Latest News Around Raleigh

The Triangle is the Place to Be
The good news keeps pouring in for North Carolina and its capital city. Despite the nation’s woes, North Carolina’s economic growth is likely to continue in 2008, according to a recent report by economist John Connaughton.

As noted in the Triangle Business Journal, Connaughton forecasts that the state’s economy will grow 2.2 percent in 2008, marking the seventh consecutive year of expansion. The state is expected to add nearly 35,000 net jobs this year.

The word is out about North Carolina, and interest in moving here from other parts of the country is high. Interest in Raleigh is especially high, and it’s easy to see why. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has listed Raleigh as the country’s second best place to live in 2008, behind only Houston.

In addition to job growth, Raleigh is increasingly becoming a more exciting place to live. The added entertainment and cultural options is catching up with the benefits provided by the local economy, according to Kiplinger’s.

Hidden Lake is Honored
Hidden Lake has become a Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary, only the fifth community in North Carolina to achieve this recognition (two other Crescent communities – Black Forest on Lake James and the Sanctuary in Charlotte – have received the honor). In the coming weeks, Hidden Lake is also expected to earn its Triple Diamond status from Audubon International, which is the highest level of certification in its Gold Signature Program.

These honors recognize the efforts of the development team to ensure the community makes a minimum impact on the environment. This is not only the right thing to do for Mother Nature’s sake – it also allows her to take center stage. And, everyone stepping foot on this beautiful property appreciates that. The homes available at Hidden Lake are as green as the community in which they reside. Click here to learn more.