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We are moving to Charlotte later this year and I was only considering new construction for a home. We are first time homebuyers and I've since reconsidered to include resale. Many people say that resale is better and I know everyone has their opinions.
Here are my questions....
Obviously there are many transplants coming to Charlotte. It would seem to me that if one were to buy new construction in a community, there would likely be more transplants in that community. Resale would mean buying in established neighborhoods and therefore (in my mind) more natives.
From reading these forums, everyone seems very friendly. I have seen some that seem to resent transplants.
First, am I right in my assumptions of the natives and transplants in certain communities? If so, how are transplants received in established neighborhoods composed of natives? Is there resentment? Is it harder to integrate?
Depending on where you are buying you might be surprised if you go the resale route. You might find people in the neighborhood moved here from someplace else as well.
Charlotte is full of transplants. Chances are you will fit into whatever community you choose. Most people are welcoming and friendly. However, you will find jerks in any part of the country. Don't let them dissuade you.
Resale will probably give you a better value for your money and you should at least check all your options.
Charlotte is full of transplants. Chances are you will fit into whatever community you choose. Most people are welcoming and friendly. However, you will find jerks in any part of the country. Don't let them dissuade you.
Resale will probably give you a better value for your money and you should at least check all your options.
Agree with this.
Find the best value in a house in a neighborhood you like, be a decent person/neighbor to those around you and you'll be just fine, whether it's with natives (like me) or transplants.
Charlotte is full of transplants. Chances are you will fit into whatever community you choose. Most people are welcoming and friendly. However, you will find jerks in any part of the country. Don't let them dissuade you.
Resale will probably give you a better value for your money and you should at least check all your options.
I'm starting to think that resale will be a better option for us. At least you know what you're getting, for the most part. Our daughter will be off to college and with just the two of us, we will be looking for a smaller place, maybe 1500-1800 sf.
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Originally Posted by Wolf Howl
Agree with this.
Find the best value in a house in a neighborhood you like, be a decent person/neighbor to those around you and you'll be just fine, whether it's with natives (like me) or transplants.
Thanks for all the input. Based on what I've seen here, it seems that most people are friendly.
I think it's a great point to be a good neighbor and I'm looking forward to the move.
Most of the people I know who bought new construction in the last 5-6 years up to today have been underwater when selling in Charlotte.
You will get more value and stability going with some existing. Also research whoever built the home as well. I would stay away from the cookie cutter tract type stuff and focus on older existing brick ranches or split level's in good areas like 28209, 28210 (South Charlotte).
Your assumptions are somewhat correct, I am a native and am very welcoming to transplants. It has been my experience that the further out you get the more new home communities there are, and the more transplants there are. If you are from the northeast for example you might feel quite at home in many parts of Union County, South Charlotte and Mooresville.
I have always preferred established homes with an older feel to them, however I have many friends from up North that prefer new homes, especially what I call the vinyl villages. I don't get it really, but it seems to make them happy to live in new homes stacked upon each other with no trees. To each their own I suppose.
Natives seem to live in more established areas, although once some of these areas boom most of them seem to move out and sell to transplants that can afford the higher priced homes, (but that is another story.) In any case you are welcome here.
new home construction down here is cheap at best. builders take as many shortcuts as they possibly can.
also look for an established neighborhood without an HOA. you will be thankful if you do.
It would be a good idea to rent something and learn the area better and decide what and where to buy. It would give you a chance to get a feel for the area and as you meet others, some insights you won't get by just owning right away..
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