Rent Real EstateChapel Hill, North Carolina Thrives As More Than A College Town
Realtors in Chapel Hill, North Carolina rhapsodize about the "Triangle" area for its cultural diversity, unique neighborhoods, and educational and business opportunities.
"Nestled among the native long-leaf pines in the heart of the Tar Heel State, lies a cluster of delightful communities with a quality of life second to none," says Realtor Tom Menges. "The Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill make up an area that has been ranked among the nation"s best places to live, start a business, raise a family and get a world-class education."
Menges continues, "At the core of the criteria for these rankings, you"ll discover unique neighborhoods and communities that are steeped in tradition and history with a rare blend of the cultural diversity of people from around the world. What is your dream home? Is it brand new, or in an established neighborhood? Out in the country or within walking distance to restaurants and stores? No matter what"s on your house "wish list," there"s a home that"s just right for you. You can choose from anything from a home on the golf course to a loft apartment downtown, a trendy townhouse to a horse farm or a great retirement community."
Explains Realtor Jeff Rupkalvis, "The "Triangle" area is anchored by major universities, nationally ranked hospitals, research centers as well as technological firms. Despite a sluggish economy around the rest of the nation, Chapel Hill and Orange County is having another strong year in real estate sales. New construction is slowing, but the resale market remains active. Homes priced under $500,000 continue to appreciate above the national average and the condo and cluster home market is booming."
"Chapel Hill is a thriving university town," suggests Realtor Angela Sanders. "Major employment centers are the University of North Carolina and the UNC Hospital. The housing market in Chapel Hill is brisk and pricey. Because of rising prices in the city area, many in the Chapel Hill area seek housing in Hillsborough, Southwest Durham, and Chatham county. Chatham County is a major growth area for Chapel Hill. Several communities there have a Chapel Hill mail address, but the lower Chatham County taxes. Due to the increasing numbers of Chapel Hill residents seeking housing in the Chatham area for lower prices, larger lots and lower taxes, the County is experiences a significant growth spurt. This growth spurt is expected to continue indefinitely."
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