May. 19, 2008 - Why Cary NC? Letter to my prospective buyers

When clients are considering moving to Cary, NC there is so much I want to tell them about our wonderful town.  I moved to North Carolina in 1991 and have been able to see the area grow and mature into a wonderful community.  Several other agents within the Activerain network have written letters to their prospective relocation clients.  I thought I'd join in the fun.  This will help you get a better feel for the area in general. 

Hello Mr. & Mrs. Potential Client,

Thank you so much for contacting me and most importantly Welcome to the Triangle Region of North Carolina.

I think once you see what we have to offer, you'll fall in love with North Carolina and Cary in particular. I hope that I can help you take a closer look at our community and you will be able to see all of the merits of our wonderful community. 

I've included in this e-mail some links to articles that I have written about Cary NC and the surrounding areas as well as an all around description of the area.

As we discussed on the phone today I have gone ahead and set you up to receive automatic listings for the area so that when anything new enters the market that meets your criteria you will be notified automatically.  In addition to the homes available for sale it gives prospective buyers an idea of "What you get for your money in Cary, NC" along with a feel for the different styles and architectures of the homes in the area. 

You may also search all of the listings in the Triangle area by visiting my website and clicking on Search for Triangle Area Homes that will allow you to search all currently listed homes in Raleigh, Cary and the surrounding communities.

There is a lot of buzz around the United States about the growth of the Triangle area.  Our community continues to be praised on the quality of life, education, job growth, and affordability.  Click here to browse through the different accolades that have been bestowed on the Triangle.  Even National Geographic recognized the potential in an article they wrote back in 2001.     

In your inquiry you mentioned you were very concerned about the schools and wanted to make sure your children received the best education possible.  The Wake County Public School System is now the largest public school district in North Carolina and had 134,002 students enrolled as of the 2007/08 school year.  It ranks 19th largest nationwide. New schools are being built to handle the increase in student population and many of the schools have been converted to year-round programs.  In addition to the growth the school system has received numerous awards including #1 School District in the Nation for Certified Teachers and a Gold Rating from Expansion Management's Education Quotient. 

So, what should I tell you about my hometown of Cary, North Carolina?  When I first moved to Cary from Chapel Hill in 1994 the town had just started to take off in growth.  We really didn't even have grocery stores at the time.  Just a bunch of single family homes on cul-de-sac lots. 

Today Cary has grown to over 127,640 and is now the 8^th fastest growing city in the United States according to CNN.  One of the major reasons for Cary's popularity is the town's proximity to the Research Triangle Park and the proximity to the many biotech, pharmaceutical and high tech companies, making it an ideal location for people moving to the Research Triangle area for work.  As such, Cary has been known to be called "Technology Town of North Carolina".

Yet even with all of the growth Cary has maintained character and charm.  The town management in Cary developed PUDs (Planned Urban Developments) starting in the early ‘70s to create aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods.  By planning for the future developers were able to strictly monitor zoning and also map out churches, schools, and other community amenities. 

We also discussed your children's love for the outdoors and possible involvement in community activities.  One of Cary's strength is that the town's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department provides a massive offering of events and courses for kids and adults, everything from clown camp to ceramics to African drumming to first aid. In fact, the Robert V. Godbold Park is home to the 12,000-square-foot Sk8-Cary skate and BMX bike park. 

If the kids like the outdoors there is plenty of room for them to play.  Cary currently has 20 public parks, a greenway system of six park trails and ten greenway trails, three special use facilities and eight staffed facilities that provide a variety of programs and services for all ages. 

During the summertime most of the neighborhood communities have community swimming pools and swim teams for the kids to join in the neighborhood.   Since the weather is pretty mild in this area the pools are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  And, the long awaited Cary NC Real Estate - Triangle Aquatic Center(TAC) opens today in Cary, NC opened in October of 2007 and is a public facility opened year-round to the public. 

Cary's sports facilities are unique to those of most of the surrounding towns.  The tax dollars have really been put to great use and most of the facilities that have been built are quite new.  

WakeMed Soccer Park This 150-Acre soccer complex hosts professional, college, and high school tournaments.  

Cary Tennis Park Is a public tennis facility with 30 Championship courts and one stadium court and was voted the Top New Public Tennis Facility in the Nation in 2006.  

USA Baseball National Training Complex opened recently and is home to the UNC Baseball Team during the 2008/09 baseball season.   

Triangle Aquatics Center The new facility has 3 swimming pools - a 50-meter Competition Pool, a 25-yard Training Pool as well as a warm water Instructional Pool

Hockey - Raleigh is home to the Stanley Cup winning Carolina Hurricanes.  There are many private facilities in the area. 

Area Golf Courses - The Piedmont Region of North Carolina is well known for its abundance of lush green golf courses.  The Triangle Area alone has over 100 public courses.  Or, if your adventuresome, you may want to take the short one hour drive to Pinehurst to play some of the World's Greatest Golf Courses.   

What about cultural arts? Does Cary have an artistic community? Cary has The Cultural Arts Division encompasses the Jordan Hall Arts Center , the Page-Walker Arts & History Center Newly opened Halle Cultural Arts center in Apex, NC.  In addition, the Town of Cary has commissioned artwork that has been placed throughout the town which is aesthetically pleasing.  

There are many popular community wide events throughout the year for families to enjoy.  Some of the most popular include Lazy Daze in downtown Cary in the Fall and Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival at Bond Park in the Spring.  During the summer months there are weekly concerts with the NC Symphony at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre to a free July 4th fireworks celebration.   

The Cary NC Real Estate market has been incredibly stable relative to the rest of the US.  While markets were declining throughout the US last year Cary experienced its highest appreciation rate on record.  This year has slowed somewhat due to families having a difficult time selling where they are moving from.  However, the Cary real estate market has a higher rate of appreciation relative to the Triangle and lower inventory making it a desirable community for resale in the future.   

Cary's  ideal location in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina is just 15 to 30 minutes from just about everywhere including Raleigh, the Airport, Durham, and Chapel Hill.  It really couldn't get any better than the Piedmont Region where a two hour ride East will find you enjoying Wrightsville beach in Wilmington.  Travel five hours West of Cary and you'll be in the heart of the beautiful Mountain Region of NC.  Outdoor activities like camping  and boating at Jordan Lake  or golfing at one of the many renowned golf courses in the area are just minutes way.    

This is a fantastic time to buy in Cary.  Since inventory is up sellers are more willing to negotiate on the prices which was unheard of in last years market.  We have a great selection of existing homes and new construction available for you to see while you're here.  I've mailed you a relocation packet that includes a Cary Living Magazine, Maps of the Area, New Homes Magazine, and details regarding possible relocation(taxes, utility information, etc) that should come in handy. 

I look forward to our meeting when you make it to Cary, but in the interim please explore my website, read my blog and get to know both me and Cary, North Carolina at your leisure. There is a wealth of information available and I am but an e-mail or phone call away to answer any questions that you might have.

I hope you've enjoyed your brief tour of Cary, NC. I'm convinced that Cary, NC will surely be everything you're looking for in a community for your family.  Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have prior to our get together.

Regards,

Tracy