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Throughout the next decade, Housing Predictor has predicted that Raleigh will be among one of the fastest growing mature cities in the world. Currently, cities like London, New York, Paris and Tokyo make the list of 30 cities. When it comes to the numbers, however, much of the available commercial space in the world is right here in the US.

This is where Raleigh comes in. Experts say that over the next few years, 16 of the top 20 fastest growing mature cities will not only be in the US—and a few of them will be from the South. Austin, Texas and Raleigh, North Carolina are prime examples. Dallas and Houston are also notable Texas cities. When it comes to Raleigh, the technology, activities, and innovative tactics will ensure it a place among the top growing cities of America. The Raleigh movers are excited to see what changes and recognition will come our city’s way.

An extended-stay hotel is coming to downtown Raleigh, thanks to a local developer looking to enhance the downtown region. Summit Hospitality Group has secured the necessary finances to build a Residence Inn by Marriott directly across from the Raleigh Convention Center.

Downtown Raleigh has long needed substantial lodging for the many conferences and events held at the conference center. Currently, there are only about 1,000 rooms available downtown for visitors. With the addition of the Residence Inn, that number should increase by 500-700 rooms.

Here at the Raleigh commercial movers, we know that there are slight trends in the city that point towards the possibility of an economic revival. Occupancy in downtown buildings is now up almost 2 percent from a year prior, and the area is certainly staying busy. Hopefully the trends continue and the numbers only get better over time.

In the past year, 35 Triangle apartment complexes have been purchased by real estate investors. Numbers for 2011 were up 60 percent from 2010 and up an additional 238 percent from 2009. The question is if the investors purchasing these existing complexes actually have the funds to purchase these places, or if it’s a reenactment of the credit bubble that wrecked the housing market in recent times. The Raleigh movers hope that the economy strengthens and that the investors of these prominent buildings can manage the payments efficiently.

If you’re looking to move commercially to Raleigh, be sure to contact the Raleigh movers for the best corporate and commercial moving rates. See you in 2012!

In Raleigh, low income families are on a waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher (also called Section 8), which assists these families in paying their rent. In Raleigh, the number of families on this list is in the thousands—in fact, the lists have been paused in Durham, Wake and Orange counties due to the overwhelming number of lottery participants.

To qualify for the program’s funding, the family must come in at under 50% of the median income in the area. Each federal funding group has local distribution centers which then possess a specific number of available financial aid packages. The Raleigh movers have learned there simply isn’t enough to go around.

The average time period for getting on the waitlist to receiving funding? About five years. The specific need now is for more roofs to put over these people’s heads. With housing authorities losing funding, there simply isn’t enough space to put those in need. Not helping the situation is the fact that rents in areas like Orange County and Chapel Hill are on the rise.

Your Raleigh professional movers happily participate in the annual Coats for the Children efforts which provide much needed clothing to kids in need during the winter months. The holiday season is almost over, but the winter months will not be moving out so soon, so why not get involved with Coats for the Children? Donations of everything from coats to gloves to socks will be accepted until December 31^st, and your professional Raleigh area movers encourage everybody to pitch in for the cause. Coats for the Children is one of the most rewarding programs that your local residential movers in Raleigh are involved with and is definitely one of the most gratifying times of the year for us! Your movers here will even be picking up boxes and bags of donations from First Citizens Bank locations all throughout Wake County where contributions are still being accepted!

A large residential firm in Wilmington is merging with a brokerage firm in Raleigh’s Research Triangle, which will bring together more than 600 agents. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty of Wilmington will merge with Coldwell Banker Advantage of Raleigh and Fayetteville to form the Sea Coast Advantage.

The merger will not result in any layoffs or office consolidations, much to the happiness of current employees. With offices operating in 15 countries and 26 offices just in Wilmington, Jacksonville, Raleigh, and Fayetteville, there should also be potential for new positions opening up. The Raleigh movers are excited to have a powerhouse realty company located within our city.

A veteran’s group in the Research Triangle Area called Operation: Coming Home has honored a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a new home this holiday season. The Operation: Coming Home group, which is comprised of the Triangle Veteran’s Group, Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, and several other organizations, will hold a ceremony presenting the home to Sgt. Carlos Evans on Friday, December 2nd.

The organization chose Evans as the recipient of the home based on his dedication and sacrifice he has made over his four tours of duty. On his last tour, he lost both legs and his left hand. The home was custom made to accommodate for Evans and provide accessibility.

The Raleigh movers want to give a big thanks to our troops this holiday season, and every other time of the year. We truly appreciate everything you do for us at home and abroad.

Your Raleigh professional moving experts are looking forward to upcoming holiday weekend as we’re sure you are as well; however, not all Raleigh families are as fortunate as ours. Thanksgiving is a day that all people should be able to enjoy, which is why your Raleigh professional movers have been donating Thanksgiving turkeys to local shelters during the holidays for over fifteen years. Your relocation team recently donated over one-hundred-and-fifty turkeys to Raleigh area shelters such as; Raleigh Rescue, Helping Hand, Healing Place, and Interact. Your movers are thankful to be able to spend the holidays with family and loved ones, and we are also thankful to be able to give back to the community during the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving Raleigh!

The AT&T Raleigh Winterfest is poised to return this holiday season, according to the City of Raleigh. Complete with a festival slated to take place on December 3rd, the event will kickoff with a party on the 3rd with live music, dancing, and an 80s theme. Following the opening reception, an outdoor ice skating rink will open & stay open for two months.

The Raleigh movers love the magic that Winterfest brings, and love how it transforms our city with happy holiday spirits. In addition to the ice skating rink, various activities celebrating the holiday season will take place throughout the season. For a detailed agenda of daily hours, events and directions, visit the official Winterfest website.

The Bi-Annual Job Fair hosted by the Raleigh United Methodist Church brought applicants out in droves last week. The event is now in its third year, about 2,000 people came out seeking employment.

According to the church’s Pastor, they were expecting about 1000 people at the event. It ending up drawing a crowd of almost double. About 20 companies were present offering hundreds of jobs–the Raleigh movers hope that these positions are filled with local Raleigh candidates to boost the local economy.