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Wake Forest Overview

The town of Wake Forest is a diverse community with a rich history, and forward-thinking approach to city government and business. Wake Forest is located just ten miles from Raleigh, and a four-hour drive from Washington D.C. This quaint town, is filled with a variety of professionals, families, singles, and retirees, who have fallen in love with the town's character and easy availability to big-city amenities. Wake Forest real estate is in high-demand, as jobs, entertainment, and educational opportunities are in abundance. Read on to see why Wake Forest real estate is such a prime commodity.

Wake Forest is overflowing with shopping and dining venues, plus many activities for families and singles alike. But if you can't find something to do in Wake Forest, a quick drive to Raleigh will give you more options. The Wake Forest community has excellent medical facilities, educational institutions, major employers, and other things you'd expect from a big city, all packed into a charming little town. The quality of life is fabulous, for all owners of Wake Forest real estate.

Weather:

Put simply, the weather in Wake Forest is beautiful. When you purchase Wake Forest real estate, you can expect mild, comfortable weather year-round. Temperatures are typically in the mid-seventies, but can dip to the low thirties during the winter, and can reach the nineties in the summer.

Attractions:

Wake Forest and nearby Raleigh have a host of museums, parks, cultural events, and other attractions for the entire family. Residents of Wake Forest enjoy events put on by the Wake Forest Cultural Arts Association (WFCAA). This is a non-profit organization that presents many cultural events throughout the year, including musicians, performing artists, stage plays and presentations. Wake Forest also boasts The Factory, which is a one-stop entertainment complex including areas for soccer, dance lessons, shopping, and restaurants. Nearby is the Falls Lake State Recreation Area which has, boating, swimming, hiking, mountain biking and camping. In Raleigh, you can find the North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of History, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Dining:

No matter where your Wake Forest real estate is located, you'll be close to a unique restaurant. Wake Forest is packed with hometown restaurants that offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience, plus several chain restaurants that are scattered about. Whether you are in the mood for Italian, Mexican, or old fashioned American cuisine, you can find it in Wake Forest North Carolina, or with a short drive to Raleigh.

Shopping:

If you want it, you can find it in Wake Forest and Raleigh. Whether you are searching for a quaint little boutique, or a big-box department store, you can find what you need in the Wake Forest community. Owners of Wake Forest real estate have several major retailers to choose from, including: Super Wal-Mart, Super Target, Staples, Radio Shack, and even the discount store Dollar Tree. The pearl of Wake Forest shopping though, is the Cotton Company. The Cotton Company is home to over fifty stores featuring: antiques, home and garden décor, one-of-a-kind clothing, pet products, gourmet treats, jewelry, flowers, furniture, and unique children's toys. The shops carry name-brands as well as gifts you can find nowhere else.

Education:

The public education system of Wake County is second to none. There are numerous magnet schools, and their high school graduation rate is the best in the state. There are also many private schools, run by religious organizations like the Southern Baptists and Catholics.

Wake Forest and Raleigh are home to some of America’s largest and most prestigious universities. Here you will find North Carolina State, University of North Carolina, Duke University, and Wake Forest (which is actually located in Winston-Salem, not its original location of Wake Forest). These universities attract the best and brightest students from around the globe, and keep the Wake Forest and Raleigh communities on the cutting edge of education and research.

People flock to Wake Forest due to the great job outlook and wonderful education facilities. Once they own Wake Forest real estate, they rarely leave, as they love the low cost of living and unique flair. Wake Forest real estate is affordable and appealing, and will be for decades to come. For all these reasons and more, Wake Forest real estate is a hot commodity, because the town has consistently proven to be a wonderful place to live, work and play.

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