Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Best Place to Retire - Consider Raleigh Cary Area of NC

Best Place to Retire - Consider Raleigh Cary Area of NC

Affordable Homes, Golf & Recreation, Great Location, Mild Weather


The Raleigh-Cary area of NC was recently named as Number 5 on the fastest growing retirement places. Personal finance website NerdWallet ranked the top 75 metro areas based on growth of the 65-and-over population.

Our area has been in the news before as a great place for seniors. In fact, CNN Money ranked neighbor city Durham as #1 in the 25 best places to retire.

With easy access to all areas of the South East US, this area of North Carolina is a perfect home base for an RV enthusiast. The Blue Ridge Mountains are just a few hours away and the beach is only a couple hours away.

Locally there are many golf courses and recreational activities. Durham and Raleigh both have an excellent performing arts scene and the entire region is great for dining out. Our area also boast some of the best Museums in the SE.

Housing prices are relatively low compared to much of the country and the weather is fairly mild. Not as cold as the NE in the winter and not as hot as Florida in the summer. In fact, many people who retire to Florida from the NE end up moving to NC. They are affectionately known by some as "half backs" because they moved half way back.

NC income taxes can be higher than other states depending on the type of income you receive, so check with a local CPA first. Property taxes are fairly low and the cost of living is low, so it may average out depending on your circumstances.

Whether you are looking for a true retirement community, like Dell Webb's Carolina Arbors in Durham or Carolina Preserve in Cary, or you want a golf course home or just a nice quiet neighborhood, there are plenty of options to choose from here.

Here are some more great options for housing.

Raleigh Condos & Town Homes
Cary Condos & Town Homes
Durham Condos & Town Homes
Chapel Hill Condos & Town Homes

Homes Under $200,000

Golf Course Properties

New Listings

If you need assistance in learning more about this area and finding the perfect spot to retire, please give me a call.

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