African Americn Female Looking to Relocate to Charlotte Metro (Raleigh: relocation, housing)

[Carolina Blue]

Originally Posted by jlovefla

Ok, jumping on the band wagon, I like the original poster am a single 35 year old single female from Florida, who is looking to relocate to Charlotte. I am a special education teacher and am sooooo excited to visit Charlotte next week. I will take pictures and get as much info as possible and post it in hopes of helping with the search. I plan to look at apartments, rent for a year and then purchase a home. I think I need time to learn the area before buying. My plan is to relocate in June 08, and I am already counting down. Thanks for this board it has really helped.

Here’s some stuff going on next week that you might like. I’d highly recommend the Jazz Café event Saturday, that place is very nice...

Thursday, October 18
Target Third Thursday Live Jazz at the Mint Museum - 6:00pm
Join V101.9 for Target Third Thursday at the Uptown Craft Museum located 220 North Tryon Street. This is a FREE event so come and enjoy
WBAV-FM V101.9 - Homepage

Friday October 19th and Saturday, October 20th
Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods
Woods on South – Grand Opening Celebration
2100 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 7PM – 10PM
Woods on South | 2100 South Blvd | Charlotte, NC

Saturday, October 20
Q92.7 & The Cadillac Jazz Series presents Alex Bugnon @ The Jazz Cafe!
The Jazz Cafe 2127 Ayrsley Town Center Blvd Charlotte, NC 28273
The Jazz Cafe N.C. >> Great Food >> Great Sounds

Saturday, October 20
Single in the Queen City @ 330 S. Tryon St
330 S. Tryon St, 330 S. Tryon St (next to Visit Charlotte), Charlotte, NC
Enjoy good conversation, speed dating and good music in a new location under a NO PRESSURE SYSTEM! Appetizers are on us! Cash Bar f/ Verdi. Registration appreciated! Time: 6:45pm Cost: $15
Contact: LaToya 252-230-8260 ljoyner@vonmarieecm.com
Website: Index.html

[jlovefla]

Carolina Blue,
Thanks so much for this info

[Teach07]

go to the website wwww. teach4nc.org for reciprocity info, there is a link to the nc dept. of public instruction there.

[jlovefla]

Thanks for the info Teach 07

[Teach07]

JloveFla-

I moved to NC earlier this year and taught briefly, from Indianapolis to Raleigh. Being a young, AA teacher, I didnt care too much for Raleigh. It was a wonderful place for families and a college town...there was no "city feel"...my thoughts at the time were I should've went to Charlotte instead. I also felt Raleigh was just one big suburbia which is basically in every city except the high rent NE cities, I couldve stayed home for that since the cost of living is cheaper than NC in Indiana. Anyhow, I moved back home abruptly, got a job making more than I was making in NC and I'm back around my family but I know that I am still going to leave for a change. I've now given myself a year or two and will be focusing on Charlotte. I have another friend who left about 4 years ago to Charlotte and loves it. I had no problem reciprocating my IN license to an NC one, as their requirements are the same. My license is K-6. My point being is, good choice for Charlotte, which is where I should've looked in the first place.
FYI...I also met 2 wonderful other ladies who had just moved to Raleigh (one from Cleveland and one from Buffalo, NY) and they too were going to stay in Raleigh a year and then move to Charlotte. They both also taught elementary school.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by jlovefla

I don't know anyone to help me navigate through the maze of transferring my Florida license to NC. I know there is reciprocity between Florida and NC. I have been using the website Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to help with the basics. What is confusing is that when I called NC Department of Education, one person told me that I would not have to take the praxis II, yet when I read the postings on the boards, I keep getting different stories, I have come to believe that it varies on a case by case basis. I will be graduating in December with my Masters in special education with an ESOL endorsement. I plan to apply with NC when I am done with school so that all the paperwork can be processed at one time. I hope to have all the processing completed by the first of the year so I can attend the job fairs, and quickly get a contract. Then I can start apartment hunting. I have been checking the sites of middle schools and high schools; I don't think that I am suited for elementary school, to try and get a feel for the schools. Any information that you can provide would be most welcomed.

