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Old 12-15-2006, 07:54 PM
 
Location: Holly Springs, NC USA
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Caroline -

You are correct in saying that re taxes and prices are better but you pay so much more in NC for other things and at the same time making les money. Howveer, quality of life is the most importnant facot and I think NE has that hands down!
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Old 12-16-2006, 06:01 AM
 
Location: Raleigh
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I'm originally from Conn, and moved to NC many years ago. I moved my children to the Raleigh area, and it was the best thing I could have ever done. The Wake county schools are great, and my children did awesome. Not to mention we have some of the best universities here. Best medical facilities,and jobs. The housing market in wonderful in my book, and soooooo much more affordable than Conn. You get alot more for your money here, that you can't get in the New England area. I'm a realtor in this area, and love my job. I have relocated many people from Ct, Boston, NY, NJ, Penn. People wouldn't be leaving it if was so great in that area. They are looking for a better way of life, and something more for their children. That seems to be the main concern for them. One thing I can say about that is, by bringing my children here, they have made friends from all over the world. That has really made them a better individual, learning to deal with all types of people.Things are all fresh and new here and keep changing. When I go home to Conn ( which I am for christmas) things seem old and run down alot. Don't get me wrong, I love to go home. I even still say home all the time, but I choose not to live there. For one thing I can't handle all that cold weather and snow for such a LONG time. The weather here is beautiful, and this weekend I will have all my windows open and shorts on. I did hear you have been having unusually nice weather though. I'll keep my fingers crossed fro you ;-)

Debbie
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Old 12-25-2006, 08:17 PM
 
Location: Meriden, CT (it sucks)
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I would vote for NC personally, as they don't tax you to death on every little thing like CT does. Also the warm weather during winter is nice, too.
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Old 12-27-2006, 08:32 AM
 
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Seriously. I have an 1100 sq foot house here in CT. and my taxes are over $5000 a year and with the 50% UI increase I will be spending $300 a month for electric!
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Old 12-27-2006, 08:41 AM
 
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CT taxes are strange since they vary so much by town. Unlike salatheel, my house is larger and I have a good sized chunk of land, but I only pay $3K in taxes (and we just had a re-val last year!).
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Old 12-27-2006, 08:57 AM
 
Location: Cheshire, Conn.
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My taxes are a tad under $8600 per year. I have a larger (3,000 square feet) house and 4 1/2 acres, most of which are wetlands. I am not happy with the situation. My electric for the summer months was $504, $702, and $501. Last month, it was finally under $300. And no, I don't have a heated garage or a heated pool.
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Old 12-27-2006, 09:15 AM
 
Location: Connecticut
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My taxes are a tad under $8600 per year. I have a larger (3,000 square feet) house and 4 1/2 acres, most of which are wetlands. I am not happy with the situation. My electric for the summer months was $504, $702, and $501. Last month, it was finally under $300. And no, I don't have a heated garage or a heated pool.
Can you explain why your summer bills are that high? Is your thermostat set on 65 in July? Do you run the AC all day? Do you run the oven and clothes dryer constantly? Do you have adequate insulation in your attic? Do you have a high efficiency air conditioner?

Just wondering because we have a 4600 sq. ft. two-story house (not including the basement) and we don't have a heated garage or pool either, and our largest bill for the YEAR was $300 in July.

We use our air conditioner but we keep it at 78 or above.
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Old 12-27-2006, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Cheshire, Conn.
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Can you explain why your summer bills are that high? Is your thermostat set on 65 in July? Do you run the AC all day? Do you run the oven and clothes dryer constantly? Do you have adequate insulation in your attic? Do you have a high efficiency air conditioner?

Just wondering because we have a 4600 sq. ft. two-story house (not including the basement) and we don't have a heated garage or pool either, and our largest bill for the YEAR was $300 in July.

We use our air conditioner but we keep it at 78 or above.
My house was built in 2002. I checked the builder's work every step of the way so I know that he used quality materials.

My thermostat is set for 65°F (18°C) at night and 68°F (20°C) during the day. The air conditioner runs from mid-April through October. As you can tell, I can't tolerate heat. Since there are just two of us, it's not a question of the dryer or oven. I've been told to ask CL&P to do an audit.

My neighbors have similar stories...
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Old 12-29-2006, 09:49 AM
 
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Try raising the temp in the summer time. It will go down. You'll get used to the slightly warmer weather, especially if you go outdoors more.
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Old 12-29-2006, 11:41 AM
 
Location: Cheshire, Conn.
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Try raising the temp in the summer time. It will go down. You'll get used to the slightly warmer weather, especially if you go outdoors more.
Not true, at least not for me. I do go outdoors several hours a day to do various yard work. The humidity does me in. I've been like this for 25 years. I remember sitting in 8th period English class (10 grade) perspiring uncontrollably. I was 140 lbs. back then. My weight does fluctuate; it's currently at 165. (I'm 5' 7".) During summer '06, it was 155, and summer '05 was 145. I'm throwing this out there because this is the first thing that I'm asked.
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