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The entire area is like a suburb, but without the major metropolitan hub within driving distance..
I have to disagree. I grew up in Eastern Massachusetts and lived in Metro Boston from 1987 until last year when I moved down here.
There may not be a "major" metropolitan hub down here, but I wouldn't have moved if I didn't feel like Raleigh was a "real" city. Small, perhaps, but genuinely urban (at its core, obviously there are plenty of suburban neighborhoods in the City of Raleigh -- and there are in the City of Boston, too). Durham strikes me the same way although I've barely spent any time there.
Yes, the area is very suburban, no the metropolitan area is not "major" compared to cities in the Northeast, but Raleigh still seems like a real city and not just a collection of strip malls (like some cities I've visited).
I have to disagree. I grew up in Eastern Massachusetts and lived in Metro Boston from 1987 until last year when I moved down here.
There may not be a "major" metropolitan hub down here, but I wouldn't have moved if I didn't feel like Raleigh was a "real" city. Small, perhaps, but genuinely urban (at its core, obviously there are plenty of suburban neighborhoods in the City of Raleigh -- and there are in the City of Boston, too). Durham strikes me the same way although I've barely spent any time there.
Yes, the area is very suburban, no the metropolitan area is not "major" compared to cities in the Northeast, but Raleigh still seems like a real city and not just a collection of strip malls (like some cities I've visited).
I don't think anyone has mentioned this but it's quite difficult to find a house to rent if you are not employed. When we relocated we rented for a bit while our home was being built. The first thing we were asked was for proof of employment. Something for you to consider.
We are thinking that if we can't find jobs before we come out my husband is going to stay behind and work at his while I come out and look. Hopefully, in my market, it will only take a few months, and once I start working, he will join us. This way we still have at least one income (hopefully enough to satisfy a rental company). We can live on only his income, it just won't leave a lot of room for extras. I also have a 25 year old son (along with my 7 and 9 year old - I did mention the crazy part - right?) who is almost finished with his accounting degree. He will be coming with me and looking for work. He will be living with us for a bit as well. So between all of us hopefully we can make this work.
I'm going to follow your progress. Ha! You sound like me, four sons, ages 25, 22, 20 and 7. We are looking towards South Carolina now as my husband has more family there.
My family has been looking to move to NC now for years. Our daughter still has two more year to finish in college but after that we want to move. We are looking into loving to the Seven Lakes area. Is this also a good place for people my daughters age. Any idea on the job market there? We are thinking of taking a short trip next month to check it out. Any input would be great.
No, not really good for young folks around Seven Lakes. If you want a lake area home I'd suggest looking at some of the lakes around Charlotte. What's your budget? Seven Lakes would be very boring for a young 20-something. Nice place for retirees, though. I don't think there's much of a job market there at all. What kind of job?
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Garner is nice
