More and more people are relocating to Raleigh and the Triangle area every year. Who could blame them? The weather is fantastic, the city is beautiful, the economy is booming, and housing prices are outstanding.

The internet has become an incredible source of information for those thinking about relocating, offering just about every type of information you could ever hope to find. To help you, we’ve compiled a list of valuable resources for anyone looking to relocate or purchase a home here in beautiful North Carolina.

Free Relocation Package: Get a free North Carolina relocation package by mail or by download that includes maps, relocation guide, home buyer information, and more.

City Data.com offers a wealth of information about Raleigh from images of downtown to median household income, education, occupations, industries, building permits and more.

Raleigh NC schools: Information and links to public schools, private schools, parochial schools, charter schools, home schooling, universities, community colleges, technical colleges, and art colleges.

North Carolina Entertainment and Recreation: Links and information to theaters, music, participant sports, college sports, pubs, clubs, special events, arts, sciences, places of worship, and activities for kids.

Vital Stats: Interesting information about Raleigh such as the state flag, nickname, seal, and history.

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Southern Elegant homes has announced that it will be developing an exclusive residential community in Raleigh called Maida Vale. The community will cater to the high end buyer with a taste for the luxury southern elegant home with Mediterranean style influence.

The builders say that that the Maida Vale community will resemble the look and feel of old Europe with it’s Mediterranean style architecture, tree-lined streets, a central piazza with a Renaissance-style fountain and floral filled statuary, encircled by Italian cedars.

The eight plans all boast different European style architectural designs from Andalusian, to French, to English, to Italian, and particularly Tuscan. The 60 homes will be situated between Chapel Hill and Durham and prices start in the upper $700,000.

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SRES is an acronym for Senior Real Estate Specialist, a designation awarded to qualified agents by NAR, the National Association of Realtors®. In order to earn the designation, agents must complete classes that focus on topics such as:

• Distinguishing characteristics and trends related to the 55+ population
• Housing, finance, and retirement income considerations of the 55+ population
• Counseling strategies to help clients and customers plan ahead for life transitions
• The ins and outs of reverse mortgages
• How to use pensions, 401k accounts, and IRAs in real estate transactions
• How Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security affect real estate decisions
• How to recognize loan scams targeted at the 55+ real estate buyer

The goal, opportunities, and challenges of those purchasing real estate in their retirement years are very different from those purchasing their 20’s or 30’s. If you’re a senior, it’s important to work with an agent that understands your needs and is trained to handle situations that arise.

Though there are more than 4,000 real estate agents in the Raleigh area, only around 70 of those agents have earned the SRES designation. Of those, Buyer’s Advantage Group is one of the only agencies that is a true buyer’s agency – meaning that we do not list homes and serve only as an advocate for the buyer.Â

No matter which agency you choose in the end, we advise seniors to research potential real estate agents thoroughly before making a decision. Looking for the SRES designation is an ideal place to begin to narrow the selection.Â

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