Choosing the right home in Raleigh/Durham can be a challenge simply because there are so many desirable homes for sale. Raleigh/Durham home listings include stately single family dwellings, cozy cottages and ultra modern condominiums. The Coldwell Banker-Howard, Perry, Walston website features the most comprehensive property listings for Raleigh/Durham real estate. In addition to useful descriptions, the website features Raleigh/Durham real estate photos to help streamline the process of finding your dream home.

Raleigh is a remarkable city for a number of reasons, including its fascinating and colorful history. Around the end of the 18th century, Raleigh was purpose-built to be the state capital. The city has seen its share of hard times with the burning of the original capitol building, the Civil War and the Great Depression. Nonetheless, Raleigh’s citizens have persevered to make this a strong and gracious community that honors its past but also looks toward its future. Raleigh/Durham, along with Chapel Hill, make up the revered Research Triangle. The concentration of UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University and Duke University in one geographic area make these Research Triangle communities desirable for people seeking the vibrancy of university towns mixed with the sophistication that attends a well educated and affluent citizenry. Many people who choose to purchase Raleigh/Durham real estate are employed at one of the three universities. Other major employers include the state government and hospitals. Raleigh/Durham is also an excellent place to be an entrepreneur. A strong local economy and skilled workforce make it easy to locate and hire top employees.

In recent years, the high quality of life here has landed the Raleigh/Durham metropolitan area on any number of Top 10 lists. Forbes and Money Magazine have both cited these communities as being highly desirable places to live. Accordingly, the population in Raleigh/Durham is on the rise. The humid subtropical climate certainly helps to attract new residents with its comfortable spring and fall weather and mild winters. Summer is hot, but those who enjoy the sunshine rarely complain. Another reason that the population continues to grow in Raleigh/Durham is because these communities are great places to raise a family. The Wake County Public School System has received universal praise for the quality of the education it provides as well as its efforts to ensure cultural integration. The city boasts a particularly well funded and diverse parks and recreation program. Public trails are found throughout the community and an impressive number of parks are nestled within every neighborhood. Raleigh/Durham is also a destination for those who appreciate culture and the performing arts. It’s possible to take in the ballet, enjoy an opera or tour the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Raleigh/Durham truly has a little something for everyone.

 

 

If you’re interested in a home that comes with some history, then you will be delighted by browsing through the offerings in the downtown district, also called Old Raleigh. Residential neighborhoods like Boylan Heights and Woodcrest feature beautiful, seasoned properties, some of which have been fully restored. Others may just be waiting for you to give them a little TLC to become your dream home. The Midtown Raleigh section offers homes with great access to community features like the North Hills Mall and the Raleigh Greenway System. In North Raleigh, you’ll find highly desirable, quickly growing suburban developments that feature modern homes on generous lots. Quick access to major road systems makes North Raleigh a great choice for home buyers who work in downtown but want to enjoy a suburban lifestyle.