Starting in September, most of the RTP commuters will have to find an alternate route to work. As with any growth comes some challenges. The new toll road will offer another choice to most of the RTP commuters from Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, South Raleigh and Garner. There is a half mile stretch of the NC 147 (Durham Freeway) spur that will be closed while work is done on the new road. The section that will be closing connects I-40 to T.W. Alexander Drive. Commuters will have to take alternate routes such as Davis Drive, NC Highway 55 and 54 but of course, you need to leave a lot of extra time if you have to travel through these highly congested areas during rush hour. Want to avoid the commute from the South and Western areas of the Triangle to RTP and the toll road? Buy a home in No... 08/24/2014

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is packed with many different types of restaurants and great food! This week long event showcases the best culinary talent downtown has to offer and is held today through Sunday the 28th. Participating restaurants (almost 30 of them!) offer 3 course meals for $20 or $30 depending on the restaurant. Some restaurants will offer a 3 course beer or wine pairing for an additional $10. If you are downtown near the Farmer's Market this Wednesday between 10am and 2pm you will have the opportunity to sample some of these restaurant's creations and view some live cooking demonstrations at "A Taste of Restaurant Week". View Downtown Raleigh homes and condos for sale Relocating to Raleigh NC and want to find out more about Raleigh area neighborhoods and search all R... 08/24/2014

Thinking about relocating to Raleigh NC? This is a fantastic place to live for many reasons, the mild weather year round, the global companies that are headquartered here, all of the world class universities...and now, more companies are hiring! The Triangle's unemployment rate fell to 8.5% in July according to the North Carolina Employment Security Commission. Wake and Durham Counties are at 8.2%. The Triangle area which consists of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill is almost 2% better when you look at the unemployment numbers. The state average is 10.3%. Considering relocating to Raleigh NC and need to find a job first? We work with recruiters in most industries from life sciences to high tech to financial. Contact the Capital City Real Estate Group on our website or by phone and we wil... 08/24/2014

The more knowledge you have, the better you can protect yourself. There are a number of homes in the floodplain that you would not expect. In the Raleigh area, we have a lot of rivers that wind through the area that may be dry one day and filled with water the next day after a hard rain. Typical home owners insurance policies do not cover flooding. If your home is in a designated flood hazard area, your lender will require you to buy flood insurance as a condition for obtaining a government backed loan. Flood insurance is not as expensive as most may think. It depends greatly on the elevation of the home with respect to the flood plain. Your insurance agent should be able to answer all of your questions regarding flood insurance. It is always a good idea to protect yourself. AT the Capi... 08/24/2014

A Tennessee based firm, Health IT Services Group will open a 12,000 sq ft office in the American Tobacco Campus in Durham and is expected to create jobs for our area. The company is a software based web application for doctor's offices to keep track of patient records. The company is currently looking for IT professionals. Considering relocating to Raleigh NC and need to find a job first? We work with recruiters in most industries from life sciences to high tech to financial. Contact the Capital City Real Estate Group on our website or by phone and we will be happy to put you in touch with the best people! Relocating to Raleigh NC and want to find out more about Raleigh area neighborhoods.   Raleigh area home searches: Set up your own custom Raleigh and Triangle area home search View Ra... 08/24/2014

If you are considering a move to the Raleigh area, you are making a great choice! There are so many reasons why, but the latest news is related to the job market. Raleigh has added 8,000 private sector jobs in July compared to last year, which makes it the 29th fastest growing metro area in the country. Raleigh performed much better than all other areas of North Carolina, including Charlotte. The Raleigh and Triangle area is very diverse with many global companies headquartered here, the world-class universities, medical and pharmaceutical industries as well. Considering relocating to Raleigh NC and need to find a job first? We work with recruiters in most industries from life sciences to high tech to financial. Contact the Capital City Real Estate Group on our website or at (919) 576-0... 08/24/2014

Until you move here, you won't believe it! You will see one accolade after another and wonder..."how can this place be so great?". Spend a little bit of time here and you will see why! Raleigh and the Triangle area in North Carolina is well known for its outstanding business climate, very high quality of life and relatively low cost of living compared to most places. Here are just a few of the many accolades bestowed upon Raleigh: According to Forbes in 2011: #1 City for Increase of Young Families #2 Region for Overall Population Increase #2 Region for Increase of Educated Migrants #3 Highest Job Growth Over Past Two Decades #3 Best State for Business According to CNBC: #3 America's Top States for Business According to Site Selection Magazine: #1 Best Business Climate 9 of the last 10 Y... 08/24/2014

