Raleigh & Durham Receive Numerous Accolades!

With our focus being to provide top notch real estate services in the Triangle area, we feel that the most recent accolades referring to this area are important to share with potential buyers and sellers.

We are very excited to be sharing this information with you as this solidifies our confidence and hopefully yours with the local real estate market!

Raleigh's Recent Accolades:

• #1 Best Place to Live in the U.S. (Raleigh, NC) msnbc, June 2008


• #1 Best Place for Business and Careers (Raleigh, NC) Forbes.com, March 2008


• Top Five Strongest Real Estate Market (Raleigh-Cary, NC) Veros.com, January 2008


• #1 Seller's Market-Residential (Raleigh, NC)Forbes.com, June 1007#3 Best City for Relocating Families - Medium Markets (Raleigh-Cary, NC)Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation, 2007 Report


• #5 Recession-proof City (Raleigh, NC)Forbes.com, April 2008


• #4 Best State for Business (North Carolina) Forbes.com, July 2008


• #1 Best Place for Business and Careers (Raleigh, NC)Forbes, April 2007


• #1 Best U.S. City for Jobs (Raleigh-Cary, NC)Forbes.com, February 2007


• #1 School District in the Nation for Certified Teachers (Wake County)National Board of Certified Teachers, January 2007
  Gold Rating (Wake County Schools)Expansion Management's Education
• Quotient, January 2007

To see a full list of all Raleigh accolades, click here.

Durham's Recent Accolades

• #2 Best Green Cities For Lifestyle and Quality of Life – Country Home
• #3 Best Small City for Relocating Families - World ERC and Primacy Relocation
• #7 for Business and Careers - Forbes
• #15 Best Place to Live in the USA - Bert Sperling’s City’s Ranked & Rated
• #16 Best Green Places (overall) in America - Country Home 100 Best Communities for Young People - America’s Promise - The Alliance for Youth
• #1 MSA for College graduation rate among select national tech-focused MSAs - Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel

To see a full list of all Durham accolades, click here.

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Cary Ranks 5th Amongst Nation's Growing Cities!

A recent article in Raleigh's News & Observer confirms what we have all thought to be true: Cary is growing, and at a rapid pace! According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cary, North Carolina is now ranked at #5 on the list of the Nation's fastest growing cities!

Quoted directly from the article, "Those who have moved to Cary recently from other parts of the country say they were drawn by its suburban feel, its affordable housing and its abundance of pristine parks, golf courses and shopping centers."

The diversity of the area also adds to the charming nature of Cary. Su Holshausen was interviewed for the article and states, "You can go to a pub and hear German spoken or see people watching a cricket match," Holshausen said. "You see ladies walking down the sidewalk in saris, straight from India or Pakistan, and all the nationalities seem to meld so happily. ... Whether they grew up in the South or moved here, everyone seems to be adopting the Southern hospitality."

Cary is truly a family oriented place and sure to feel cozy to anyone moving here. Miles from the larger metro areas such as Raleigh and Durham, Cary is nestled in just the right place. You can sit on your porch with a glass of sweet tea or go see a Durham Bulls game under the bright lights of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Cary and the Raleigh/Durham area in general have such a vast array of activities for everyone!

To read more about Cary and it's new ranking, see the full article here.

For more information on homes in Cary and the surrounding areas, feel free to contact us. We would be glad to answer any questions you might have!

Independence Day - A Day to Remember, a Day Never to Forget..

As July 4th approaches, we would like to take a moment to say thank you to those who have fought and are currently fighting for our country. The freedom of America is frequently taken for granted. Not only do we recognize our blessings on July 4th, but we realize how truly fortunate we are each and every day. To those both overseas and here in the United States, we are thinking of you and your families this Independence Day and are very grateful for your strength and determination in keeping America "The Land of the Free" and we are proud to say that we truly are the "Home of the Brave".

Happy Independence Day to you & yours from Chuck and Cindy!

Forbes Ranks Raleigh Metro Area as #1 Best Place for Business & Careers!

