Thinking of making a move.

[Sim1saint]

definitely greensboro, pretty much in the middle of the state, its  gate city so its convenient to drive to any other city, its got plenty of colleges, its a big city, and has that southern hospitality

[332nd]

3 hours ago, MurkN said:

What ever you do, don't move to Reidsville, or even drive through there. Trust me, you'll thank me later.

Hey, hey, heyheyhey... easy there.

[332nd]

Ego, are you sure she needs her doctorate?  I only ask because my wife & I both have MFAs & haven't had a problem finding work as full time professors. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

4 hours ago, Randolph Panther said:

ASHEBORO, NC

Half way between Raleigh and Charlotte.  25 min from Greensboro.  Great area. Welcome to North Carolina

GO PANTHERS

I heard that place was a zoo. Lots of monkey business going on there too.

[rippadonn]

4 hours ago, EgoDogg said:

 

Thanks for this PhillyB! Being closer to the beach would be nice as well ( like Greensboro is). My wife and I aren't big city people (as in NYC / Philadelphia-ish). I've only been to Charlotte twice and the last time was about 14 years ago. Small cities, however, we can do as long as it's not crazy to navigate traffic.

Again, thanks a ton for the suggestions & reasoning!

Sounds like Lake Norman to me or Mountain Island Lake area you get the best of both worlds and close to Charlotte and surrounding

[Jangler]

I'm going to Montana one day.

 

[arieslibra1]

1 hour ago, Chimera said:

And you get to pay it over and over and over every year at renewal time. Actually $400 isn't that bad.

That's what I feared. I'm surprised. When I stayed in GA a year ago, I only had to pay $150. 

[raleigh-panther]

For kids, schools, affordability go,to either Cary or North Raleigh or Chapel Hill

do not go to Durham city and Raleigh and  Durham are two separate cities

i say this as kids was important to you thus schools are your priority 

Raleigh job market is a lot more diverse tha. Charlotte,as well

[cookinbrak]

6 hours ago, Chimera said:

And you get to pay it over and over and over every year at renewal time. Actually $400 isn't that bad.

Sticker for my car is less than 50 bucks. Are you talking about taxes?

[coralreefer_1]

Alot of things to consider. Are you buying a home and/or land? are you raising children or will be in the future? Are you more interested in historical sites and/or ease of access to such? Are you basing your decision on the job market,and if so...what sectors?

 

The Raleigh/Durham area (which is more of less Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill and all of its surrounding smaller cities) is consistently ranked as one of the best places in the whole country to live. Not to say Charlotte is not diverse because it is, but the RD area offers a much wider variety in terms of social climate. Outside of Charlotte, you are in the boonies and in places only locals have ever heard of. Ask any of your friends up in PA if they have ever heard of " Gastonia"..lol. Ask the same friends if they have heard of the Research Triangle Park.

Its the capitol area for a reason. Charlotte is great and all,but pales in comparison to the type of diversity the greater Raleigh area offers. I don't mean bar scenes and fancy restaurants...I am referring to the greater diversity of ethnic and international peoples in many areas of expertise aside from banking and finance.

 

The choice really depends on what you want in the present, and what you want to grow in the future. In either  case however, the Raleigh area beats Charlotte hands down in everything other than being close to the home games and tailgates.

[Dex]

9 hours ago, bigskypanthersguy said:

One day, I'm going to work at a tv station in NC so I can come "home."  One day...(or production company, not picky, but as I gather it there's very little in the area for that.)

Shoot, we can just start our own. I have plans to move down there and get something going. The market isn't flooded like it is up in NYC/CT.

[Jmac]

I'd say Western Carolina up in the Blue Ridge if you hike, fish, love the outdoors. Asheville has some work opportunities if you are in the medical field, hospitality, or tourism field. Although my friends would tell me to shutup....we have enough folks relocating here already.

[Khyber53]

Honestly, I would suggest Cary, NC. It's very close to the Research Triangle area and you are nestled between some of the nation's top schools if your wife wants to pursue her doctorate. Home prices are still reasonable there and it is in a long-term growth situation. If you want a good look at the homes/neighborhoods in the area, watch Love It Or List It on HGTV as they are currently filming the show in that area.

I live in the Greensboro area, but growth is tepid here at the moment.

[Moose Hoover]

Asheville/Hendersonville is great; however, the cost of living is significantly higher than other areas. It has become more of an end destination.