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Jay, thanks for your comment! I didn't include Elizabeth Springs in this video since I've already covered it in several prior videos (in addition to the fact that there haven't really been any new developments within that community). Do you have any suggestions for a future video? Mike

Mike, I must have missed your prior videos on Elizabeth Springs. Would you be able to provide either the links or titles of the videos?

@@jaysimon8377 No worries, here's a few links: czcams.com/video/Y4_zwFR5kto/video.htmlsi=SkKA9UOJ2VJmX7Yv czcams.com/video/yKycmMfJMBE/video.htmlsi=1SZiRQWhD8W_c2H4 czcams.com/video/Y4_zwFR5kto/video.htmlsi=4d195vnPgYAwhixK czcams.com/video/fy3mPPReo1g/video.htmlsi=c7kPZl_Ty2HzC5dd Jay, let me know if you need any other info. If you're considering moving to the area I'd love to help you! I can typically get you a better deal/incentives than you can on your own. Feel free to give me a call when convenient! Mike 919-218-7525

Appreciate it.

@jaysimon8377 You're welcome! 😊

Thanks for your question! The Heritage community (which has a phase in Rolesville) has greenway access. In addition, Granite Falls does as well. There are plans to extend Rolesville's greenway access quite extensively. Here is a link showing where the greenway is planned, and its current location (www.rolesvillenc.gov/parks-recreation/parks-and-facilities/greenways). Which neighborhood are you most interested in, I'd love to help you! Mike

Angie, give me a call whenever convenient. I can help you! 919-218-7525

Thanks for the comment! Based on 10 year Benson home appreciation percentages, I'd say yes, homes in Benson (like most of the Triangle area) will hold value and have positive annual home price appreciation. Going back to January, 2019, the median price of a single-family home in Benson was $189,900. today the same home will cost around almost $357K, an increase of 47%. I believe the rate of increase might actually be better in Benson (and Johnston County overall) due to the influx of people moving from Raleigh to it's outer suburbs. Are you considering buying a home in Benson? If so I'd love to help! Mike 919-218-7525

Alberto, don't worry, I have a strict vetting process. Only the most awesome people get to move here, thanks to my videos! 🤣

Chase, thanks for your comment! Yes, there are around 13 land listings for land in Wendell, ranging in size from 1/2 acre all the way up to 28-acre parcels. Feel free to give me a call to discuss. Mike 919-218-7525.

Thank you SO much, I appreciate your comment!!! Mike

Nusrate, thanks for your comment and for being a loyal viewer!

@@MichaelSanders i can help you

Angry shiba, thanks for your comment! Traffic is coming regardless of new development, so I’m not sure how to respond. A town/community is either growing or declining. Quality of life is pretty subjective. Many people are going to hate development no matter what, while others like new dining options along with other new amenities. My goal is simply to provide information and let my viewers decide how they feel (and your opinion matters a lot, for which I’m very appreciative you took time to view and comment 😊). Thanks SO much! 👍

LIbertad, thanks for your comment! My wife is actually from Benson (technically from an area south of Benson called Meadow). Yes, the area is definitely not going to be for someone who enjoys a big city feel (like myself). However, for people more like my wife, the area is great, especially if you want bigger yards, more space, less traffic, and more home affordability. The area is definitely growing, with more new home communities popping up. Once the population grows along with these new communities I think you'll start to see more and more amenities (like shopping, dining, entertainment, etc) come with it. It's great you were able to move to Raleigh that's definitely 180 degrees opposite Benson, but yet you're still relatively close to your family. Did you move inside of Raleigh city limits, or are you in one of Raleigh's Wake County municipalities?

@@MichaelSanders I currently live within city limits, just off of Capital Blvd. It's been a great experience, tons of shopping and dining, within a very reasonable commute to Downtown and Triangle Town Center mall. Some people say crime is more of an issue around Capital Blvd, but I haven't have any issues.

@@LibertadySoberania-gd8qw Yes, that's a super convenient area, I was at Triangle Town Center last weekend, very easy shopping area for sure!

Mohammad, thanks for following!

🤣good one! Hey, it's a super convenient location, especially if you happen to have lots of recycling, just drag it across the street, easy-peasy! 🤣

🤣Yep, you might be right! Have you tried it yet? Looks like a really cool place. Mike

Vin, thanks a bunch, I appreciate your comment! Do you have any suggestions for a future video? Let me know, thanks!!! Mike

Mike , both Raleigh suburbs of Wake Forest and Rolesville , have grown up and changed so much , in the 10 years since I left Raleigh . I remember the last time , I drove through downtown Rolesville , and said to myself : self , downtown Rolesville has SO MUCH POTENTIAL , just simply because it's right next to Wake Forest . Wake Forest's boom/explosion , has literally done wonders for Rolesville : especially since they made the wise decision to four lane US Hwy. 401 / Louisburg Rd . I last heard from the grapevine that : they were going to four lane US Hwy. 401 , all the way to Louisburg . That's BADLY NEEDED ! Great 👍 video as always Mike 👍 !

