lots.
Your price point gets you some of the less expensive properties in those subdivisions.
Wellsley is worth a look.
Preston
Carpenter Village
The Reserve
Weston Pointe
Silverlake
I've already started looking on-line on the subdivisions mentioned. They are all really nice. The Highcroft ones of course have smaller lots which I think are a little small, but still nice homes. I think I'd rather stay with a home not more than 10 years old otherwise you have to start putting money into it, most likely. I will check out the new ones you mentioned though just in case. By the way, I keep seeing homes for sale in Cameron Pond. Do they have a high turnover or just a lot available? I'd prefer not to be in an area with a high turnover. People who love the area, are friendly and have a good resale value. Thanks again for all the help!
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