According to Forbes, the Raleigh metro Area warranted this high ranking because:

The capital city is part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, one of the country’s largest and most successful research parks and a major center in the U.S. for high-tech and biotech research. The surrounding area is home to a number of colleges and universities including Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University. These schools have a notable economic impact on the area. The North Carolina Museum of Art, occupying a large suburban campus on Blue Ridge Road near the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, maintains one of the premier public art collections located between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta.

We all know that housing and jobs go hand in hand!  Therefore it’s no surprise that Raleigh also ranked at the top of the list as the Metro area expected to bounce back in the Real Estate Market during 2012!

If you are looking for a new house – please call The Villages of Apex!  New Homes in Apex, ready for your customization today!

If you are one of those goal setters – there are a few things you might want to start doing NOW to make that dream happen – and you don’t have to wait for New Years!

On your checklist, you should definitely include these 3 things:

1. Check your credit.  Unfortunately, the free credit reports you can get annually will not give you the full picture that you need to purchase a home.  Mortgage Credit reports take a little more into consideration, so it’s best to talk to a lender and get them to go over your report with you.  Together with the loan officer, you can catch and correct any items that need attention.

Go over mortgage plans.  You can read a bunch of articles about mortgages and get yourself pretty far down the path toward qualifying for a home loan, but you can only get a personalized action plan for a smooth road ‘home’ by talking with a local mortgage broker and having them assess your basic financials. They might say you need to move funds around, pay a bill down or off or produce some sort of documentation from your employer. And the time to start all that is now.  There are several first time homebuyer programs available through NC Housing Finance Agency, and we’ll be glad to refer you to a lender who offers these programs.

2. Do your research.   People moving to the Triangle, don’t know if they want to live in Apex, Cary, North Raleigh, Holly Springs.. so go look at the neighborhoods.  Look at the areas AROUND the neighborhood, and ask yourself if living close enough to walk to Community Centers, Arts, Shops and wonderful Resturants is important!  (we think so too!)

Look at neighborhoods in all parts of the Triangle.  Once you narrow things down and start speaking to local agents, ask them to brief you on the local market dynamics, including how long homes typically stay on the market and whether they generally go for more or less than the asking price, so you can be smart about how you search.  You want to be certain you are looking at both the New Home Prices in that area – and the Existing Home Prices in the area.  (And yes, Virginia, there are areas where homes sell for more than asking, even as we speak!)

· What you get for the money. Online house hunting is a powerful tool – especially when it’s chilly out! But there comes a point in your house hunt where you’ve got to just get out into the actual physical homes you’re seeing online in order to get a sense of the area, to be certain you are comparing “apples to apples” when it comes to what each builder is offering, which features are included, and what it will cost to make the changes you want to make to the floorplan.

3. Fluff up your cash cushion. So, you’ve saved up your 3.5 percent down payment. Perhaps you saved a little extra for closing costs. Or maybe you’re even one of those uber-aggressive 20-percent-down-ers. No matter how much you’ve saved, you’ll find that you could use more once you activate your home buying action plan. Mark my words – after closing, you’ll crave extra cash to do buy some new furniture, window treatments, or patio furniture for your new porch!  Start putting some more aside now in order to minimize your anxiety about depleting your savings!

So, if homebuying is on your personal 2012 action plan, don’t go hog wild on holiday gifts. Instead, wait until next year and give yourself the gift of a home… and instead of going to see a movie, or out to dinner… come see all of the beautiful new homes in Apex at the Villages of Apex!

The Villages of Apex is holding a Christmas Party for the Residents on December 20th at the Club House!  There will be Hors d’oeuvres, Cocktails and fun times for all!  The merriment starts at 7 and the Club house is already decorated with a beautiful tree! 

Many of the new home custom builders for The Villages of Apex will be at the Party, along with some of the sales staff. 

Remember, if you are considering a new home in Apex, visit us!  The Luxury Apartments just opened this month, and we can find the perfect place for you to live while you watch you new custom home being built!

See some more great December 2011 pictures of The Villages of Apex

“We are excited to open this new portion of the Apex Peakway,” said Mayor Keith Weatherly. “This route will enable drivers to bypass congestion in the central business district and avoid the majority of the train traffic, and give our citizens an easier method to reach the major thoroughfares of S.R. 1010, Old Raleigh, Laura Duncan, Salem Street, (N.C.) 55, Olive Chapel Road and Old U.S. 1.”

You can see from the Red Area from the Map below that the completed portion is very convenient for The Village of Apex Residents… although, it’s not like Apex has any great traffic issues!

Interested in living near Historic Downtown Apex?  Come visit the Villages of Apex! We have great new home builders ready to build the new home of your dreams!

