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hopalong

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I've been thinking of buying some land and eventually
moving to the Carolina's. We like the mild climate, mountains and lakes. What area would you choose to
live and why if given a choice.

Charleston, SC
Greenville, SC
Charlotte, NC
Greensboro, NC
Wilmington, NC
Raleigh/Durham NC

Thanks in advance. I am leaning toward Greenville.
 
Asheville, NC. Mountains, 4 hour drive to the coast , great restaurants, decent cost of living and lots of hot hippie chicks!
 
hopalong said:
I've been thinking of buying some land and eventually
moving to the Carolina's. We like the mild climate, mountains and lakes. What area would you choose to
live and why if given a choice.

Charleston, SC
Greenville, SC
Charlotte, NC
Greensboro, NC
Wilmington, NC
Raleigh/Durham NC

Thanks in advance. I am leaning toward Greenville.
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How about Georgetown SC. It is a small fishing town located just north of Charleston. If I had the ability I would be there right now.
 
When I retired from law enforcement, I considered moving back to N.C. Then I researched the taxes. That ended the consideration. Good luck with your decision.
 
I'd add Columbia to your list. A great lake (Murray). Close to the mountains and close to Charleston. SEC football as well. I hope to retire there myself someday.
 
If your from up North, we check passports at the border.
 
Boone, Ashville or right near Hickory. The water skiing on Lake Hickory is fantastic. Beats the crowds on Lake Norman. Also, the Mt. Biking is pretty good in all three of those places.
 
waka said:
Asheville, NC. Mountains, 4 hour drive to the coast , great restaurants, decent cost of living and lots of hot hippie chicks!
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what he said
 
I've got a piece of property on a place called Pine Mountain. It's just outside of Morganton, NC. With any luck, I'll be able to build a fairly well-appointed cabin there over the next 20 years or so. Retiring to North Carolina is a great idea...
 
Thanks for all the responses. I live in Michigan and love northern Michigan for it's boating and carribean
colored waters. The grand plan is to be a snow bird and go back and forth. At first, we thought Florida would be where we'd spend our winters. But the buzz
seems to be that the Carolina's are booming and it's the place to be. I guess we'll have to plan a trip and
check out: Georgetown, Lake Murray, Caswell beach, Charleston, Boone, Hickory and Pine mountain. We've been to Ashville and liked it but it seems pretty pricey. Keep them coming. Thanks again.
 
Hopaling,

Don't rule out Florida just yet. I live in the Sarasota/Bradenton area and the property deals for new houses is unbelievably low right now. My property and school taxes on my house are a third of what I was paying for a condo in New Jersey. No state income tax, either. Good weather, awesome beaches/boating, great housing deals and low taxes -- does it get any better?
 
We have had a place in Sunset Beach N.C since 1983.

Houses out on the Island have gotten expensive, but lots of good deals on shore. In my opinion some of the condo's on the golf courses are a steal.
 
Fayettenam

Fayetteville, Nice places, easy to get to, good prices, low cost of living. If I could have found another job there, I woud have never left.
 
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Myster79 said:
How about Georgetown SC. It is a small fishing town located just north of Charleston. If I had the ability I would be there right now.
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Pleeze!! Don't anyone come to Georgetown. Moved here from Lake Murray 'cause boat traffic on weekends is like I-95. Santee River (South of G'Town) is quiet and reaches the Atlantic.

Just kidding, come on down and see us, y'hear!
 
used to be nice

av8orboy said:
Wilmington
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It has gotten real expensive and the traffic is horrible, but the scenery on the beach at Wrightsville is still worth viewing. Used to live on Eastwood Blvd a 10 minute bike ride from the beach back in the early 90's at that time ILM was a great place.
 
Think twice before moving to NC. Taxes are terrible, and if your from the north and you live in a smaller town, your not welcome. I lived all over the country and NC was the worst experience that I have ever had. I see you live in the Midwest..people in the midwest were the best. Southern hospitality is for those who are born and raised there. I am not alone..many of my co-workers had the same experience and moved out as well.
 
