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To uptown, Longview would be the closest commute. Depending on what you wish to spend, there are some good deals there right now; some foreclosures and short sales have affected that community. Also, depending on which side of the neighborhood you purchase, you will need to buy at least a social membership to the club.
Skycroft is in Weddington and has seen some similar difficulties. Lawson is at a completely different price point, but is further out. It has great amenities and I have sold in there -- everyone seems to love the neighborhood.
I never mentioned "Lawson". I don't even know where that it. I don't need info on the schools, housing market/house prices, or commute. I have all that. When I say "quality of life" issues I mean lifestyles of the people in these neighborhoods, friendliness, town issues such as zoning issues, taxes on the rise, new retail coming in, parks , entertainment options, community events, etc.
"lifestyles of the people in these neighborhoods" and "friendliness" cannot be answered directly IMO. I love my neighborhood because I'm outgoing/I volunteer and know a ton of people...that's just my nature. I also know people in my neighborhood that just pull into their garage at 6pm and you never ever see them......
How "friendly" are you? Are you and your family outgoing? Do you get involved w/the local athletic association? See what I mean..one cannot answer that question. Its what YOU make of the area you live in....one size does not fit all
Ok, let me get specific then. Are there mostly transplants in these neighborhoods? Are they culturally homogeneous or diverse? What do people in those neighborhoods do on the weekends? Is there a prominent church in the area that they belong to? What kinds of entertainment is available nearby for children?adults? Is there an issue(s) facing the town or that is dividing the people there? Do they lean liberal or conservative? Are there community events that are quite popular? Do you have a preference of one over the other and why?
Do you understand what kind of info I'm after?
Thanks.
Ok, let me get specific then. Are there mostly transplants in these neighborhoods? Are they culturally homogeneous or diverse? What do people in those neighborhoods do on the weekends? Is there a prominent church in the area that they belong to? What kinds of entertainment is available nearby for children?adults? Is there an issue(s) facing the town or that is dividing the people there? Do they lean liberal or conservative? Are there community events that are quite popular? Do you have a preference of one over the other and why?
Do you understand what kind of info I'm after?
Thanks.
Okay I'll try...our neighborhood is full of transplants but also has some natives (Hunter Oaks). It seems rather diverse to me, at least compared to the neighborhood inwhich we moved from only 8 weeks ago.
On weekends, there are people outside, kids outside, both up and down every street and at the parks.
Can't answer the prominent church question, as I know Catholics, Mormons, Baptists, and people that go to the newly opened Elevation church.
Entertainment, depends on age of kids, there is a movie theater close, there are parks, kids hang out at each others houses, neighbors houses, etc.
Entertainment for adults movies, dining, shopping, parks, pools, tennis, biking, walking etc, To be honest there are people all over here (Union county and Charlotte that do all kinds of outdoor things all the time, no shortage of people doing things here no matter where you live)
I don't know of an issue dividing people..but like I mentioned we are only here 8 weeks.
I have met those that lean liberal and those that lean conservative
Not sure about community events but that is our length of time here, it appears that there is much to do all with 30 minutes if you want. Next weekend there appears to be a big St. Patty's Day parade Annual St Patrick's Day Parade & Charlotte Goes Green Festival
we have also read about many types of community events, but January/February I would guess are slower months to see these things.
Ok, let me get specific then. Are there mostly transplants in these neighborhoods? Are they culturally homogeneous or diverse? What do people in those neighborhoods do on the weekends? Is there a prominent church in the area that they belong to? What kinds of entertainment is available nearby for children?adults? Is there an issue(s) facing the town or that is dividing the people there? Do they lean liberal or conservative? Are there community events that are quite popular? Do you have a preference of one over the other and why?
Do you understand what kind of info I'm after?
Thanks.
Yeah, you want to know what it's like to live there without actually living there... I think we all want that to some regard when considering buying RE. But, Jack's point was right on - you ask all questions and in this thread have provided next to no information about yourself, your family, your interests, your political/religious/etc affiliations. There's no easy way for anyone to answer these questions without a frame of reference. What do you want out of this area? Where are you from? What are you used to? What are you specifically looking to avoid?
Have you spent any time in the area? What were your impressions?
Thank you Mewith3. Your information was very helpful and just what I was looking for. See Mikeykid and CouponJack, those questions weren't so difficult.
In my development (Lawson), most of us are transplants (alot from NY). We tend to be fiscally conservative and republician leaning. Our development has quite a few community functions at our club house, such as cinco de mayo party, breakfast with Santa, family movie nights at the pool, teen only movie nights at the pool, spring fling, poker tournaments, as well as other activities.
Some of my neighbors go to church on the weekend, while others do not. They do not appear to be overly religious and I have never been ask to join, etc.
I haven't really heard of any type of community issues going on in Lawson and none really effecting the town of Waxhaw. The town also has seasonal events such as 4th of July parade/fireworks, fall fair, 12 days of Xmas w/a parade and a spring fair.
Activities for adults, as one of the poster mentioned, are the usual dining, movies shopping but what I have found is developing and cultivating close relationships among my nieghbors. We have 5-6 families that we socialize as a group taking turns hosting at someone's house, while all our kids play in the bonus room or outside. The kids range in ages from 4 to about 11 with a few 18 months to 16yrs. It's a great mix. Just about every weekend, my 9yr old daughter is having or going to a sleepover. More so in the summer when there is no school.
Not sure if we just lucked out or are some type of an anomoly but it has been great for us.
Aduke thanks for the info. I'm definitely going to have to check it out!
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Longview Country Club and Skycroft Neighborhoods
