A few questions about Asheville...

[QuilterChick]

The heat and humidity in Charleston is even worse than FL. Nice place to visit in April or October though.

[Christine7910]

QuilterChick~I don't know about the heat and huidity being better in FL then Charsleton. I thought I was going to die when I went to FL, lol. I could hardly breath and forget about swimming to get cooled off, the ocean water was like a warm bath and the swimming pool was worse. I guess it depends on where in FL you go. We were in Clearwater/St. Pete area.

My mother keeps saying she was to go to Fort Myers, she heard it's suppose to really nice (weather wise). I was just in Charleston this past summer, camping. I did have to have my a/c on, lol. I like it cold when I sleep. It was hot, but nothing that swimming in the beach could not cool down. Oh and that was the first time my boyfriend and his uncle has even seen palmetto bugs. They just about sh*t their pants. LMAO

[practical_kismet]

Originally Posted by Tingum23

I would say that I am between the two extremes that everyone mentioned as well; although I honestly lean to the right (literally when I walk I lean - just kidding). It's very hard to find what I am looking for without the extremes...

Funny Totally understand.

Also looking to relocate to AVL area. My family and I live in the northeast near NYC. We've been on a few scouting missions (AVL & surrounding areas) in the past year. We're heading back in a couple weeks to meet with an agent. We really loved Biltmore Forest too. Definitely check out Flat Rock as well. It's very quaint.

I think there are reasonable moderates (like myself & family) everywhere. By definition, the extremes usually shout the loudest and get the most attention.

I'm also on the hunt for good private schools and will focus our search more according to schools we like.

Oh, and I've visited Asheville in the Spring, Summer & Fall (and soon the winter). I grew up in Southern CA and have lived in New England for almost 20 years. Comparatively the Asheville area seemed fairly temperate on each visit. Nothing oppressive. There was some rain in the Spring but overall pretty perfect weather 72-75 degrees and sunny in May. Summer was hot and slightly humid but definitely nothing like NYC in July (super duper ick!). The Fall was lovely. 70's & 80's and not humid in Sept and Oct. Maybe we lucked out but it seemed really nice for all of our visits.

Good luck with your search!

[Tingum23]

This is such great information. I would have never thought to ask to specifically hear from people from Charleston living in Asheville - it gives an interesting perspective...and I had to laugh because everyone covered my three base areas of relo (Charleston, Asheville, coastal Florida).

I will check out Flat Rock as well Kismet, thanks. I hope you get a chance to post your impressions of the neighborhoods you visit with your realtor.

I'd also love to hear about your interaction with any private schools...good luck!