Richmond
Featuring a historic charm and progressive attitude, Richmond is the capital city of Virginia. Nicknamed the “Creative Culture,” art, history, and a strong sense of community define this eclectic city. Walk through the cobblestone streets to find murals, sculptures, and other forms of public art decorating local businesses and storefronts. From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to the Poe Museum, the arts are represented throughout the entire city. Not just for art lovers, foodies thrive in Richmond. The city has been crowned as one of the best spots in the country for great eats, and residents can get a taste of all it has to offer through the countless local restaurants that encompass every cuisine from southern comfort to Korean barbeque. With all the hustle and bustle of the city, residents need an escape into nature, and the city certainly provides. The James River runs through Richmond allowing thrill seeking residents to explore the whitewater rapids. For those not ready to make the plunge into the rapids, the Virginia Capital Trail is a hiking trail that follows along the river. Those lucky enough to live in this dynamic capital city have a large selection of rentals to consider.
Chapel Hill
The proud home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this serene suburb is considered one of the top college towns in the state. Chapel Hill embraces its reputation with an evident passion for live music, sports, nightlife, cuisine, and higher education. Renters in Chapel Hill frequent Cat’s Cradle for its live music scene, cheer on the Tar Heels at Dean E. Smith Center, enjoy handcrafted cocktails at the Crunkleton, and savor the exceptional cuisine at Mediterranean Deli. This family-friendly suburb offers residents access to the rotating exhibits at Ackland Art Museum and the picturesque greenery at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The city of Chapel Hill is convenient to Carrboro, Durham, Raleigh, and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Although Chapel Hill is great for students and faculty, it’s also an idyllic suburb for families due to its safe community parks, abundance of shopping centers, great public schools, and picturesque residential streets. From the hiking trails at the Carolina North Forest to the retailers and restaurants at University Place, Chapel Hill has you covered. Chapel Hill is home to student housing, luxury apartments, modern townhomes, and cozy single-family homes.