As the capital of the United States real estate will always be in high demand in Washington, D.C. – there are many jobs here, and a good quality of life, so even during recessions the real estate market is usually prone to staying fairly stable. Right now this is remaining true – there are a…
If you want access to more culture than you know what to do with, proximity to some of the nation’s most important monuments, entertainment, theater, great dining opportunities, shopping, and nightlife, then yes, Washington, D.C. is a great place to live! However, living in the nation’s capital does have its drawbacks – it’s expensive for…
It’s the nation’s capital but it’s also a great place to live, especially if you don’t own a car! Washington, D.C. has so much to offer those who live here and those who visit. From its world renowned museums, to its parks and monuments, you’d never be short of something to do in Washington, D.C.…
There is definitely no shortage of things to see and do in Washington, D.C.! As the nation’s capital the city is home to many of the country’s best museums and there’s national monuments to see at every turn. Shopping and dining are great in Washington, D.C. too, and there’s plenty in the way of theaters,…
As you might expect, many of the attractions in Charleston revolve around the city’s history – it’s an old city, founded in 1670, and features some great historic architecture. You could buy a beautiful antebellum home, or just wander the streets of downtown Charleston and admire all the historic homes that other people take care…
One of the United States’ oldest cities Charleston is full of history and charm. Set across several different peninsulas there always seems to be a river to cross to get from one part of the city to another, but this is part of Charleston’s appeal. Homes vary from antebellum beauties to the most modern construction,…
Charleston is a very livable place according to areavibes.com, and its residents would agree! It’s a great city for anyone with an interest in history – being the oldest city in the state of South Carolina, and its largest too, home to around 125,000 people in the city proper, and just over 691,000 in the…
Strong demand for homes in Charleston is beginning to impact the median list price in the city. Inventory is down substantially from last year so there are less homes listed for sale and those that are listed are selling far quicker than they were 12 months ago. This is by far a seller’s market so…
Jacksonville boasts a lot of fantastic neighborhoods. If you are considering moving to the Jacksonville area, here are five neighborhoods to consider. Riverside/Avondale Riverside and Avondale are two neighborhoods that are often lumped together. Both neighborhoods are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is a strong historic preservation bent in these neighborhoods,…
Based on the latest data from Movoto Real Estate, it looks like we are warming up toward a seller’s marketing in Jacksonville. We are seeing drops in inventory and sales are picking up compared to last year. Additionally, price per square foot and list prices are rising. For those looking to make an investment in…
Jacksonville draws a lot of people because of its growing industry across several sectors and the wonderful year-round weather. Jacksonville has a cost of living lower than the national average and a crime rate lower than many of the other metropolitan areas in Florida. Employment in Jacksonville There are a wide variety of employment options…
Raleigh may lack some of the country’s more famous attractions and landmarks but there’s still a lot here to keep residents and visitors amused. There are numerous museums, theatres, shops, parks, and restaurants in the city. Dining Out in Raleigh Raleigh doesn’t have a specialty as such when it comes to cuisine, but North Carolina…
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a beautiful city with plenty of greenery and a great mix of historic and modern. Today it’s the second largest city in the state, and the 42nd largest in the country so it’s a popular place to call home. Raleigh’s overall Walk Score of 41 isn’t especially high…
Nicknamed the “City of Oaks” for its many oak trees Raleigh is an attractive city with lots of green space, parks and golf clubs and is home to around 416,470 people. Raleigh is a historic city, founded in 1792 and it’s the capital of the state of North Carolina. There are several historic districts where…
When there’s less inventory list prices usually rise but this hasn’t happened in Raleigh. Even though there’s significantly less inventory on the market in Raleigh compared to last year, list prices have not drastically increased so rather than heading into a seller’s market Raleigh is actually showing balance. With mortgage rates at a low though,…
Nashville, Tennessee, the ‘Music City’ is the 46th most walkable large city in the United States. With a Walk Score of 36 in the city overall, it’s not the best city for getting around on foot, though some neighborhoods are better than others, as you’re about to find out… Citizens Protecting Revitalization The most walkable…
Nashville is best known as being a center for the music industry, particularly for country music, so the city attracts many thousands of tourists every year who come to discover more about Nashville’s musical heritage, or visit for one of the annual festivals. Nashville also has some excellent museums, Civil War sites, and it’s a…
The capital of the state of Tennessee, Nashville is a popular Southern U.S. city, especially if you like music. Nicknamed “Music City,” Nashville is a center for the music industry and has many venues where you can listen to music, both large and small. Nashville saw an economic boom in the 1990s when it became…
A number of significant changes have taken place in the Nashville real estate market compared to this time last year. Currently it’s a seller’s market in the Tennessee capital because inventory is much lower than last year. Prices have increased but not dramatically so, but if the trend of less inventory continues you should expect…
The fast and simple answer is, yes, Miami is a good place to live! In fact, if you look at various polls and reports over the last decade you’ll see that Miami is actually a great place to live – ranked seventh in the country in terms of finance, commerce, culture, entertainment, education and more…
