Real Estate
Raleigh, North Carolina (NC)
As the capital city of North Carolina, Raleigh is the second most populous city in the state, with over 276,000 residents. Educational opportunities draw students from around the region to Raleigh’s six colleges and universities. If you visit Raleigh, be prepared to talk sports; the city is surrounded by some of the greatest college basketball teams in the country.
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| Population 276,093 | Median Age 30.9 yrs | Household Size: 2.30 |
| Avg Home Value: $156,000 | July High: 88.2°F | January Low: 30.4°F |
Welcome to North Carolina Real Estate
North Carolina became the 12th of the original 13 colonies on November 21, 1789, and as a state, has had an auspicious career. It was home to the first English colony in America, the Lost Roanoke Colony. It is also the birthplace of such notables as Dolley Madison, James K. Polk, and Andrew Jackson. North Carolina has hosted a variety of landmark national events, including the first successful flight of the Wright Brothers, and Babe Ruth's first home run.
More recently, North Carolina is noteworthy as the home of the Furniture Capital of the world (in High Point), the state where Pepsi was invented, and the place where Krispy Kreme Doughnuts was founded.
Today, North Carolina has even more to recommend it than just good furniture and doughnuts. The weather is warm and relatively temperate, with the average January high at 50 degrees and the average July high at 89. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the nation may be found in North Carolina as well.
North Carolina's average home cost for 2004 was approximately $173,000.
Home Values in North Carolina
Doing your research on home values in North Carolina may be the factor that determines whether your home sells right away, or stays on the market for months. It’s important to charge the right price to begin with, based not only on the evaluation, but on the current market and the demand for homes in North Carolina. Continue reading, and we’ll help you get through your home’s sale with the minimum in stress.
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