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Let’s go over the checklist of things your perfect place for retirement must have:
Start reading this article with your list in mind and by the end of it, notice how many items you checked. Ready? Here we go.
The capital of North Carolina and the second-most populous city in the state is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The “City of Oaks”, the biggest in the Research Triangle metro area, is home to the North Carolina State University and has cultural and historical significance -the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium one of the preferred landmarks to see, along with the North Carolina Museum of Art and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
Raleigh is fast-developing as the preferred destination for young families and seniors alike due to the abundance of jobs created in the fields of science and technology -to name just two-, high quality of life, plenty of educational opportunities and more than enough amenities. Seniors are more than happy to live close to their children and grandchildren in a city that offers them the means to grow and develop together, with special features that will catch the eye of many. Check out our article 10 Reasons to Retire in North Carolina to read more about the benefits for the 55+, and check those items out of your list right away.
With a comfortable and temperate climate shared by neighboring cities like Cary, anyone with a green thumb or a passion for adventure will find the green spaces of the city and the close proximity to mountains and beaches extremely attractive. Raleigh is a goldmine for outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and fishing, and any other activity an active adult might fancy.
Retirees often consider healthcare in the area as a top priority, and they’ll find Raleigh’s technology-driven institutions more than sufficient in this aspect. The WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, the Duke University Hospital in Durham, the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill and the UNC Hospital in Hillsborough are the most relevant healthcare facilities in the nearby area, ready to tend to all your needs.
Often dubbed the “Smithsonian of the South”, the abundance of historic attractions, museums and academic institutions immediately catch the eye of retirees that wish to spend their golden years cultivating their academic prowess.
Besides that, golf courses, shopping centers, cultural destinations and restaurants dot the city everywhere you look. While North Carolina, in general, is famous for its barbecue, that’s just the beginning for the wide range of options made to satisfy everyone’s taste.
How many items of the list at the top of this article did you check off? Hopefully, all of them. Take a look at our catalog to pick your next home in the beautiful city of Raleigh, and live the retirement of your dreams. We look forward to hearing from you!