Skibo area -- yea or nay? (Fayetteville: shop, Walmart, place)

[faabala]

You'll spend a lot more in gas living in Pinehurst. The traffic on and off post is busy a PT time and going home time but it is not gridlocked. I commuted everyday for four years from Hope Mills though Ft. Bragg to Pope AFB before I retired and started selling real estate.

[jillybb]

Originally Posted by faabala

You'll spend a lot more in gas living in Pinehurst. The traffic on and off post is busy a PT time and going home time but it is not gridlocked. I commuted everyday for four years from Hope Mills though Ft. Bragg to Pope AFB before I retired and started selling real estate.

thank you so much.

i want to rent initially. try on NC for size. i'm a Texas gal. not sure if i will stick around in NC or run back home.

i'm currently looking at the 2 properties owned by morgantondev.com

[roncorey1]

Originally Posted by jillybb

the consensus seems to be that it is best to live in the Whispering Pines/Pinehurst/Southern Pines area. however, the thought of an hour long commute each way does not thrill me. are there pockets of areas -- gated communities that are SAFE -- that are within a 20-30 minute commute to Ft. Bragg?

I grew up in Fayetteville, and have spent alot of time in the Southern Pines/Pinehurst/ Aberdeen area in the past. While it is quaint and has a lot of country appeal coupled with golf/horses/OK shopping(for 70 yr olds), I feel that your best bet would be Fayetteville. I go back about twice a month and I feel that Fayetteville is really starting to come into it's own. Alot of people (especially military families) seem to "head for the hills", so to speak, and end up in Hoke and Moore counties. Even Lee county! Can't imagine why except that the taxes are lower and the homes I guess are cheaper. But I feel that the new apartments in Fayetteville are pretty nice and I'm sure you will find something. Good Luck!

[jillybb]

Originally Posted by roncorey1

I grew up in Fayetteville, and have spent alot of time in the Southern Pines/Pinehurst/ Aberdeen area in the past. While it is quaint and has a lot of country appeal coupled with golf/horses/OK shopping(for 70 yr olds), I feel that your best bet would be Fayetteville. I go back about twice a month and I feel that Fayetteville is really starting to come into it's own. Alot of people (especially military families) seem to "head for the hills", so to speak, and end up in Hoke and Moore counties. Even Lee county! Can't imagine why except that the taxes are lower and the homes I guess are cheaper. But I feel that the new apartments in Fayetteville are pretty nice and I'm sure you will find something. Good Luck!

thank you. i guess if i had young kids and was a stay-at-home mom, i might understand wanting to live in the boonies. i don't mind living in the city but i don't want to have to be running indoors the minute it starts to get dark because i'm so scared of the area either.

[jillybb]

Originally Posted by roncorey1

... But I feel that the new apartments in Fayetteville are pretty nice and I'm sure you will find something. Good Luck!

thanks again. i found a fantastic apt. in a brand new development. great advice! much appreciated.

[roncorey1]

Originally Posted by jillybb

thanks again. i found a fantastic apt. in a brand new development. great advice! much appreciated.

Just looking back at my old posts and saw your response. Glad you found something you like.

[al_roethlisberger]

Originally Posted by jillybb

the consensus seems to be that it is best to live in the Whispering Pines/Pinehurst/Southern Pines area. however, the thought of an hour long commute each way does not thrill me. are there pockets of areas -- gated communities that are SAFE -- that are within a 20-30 minute commute to Ft. Bragg?

I started this reply before I realized you had already found an apartment within Fayetteville back in the autumn of 2008

But, I thought I'd just say that Sanford fits the bill of the 20-30 minute commute to Ft. Bragg, especially if one starts somewhere at the southern end of Sanford such as Carolina Trace, and about another 10 minutes to downtown Fayetteville.

We have a significant population from Ft. Bragg living in Sanford for a variety of reasons, but I think lower cost of living and small town "atmosphere"(with mid-sized city resources) are significant factors making Sanford attractive.

Here is a link to some maps showing Sanford relative to the area:

Live Well Centered.


Some general Sanford links:

Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce

City of Sanford, North Carolina | Official Government Website



Glad you found what you were looking for

Al

[jayman1981]

I will say this and be done with it. Cause this thread looks to be closing. I don't understand when people act like Fayetteville is one big ghetto. Oh no don't live there you will be mugged, shot at stab, it's a war zone. Man please. While Fayetteville is not paradise or people's first choice to live, it is not a bad place to stay. It's plenty of areas where you can live safely and let the kids run around. Unless you had to live an hour away, living in Fayetteville, you don't have to.

I think sometimes when there is a large African american presence "other" people tend to view the whole area as a ghetto. There is no denying that Fayetteville has high crime for the population, but at the same time it's not a murder capital of the world. My family stay's in East Fayetteville. That would be across the Cape Fear river for those who don't know. A lot of low-income folks, prostitution just to name a few. I would come down here for the summer whenever I was out of school. I felt comfortable being around everyone. I played without living in fear. That is just me and how I grew up. This is for future folks who are thinking about moving to Fayetteville. Fayetteville has turned a corner and I've noticed that they are really trying to develop the city as a whole. I don't know how long it will take Fayetteville to rival cities like Winston-salem and Greensboro, but I think it's well on it's way to becoming a good location for everyone.

[faabala]

Reps to you, Jayman! You hit the nail on the head about Fayetteville. We have gotten some good national press recently. Being the number one city in the country last year for housing appreciation at 11% and the number one in housing affordability has helped our image I hope.

I moved back to Fayetteville after retiring from the USAF last summer and we are building a home in the Grays Creek area. I could have chosen anywhere to live but Fayetteville has a lot going for it if you get out an look.

[Deez Nuttz]

Skibo Rd is one of the busiest streets in town, as it's one highway where most of the businesses are. I know the Wal Mart on Skibo is a high crime area where you don't want to be; I've had encounters with people wanting money or wanting to sell me hot/stolen jewelry. I've heard of others less fortunate getting mugged in the parking lot. Best suggestion is stay away from that area.