Charlotte - Any places to avoid when searching for a home? (Boone: neighborhoods, to live in)

[pink caddy]

Originally Posted by DarinsMom

Where on here are you getting the idea that I don't want expert advice? I'm the one that was chastized for *thinking* of coming to Charlotte and then was *educated* that my M*sshole ways obviously weren't going to work in your area.......

I like butter on my popcorn, please. Oh and salt.

My eyesight gets worse by the day. Was that a thumb sticking up at me or the middle finger??
If it was your thumb..well then good luck in your move to CLT and please for your sake have a job before you get here.
On the other hand, or finger, well you know what my sentiments would be for that.
LOL
John

[anifani821]

Originally Posted by DarinsMom

I didn't say I was moving there without a job, I said that I hadn't even started looking for a job yet. Don't worry, I'm not one to live off the system. I'm a big girl, I take care of myself.

Thanks to everyone for your insights on the area. I will definitely rent first, if I decide to go south, and narrow my areas of interest down that way.

I appreciate all your help.

As far as commutes go, I'm in MA - we do nothing but commute.

DarinsMom

I was not around to correct your misperception about my advice - but thanks to Loves, who did clarify exactly what I meant.

Everyone thinks he/she is not going to have the same experience as everyone else w/ the job search . . . so . . . we are trying to put some realistic advice out there. Seems the potential transplants think we Southerners are not putting the welcome mat out by being honest.

[DarinsMom]

Originally Posted by johne482

My eyesight gets worse by the day. Was that a thumb sticking up at me or the middle finger??
If it was your thumb..well then good luck in your move to CLT and please for your sake have a job before you get here.
On the other hand, or finger, well you know what my sentiments would be for that.
LOL
John

Well the middle finger would certainly be a M*sshole thing, wouldn't it? But I'm not that ignorant. It's just a thumbs up.

I'm not out to ruffle feathers people, I'm just a regular working mom trying to raise my kiddos in better area. That's all. No hidden agendas. No subliminal messages. It is what it is.

DarinsMom

[jnseabolt]

As far as safety goes I know that a lot of people like to tend to stay away from Wilkinson Blvd, Freedom Drive, Some parts of The Plaza Road.

These are all within close proximity of the Uptown area.

Safe places to live in my opinion are North Charlotte such as Mooresville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson. As far as South Charlotte you might want to look at Ballantyne, Providence Road Area, Southpark area and even maybe in Fort Mill, SC (Approx. 20 minutes or so from Uptown Charlotte).

Fort Mill also has very low taxes and is just outside of Ballantyne which is a short drive away. Fort Mill is probably around the price point you are looking for as well. The other areas are safe but also nice and you will pay accordingly.

Let me know if you need any more help and I can certainly do so.

Thanks,

[FC2CLT]

DarinsMom,

while i understand that you are not afraid to commute, trust me when i say that there are plenty of areas that offer a relatively short commute (under 30 mins w/traffic) in your price range. as a DC area transplant i love my 20 min commute to uptown from northlake area (with traffic) where the same distance in VA would be over an hour and i didnt even go into DC. while i wouldn't compromise my happiness for a shorter commute its nice to have the extra time with the family. also easy to get home in an emergency.

[bostongirl]

DarinsMom,


I had the worse commute in MA. I commuted from the north shore to Marlboro every day. It was a total nightmare, and when it snowed it took me about 3-4 hours to get home. On Friday's my commute was exactly 2 hours..

Having lived in Waxhaw- I was constantly driving to uptown and to the airport. Also always stuck on Providence Road (16)...however the traffic was still WORSE in Mass....and I think it will always be that way

just my 2 cents

PS. Not sure where you will be working? but Union County is a nice area to raise a family.

[Melodyofdavid]

My husband and I just moved to Steele Creek from Queens, NY and LOVE IT. Its awesome. Really nice area with lots of great shopping and McDowell Nature Preserve is nearby so a great place to hike right near Lake Wylie. Very family oriented.

[Simpson12]

Charlotte is a crime infested cesspool. We moved there from NJ 8 years ago and just moved back to NJ. What a joy to be out of that hideous place.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by Simpson12

Charlotte is a crime infested cesspool. We moved there from NJ 8 years ago and just moved back to NJ. What a joy to be out of that hideous place.

Believe me when I say, those of us here couldn't be happier for you

[Melodyofdavid]

Originally Posted by Simpson12

Charlotte is a crime infested cesspool. We moved there from NJ 8 years ago and just moved back to NJ. What a joy to be out of that hideous place.

I literally choked when I read that. I wasnt aware NJ could ever compare to NC. Ever.