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Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:29 pm to RonLaFlamme
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Very cool. lol
beer scene here is almost overwhelming lol
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:30 pm to RonLaFlamme
it will be deep blue if you live in chappel hill or close to one of the universities there. Other than those areas it is fairly conservative if you ask me. I moved from BR to Raleigh about a year and a half ago. we really like it here and there are tons of outdoor activities to do. If you have kids that will be in school, the schools here are light years better than schools in Louisiana.
As others mentioned the housing market is getting a little pricey but everything else is comparable to Louisiana.
As others mentioned the housing market is getting a little pricey but everything else is comparable to Louisiana.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:31 pm to mailman
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Cant remember the name, but you can get draft beer while you buy groceries!
Lowes' foods the the best store ever!!!
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:39 pm to RonLaFlamme
Lived in a few spots in the Raleigh Durham area for about 7 years. It's my favorite place I've ever lived with the exception of 4 years of college in Athens (but that shouldn't count).
Cost of living is decent, can be expensive in the hot neighborhoods, but also lots of easily accessible suburban and rural areas if that's your thing.
Regarding the cultural and political climate, the area is the most educated per capital region in the US. While geographically in the South, the research institutions, tech companies, etc contribute to a more metropolitan feel. The state as a whole has a great mix of ideologies, but if you are looking for uniformity of conservative thought, you may be disappointed.
Cost of living is decent, can be expensive in the hot neighborhoods, but also lots of easily accessible suburban and rural areas if that's your thing.
Regarding the cultural and political climate, the area is the most educated per capital region in the US. While geographically in the South, the research institutions, tech companies, etc contribute to a more metropolitan feel. The state as a whole has a great mix of ideologies, but if you are looking for uniformity of conservative thought, you may be disappointed.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:48 pm to RonLaFlamme
I loved living in Cary way back in the early 00's
Great park system with an awesome system of greenways that connected to a huge park by the airport.
Very good schools and easy access to the city
Great park system with an awesome system of greenways that connected to a huge park by the airport.
Very good schools and easy access to the city
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:58 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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A couple hours to beaches or the beach
But how far is it to the beach?
Posted on 11/12/18 at 1:26 pm to RonLaFlamme
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Shenandoah river
Posted on 11/12/18 at 1:34 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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But how far is it to the beach?
Cary to the Outer Banks is around 4hrs
Cary to Wilmington is 2hrs
Cary to Asheville is around 4hrs
This post was edited on 11/12/18 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 11/12/18 at 2:08 pm to gmrkr5
Never once hit traffic when I was there. By traffic, I mean BR and NO traffic
Posted on 11/12/18 at 2:13 pm to Hammertime
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Never once hit traffic when I was there. By traffic, I mean BR and NO traffic
Traffic in that area is notoriously bad because of the rapid growth.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 3:29 pm to RonLaFlamme
If that's where Andy and Barney went to party then I'm down with Raleigh!
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:28 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Traffic is bad during rush hour, but no where near the level of Charlotte. Rest of the time it’s easy to get around anywhere in the city. I love Raleigh. Been here 20 years and it’s grown a lot in that time and is still growing fast, which is my worry. I’m afraid it won’t be too much longer before the scale tips over to an over crowded city. I have I540 right outside my neighborhood, and a big horse farm that has rodeos every Tuesday night during the summer, plus a greenway with trails that run all through the city. Where else can you get that inside the city limits.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:42 pm to RonLaFlamme
quote:You’re looking at a place among a bunch of universities. There’s plenty of non conservatives around. The governor is a Democrat. It’s a nice area to live. If you have a family you’ll probably be living outside of Raleigh. I wouldn’t worry about not fitting in. It’s still a southern city aside from all of the midwesterners moving in.
Politically I'm libertarian. I am curious about the culture - I'm not one who lives and dies by politics, but if it is deep blue hard core country that could be a little awkward.
This post was edited on 11/12/18 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 11/12/18 at 5:46 pm to Tigeralum2008
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Cary to the Outer Banks is around 4hrs
Cary to Wilmington is 2hrs
Cary to Asheville is around 4hrs
Thanks, but I was being a smart arse. He said a couple hours to the beaches or to the beach.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 6:08 pm to RonLaFlamme
sister lives in Raleigh Durham area and works at Duke...
she's been there for over 15 years and loves it...
she's been there for over 15 years and loves it...
Posted on 11/12/18 at 6:10 pm to RonLaFlamme
Super strong economy, rapid growth, lots of yankees, great airport, great roads, lots of traffic, ACC central, New Yorkers abound, centrally located between hills and beach, Italian Americans, nice farmer's market, safe downtown, RTP, lots of wealth, trendy bar scene, William Umstead Park..etc
Posted on 11/12/18 at 7:01 pm to RonLaFlamme
frick NC and their snobby people.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:39 am to Buck Magnum
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If that's where Andy and Barney went to party then I'm down with Raleigh!
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:40 am to fallguy_1978
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Cary and Apex are nice suburbs if that's your style.
Cary might be a good real estate investment area as well
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