The owners of ExprienceOne Homes have been building quality new homes in the Raleigh, NC area since 1987. With over 3,000 distinctive homes built in the Triangle, ExperienceOne has a commitment to excellence that has earned more design and marketing awards than all other Raleigh home builders.

The Charleston Collection at The Villages of Apex includes single-family homes with floor plans for homes that range from 1,744 to 2,392 sq. ft.  Each of the homes also has a 2 car garage that you can access from the back of the home.  These houses have 15 different exterior design choices, and there are currently several different designs in various stages of construction.

Come find your new home in Apex at The Villages of Apex!

In most categories, The Villages of Apex ranks as one of the TOP Subdivisions showing activity from prospective home buyers!  Ranking 3rd in the most recent report – The Villages of Apex is a very desirable destination for those interested in purchasing a new home.

Current inventory includes 23 homes, many of which are ready to move in from our New Home Builders!  There are many different styles and features to chose from, and some of the custom home builders are offering zero lot line, first floor master and ranch homes with low maintenance lawns.

Located within a few steps of Historic Downtown Apex, with it’s highly ranked restaurants, beautiful boutiques and art galleries.  In addition to being so close to the wonderful downtown venues,  the Community is located across the street from the Apex Community Center, with many classes available for familes.  There’s also newly completed Soccer and Baseball fields ready for games at night with lights that shine on the field.

Seniors and Active 55+ residents have so much to do, with special classes and activities available.  Plus, the Historic Society in Apex has a museum of rural life and renovation projects going on!

Luxury Apartments opened at the beginning of December at The Villages of Apex, and if you choose to build a new home at The Villages of Apex, you can live just a few feet away, and watch your home being built each day!

Yes, it’s an exciting time to purchase a new home at The Villages of Apex!  If you are in the area, stop by, we’d love to show you around!

Do you recognize any of the folks in the parade?

Living in The Villages of Apex is wonderful,  there’s always so much going on!

This year the Tour will include the Harward – Deal House built in 1915.  Over the years, the home was turned into a duplex.  In 2010, the Deal’s purchased the home, and began the process of gutting the home and bringing it back to it’s former floorplan and charm using original materials of the time.

The 1870′s Farm House on Olive Chapel Road is the home of the Apex Historical Society.  The  Maynard-Pearson House, after years  of renovation is now used as a museum of rural living which offers educational tours for adults and children.

The Union Station in Historic Downtown Apex, across from Common Grounds, is also going to be open to the public.  305 S Hughes St. will also be open.  This home was built in 1901, and when there was a major leak earlier in 2011 – the current owner made extensive repairs, stripping out linoleum to reveal aged pine floors and putting in a claw footed tub!

Kim Crenshaw Photography – is housed in a 1928 home that was moved to it’s current position outside of Hadden Hall.  This property was once the home and offices for Dr. Charles Bryan.

The Historical Society is made up of two important focuses.   Apex Historical Society and the Maynard Pearson House Trust are both important missions of the group.  It is a non-profit, membership-supported organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the history of Apex.  The Apex Histoical Society  is another reason so many people love living in the news homes at The Villages of Apex!

It’s a full weekend in Apex with the Christmas Parade happening on Saturday night!  If you are in the area, stop by and see us!  The Villages of Apex will be the Staging area for the Parade.

Do you love shopping and hanging out in Downtown Apex? You’ll love The Villages of Apex too! We are conveniently located just steps away from the boutiques in Apex, the great Restaurants in Apex, and the Activities at the Apex Community Center! We are pleased to now offer Luxury Apartments in Apex and custom new homes built by the best new home builders in Raleigh!

Great news!  They Allow Pets!  There’s No weight limit, however there are Breed restrictions. Maximum of 2 pets. $100 Pet Deposit, $200 One Time Pet Fee (non-refundable).

Community Amenities

The Grand Clubhouse offers a  Gourmet Coffee Bar, Cardio Room with Flat Screen Televisions, Flex Studio, Game Room with Wii, PS3, and Xbox, Cozy Gathering Areas, Computer Work Stations and iPad Checkout!

There’s also a comfortable Grilling Area, an Outdoor Fireplace that includes a Living Space, Swimming Pool with Cabanas and
Poolside WiFi Access!

Location, Location

In addition to all of these great amenities, Village Summit Apartments in Apex is located close to the RTP, Cary, Raleigh and just a few steps from downtown Apex!

You will also be less than a mile from The Halle Cultural Arts Center, which consistently offers entertainment for all ages, and the Apex Community Center, which offers classes and Open Gym opportunites too!

If you need more information on these great apartments for rent in Apex, give them a call at 888-409-6074.

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