Times are a changing. So says the 2010 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey. Researchers found the Carolina’s are “the new Florida” among the young and older boomers. While South Carolina favored most North Carolina was a close second. Boomers are leaning away from Golf Communities and are screaming “feed my mind” Closeness to cultural activities, walking trails, public transportation, medical facilities and churches among the list.

Wake Forest recently was honored as being one of the Top 10 fastest growing communities in the United States. Only a short 20 minute commute to Raleigh, Wake Forest fills the gap for those looking for city living in a rural setting.

Pretty much whenever I go for a coffee, I have a conversation with folks and inevitably we talk about Real Estate.  “How’s the market?” to which I always reply “It depends” Fortunately Raleigh, Cary and the Triangle area have not sufffered as dearly as other parts of the country. With a large number of properties on the market it will feel like a lifetime before things improve.

As the old saying goes “One man poison is another one’s punch” To that end short sales, foreclosures have helped some get into the market where at another time they have not had the luxury.

The good news is we are seeing a positive change in the Raleigh, Wake Forest and Rolesville market. One could opine that it is the historically low interest rates, the first time home-buyer credit for $8000 or perhaps sellers are finally lowering prices. Buyers are coming into the market we are moving inventory.

In the end the meeting of the minds, or a reasonable Buyer and Seller negotiation with a great agent will get the job done.

After the long winter thaw in the more northern regions of  the United States inevitably most contemplate the retirement of their snow shovels and relocating to more moderate temperatures. North Carolina has long been a haven for transplants from the Northeast to escape onerous taxation and a higher quality of living.  The Greater Triangle area includes many great communities. Today’s feature community is that of Wake Forest. Having a long history Wake Forest offers an incredible lifestyle. Heritage  a master planned community is just one.  Click the link to see what the rave is all about.

Wake Forest Living

On many occasions as a Realtor you find yourself in interesting conversations about the current economy, the pitfalls, doom and gloom and yes “Is it a good time to buy” ? Now I’ll be completely honest with you, I don’t know if home prices in general will continue to fall or rise but I am certain we are seeing some stability.

The great news is we are seeing sentiment improving.  I say sentiment because every individual, couple and families have a different set of circumstances. We all share the national story of a slowing economy a housing correction, and for the past 12 months or more we have been inundated with doom and gloom.

Yes sentiment is changing for the better in Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest. I’m witnessing it first hand as people have expressed to me more recently that they are changing their own perspectives and searching for the positive in their circumstances. Some of these folks have been laid off, looking for employment and face many uncertainties.

I don’t want to generalize, however it’s hard not too.  Input effects output plain and simple. Hats off to all of the folks across this great country who recognise the sun will rise and set …………….for the rest change the channel

Cheers

Jeff

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