There is a strong possibility that my family will relocate from LI to NC as soon as this summer due to A work opportunity for my DH. I have lived in NY all my life and the thought of moving is both exciting but overwhelming. I have read MANY similar threads but wanted some suggestions based on my specific needs/wants.
We have 3 children ages 14, 6, & 4. Good public schools are one of the most important things to me when deciding where to live but of course we have to be in an area within our ideal budget of 300,000 - 400,000. We need a minimum of 4 bedrooms, would love an updated home and would prefer at least .25 of an acre but it’s not a must. I know it’s best to rent then buy but honestly I just want to move and settle for a few years. We now live in a 5 bedroom home with 2 living areas an office, basement, full garage, and lawn furniture so I think it may be easier to just buy a home and move into it, I dont have the energy to do it all 2x with 3 kids.
My 14 year old is starting high school in September and we found out he has been placed into all honors courses as well as AP biology, I’m hoping he can still be in these classes in whatever school he goes to in NC, I don’t want him to be disadvantaged by moving because he has really worked very hard. Having good elementary and Jr high schools are also important because of the two younger children.
The wake County school system is dizzying to me and it just does not seem as straight forward as LI, I’m really having a trying time figuring it out. We live in a town here and my son will go to the town HS, there is no re-zoning, no caping etc. People buy more expensive homes and pay higher taxes Partly to have good schools. Seems like in Wake County it’s always a gamble. I would hate to pay for a higher priced home due to good schools only for the kids to end up at another school in the end.
I would also like a location that is family friendly with great town based activities for the kids such as summer camps and within a 30 minute commute from north Raleigh. I would love for major stores like Target or Walmart to be in fairly close proximity (10-15 min). I work as an RN so being close to hospitals is also very important.
For reference our current town offers things such as swimming, tennis, golf, karate, music, & kayaking lessons at greatly reduced prices. There are also town summer camps, and concerts as well as much more. I’m hoping I can find a town to live in that offers similar programs even if just a few......my taxes are much much higher in LI so I don’t expect as much but something would be nice.
We have thought about :
Holly Springs (concerned about the landfill and power plant however)
Wake forest
Hopefully my needs and wants are realistic in NC. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
(Of course we will get a realtor to help once everything is solidified In the coming weeks
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