As an area of extreme growth, economic resiliency and high quality of life, Cary has long been acknowledged as one of the best places to live in the nation. Local real estate professionals have seen exciting growth in the market so far this year. New home sales have been up, indicating people are selling their homes and gaining confidence in the economy.

Now may finally be the time to move your family into that larger house you’ve been craving. Cary Magazine checked out three great model homes in some of the area’s hot communities to get inspired to move out and move up.