Raleigh, North Carolina
Real Estate & Relocation Information
Welcome
to Raleigh – one of the fastest-growing places in America. In
recent years, downtown revitalization has taken off, with new housing,
museums, shops, restaurants, and night spots imparting energy and new
life into once abandoned buildings.
Known as the “City of Oaks” for its many oak trees, Raleigh
is the capital of North Carolina and the county seat of Wake County.
It is the second most populous city in North Carolina, after Charlotte.
Top-notch
healthcare facilities, a mild climate, and a variety of cultural and
entertainment offerings make the city an especially attractive home
for young professionals, growing families and retirees.
It’s
both a town and an area, because Raleigh forms part of the ‘Research
Triangle Park’ (RTP) with neighboring Durham and Chapel Hill.
Since it was founded in 1959, the RTP has spurred amazing population
and economic growth. This is an area of surprises – cutting-edge
business and technology, and Southern charm and hospitality.
Raleigh is Old South and New South, down-home and upscale, all in one.
The
city has roots in both farming and mining, but today Raleigh thrives
on high-tech industries, government (as the state capital), education,
service industries, research, and medicine.
In
addition to North Carolina State, there are six other universities and
colleges in town.