The NC Retirement and Second Home Markets Offer Exceptional Value on the East Coast

06/01/2007

"Younger buyers don't necessarily see these [second] homes as investments. They recognize that real estate has intrinsic value and that their retirement dollars remain at work in some fashion, since, if they do live in this house at retirement, they can sell their current primary residence to supplement their retirement savings."
-Jeff D. Opdyke, Wall Street Journal, 6/1/07

"Investors are shifting away from pricier markets like Florida, Nevada and Arizona. They're moving into less expensive markets like New Mexico, Idaho and the Carolinas."
-Diana Olick, CNBC, 4/30/07

"Another feature attracting masses to the Tar Heel State, Value. Whether you are relocating for your job or purchasing a second home, as a general rule, you can buy more house in North Carolina than you can in Palm Beach. And you'll still get the ocean view."
-Maya Roney, Business Week Online, 1/5/07

"Over the past decade, there has been a boom in retired people moving to North Carolina. Due to several factors, many Northerners are now choosing North Carolina over other Southern states-Your dollar goes much further when buying a house in North Carolina compared to Florida. Both property and home insurance are very affordable in North Carolina."
-Jeffrey Wendland, Construction Trends, 5/9/07