Moving back to the States - North Carolina??
Jun 19th 2007, 6:27 am
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Re: Moving back to the States - North Carolina??
Hi Bromleygirl,
I lived in NC in 2005-06 but we decided to move back to Indiana. I'd advise staying away from very small towns. But, who knows, they probably like Brits better than yankees, lol.
If we ever move there again, and we may, we will move to the Winston Salem area. I also lived in Raleigh after college for three years and loved some things about Raleigh also. That was before the Research Triangle population blast so I'm not sure what the atmosphere is like now.
In any event, welcome. I'm new too. I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
I lived in NC in 2005-06 but we decided to move back to Indiana. I'd advise staying away from very small towns. But, who knows, they probably like Brits better than yankees, lol.
If we ever move there again, and we may, we will move to the Winston Salem area. I also lived in Raleigh after college for three years and loved some things about Raleigh also. That was before the Research Triangle population blast so I'm not sure what the atmosphere is like now.
In any event, welcome. I'm new too. I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
I'm looking at the Chapel Hill area primarily as I've heard it has one of the best school districts in the country. I would be part of RTP as I work in the pharma/biotech industry so it wouldn't be so bad. I've heard that North Carolina is beautiful. What made you leave and move back to Indiana?
Jun 19th 2007, 1:23 pm
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Re: Moving back to the States - North Carolina??
Hi BG,
You would probably enjoy the Chapel Hill area. Just threw out Winston Salem area as an option you might consider. It's all beautiful. Last year we lived about 45 mins. NW of Charlotte. I will never forget the beautiful sunsets EVERYDAY. Have never seen anything like it. Also had horses in a pasture across the street--that with the sunset behind it--what a picture!
We moved back because our house did not sell. We are glad to be home but enjoyed our time there in NC, my home state :-)
You would probably enjoy the Chapel Hill area. Just threw out Winston Salem area as an option you might consider. It's all beautiful. Last year we lived about 45 mins. NW of Charlotte. I will never forget the beautiful sunsets EVERYDAY. Have never seen anything like it. Also had horses in a pasture across the street--that with the sunset behind it--what a picture!
We moved back because our house did not sell. We are glad to be home but enjoyed our time there in NC, my home state :-)
Jun 20th 2007, 2:35 am
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Re: Moving back to the States - North Carolina??
Hello All,
I've recently found myself reading this forum again after 3 years hoping that it will help me in my dilema. I am currently contemplating a move back to the States - specifically North Carolina. I had been in the States for 8 years 96 - 04 when I relocated back to the UK after a divorce so that my children could get to know England, family and friends. After almost 3 years of renting I have finally realised after a lot of effort that trying to buy a home here large enough for my family is near impossible and would leave me struggling every month. With house prices continuing to rise I have decided that it would be in our best interest to relocate back to the States. Benefits are lower cost of living, ease of buying a home, job opportunities in my industry and my children would be able to have more contact with their Father.
I'd really appreciate any first hand knowledge on the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area as this is where I plan to relocate to. I have been there once to interview but was not able to stay for very long and look around. Pro's and con's would really help me to decide i.e. education, cost of homes, weather (I have heard that the bugs there can be bad!). I'd really like to make sure I'm making the right decision. I have previously lived in Colorado and Minnesota but feel that North Carolina being on the east coast would at least allow me to be closer to the UK - less flying time and cost of going home.
Any thoughts/advice/help would be greatly appreciated
I've recently found myself reading this forum again after 3 years hoping that it will help me in my dilema. I am currently contemplating a move back to the States - specifically North Carolina. I had been in the States for 8 years 96 - 04 when I relocated back to the UK after a divorce so that my children could get to know England, family and friends. After almost 3 years of renting I have finally realised after a lot of effort that trying to buy a home here large enough for my family is near impossible and would leave me struggling every month. With house prices continuing to rise I have decided that it would be in our best interest to relocate back to the States. Benefits are lower cost of living, ease of buying a home, job opportunities in my industry and my children would be able to have more contact with their Father.
I'd really appreciate any first hand knowledge on the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area as this is where I plan to relocate to. I have been there once to interview but was not able to stay for very long and look around. Pro's and con's would really help me to decide i.e. education, cost of homes, weather (I have heard that the bugs there can be bad!). I'd really like to make sure I'm making the right decision. I have previously lived in Colorado and Minnesota but feel that North Carolina being on the east coast would at least allow me to be closer to the UK - less flying time and cost of going home.
Any thoughts/advice/help would be greatly appreciated
raleigh is beautiful, bery foresty with a large progressive population. good local hangouts. for a british woman you would meet a great american guy, and your life for you and the kids would be wonderful!!!
Jun 20th 2007, 2:49 am
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Re: Moving back to the States - North Carolina??
Thanks Denise,
I'm looking at the Chapel Hill area primarily as I've heard it has one of the best school districts in the country. I would be part of RTP as I work in the pharma/biotech industry so it wouldn't be so bad. I've heard that North Carolina is beautiful. What made you leave and move back to Indiana?
I'm looking at the Chapel Hill area primarily as I've heard it has one of the best school districts in the country. I would be part of RTP as I work in the pharma/biotech industry so it wouldn't be so bad. I've heard that North Carolina is beautiful. What made you leave and move back to Indiana?
However, if you lived in Chapel Hill or Orange County, the commute to RTP would be pretty awful (relatively speaking). Expect at least an hour's drive each way around rush hour. This is especially true if you use I-40.
Jun 20th 2007, 1:09 pm
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Ah, yes, the traffic. Now I remember why I said I'd never live in the Research Triangle Park area. I almost missed my plane back to Indy because of it in January and that was on a Saturday morning. Yes, I remember it well, now.
You'd probably LOVE Clemmons.
You'd probably LOVE Clemmons.
Jun 20th 2007, 1:23 pm
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You sound like a realtor. Are you a realtor?
Jun 20th 2007, 4:18 pm
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Jun 20th 2007, 5:24 pm
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Good point. My folks moved from that part of town but not for that reason. It's a good thing to mention to a realtor, I suppose, but we were never held up when visiting--of course they lived on the side where the cars came out...
Jun 20th 2007, 6:45 pm
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Jun 20th 2007, 7:59 pm
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i have one word for you - recession. the major news wont touch it, but the usa is on the cusp of a major economic downturn. its a bad time to get into debt for any reason.
Jun 20th 2007, 9:08 pm
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a report on bloomberg.com says its already here and its describing the economy right now as a bloodbath.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...aOQ&refer=home
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...aOQ&refer=home
Jun 21st 2007, 5:31 am
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I know that UNC-CH (Chapel Hill) is one of the best public universities in the country. I'm not so sure about K-12 though.
However, if you lived in Chapel Hill or Orange County, the commute to RTP would be pretty awful (relatively speaking). Expect at least an hour's drive each way around rush hour. This is especially true if you use I-40.
However, if you lived in Chapel Hill or Orange County, the commute to RTP would be pretty awful (relatively speaking). Expect at least an hour's drive each way around rush hour. This is especially true if you use I-40.
Jun 21st 2007, 11:59 am
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a report on bloomberg.com says its already here and its describing the economy right now as a bloodbath.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...aOQ&refer=home
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...aOQ&refer=home