This time of year, many people like to take a moment and reflect on the year that has passed, whether it’s reflecting on good memories or how the nation is doing financially. Today, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the economy and what this year’s trends meant for real estate. A Brief Look […]
Archives: December 2015
Cary Economic Development Updates
From Cary Mayor’s blog: economic development updates for Cary (good read and good news for Cary) Economic Development Report The committee’s last item was a review of economic development in Cary. Here are some of the notable items from this report: Cary’s unemployment rate is 3.7% as of the end of September. Wake County is […]
Raleigh ranked # 6 2015 Best Performing Cities
Raleigh ranked # 6 for 2015 Best Performing Cities by Milken Institute. Here are the excerpts from the Milken Institute report: “Raleigh, North Carolina, slipped one spot this year to sixth place. The region has consistently ranked among the top performers and this year improved in the measures for one- and five-year job and wage […]
Real Estate Sales to International Clients
An interesting statistic published by The Wall Street Journal — estimated real estate sales to international clients. Clients from China have been leading the packs for buying up properties in the U.S. Data Source: National Association of Realtors We have been seeing the $$$ coming to the Cary Raleigh area as well. Case in […]
Raleigh # 2 Easiest City For Finding a Job
According to Forbes, Raleigh (Cary) # 2 Easiest City for Finding a Job “Once again there is some good news to be had in the California sun, however. San Jose, California, offers up the most job listings per capita, with 154 jobs advertised per every 1,000 residents–up from last year when the city led the […]
3 Benefits of Selling Your Home During the Holidays
As the holidays are approaching, many people are busy decorating their homes, lighting the tree, and marking their calendars to visit friends and family. With all the busyness of the season, you might be wondering if now you should even attempt to sell your home. Any potential home buyers are also busy attending get-togethers or traveling […]