Bandit60 said:
if your from the north and you live in a smaller town, your not welcome. I lived all over the country and NC was the worst experience that I have ever had. I see you live in the Midwest..people in the midwest were the best. Southern hospitality is for those who are born and raised there. I am not alone..many of my co-workers had the same experience and moved out as well.
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It could be because all that you yankees do is come down and tell us why the north was so much better. I swear, 98% of all conversations with you guys start with "...well back in New York..."
Try this novel idea....when you move somewhere, don't try to change it into the place you just left.
 
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Myster79 said:
Who are you kidding? You just look at the pretty stamps, we know y'all can't read!!!
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Joking aside, there are plenty of people that believe crap like that. Among all the other stereotypes that have been propagated by Hollywood. Yet another reason why we don't like the interlopers from up north.
 
Bandit60 said:
Think twice before moving to NC. Taxes are terrible, and if your from the north and you live in a smaller town, your not welcome. I lived all over the country and NC was the worst experience that I have ever had. I see you live in the Midwest..people in the midwest were the best. Southern hospitality is for those who are born and raised there. I am not alone..many of my co-workers had the same experience and moved out as well.
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Q: Wanna know what a southerners worst nightmare is???

A: A yankee with a U-Haul


Please stay away
 
I once had a conversation with a pilot who had once visited my southern hometown. He actually said...."It wouldn't be so bad except for all the rednecks." Wow.....nice attitude. And you wonder why you don't fit in?

My advice to folks of that mindset is to give Florida a try. Good weather, no state tax, plenty of loud-talking ill-mannered yankees looking for things to complain about.... and you won't have to deal with many REAL southerners there. Most of them left long ago to get away from the transplants.

I wonder why you don't hear many southerners requesting advice on tips for re-locating to Jersey or Ohio or New York or etc.... We must be stupid or something.
 
Well, I have been living in NC for nearly 10 years... Here's my thoughts:

Any of the places you mentioned would be ok, it depends what you are into.

A golfer? You can't beat Pinehurst/Southern Pines. Still fairly decent prices for property, top notch medical facilities, a gazillion golf courses, 1.5 hours from the triangle and 2 to the beach. Small town feel, lots of trees. Downside? Tourists.

Columbia? Up and coming retirement area. Concentrate you search in the Lexington and Lake Murray area. Lots of boating and stuff to do. Also good medical facilities and enough big town amenities to keep you satisfied. Downside? Not quite 'upper class' yet, some crime issues. More 'rednecky' than other places. Maurice's BBQ kicks a$s.

Charleston and surrounding area. Awesome. Can't go wrong with a place in Mt. Pleasant. Can be pricy though. Traffic can be an issue as well.

Have you considered the Beauforts? There is one in NC across the inlet from Morhead City and one in SC on the way out to Hilton Head. Nice coastal communities. Downside? Both are sort of military towns (Cherry Point MCAS and Beaufort MCAS). Lock up your daughters if you got 'em.

I live in Apex NC, outside of Raleigh (near Cary). As a family of four in our mid thirties it is perfect for us. Lots of continuing education opportunities for us with all the universities in the area. We have a small but growing retirement population. Probably the best medical care in the two states.

Happy hunting.
 
Thedude said:
Joking aside, there are plenty of people that believe crap like that. Among all the other stereotypes that have been propagated by Hollywood. Yet another reason why we don't like the interlopers from up north.
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It was a joke. You still sore we won the war? We all know you guys can read...

In all seriousness, I think the nicest people in the world are from the south (excluding Florida). I am planning on moving to SC or NC in the near future.
 
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Thanks for all the tips. I must admit that I can see
how the southerners would get upset w/ us yankees
if we insulted them.

I am a native New Yorker but I have been midwesternized. Everytime I vist my home town in NY I realize that I like the midwest more and more.
It would suck to move down south only to find yourself unwelcome. It sounds like the southern charm has gone out the window for us northerners.

Oh well, Florida is sounding better and better.
 

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