@@thegenx1980s-experience Thanks a BUNCH for watching the video and for your nice comments! Yes, it's definitely interesting to see how Wake Forest/Rolesville (and many other of Raleigh's suburbs) are growing and changing (especially as a native). You're right, Rolesville's location next to Wake Forest has a lot of potential. And yes, US 401 will eventually expand to four lanes all the way to Louisburg, which will be fantastic! Where did you end up moving after leaving Rolesville? Mike

Actually , I left the city ( Raleigh ) . From time to time , I would drive around , out in the suburbs , and take a look at all of the new progress , and growth going on , throughout suburban Wake County : especially out in the northern and eastern suburbs ! I moved up here to southern Appalachia 🏔️ , in southwestern North Carolina , at the Georgia border , about 2 hours north of Atlanta , in the unincorporated community of Brasstown , 2 miles north of the Georgia border , in Clay County , where Hayesville is the county seat .

@@thegenx1980s-experience Wow, now that's what I call a move!

Luke, I really appreciate your comment, thanks for being a subscriber! Let me know if you have any suggestions for a future video. Thanks so much, Mike!

May, thanks SO much for your comment, I really appreciate it! Here is a link for the PDF version of the buyer/seller guide (online.fliphtml5.com/tvzp/xnng/#p=1) Please let me know if you need anything else, feel free to give me a call/text at 919-218-7525, I'd love to help! Mike

Tsan, I love Angier as well (I was at Sunny Skies last night with my mom 🙂) Have you tried Harvey John's yet?

Iren, thanks SO much for your kind comment, I appreciate you very much! Yes, lots and lots of new construction in and around the Wake Forest area. If you have any questions or need help when you're ready to move I'd love to help you! Thanks a bunch, Mike!

Choctedbear, thanks for commenting and being a viewer, I appreciate it! Hey, I'm a proud, native North Carolinian, thanks for asking! How long have you been into the study of linguistics? Sounds like an interesting hobby. 😊

@@MichaelSanders Oh wow! It’s interesting to me the different accents in N.C. I didn’t think people there sounded like you. Your accent is so thick and heavy. Just reminded me of how the people from Alabama and Mississippi talk. I know people from N.C. whose accents are not as thick as yours, and they were born and raised there. So interesting for sure. 👍🏾

Sridhar, thanks for your comment! I actually have an inside source at Costco (a former client of mine) who's keeping me updated on any plans for Costco in the Raleigh area. He recently told me that, as of right now, there aren't any solid plans (yet) to build one in Wake Forest, and that the biggest holdup is in finding available, suitable land to build upon. He told me hopefully they'll be here within the next 5 years, so as of now that's all of the info I'm aware of. Obviously, things can change. Are you hoping to move to the area soon?

Gaggle Duck, thanks a bunch for your comment and for being a viewer, I appreciate it! I'm not sure where you live, but there are some tools available to help figure out if a community might become investor-heavy. One method is to check with the builder and/or the HOA to see if there are caps on absentee ownership. Another method is to check rental listings in a community before buying. Finally, a good realtor who's familiar with the local market should be able to help (or make things easy and just call me! 😊)

CJ, I'm SO glad you mentioned WFBS! I need to check them out! Have you tried it yet?

Not in this community. Are you searching for townhomes in the Wake Forest area?

Francis, shoot me an email to mike@soldinraleigh.com, I'll respond to you with a PDF version. Thanks for watching! Mike

Cool! Nice neighborhood! How long have you lived over there?

@@MichaelSanders Moved here around August 2022 from Cary.

Awesome! Lots more room there then in Cary 😂

Gabba, great question! First thing would be a check of zoning rules. You don't want a great potential project to be a no-go due to zoning issues. Also check the local utilities. Make sure the essentials like water, power, and sewage are in the neighborhood (or are planned). Trust me, the cost of bringing them in from miles away can be a lot of money. Also, always get a survey before closing, you don't want any issues with boundaries down the road with neighbors. Finally, always check with business permitting to make sure of what's being planned surrounding area. There could be more things to check depending on the specific lot, let me know if you have other questions, thanks! Mike

Thanks, Tej! I hope you guys are doing great! 😊

Dave, thanks for your comment and being a subscriber! Yes, you're not the first person who's mentioned the lack of retail and restaurants. I do however see that beginning to change soon. One massive upgrade is coming when The Waterfront District in Flowers Plantation opens. They're going to bring so much-needed restaurant options to Clayton when it opens. Dave, are there any specific restaurants/stores you'd like to see open in Clayton?

