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I will be relocating in June, as I will return to Fort Bragg for work. I'm looking at potentially apartments/lofts downtown Fayetteville, a small house in the Haymount neighborhood or a small house in Southern Pines or Sanford.
I'd like to keep the residence @1000sq ft and rent @1200/month if at all possible. I can go higher on both sq ft and rent if needed (location and overall "wow" factor of the residence would be key). I'm moving from downtown Raleigh and I know none of these places offer the same atmosphere/vibe. I'm just looking for a solid place that's within a 45 minute commute to Bragg.
The reason(s) I chose these locations:
DT Fayetteville/Haymount - just to be within walking distance or near restaurants and drinking establishments; as well as to be around the events that take place within downtown Fayetteville.
Southern Pines - It seems to be a "safer/nicer" place to live and the downtown area has a nice vibe to it imo.
Sanford - It puts me closer to Raleigh for weekend trips.
What's everyone's view on the locations? And can anyone recommend a relocation specialist/property manager/realtor that can assist with finding properties within these areas?
Dang, you'd be moving from Raleigh? I'd seriously consider Fuquay or Holly Springs. If you were coming from podunk-ville somewhere else I'd say just move on into to Fayetteville, but I've been down a lot for the past year visiting an elderly aunt and have been thinking on Fayetteville's issues. I think it just kind of stagnated in the 70s. Most of the new growth is just in chain restaurants, Walmarts, and a few apartment complexes. There are a few local places (the Mash House, etc), but most of the growth is just middle America. It's like all the potential growth in coolness just stagnated. There's nothing like what goes on in Raleigh at all.
Dang, you'd be moving from Raleigh? I'd seriously consider Fuquay or Holly Springs. If you were coming from podunk-ville somewhere else I'd say just move on into to Fayetteville, but I've been down a lot for the past year visiting an elderly aunt and have been thinking on Fayetteville's issues. I think it just kind of stagnated in the 70s. Most of the new growth is just in chain restaurants, Walmarts, and a few apartment complexes. There are a few local places (the Mash House, etc), but most of the growth is just middle America. It's like all the potential growth in coolness just stagnated. There's nothing like what goes on in Raleigh at all.
Yea - I know the Fayetteville area is nothing like Raleigh...but unfortunately, work calls. I'll check out Fuquay and Holly Springs. Thanks for the recommendation.
It would be a 45 min commute so not ideal, but a whole lot closer to Raleigh. Not a fan of Sanford myself (have to drive through there to get to Fayetteville from Chapel Hill).
I'd have to hunt around to find the name of it...but they've just built apartments/condos across the street from the Airborne Museum in Fayetteville. They look really nice.
I'd have to hunt around to find the name of it...but they've just built apartments/condos across the street from the Airborne Museum in Fayetteville. They look really nice.
Nice, but they are condos or townhouses for sale. The 3-bedroom flats are starting at $369,000, which must be a record price for Fayetteville.
FWIW, I would vote for the OP to live near Haymount Street/downtown. I think that a long commute would get old fast. I also don't recommend Sanford for a young single guy.
Nice, but they are condos or townhouses for sale. The 3-bedroom flats are starting at $369,000, which must be a record price for Fayetteville.
FWIW, I would vote for the OP to live near Haymount Street/downtown. I think that a long commute would get old fast. I also don't recommend Sanford for a young single guy.
Appreciate the suggestion for the Haymount/Downtown area and thanks for the young comment!
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