So sorry I can't be of any help with your job questions, as I am not a teacher or knowledgable about the school system requirements. If you need info about places to live I would be glad to try to help you there, or to recommend agencies or realtors to help you.

[jlovefla]

Originally Posted by Teach07

JloveFla-

I moved to NC earlier this year and taught briefly, from Indianapolis to Raleigh. Being a young, AA teacher, I didnt care too much for Raleigh. It was a wonderful place for families and a college town...there was no "city feel"...my thoughts at the time were I should've went to Charlotte instead. I also felt Raleigh was just one big suburbia which is basically in every city except the high rent NE cities, I couldve stayed home for that since the cost of living is cheaper than NC in Indiana. Anyhow, I moved back home abruptly, got a job making more than I was making in NC and I'm back around my family but I know that I am still going to leave for a change. I've now given myself a year or two and will be focusing on Charlotte. I have another friend who left about 4 years ago to Charlotte and loves it. I had no problem reciprocating my IN license to an NC one, as their requirements are the same. My license is K-6. My point being is, good choice for Charlotte, which is where I should've looked in the first place.
FYI...I also met 2 wonderful other ladies who had just moved to Raleigh (one from Cleveland and one from Buffalo, NY) and they too were going to stay in Raleigh a year and then move to Charlotte. They both also taught elementary school.

Teach 07,

I can appreciate you sharing your story with me, it takes a lot of planning and a heck of a lot of courage to relocate, go back home, and then try again. I am hoping that things will work out for you and when you move again, it will be a perfect fit for you. I plan to teach at the middle or high school level and maybe work part time at the community college. I will keep you posted on how things work out, and in the mean time if there is something that you need me to check out on my visit this week, just let me know. Thanks for the help

[rmorton]

Originally Posted by mseisthe1

I am a 30 something single, professional African American female who is considering moving to the Charlotte Metro Area and wanted some advice as to the best areas to live in. I currently live in suburban Maryland outside of Baltimore. I will be purchasing a home and prefer the suburbs and was told Huntersville, Concord, Matthews were good areas to live in but I want to make sure that I will meet other single African Americans, especially professional men and not have such a hectic commute to work in Charlotte or for socializing in Charlotte. I would appreciate any guidance that you can provide.

My daugher and one of her roomates moved here from Maryland. (daughter from Owings Mills, and her friend from Laurel. There are several communities that are great for people who like the urban lifestyle as well as surbubia.As with any city there are usually good & bad areas in every town, some moreso than others.You were told right, those three area are nice, but so are several other areas. Moderator cut: realtor soliciting business
Good Luck, you will love it here.

[SusieAtThePlantation]

My story is very similar to yours. I relocated to Charlotte 2 years ago from Florida(12 years in FL) and grew up in New Jersey. I had my license in School Guidance from FL and went through the process of attaining my NC license.

There are lots of great neighborhoods in Charlotte, and each have different things to offer and have their own individual charm. When you are looking to relocate it pays to have information on the neighborhoods and general areas. The more you know before you make a decision of where to buy, the more likely you are to still be happy with your decision a year later.

We are still thrilled with the neighborhood we chose and see ourselves living in our home for many years to come. We had such a great experience moving here that we (my husband and I) decided to become Realtors. We have been in your shoes! If I can help in any way, you can e-mail me at Moderator cut: no adverstising

[NYblkqueen]

Originally Posted by mseisthe1

I am a 30 something single, professional African American female who is considering moving to the Charlotte Metro Area and wanted some advice as to the best areas to live in. I currently live in suburban Maryland outside of Baltimore. I will be purchasing a home and prefer the suburbs and was told Huntersville, Concord, Matthews were good areas to live in but I want to make sure that I will meet other single African Americans, especially professional men and not have such a hectic commute to work in Charlotte or for socializing in Charlotte. I would appreciate any guidance that you can provide.

I think it would be in your best intrest to rent befor purchasing. There's a lot of great areas in Charlotte, however you will not really get a feel of it until you live here for a while. Especially when trying to navigate during rush hour. There's quite a few events that is appropriate for socializing. A good way to get the information on what's happening, is get a my space page. A lot of folks are premoting events, parties meet and greet that way. I always get info that way. There's also a lot of places where folks send out emails, once you place your email info on their listing. Good luck