According to a recent list compiled by Relocation.com, Charlotte, North Carolina ranks 3^rd among “best cities for a fresh start”. When I was looking for a place to relocate to over five years ago, I researched many cities and Charlotte topped my list.

 

I was looking for a medium-sized, yet vibrant city with affordable housing and moderate climate. Having grown up in the beautiful, but very cold city of Minneapolis and then spending almost 20 years in Houston with its squelching heat and humidity, I was ready for some middle ground.

 

It turns out a lot of other folks were looking for the same thing. Charlotte is a city of ‘transplants’… most anywhere you go, you’ll run into someone who is ‘not from around here’. We have our share of ‘half-backs’ which are Northerners who moved to Florida and decided to move half way back and ended up in the Carolinas. We have plenty of Northerners from such places as New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts who are looking for newer, more affordable housing and taxes along with more gentle winters. I’ve worked with many Midwesterners who find better job opportunities and milder weather as well. And then there are the Californians who can’t believe how inexpensive it is to live here… and without the excitement of major earthquakes.

 

I’m not surprised to see Charlotte continue to be in the top ranks of places to relocate. For those interested in starting a new life, it just may be the ticket as it was for me over five years ago.

 

To read the full article by Relocation.com and the criteria used in establishing the list, click here.

 

Charlotte, NC Relocation Specialist - Nancy Winters, Real Estate Broker - Helping individuals and families relocate to the Charlotte, North Carolina area - providing relocation and real estate services to those interested in Charlotte’s affordable housing, moderate climate and friendly people. (704) 345-5844 - Exit Realty Advantage