If you live in the Raleigh area, then this is your chance to be a part of Raleigh’s Comprehensive Plan 2030. It’s an opportunity to voice your opinion and have a say as to what direction the city of Raleigh will take over the next 22 years!

In two, 1-hour, small group discussions, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas on the issues, new policies and potential strategies affecting the Raleigh area. Register today and choose any two of the following topics:

1. Affordable Housing- dealing with affordable housing for low income residents as well as the issue of general housing affordability.

2. Green City of Raleigh- dealing with all issues related to promoting ecological and sustainable development practices.

3. Economic Prosperity & Equity- dealing with the city’s economic health as well as ways to “have the rising tide lift all boats” equitably so that all parts of the city and population can benefit from economic expansion.

4. Growing Successful Neighborhoods- managing growth and change in both established neighborhoods as well as better design and mixed use in new developments.

5. Growth Management: How and Where Should the City Grow? -dealing with city-wide growth.

6. Coordinating Land Use & Transportation- addresses the need to better coordinate land development with transportation investments.

Visit Planning Raleigh 2030 for more information. Prior to the March workshops, we will send you an email announcement promoting the release of related issues papers and the community inventory. Additionally, light refreshments will also be available at the workshops.Â

Thank you for engaging in shaping Raleigh’s future; and don’t forget to REGISTER TODAY !

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Of course the house that you picked out is desirable – you chose it right? But will it have good resale value? Will others see what you see in it? Since the average American family will most likely not stay in one location, choosing to buy a home that will grow in value and sell quickly should definitely be a consideration.

Location, Location, Location…that is what most people think of when considering resale value. But, what may be a desirable location now may not be when it is time for you to sell. You still need to consider how the community is changing and the areas where new growth seems to be heading. You also need to evaluate the quality of services nearby (groceries, shopping and schools) because these can either add or take away from the value of your home.

Avoiding outdated features is another way to increase your home’s resale value. One-bath homes sell for significantly less than two-bath homes. Tubs and showers in outdated colors may be difficult to replace without major structural work. Kitchen appliances in odd colors, non-neutral carpet choices and major layout changes (like sealing off the garage) can also pose problems.

Basically, you need to keep future buyers in the back of your mind when choosing your home and when making design choices once you have moved in. This is especially important if you expect to relocate within three to five years. A wise decision now can have a big payoff when the time comes!

For more tips, read “How to Buy a Home with Good Resale Value” by Janet Wickell at http://homebuying.about.com/cs/howtobuy/a/home_resale.htm

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