@@MichaelSanders Thanks for the response Michael! I heard The Waterfront might get a Mellow Mushroom which would be fantastic. I'd also like to see Firebirds, Five Guys, and Panera in the Flowers area. Oh and how could I forget: Chick-fil-A!

@@daves9355 Dave, I can definitely see Clayton/Waterfront District getting any of those restaurants (with the possible exception of Firebirds). I'm anxious to see what's in store for Flowers Waterfront District, especially in terms of tenants/amenities. I'll definitely be doing follow-up videos as more info is released, definitely subscribe to keep advised! Mike 😊

Srina, thanks for your comment! You pose a very tough question that really needs more background to answer. In short, both communities are very similar in style, amenities, price, etc. I think a lot depends on other personal factors (your commuting preferences, location preferences, etc). For someone who likes convenience (being close to Raleigh, being close to Triangle Expressway, etc) I'd go with Wendell Falls. Property tax rates are going to be pretty much even between the two. Chatham Park is going to be more convenient to RTP, Jordan Lake, RDU. The median single-family price in Wendell Falls is around $40K less, so price-wise I'd go with Wendell Falls. Feel free to give me a call, I can share additional insights and give you more specific answers to your questions. Happy New Year! Mike 919-218-7525

Hello Mike, thank you so much for your detailed response. Let me connect with you over text. Thanks, Sri

@@srinathgopinath2172 Sounds good!

Shelley, thanks so much for your comment and for being a channel viewer, I really appreciate it! Hey, do you have any recommendations for a future video idea? Mike

Max, I REALLY appreciate your opinion, and for being a loyal viewer! Yes, I too have my own personal opinions (both positive and negative) about things, but I do think that it's worth mentioning that Disney's presence can have positive impacts on local economies, bringing jobs and opportunities for growth. No matter how you feel politically about it, any new development of this magnitude will have some serious economic impact on the area, while (hopefully ) at the same time maintaining the area's character (which everything I've seen regarding the community stresses a goal of maintaining the unique character of the town, which is reassuring). I'll be following developments with the project closely and reporting updates as they become available. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already, I'd very much like to get feedback from my viewers about their opinions on this (and every other post that I upload). Merry Christmas! Mike (PS: Max, you mentioned that the area is the 2nd best place to buy a home, just curious, what's 1st on your list? 😊)

Thanks, Mike I also wish you and yours a Merry Christmas. Also thanks for your response. But I do have some questions. Where are all the people living and buying homes in Disney Asteria going to be working? What prices can we expect to see for these homes? 250k, 300k, 500k, and up as well as homeowner organization fees? Will Disney expect to get in return monthly? What can the general populace in that area afford or support? I think that the prices will probably be on the upper end of that scale with the amenities Disney is offering. I live in Raleigh and a 45-minute commute to work would be not good considering the traffic. It isn't going to be a theme park generating vacationers and outside revenue. So where will that money come from? Durham and Raleigh seem too far in my opinion to get buyers from that area. I do think the Disney theme is unique and I would be interested. Sorry about the negativity in the original post but to be honest Disney certainly has not given me confidence in Christian family values over the last few years. Disney has evolved into something quite different than they were in my youth. But I might be interested since my retirement is around the corner. I can email you my contact information.@@MichaelSanders

@@MAX3D2 Max, right now no pricing info has been released, but based on what I've read about the Disney community in CA (Cotino), my guess is that homes in Asteria will most likely start out in the $700K range, but it's complete speculation on my part. With many homeowners electing to stay put in their current homes (due in part to rates and/or lack of inventory) many homebuyers for this community (as well as many other existing Triangle communities) will consist of buyers relocating from outside of the Triangle (many of whom are relocating here for new employers like Apple, Vinfast, Wolfspeed, etc) to work at high-paying opportunities at some of these companies. Max, shoot me your contact info, or give me a call if you'd like to discuss, I'd love to help you with your retirement home needs. Mike 919-218-7525.

Thanks for your comment! Yes, I totally agree! Chatham County has some incredible future growth and development trends. The points you've raised about the suburban eastern part of Chatham County, particularly in areas like Pittsboro and the northeastern part near Fearington Village, are all spot on. The expansion of suburban communities along NC 751 ( west of Jordan Lake) is going to present some great opportunities for future homebuyers in that area (not to mention the additional growth caused by Cary's expansion towards these areas). Now with Disney coming to Chatham Park the entire region is going to explode over the next 5-10 years.

Chatham county doesn’t have municipal water. Chatham county may build up, but it won’t be one of the first.

@@davidhiggins3012 David, thanks for your comment, I appreciate it! Mike

Unfortunately not. Let me know if it might make sense to buy. Right now there are some communities I can get you in at 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates i in the 5-6% range.

