SCP's Blog: All Categories

Are you looking for a place to live that is close to the Research Triangle Park, but still has the family-friendly atmosphere of a small town?  If so, you might want to turn your attention to the Scotts Mill neighborhood in Apex, NC.

The progressive community of Scotts Mill in Apex, North Carolina has a great deal to offer to its residents, including a clubhouse with tennis courts, a pool and space for residents to enjoy a variety of social activities.  Numerous restaurants and shops are also located in the area, while outdoor recreational options also abound.  The Great American Tobacco Trail, for example, is located just three miles south and offers opportunities for hiking, biking and wildlife watching.  To gain a better understanding of what Scotts…

For those who will settle for nothing but the best, the Weldon Ridge neighborhood has much to offer! Here, you will find homes ranging in size from 2,400 square feet and up with 4-5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 4 bathrooms with prices starting in the mid-$300,000 range. Not only can you live in a spacious home located within a lovely neighborhood, you are likely to find a home in Weldon Ridge that suits your budget as well!

Planned and developed by the prestigious Orleans Homebuilders, it should come as no surprise that Weldon Ridge is among the most desired neighborhoods in the Cary area. Couple the fantastic community design with its prime location and educational system and it is easy to see why so many families choose to move to the Weldon Ridge… Read Full Post

Those who want to live in a neighborhood with a true sense of community, beautiful landscaping and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation are sure to be pleased by Lochmere real estate offerings. Real estate in Lochmere, Cary NC is among the most popular in the Raleigh region for a number of reasons - but mostly for the clean, American lifestyle its residents enjoy by living in the community every day.

When it came to planning the Lochmere community, its designers placed a particular emphasis on the lifestyle its residents wanted to live. By focusing on this, the developers were able to create a community where its residents could enjoy time alone as well as with each other while sharing in the numerous amenities that community has to offer. Some…

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live within the Raleigh, North Carolina area, you might want to take a closer look at Amberly, in Cary North Carolina. Amberly features an award-winning Resident's Club as well as a variety of lovely single-story and 2-story custom homes and townhomes to select from. As such, just about anyone is certain to find the perfect home when browsing through Amberly homes for sale.

Amberly is divided into several neighborhoods. These include:

• Village Square - features single family homes, all of which are custom crafted and include garages that are accessed by a rear alley. The Village Square also offers a variety of executive townhomes in the Brownstones area, all of which feature two and three car garages,…

Are you looking for a newer neighborhood within the Raleigh area? If so, you might want to consider purchasing a home in Bishops Gate, Cary NC. Although the neighborhood was developed only 6 years ago, it considered to be among the communities in the area.

The prime location of Bishops Gate real estate is among the many reasons to consider purchasing a home in this area. Raleigh, the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina State University are all less than 20 miles away, making for an easy commute to numerous employment, educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. I-40 and Highway 64 are also only minutes away from Bishops Gate, making it easy to get on the highway and get going nearly anywhere you desire.

Its location isn't the only reason…

According to The Canadian Press, experts are predicting that the commercial real estate industry will have a particularly bad year in 2009 and into 2012. While the real estate market in general has been struggling to make it by over the past several months, real estate executives are predicting that commercial real estate property will be particularly hard hit over the next few years.

“We have a massive wave of debt maturities coming, at least in the U.S.,” said David Henry, who is the president of the US-based Kimco Realty Corp., while addressing a panel at a CIBC conference. “Most of it is securitized , and there will be a massive amount of workouts, there will be some extensions, but there will also be some very high-profile bankruptcies, very…

There are many reasons for you to take a serious look at purchasing one of the many beautiful Holly Springs homes for sale. In fact, the town has so many wonderful things to offer to its residents that a number of prestigious organizations and magazines have bestowed a variety of honors and recognition among the town. Here's a look at just a few.

The Pedestrian Transportation Plan Award

In September of 2008, the town of Holly Springs received a reward from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association for its Pedestrian Transportation Plan. In order to earn this reward, the town had to demonstrate its commitment to pedestrian transportation through innovative plans. Earning this reward is proof of Holly Spring's dedication to providing…

North Raleigh, North Carolina is one of the most popular areas of North Carolina's Research Triangle for those who are looking for a home within a small, quiet neighborhood that is still located near all the amenities the city has to offer. For those living in North Raleigh, NC, enjoying a day out on the lake is just as accessible as spending the day shopping at some of the best stores in the country. Here's a look at just some of the great shopping and recreational opportunities available to those living in the North Raleigh, North Carolina area.

Shopping and Dining in North Raleigh, NC

The North Raleigh, North Carolina area boasts numerous shopping centers and malls for residents and visitors to select from. The Falls River Town Center, for example, is…