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We are trying to relocate to NC after retiring from upper NYS and need some input as to where to start looking at 1st we were looking to buy a house in the 80,000-100,000 price range. No we think we will rent an apartment. We need some suggestions as to some apartments that are 2 bedroom 2 baths and single level. Where are the best possibilities?
Some of the more popular retirement places in NC would be towns like Chapel Hill and Asheville. Both are relatively compact/easy to get around, offer a lot of conveniences, social/recreational opportunity and have easy access to quality medical care.
Some of the more popular retirement places in NC would be towns like Chapel Hill and Asheville. Both are relatively compact/easy to get around, offer a lot of conveniences, social/recreational opportunity and have easy access to quality medical care.
Not gonna find a house for $80-100K in CH or Asheville. Tough to find that ANYWHERE (except Detroit).
There are other places in the midwest, like Iowa, where you can find a house for that price, but the only places in NC that you will find a single family house for that price will be small, economically depressed, towns far away from a bigger city and good healthcare.
Not gonna find a house for $80-100K in CH or Asheville. Tough to find that ANYWHERE (except Detroit).
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Originally Posted by poppydog
There are other places in the midwest, like Iowa, where you can find a house for that price, but the only places in NC that you will find a single family house for that price will be small, economically depressed, towns far away from a bigger city and good healthcare.
Not really. $100k will easily get someone a good house within 30 miles of Charlotte.
I could be wrong. I guess it depends on your definition of a "good" house and your definition of a "small, economically depressed" town. I sure wouldn't want to retire to Sanford, or Hickory, or Shelby, or Albemarle, but others may.
I could be wrong. I guess it depends on your definition of a "good" house and your definition of a "small, economically depressed" town. I sure wouldn't want to retire to Sanford, or Hickory, or Shelby, or Albemarle, but others may.
Yeah it definitely depends of these definitions.
I'm thinking 900-1500 sq ft home built between 1950-1990 in a working class neighborhood. I'm also thinking Kings Mountain, Gastonia/Mt Holly/Belmont, Kannapolis, Monroe, Rock Hill, Lincolnton - any of these will put one within 30 minutes of Charlotte. None of these towns are NYC, but they're nice enough for those that don't want to live in the the middle of a busy city (a lot of retired people) yet easily within driving distance of NC's biggest city.
Don't let them B.S. you.
There's PLENTY of houses in that price range throughout the entire state of North Carolina.
While it's true that you're not going to find them in Chapel Hill ... unless you're looking for a real fixer, there's plenty of choices within driving range.
That's what most people have to do here... drive.
It's green and spread out as you know.
But you're already said you're looking to find a place to RENT.
(It's cheaper to buy these days.)
There are apartments for rent in the country, in semi-rural areas, and in the urban locations.
Just remember that the locals are threaten by, "outsiders"
Just because you're getting away from crazy, negative people in Delaware, doesn't mean there's not a ton of them waiting for you when you arrive here.
You may also want to look at Durham.
I heard all these horror stories about how dangerous Durham is... and after talking to cops and emergency police dispatchers, I found out its a bunch of crap. There are a lot of "crimes of opportunity" ... like if your wife leaves her purse on the front seat and a window half open "for just a second" ... that's a crime of opportunity.
Renting is good.
It'll give you a chance to feel out the place and decide if you want to commit for a longer term.
(The world is angry-crazy now days. Don't let it discourage you.)
Oh, and craigslist and local newspapers can help.
Not gonna find a house for $80-100K in CH or Asheville. Tough to find that ANYWHERE (except Detroit).
The OP made no suggestion of the term "house". One can find condos in/around both cities in that price range. Plus they're retiring, who wants a house in that scenario?
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Plenty of choices.
