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The News and Observer had an interesting article yesterday highlighting the tremendous growth in Wake County.   This year, schools in Wake enrolled an additional 7,566 students - a record.  The school district is growing every year - and now stands at 22nd nationally with 128,070 students.  Compared to that enormous growth, Johnston County gained 1,568 students, Durham, 262, Chapel Hill - Carrboro, 179 and Orange County, 122.

Much of this growth is driven by the great affordability of our housing market.  The Triangle’s median home price is $162,600, while the national number stands at $167,500.  

The article quotes the Wake school district’s demographer, who says that, “the biggest concentrations of growth this year occurred in two areas.   One runs from Brier Creek in northwest Raleigh down into Apex and forms a “half-moon” ending in Garner.  The other runs from Wake Forest through northeast Raleigh, Knightdale and southeast Raleigh.”

The school district is addressing this issue first with plans to convert 19 elementary schools and 3 middle schools to a year-round format next year.  They have also put a school construction bond on the ballot on November 7.  The $970 million school construction bond would go towards payments for 17 new schools and the land costs for 13 more.

How would this affect your plans to buy or sell your Wake County home?  Call Reg Morgan to discuss your place in our local real estate market.  With over 20 years of experience as a real estate agent and the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation, he is uniquely qualified to assist you.

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Wake County School Board voted 8-1 to convert 19 elementary schools to a year-round calendar.   Wake County is expecting 5,000 additional students next year, and conversion to a year-round plan is expected to help schools manage the influx.   This is a controversial plan - heated arguments have gone on for months as the board has haggled over a decision.  The board will vote on September 19th on whether they will also convert 6 middle schools.

As a realtor in Wake County, it’s important for me to know about the latest news for schools here in Raleigh, Apex and Cary.  If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Raleigh, Cary or Apex — anywhere in Wake County — call Reg Morgan.  As a realtor with over 20 years of experience, I can guide you through your next real estate transaction.

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