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My family was blindsided today with a job offer we may not be able to turn down. It would mean a relatively fast move to the Charlotte Area from Michigan. I know literally nothing about Charlotte and have never even been to north Carolina. I was wondering if you could help narrow things down for me.
We are looking for a very family friendly suburb near Charlotte with a good school system. We have a 2 and a 4 year old, so school are a major priority. We would be buying a house and would probably be looking between 300-350k.
Could you guys maybe suggest a few areas that I should start looking into?
In addition the questions asked by 618719, also consider that Charlotte is basically a giant suburb itself, so there is no need to look outside Charlotte for a suburban lifestyle. Job location and length of desired commute are vital pieces of information needed before anyone can make an informed recommendation
Ok, I dont know exactly where the job is because they are actually still shopping for a building. They said they are looking in the "Mid South end".
Commute time preferably shouldnt be any more than a half hour, though I know that can be hard to determine considering we dont know where it is.
So how about just, which neighborhoods are best for families on the southern side of Charlotte? Besides really good schools, which is #1, we want a cozy family friendly neighborhood that is very safe. There is a game store in Matthews, NC that Im sure we'd be frequenting a lot, so not too far from there is a plus but in no way a deciding factor.
Thanks so much for all your help. Im overwhelmed and more than slightly upset as this came out of the blue. I really appreciate all the assistance.
There will be many neighborhoods on the south side of town that would work for you. What other criteria are important to you? For example, size, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, lot size, community amenities...)
Where do you prioritize congested traffic vs. sq footage? There are a lot of trade offs and options. I would get some clear priorities listed with your family before you shop. It will help make the process easier.
Some people can talk themselves into sitting in the parking lot on their way home to Ballantyne and live in a field in some huge houses.
Others talk themselves into having less bedrooms and enjoying quicker access to entertainment and more established neighborhoods. Some of those houses may have creaks and "character".
There are no right and wrongs, but something really great about Charlotte is that you can find a lot of different options with your budget. I recommend you shop with an experienced realtor with all of Charlotte and use the priority list to describe what you like.
Good luck and let us know how you proceed!
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