You’ve probably seen the construction in Durham and let’s face it; it’s a mess. If you’re just visiting the area from out of town and looking to buy property, you might be turned off by the orange barrels and mounds of grubby dirt. But as much of an eyesore as construction is, it means great things for future property values.

The Triangle area takes pride in its cities. If you’ve lived here for most of your life, you may just consider it a ‘given’ that a city would care about its aesthetics, but it’s a trait that not every city shares. The fact that the local governments make a continued effort to improve the common areas of the cities is just another sign of how solid an investment in Triangle area real estate is.

The construction in downtown Durham is part of a $13 million dollar refurbishment project. Where there are now piles of overturned dirt, there will be more than 200 shade trees lining the streets and smooth sidewalks embellished with red brick pavers for a bit of nostalgia.

The transformation isn’t only taking place on the surface, but below the streets as well. Old basements and (more than 40!) had to be removed and outdated utilities have been replaces.

So though ugly and noisy, the project shows a commitment to quality that makes us all feel great about living here and investing here.

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