North Carolina was ranked number two on the list of the top 20 states attracting jobs from foreign investments according to a new study by the IBM Institute of Business Value. The study focuses on annual global relocation trends. North Carolina moved up one spot from being ranked 3rd in 2011. The Triangle area has […]
Archives: January 2013
Triangle Restaurant Week Is Almost Here!
Prepare yourselves! Be sure to hit the gym an extra time or two because Triangle Restaurant Week is upon us! Between January 21 -27th over 70 local eateries will be offering prix fixe menus for both their lunch and dinner offerings at amazing prices. Triangle Restaurant Week showcases dining establishments from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, […]
Mortgage Rates Fall Toward Record Lows
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages headed towards record lows this week. According to Freddie Mac the rate on a 30-year loan was 3.38%, down from 3.4% last week, and hovering slightly above the 3.31% rate that was reached in November. The 3.31% rate is the lowest since 1971. These low rates make homebuying […]
Triangle Market Finishes Up In 2012
The Triangle housing market was up nearly 21% in 2012. In December, sales were up 26.6% for the month, compared to December 2011. The 2012 total number of homes sold in the Triangle was 23,829, versus a total of 19,733 were sold in 2011. Both the median and average prices in the region have been […]
Welcome Back Caniacs!
As you may already know, the Carolina Hurricanes have already begun preparations to return to the ice since the players accepted terms last Saturday (January 12th) to end the lockout which has already pre-empted a large portion of the season. The abreviated 48-game 2013 regular season will begin next Saturday, with 8 of the Canes […]
Raleigh Helping To Lead The Way Out Of Recession
The Raleigh area is one of the top cities leading the way out of the recession. According to a new research study, only 14 of the nations top markets have gained more jobs than before the recession; Raleigh was ranked 10th on this list, having actually netted about 5,000 more jobs today than in 2007. […]
“Tastiest Town In The South”, Vote For Durham!
Southern Living has named Durham as a finalist in their “Tastiest Town in the South” competition. The competition is stiff with established culinary standouts Charleston, Miami, New Orleans, and Austin among others in the running. North Carolina and South Carolina both managed to get two finalists into the top 10 (the only two states to […]
Forecast: Home Prices To Rise 6% In 2013
Market researcher CoreLogic is predicting that U.S. home prices will rise 6% in 2013. Home prices rose 7.5% in 2012, and total home sales increased by 6% to 4.2 million-the first increase since 2005. Researchers believe that many of the conditions fueling 2012′s price gains will continue to drive the market in 2013; these factors […]
Just Listed!
Just Listed! This home truly is a one of a kind gem! The home boasts upgraded wood laminate flooring throughout with wainscoting, crown molding and built in`s. Stunning ranch with tons of upgrades and beautiful touches. This home sits on a country setting lot, yet with all the amenities of the city! Sit out back […]
Unemployment Falls Below 7% In Most Major Cities
Unemployment rates in metropolitan areas fell below 7% in the month of November. According to the Labor Department rates fell in 215 of the 372 largest metro areas in the country, and below 7% in 192 cities; that marks the first time since the recession ended that more than half of large cities dipped below […]