It is with great excitement that we announce Forbes has named Raleigh, North Carolina and the surrounding Metro area as the #1 Best Place for Business and Careers in the country! The Metro area includes towns such as Cary, Holly Springs and Apex to name a few. This is tremendous and emphasizes the strong real estate market in the Triangle. Despite numerous negative reports, the Triangle is continuing an uphill climb to fight real estate market stereotypes and our job market is growing steadily.

To view this article, click here.

With recognition on the Forbes' list, we only expect continued growth for this area. If you have any questions regarding the Triangle real estate market, we would be glad to help you.

Feel free to contact us..we enjoy meeting new people and promise to assist you in any way that we can.

Chuck Hinton (919) 469-6504 or (919) 422-4841

Cindy Leonard (919) 469-6505 or (919) 868-4661

Chuck & Cindy Announce New Subdivision in Apex!

We are pleased to announce an exciting new project ~ Villagio in Apex!

Villagio is a custom-built neighborhood in the heart of Apex. Located off Apex Barbeque Road near the intersection of Olive Chapel Road, Villagio offers an excellent location just minutes from major highways, the airport, shopping, entertainment and dining at the popular Beaver Creek Commons!

John Campomizzi with Empire Contractors, Inc. is the developer and is amongst the custom builders participating in this stunning new subdivision. Villagio consists of 15 spacious lots ranging from 1/4 to 1/3 acre in size. The custom-built homes will be priced starting in the $400,000's. Each will use city services and operate with natural gas.

For further information on Villagio or if you have other real estate needs, please contact us.

We look forward to working with you!

~Chuck and Cindy

Raleigh, Apex in Top Rankings!

With our business mainly being based in the Triangle, we found it very exciting that both Raleigh and Apex, North Carolina were included in recent top rankings.

Raleigh was ranked #5 on the Forbes list of Top 10 Recession Proof Cities! This goes to prove that National news headlines about the real estate slump do not reflect our local market. To see this list, click here.

Apex has also gained attention with it's own ranking of #14 in CNNMoney's List of the 100 Best Places in America to Live! This is very exciting news for those living in the area already or looking to purchase a home here. For more information on this list and to see other neat statistics about Apex, click here.

For more information on quality living in the Triangle area, please visit our website at www.chuckandcindy.com or feel free to give us a call. Chuck Hinton can be reached at (919) 469-6504 or (919) 422-4841. Cindy Leonard can be reached at (919) 469-6505 or at (919) 868-4661. While visiting our website, you can learn about our experience, services and current listings. We have numerous resources within the community and we are dedicated to finding answers to all of your real estate questions.
Thank you for visiting our blog and be sure to check back for other news and events!

~Chuck and Cindy

Creekside Commons..Welcome Home.

For the past two years, we have been working diligently at creating a low-maintenance, charming and old-fashioned neighborhood in the heart of Apex, North Carolina. We have exceeded our expectations with the evolving neighborhood of Creekside Commons, located just off of Kelly Road near the Kelly Road/Olive Chapel intersection..less than a mile from Beaver Creek Commons! Creekside Commons stands out from the competition because of the standard level of quality and the commitment of the builders to the buyer's complete satisfaction.

Creekside Commons is a charming, new home, custom built community located in Apex, a sophisticated small town determined to hold onto its historic charm while embracing the vibrancy of the surrounding big city conveniences and opportunities. Creekside Commons embodies many of the design features that have made Apex consistently one of the most popular and friendly communities in the Triangle, including front porches, courtyards, sidewalks and rear-entry garages.

Each Creekside Commons Courtyard Home has a front porch, a detached two-car garage plus a covered walkway leading through a courtyard to an enchanting three-bedroom bungalow- style retreat. Designed for both function and the efficient use of space, each plan features nine-foot smooth ceilings on both the first and second floors, 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, laundry room on the second floor, master bath with separate tub and shower, double bowl vanity, and walk-in closet.

Each weekend we host an open house at Creekside Commons. On both Saturday and Sunday, our new homes are open from Noon-5pm. We are hassle-free and available on-site to answer any questions you might have. We hope to see you soon.

For more detailed information on Creekside Commons, please visit:

http://www.creeksidecommonsonline.com/

Creekside Commons..Welcome Home.