The city of Raleigh is named for Sir Walter Raleigh, explorer and noblemen who funded the first expeditions to the coast of modern-day North Carolina. Raleigh and it neighboring communities have been recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the best places to live, and the best places to work in the nation. Only minutes from the Research Triangle Park, Duke University and the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, there is no better place to further one's education and career. Recreation, arts and cultural opportunities abound. Located at about the mid point of the east coast, the area is within a comfortable days drive are Washington, DC, Atlanta, Ga. and even New York City. If you really want to find out just how special our area is, just ask the residents. Over ninety percent of those polled have stated that moving to Wake County was one of the best decisions they every made. For complete information on life in the Raleigh and Wake County, visit our visit our Area Information section or Contact Raleigh Life.

Communities

Raleigh is best known as the Capital of North Carolina, and the home of North Carolina State University. When combined with the surrounding towns and communities, however, there just isn't any better place to call home. Raleigh and Cary offer amenities found in all major cities in the country, including professional sports, unsurpassed recreational opportunities, major store and boutique shopping, world-class entertainment and dining to suit every taste. The communities of Apex, Garner, Holly Springs and others, while only minutes away from city life, provide small town living at its best. Each has its own unique atmosphere, and you are sure to find just the right one for you and your family. For complete information on our communities and what they offer, visit our Area Information section or Contact Raleigh Life.

Education

Nowhere in the country will you find the educational choices the Raleigh area has to offer. Home of North Carolina State University, and only minutes from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Duke University in Durham, Wake County has been recognized as the best place in America for educational opportunities.

The Wake County public schools have been recognized as one of the finest school systems in North Carolina, with 90 percent of 2008 graduates planning to pursue some form of higher education -- 64 percent to four-year colleges or universities and 26 percent to two-year colleges. More students are taking advanced placement (AP) courses every year, and over 25% of the more than 120,00 students are taking academically gifted (AG) classes.In addition, there are many fine private elementary, middle, high and K-12 schools in the area from which to choose.

For more information on all Wake County area schools & colleges, visit our Area Information section or Contact Raleigh Life.

Health

Not only does Wake County enjoy the facilities of the Rex Healthcare System, both Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill feature a world-class academic medical centers, including a top-ranked public medical schools and modern hospitals. Areas of expertise include childrens, womens, neurologic and psychiatric patients, and general adult patient care, plus burn care, cancer treatment and more. Emergency and urgent care facilities in all locations provide around-the-clock services for accident and trauma victims and for people with minor, but urgent medical needs.

Rex Healthcare offers wellness centers in their Raleigh, Cary and Garners locations, and the UNC Wellness Center in Chapel Hill is only minutes away. Whatever your goals, there are safe and effective programs available to all. For more information on healthcare in the Raleigh area, visit our Area Information section or Contact Raleigh Life.

Arts & Culture

Raleigh and the surrounding communities provide some of the finest performing arts, visual arts and museums offerings in the Southeast. Home of the North Carolina Arts Council and the North Carolina Theatre, among many other groups, including the North Carolina Symphony, the Carolina Ballet, the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Raleigh Ensemble Players, just to name a few.

Music, sports and entertainment venues include the Time Warner Music Pavilion, which features music performances from around the world; the RBC Center, home of the Carolina Hurricanes and many other entertainment and cultural functions; the NC State Fairgrounds and more. In addition, there is always something going on at NC State including recitals, speakers and exhibitions. And UNC-Chapel Hill, only minutes away, is full of cultural activities. For more information, visit our Area Information section or Contact Raleigh Life.

Raleigh & Wake County Real Estate

Nowhere in North Carolina will you find more home choices than in Wake County. Offerings include luxury homes, condos and townhouses, plus golf villas, patio homes and single-family residences in gated communities such as the nationally acclaimed Governor's Club, which features one of the finest championship golf courses in the nation. Prices range from condos in the low $100,000's to single family homes over $1,000,000. No matter where you live in Wake County, people are friendly and caring and everything is convenient. And most people relocating from other areas of the country find area property tax rates attractively low.

Contact Raleigh Life to learn more about real estate and properties available in Raleigh, Cary and surrounding communities. You may also visit our Property Search section to view all of the properties currently available through our multiple list service.