On Friday September 23rd from 11 am until 4:30pm, and again on Saturday from 10 to 5pm, the Duke Raleigh Hospital Guild will host its 2nd annual "Art in the Gardens" event. This event will feature works of art from pottery to painting from over 25 artists from around North Carolina. Proceeds from the art sale will benefit the restoration of Birdwood which is a historic 4 bedroom home that is next to the hospital. This building will be used to provide lodging for the families of hospital patients.   Raleigh area home searches: Set up your own custom Raleigh and Triangle area home search View Raleigh homes for sale View Cary homes for sale View Downtown Raleigh homes and condos for sale View Wake Forest homes for sale View Rolesville homes for sale View Raleigh area New Construction homes... 08/24/2014

All of the major universities in the Triangle area of North Carolina including Duke, UNC, and NCSU all contnue to rank very high on the U.S. News and World Report national rankings of colleges and universities. They are ranked on both academic quality as well as the school's net cost of attendance.     Have a Raleigh area Home to Sell and wondering about Raleigh Home Values? You must read the information below before you make any move: Raleigh Home Value Information Find out exactly what your Neighbors House Sold for How much is my Raleigh home worth? 10 Tips for Getting your Raleigh Home Ready to Sell Relocating to Raleigh NC and want to find out more about Raleigh area neighborhoods and search all Raleigh area homes for sale, contact the Capital City Real Estate Group at (919) 576-004... 08/24/2014

The Triangle Business Journal has just named 35 businesses as the "Best Places to Work in the Triangle". Keep an eye on this blog for the list of the winners. October 7th, the TBJ will list all of the winners in their print edition. So, where is the best place to work in the Triangle?...I can answer that question right now...Everywhere! If you are looking for a stable economy, diverse economic base, high tech companies, medical industry, world-class universities, great schools...and much more, then take a look at relocating to Raleigh NC. You won't be disappointed. Do I need to mention the mild weather year round and more golf courses than you can possibly imagine? Considering relocating to Raleigh NC and need to find a job first? We work with recruiters in most industries from life sci... 08/24/2014

This is not just one time but four times North Carolina has received this award from the Development Counsellors International. Every day I speak with many people with vastly different backgrounds about relocating to Raleigh NC. We have a very economically diverse corporate environment here in the Triangle with many large global companies headquartered here, from medical to high-tech to the large universities. There is something for everyone!   Raleigh area home searches: Set up your own custom Raleigh and Triangle area home search View Raleigh homes for sale View Cary homes for sale View Downtown Raleigh homes and condos for sale View Wake Forest homes for sale View Rolesville homes for sale View Raleigh area New Construction homes for sale View Raleigh area Country Club & Golf course ... 08/24/2014

The list of the largest companies in the Triangle won't surprise you. We have been ranked consistently the "best place for business" for many years. If you are considering a move to the Raleigh area, here is a list of some of the largest companies: The State of North Carolina The Wake County Public School System IBM NC State Duke University WakeMed Cisco ...and many more For a list of the largest employers, local government, museums, etc. visit the "About Raleigh" page on our website. Considering relocating to Raleigh NC and need to find a job first? We work with recruiters in most industries from life sciences to high tech to financial. Contact the Capital City Real Estate Group on our website or at (919) 576-0043 and we will be happy to put you in touch with the best people! Raleigh a... 08/24/2014

Every day you read on the SearchRaleighRealEstate.com blog and TheRaleighRelocationGuide.com blog how great it is to live in Raleigh for business, education, and overall quality of life...well, here is just one more distinction that Businessweek has given to Raleigh and the Triangle area. Raleigh has been named THE best place to live in the entire country! Businessweek considered all of the things above in addition to economic indicators and crime rates. They made a great choice! Considering relocating to Raleigh NC and need to find a job first? We work with recruiters in most industries from life sciences to high tech to financial. Contact the Capital City Real Estate Group on our website or at (919) 576-0043 and we will be happy to put you in touch with the best people! Relocating to ... 08/24/2014

