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Thanks for creating this thread GoodDay. We finally made the decision to relocate from NY, after several years of considering and planning. Our house is on market and if all goes well, we will be headed down after June. We decided on Union County, Waxhaw. We have four boys - two in college in northeast and two younger boys (10 and 8). We work from home so being a bit further from uptown wasn't a concern for us. Very excited to make the move (as I type this I am looking out the window at the blizzard of 2015).
This forum and the NC state report cards were helpful, as well as two visits over a five year span!
This site compares schools across states: https://k12.niche.com/rankings/
In the near future I'll be interested in feedback on moving tips. I called Lowes/Packrat and for ~$3200 we can fill one pod and transport from NY to NC. For an add'l $250/month they will store in Charlotte until we are ready. We plan on selling much of our furniture rather than hauling it. What's everyone else thinking?
I plan to start clean slate and buy furniture once I move. Only very few furniture pieces are coming with me. Our couch and dining room table are only 4 years old and they have worn out so much. It's not worth keeping it once we move
Our house in Charlotte will likely be smaller than the one we have now, so we are also planning on selling a lot of what we have now. We have to see what will fit first.
While my husband has been working in Charlotte for almost three years now and we haven't made the move as a family I do have another member most likely moving to Charlotte. My oldest is graduating from college in May and has accepted a job with Amazon hopefully to be placed in the new fulfillment center in Concord. Wondering where a 22 year old single guy would want to live that would be close enough to work but still able to mingle with his age group? Would also be nice if my husband could live with him although he works over by the airport.
30 year old single male moving from Orlando to the Charlotte area in March. I just had my offer on a townhome accepted a few days ago and will be closing the first week of March. The townhome is in the Cornelius/Huntersville area...1,800sf for under $200k :-D
For those of you in a similar situation as me, the area around lake Norman is really nice. The schools are some of the best in the Charlotte area (resale value), the lake offers a ton of activities, it's only about 25 minutes to downtown Charlotte (known as uptown), the median age is 32 with a 50-50 split among families and non-families (according to city-data), and some of the lowest crime rates in the area.
30 year old single male moving from Orlando to the Charlotte area in March. I just had my offer on a townhome accepted a few days ago and will be closing the first week of March. The townhome is in the Cornelius/Huntersville area...1,800sf for under $200k :-D
For those of you in a similar situation as me, the area around lake Norman is really nice. The schools are some of the best in the Charlotte area (resale value), the lake offers a ton of activities, it's only about 25 minutes to downtown Charlotte (known as uptown), the median age is 32 with a 50-50 split among families and non-families (according to city-data), and some of the lowest crime rates in the area.
Congrats on your move! However, I am surprised you are leaving a city many are looking to move to!?
We currently live in Michigan, but are on the cusp of making a decision to move to Charlotte this summer. I have family in Asheville, but my husband travels a lot so we need the Charlotte airport. Will have 2 youngest daughters with us. One going to Paul Mitchell hair school in Charlotte, one to community college. Focusing on Southpark area or Lake Norman/Cornelius.
30 year old single male moving from Orlando to the Charlotte area in March. I just had my offer on a townhome accepted a few days ago and will be closing the first week of March. The townhome is in the Cornelius/Huntersville area...1,800sf for under $200k :-D
For those of you in a similar situation as me, the area around lake Norman is really nice. The schools are some of the best in the Charlotte area (resale value), the lake offers a ton of activities, it's only about 25 minutes to downtown Charlotte (known as uptown), the median age is 32 with a 50-50 split among families and non-families (according to city-data), and some of the lowest crime rates in the area.
I'm assuming you were able to secure a job? That's awesome!
Single dad coming to Charlotte this summer. Thinking in a zone in South Charlotte from Southpark area down toward Ballantyne area at this point. Have ruled out areas north and east of uptown. Looking for a good academic High School for the kids who are 13 and 15 (Ardrey Kell looks great but I think its a little far out). Am very social and want to be somewhere to be able to meet lots of people, network in the community and look for a special classy lady. Looking to get a condo or apartment in a community with a pool and tennis court. A decade in a big house with home repairs and a lawn (and high taxes, insurance and an HOA) is enough!
Wow, I am so excited to see so many young families relocating to our beloved North Carolina! We were transplants ourselves over 12 years ago from South Florida. We moved to Mooresville, NC primarily for the schools and have never doubted that this was a great decision. My kids have gone K-9th (oldest in high school) and I've learned a ton about the schools! There are many great opportunities to get involved with the schools here!
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Wow, I am so excited to see so many young families relocating to our beloved North Carolina! We were transplants ourselves over 12 years ago from South Florida. We moved to Mooresville, NC primarily for the schools and have never doubted that this was a great decision. My kids have gone K-9th (oldest in high school) and I've learned a ton about the schools! There are many great opportunities to get involved with the schools here!
Coming from South Florida too!
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