TinaLovesRaleigh: Why The Triangle IS The Place to Be

Location. Location. Location. The number one driving indicator of where you choose to buy your next home is location. TinaLovesRaleigh is a live journal that will give you frequent updates that will both inform and influence how you choose where to live, work and play. Restaurants. Schools. Universities. Transportation. Shopping. Nightlife Attractions. Parks and Recreation. Real Estate Insights. Cultural Resources. You name it. TinaLovesRaleigh is the hub that answers all your questions on what you need to know about the area we call The Triangle.

Living ITB: Raleigh’s Most Popular Boroughs Explained

Living Inside the Beltline (ITB) is a popular way of life for many residents in Raleigh. ITB properties offer a premium location that’s convenient to all the home-work-life balance locations you desire. These highly coveted homes start at $300K and up.

Five Points. Historic Oakwood. Mordecai. Hayes Barton. Boylan Heights. Cameron Village. Cameron Park. North Hills. Lake Boone. University Park. Glenwood South. Warehouse District. These are some of the most coveted boroughs located ITB.

From architectural designs that range from the modern to chic bungalows to elegant mansions, these are the neighborhoods that give you access to some of the best public schools, a strong local housing market and a centralized location with access to downtown Raleigh nightlife, restaurants, culture, recreation and a strong sense of community.

If your looking for an estate with acreage and privacy just outside the beltline (OTB), North Raleigh is your destination. With homes starting at $1M and up, communities like Southern Hills Estates, North Ridge, Hasentree, The Barony, Devon, Linville and Bay Leaf Farm offer some of the best estate living with all the privacy and acreage you desire. North Raleigh gives you easy access to downtown Raleigh, RDU Airport and RTP area.

Parks + Recreation + Cultural Resources:

Raleigh has over 200+ parks that offer nature preserves, art centers, dog parks, athletic facilities, playgrounds, lakes, historic sites and greenway trails. Falls Lake State Park; Lake Lynn; Lake Johnson; Shelley Lake; Lake Wheeler; Umstead State Park are five of the most popular parks in the Raleigh area. With over 180 miles of hiking and greenway trails, now you’re ready to explore.

RESTAURANTS:

Raleigh has some of the best restaurants in the United States. James Beard Award winners and finalists make-up the culinary landscape. Talented chefs and restaurateurs: Ashley Christensen, Cheetie Kumar, and Scott Crawford, just to name a few.

My favorite Raleigh restaurants and cafes: Bida Manda, Brewery Bhavana, Hummingbird, Crawford and Son, Death & Taxes, Cortez, and Gonza Tacos y Tequila. If I am around the North Hills area (aka Midtown), you can find me at: Vita Vite, Happy + Hale, or Jubala. My go-to favorite places to work: Sola Coffee Cafe and Ladyfingers.

I do venture out of Raleigh because is so easy to get around, and it would not be fair to mention that I when I am in Cary/Morrisville I frequent often the lounge at the Umstead Hotel , Asali Desserts and Cafe, or Fount Coffee + Kitchen (best gluten free eats). In Durham, Mateo Bar de Tapas, Rue Cler, Pizzeria Toro, and The Durham Hotel , which has a beautiful view from the rooftop.

SHOPPING:

There are so many places to shop whether it is well-known retail shops or local boutiques, and it keeps on growing. Brier Creek Commons, The Village District, Crabtree Valley Mall, Lafayette Village , North Hills are some of the popular shopping destinations.