You can find Chipotle Mexican Grill in many locations around the Triangle, North Raleigh, Brier Creek, near the Duke Campus and at UNC in Chapel Hill...and now near NC State. The newest location will be on Hillsborough Street in the same building as Jimmy John's and Dunkin Donuts. Have a Raleigh area Home to Sell and wondering about Raleigh Home Values? You must read the information below before you make any move: Raleigh Home Value Information Find out exactly what your Neighbors House Sold for How much is my Raleigh home worth? 10 Tips for Getting your Raleigh Home Ready to Sell Any questions about the Raleigh real estate market, contact the Capital City Real Estate Group  on our website www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com or by phone at (919) 576-0043. 08/24/2014

This video update discusses several key trends in the Raleigh real estate market. If you are considering a move to the Raleigh area or moving within the Triangle, contact us with all of your questions. With interest rates at all time lows in combination with the number of homes selling and the home inventory reduction, Now is the time to move! Closed sales increased 23% over the previous month The number of homes under contract increased 51% over the previous month Total home inventory is down 19% The average "days on market" is 121 days Correctly priced homes have an average of 60 days on market Have a Raleigh area Home to Sell and wondering about Raleigh Home Values? You must read the information below before you make any move: Raleigh Home Value Information Find out exactly what your... 08/24/2014

According to the National Association of Realtors chief economist, existing home sales numbers are expected to rise gradually, having underperformed over the last couple of years. The number of all cash sales are increasing due in large part to the stock market recovery. Wise investors are transferring money from stocks to real estate again. The big thing to note here is that NAR is predicting that interest rates will rise gradually to 6% by 2012. I just had a client lock in a 3.875% 30 year fixed loan with no fees! This is amazing. Get out there now and buy that house before interest rates rise. They can only go up from here. Interest rate is the largest determining factor in housing affordability. Waiting for the price of the home you have your eye on to come down another $5,000 in pr... 08/24/2014

Manpower Inc. is looking to hire 200 customer service representatives for a large financial institution that plans to open a call center in Raleigh near the RBC Center. The company will hire contract employees beginning at $13 per hour. The Triangle area continues to grow! Be a part of Raleigh's future. Considering relocating to Raleigh NC and need to find a job first? We work with recruiters in most industries from life sciences to high tech to financial. Contact the Capital City Real Estate Group on our website or at (919) 576-0043 and we will be happy to put you in touch with the best people!   Raleigh Area Golf and Country Club Communities Brier Creek: Visit our website and learn about this fantastic North Raleigh golf and country club community. Search all Brier Creek Homes for Sal... 08/24/2014

Welcome to 11144 Slider Drive in North Raleigh! Drive down this quiet street in the "Community of the Year" and feel the stress of the day melt away as you look forward to grilling on the BBQ next to your covered patio in the private back yard. Host a dinner party for your friends in this luxurious home with all of the amenities. All of this in the heart of North Raleigh, close to all of the shopping and restaurants you desire. This 3 bedroom brick front home is very stunning and when you find out where it is located you may reach immediately for your checkbook. It is in the heart of North Raleigh right in the middle of it all—restaurants, shopping, parks, & schools. The show stopper is the ingenious architecture of the covered porch camouflaged into the back section of the house. Host ... 08/24/2014

Wake County school assignments has been a hot topic for a while since it affects so many families. Here is the latest update, specifically how it affects residents in Heritage Wake Forest. One September 30th, the Wake County School Superintendent outlined the latest timeline for proposing student assignments to the Wake County school board. Parents will have more choice regarding schools and each school has a set path from elementary to high school. Heritage Elementary will feed 100% into Heritage Middle and then 100% to Heritage High School Harris Creek Elementary will feed 100% to Rolesville Middle School and then 100% to Heritage High School River Bend Elementary will feed 100% to Rolesville Middle School and then 100% into Heritage High School No other schools will feed 100% to Heri... 08/24/2014

The Wake NC STEM Early College High School is a new joint project between the Wake County Public School System and NC State University. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This 5 year program will allow students to earn both a high school diploma and up to 2 years of college credit at NC State! Students interested in engineering will be much further ahead if they choose this route. Visit this Wake County Public School page for additional information on this groundbreaking new project.   Have a Raleigh area Home to Sell and wondering about Raleigh Home Values? You must read the information below before you make any move: Raleigh Home Value Information Find out exactly what your Neighbors House Sold for How much is my Raleigh home worth? 10 Tips for Getting y... 08/24/2014