The Lindley at Grove 98. (Here's a link: thelindleyatgrove98.com/)

Emily, so glad you're enjoying the neighborhood, congrats on your move! Mike

DH, thanks for your question. Spectrum definitely provides high-speed internet at Lake Royale. There are also several satellite providers you can use there. (Here is a helpful link to internet providers at Lake Royale: www.highspeedinternet.com/nc/lake-royale) What's your timeline for getting in at Lake Royale?

Gabba, thanks for your comment! The Rolesville Board of Commissioners voted to rezone the Pineglo site from industrial to commercial zoning, which would allow the site to be used for commercial use, probably retail or food (restaurant) usage (that would be a better fit for the site than industrial, especially since this is an area where retail/food is more common now). What type of business do you think would be a good fit for this site now that it's been rezoned?

Why can't we have more industrial jobs in rolesville? We don't need any more retail stuff. It's a very small town, like how wake forest used to be before 2013.

@@beatricesiaw8776 Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it! Generally speaking, industries often avoid building in the suburbs of larger cities due to zoning restrictions, limited infrastructure, difficulty in finding skilled labor, and the need to be close-by other suppliers. There's also quite a few (and increasing) environmental regulations that make it more expensive to build in a suburb, and often the community pushes back because they don't want industry in town. There's definitely more retail being built as we speak, however. Just curious, what types of industry would you like to see come to Rolesville?

Thanks for your comment! Is it a riddle? 🤣

Yes, I'm throwing a party when 42 is officially complete! lol! Yes, Waterfront district is going to be amazing, I'll definitely be covering it on my channel! Do you have any store or restaurant recommendations for Waterfront?

@@MichaelSanders Fast food- Chic-Fila. Sit down- A nice Italian restaurant, a seafood restaurant. I would love to see some fine dining spots. Even something like Buffalo Brothers would be cool. A NY Deli or Bagel shop. Also maybe a nice sports bar like the one in Fenton. A place like Level 7 in North Hills would also be nice. Stores. Play it again sports. My wife would like a Hobby Lobby or Michael's. But this is not that type of shops going in there. But a mom and pop craft type store, Music shop, clothing stores.... All of it would be nice. An ice rink!!!!!!! We need an ice rink!!! the one big thing we really need near by would be a Lows or Home Depot! We either have to go to 40/42 or Knightdale for a Lows or Home Depot.

@@dealy9268 Those are some excellent choices! When/if I meet with the developer I'll give them your input, your ideas would be great to see put into reality. Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate it!! Mike😊

Firebirds or Longhorn, Chick-fil-A, Panera, Eggs Up or another breakfast type place. And a sit down Italian place is also desperately needed. Please mention these too! Thanks!

Dave, great choices! I’d love to see more Longhorn locations myself.

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Thanks SO much for your comment and viewership, I VERY much appreciate it! Yes, Lillington is going to be a hot new market very soon! You made a great buying decision! Capeton is going to be VERY nice, I'm excited to follow it as it develops. Did you move to NW Harnett County?

@@MichaelSandersyes

Steven, thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it and for your viewership! The demand for homes is definitely out there, I get tons of calls from potential buyers who want a home. The two biggest issues going on right now (in the Triangle market) are low inventory and increased interest rates. This market is hot, there's just not enough inventory or buyers willing/able to buy the little inventory that's out there right now. If rates go back to 6% or less it would be like last year (when homes sold for WELL over list price in days or hours). Hopefully, rates will subside somewhat allowing more inventory (resale especially) to come to the market. Where do you see rates headed over next 12-18-months?

Thank you!

Thanks SO much for your comment, I REALLY appreciate it! 🙂

Dan, thanks SO much, I really appreciate that! Mike😊

Gabba, thanks for your comment! Yes, Ligon Mill Road is scheduled to extend through Grove 98 all the way to Business Hwy 98. At some point afterward, it is scheduled to be extended all the way to Stadium Dr. Unfortunately, I don't know what the timeline will be to do these projects (but it's definitely coming at some point). Have you been to Grove 98 yet?

@@MichaelSanders have not yet but looking forward to Black Rifle Coffee and Dave's Hot Chicken!

CJ, thanks for your comment! Yes, that's what I'm seeing with various builders around the Triangle. The thing I believe is important for most buyers to know is that the positive (yes, there are actually positives with high-interest rates) is that right now prices are somewhat being held in-check by high rates (unlike the frenzy last year before rates increased), giving buyers better pricing and better selection. Also, buyers aren't forced to submit crazy offers (including high due diligence fees) when buying resale properties. CJ, how long did it take for you to find your house?

@@MichaelSanders took about 4 months to find the builder and pull the trigger. 2% of base price toward closing and they offered 10k to design center but we negotiated 25k.

@@cjkinsey5865 That's fantastic! You're going to love Glenmere and Knightdale! Congrats!