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We (my hubby, me and 3 girls ages 5-10 years) moved here from Massachusetts back in 1989. We still do not regret it! BEST place to raise a family. And one note: our 10 year old daughter had the most difficult adjustment until she started school and got involved with sports and her church community. Now that she is almost 30 years old, married, travels a lot with her company: she STILL thinks that this is the best place to live and raise a family.
My only regret is not having left NJ sooner. DH wanted to move down here right after 9-11. Took a whille to convince me. All five of us are glad to be here now.
I have many clients that moved from the Northeast. Many from NY and NJ that love it. I moved many years ago from CT. and love this area, and wouldn't move back. Now if you have family left there I won't kid you about missing family which I did for at least 2 years. Everytime they would get together for picnics, birthdays and holidays that I couldn't be there made me very sad. I think I cried missing everyone for almost 2 years, but still wouldn't move back. Now you couldn't pay me to. I visit a few times a year and get my fix, but hate the long winters. Have you been for a visit yet? If not do that first for a few days and tour the area.
not at all. nc has provided us a better quality of life. i do miss the family but i see them often enough. my family likes visiting us and thinks they are on vacation every time they come. they are very relaxed and have a great time here. i think we get more out of each visit since I do not see them all the time. each person will react differently . we have met so many nice people and feel if we we'd stay in the northeast we'd never meet any new people outside or niche.
I'm so jealous! Just moved from Chapel Hill to Bucks County, PA to be closer to hubby's family and friends. And I'd move right back down to NC if I had a chance (we lived there for 5 years). I already miss going to the OUTSIDE playground with my kids in the winter, the indoor playground at Southpoint, Maple View Farms ice cream, light traffic, Harris Teeter, friendly neighbors, full green trees in the winter, Jordan Lake, and Cafe Carolina cupcakes. I say the family should all move to NC!
Wow! Thanks for all of the great replies! I was wondering what the monthly bills are like in the RTP area. Such as electric, gas, water & sewer etc. Also the property taxes on a home around $400,000? Just trying to compare possible expenses to what we pay now. Thanks!
Wow! Thanks for all of the great replies! I was wondering what the monthly bills are like in the RTP area. Such as electric, gas, water & sewer etc. Also the property taxes on a home around $400,000? Just trying to compare possible expenses to what we pay now. Thanks!
General monthly bills are so subjective...
Property taxes on a $400,000 house will vary from county to county and among towns within a county. And if you only pay county taxes, due to not being in an incorporated town, that lowers the tax burden.
I think $2500--$4500 is a reasonable range.
The smaller towns have higher tax rates, economies of scale and all, but your housing purchase dollar may go farther, so that helps balance.
there are a few things I miss - mostly friends and family, small independent bistros and restaurants, decent bagels, and holiday traditions like the Bristol Parade or the fireworks over the Charles.
I'm with you...I miss the small independent restaurants. They seem to be few and far between down here. Other than that, I'm loving it here!
I'm with you...I miss the small independent restaurants. They seem to be few and far between down here. Other than that, I'm loving it here!
You just haven't found them yet! There are plenty of non-chain restaurants.
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