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Some Raleigh Durham Questions
Hello,
Happy New Year! I have two specific questions related to the Raleigh/Durham area as a potential OOS investor.
1. Why does everyone want to live in West Raleigh? (Cary, Morrisville, Apex)
2. What is the area between Bethesda and Joyland like? (crime, age of the neighborhoods)
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@Kristyn Grimes
1. Because it is the area that is one of the most built up. The west side of Raleigh has long been a place a lot of people want to live. Lots of good schools, businesses and amenities are over there. I would say if it wasn’t for those items, it is also close to most of the jobs in the area. Close access to 40 and RTP.
2.Not a Durham expert so will leave it to Durham pros.