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Thinking of moving to NC? HELP!
I went to college in NC and my husband and I have been looking to move at some point. We explored Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and Durham a bit and are really liking the area. We found a neighborhood in Durham right near Southpoint mall and liked that area but have heard mixed reviews of Durham living/schools. Some say Cary can be a bit snobby but the houses there look nice and from what I can see the schools are as well. We were considering buying a new house and building through Toll Brothers (of course this is still in the future as we have no moving plans officially yet). Does anyone have recommendations for areas, builders, anything really?! Thanks so much for ANY Help at all!!
Amanda
Re: Thinking of moving to NC? HELP!
Welcome to the board!
First and foremost, I'd wait to get a job before you decide where to live. The Triangle is large, and you could easily end up with a really long commute each morning.
South Durham (near southpoint) is really nice. I don't have any personal experience with Durham schools, but Jenna worked at one for a while--she may be able to give you a god idea of schools. There are also a few ladies who live in the Durham area.
I live in Morrisville, which borders Cary and really like it a lot! There are some beautiful homes here. It is 5 minutes to Cary, 10 to Apex and 10 minutes to Southpoint mall. Cary is also nice--I have never experienced any 'snobbiness' there. Northweat Raleigh is also a great family area. You may want to check that out.
Good Luck!
I live in Cary and I'm not snobby
Cary is a nice place and it's very family/neighborhood oriented. I'm not really familiar with Durham other than visiting.
I second (third?) renting first and waiting until you have jobs before buying. You don't want to permanently live in a place that requires one or both of you to have unreasonable commutes.
Good Luck!
I don't think Cary is snobby, but do agree with Terp's comment that Yankees might be the reason why that comment was made. I don't have anything against the Yankees, since I'm one myself, but sometimes it can rub the locals the wrong way.
I would just check the crime rates in the area you are looking at in Durham. We moved from Jersey so all of the crime statistics were lowere, but we picked where we are because it was one of the lowest in the Raleigh area, among other reasons.
We live in North Raleigh and LOVE it! I would also suggest considering Wake Forest. But my best advice is to get a job before you move! That will predict what areas you want to live based on the commute. Also, the market is very tight right now, so it could take longer than expected to get a job if you move here first.
Hi Ladies!
Thanks for the warm welcome and for the advice! I actually have been interviewing for a job in RTP area. I think moving without a job would just be too nerve wracking!!! I think renting is a good idea.... although we are concerned that the neighborhood that we like will sell out if we hold off too long to continue exploring. I guess if it's meant to be it will be right?:) Do you all have GTGs or anything?
Thanks again!!
Amanda
I also would probably rent for at least a little while to figure out if that is really where you want to live.
There are GTGs from time to time.
Good luck with the job search.
I worked for Durham Public schools last year and will be again this year (yea!). There are really crappy schools, and really great schools. It depends on where you live what schools your kids go to. I work at a downtown school that' is mostly minority and low ses and we have amazing teachers!
As far as schools go I'd say Wake county and Orange county have the best schools.
Durham has some great neighborhoods and some crappy ones...and many that are intertwined (you turn a corner and there are bars on the window). Just look around first. Woodcroft is near the southpointe mall and it's a nice area.
I live in Cary and I like it, but it's a long commute with traffic.