Well, I'm leaving North Carolina because I am tired of smashing my head against a stone wall and turning it into ground round trying to get anything done to better my life. It's impossible to get anything done here in North Carolina!!
@@sherienichol1580, Since moving to Roanoke Va from Franklin NC on the 5th of November, I've gotten everything I was needing to get done finished before the New Year came in. I am so happy to be home in Roanoke now.
Same.. moved to NC back in 2018 and my only problem is not have many places to rent, apartments are on a 2-7 year wait list. Thinking about moving back to WV, I can get into a 4 bed 2 bath house for 400 a month and still make as much as I do here in NC.
Just moved to WNC, I’m in love with it, beats the hell out of Florida heat and traffic! The only thing I’ll miss is the beach. I’m fine if 75% of the people leave! Who would possibly want to live in Ohio!?
We moved to Durham NC from Silver Spring Maryland a year ego. I can't wait for the next two years to go by so we can get back to Maryland. It's so freaking boring here. Everything is a Mall. Although there is a lot of nature but it's too hot to enjoy is not worth it. From June to October its like 90 degrees outside. People are very nice but the triangle is not great. I miss taking the Metro in DC.
I can totally understand some people not liking it here. I lived in the DC area for awhile and honestly hated it. It’s so crowded and busy. But some people love the energy of it and I get that. I hope you find the perfect place that feels like home!
You are so right North Carolina is a retirement state. You come here to live when you are ready to retire! Most people moving here and staying are retirees.
North Carolina is a great place to retire. But it’s also a fantastic place to raise a family and a lot of people come here for that reason. It’s also a great place to go to college. It has a lot for many different types of people. It just depends on what’s important to you. The people who don’t like it here are usually used to a lot more night life or very big city amenities. People who are more laid back and enjoy a quieter life, with a focus on nature and community do really well here.
I moved from FL to NC 11 years ago for a job. I enjoy the weather way better than FL (humidity is bad only in July and August, not year round like in FL). A few things I don't like about NC compared to FL: 1. Too many laws (laws for everything!) 2. State income tax 3. Buying real estate is a painful process (do they really want anybody owning property?) 4. Locals are friendly on the surface, but really don't want you there 5. Good ole boys in the local and state governments 6. People are very religious (not really a bad thing, I am also Christian, but come on, loosen up!) 7. Beach access is limited (beaches only for rich people?). In FL, the beach is for everyone, and access is everywhere. 8. Public boat ramps and waterways are way too busy on weekends. I sold my boat for this reason. Not fun.
This is actually fantastic information. I think it varies so much compared to what you’re used to. For what it’s worth, I disagree about the locals. It just depends on the person. We have been welcomed very warmly by many locals. Others not so much. Buying real estate is actually MUCH easier here than northern states. Maybe not easier than Florida. Religiosity is changing in NC. We’re actually going to be doing a video about that. You definitely have lots of good points. No place is perfect. You’ve just gotta pick based on what is most important to you. And I’m sorry you had to sell your boat!
On more comment on working in NC: Because of my job, at least where I work, locals seem to get preference for promotions and the work culture is somewhat tense, with an old-school style of management, compared to my jobs in FL. It's like the work culture from the days in the tobacco fields is still alive in the modern office. Very strange.
You people are making our state suck because y'all are having our trees cut down because of stupid condo's! We would rather have our trees than you people moving in and taking over our home state.. That's why people are moving out is because of y'all. Our home state doesn't feel like home anymore!
There are actually ordinances that require developers to leave 25% of the trees 🌳 on any new neighborhood in Raleigh. We also have a 30% green space requirement in wake county. And there are tree replanting programs for what we do take down. It’s actually way greener here than it was 50 years ago.
I had the pleasure of a vacation to Greenville,NorthCarolina in Pitt county back in may 2013 . Off of U.S.highway 43 and Robertson Drive . I enjoyed my time there . For many reasons I’m thinking of moving there ,so can anyone tell me what is the cost to rent a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom trailer single long single wide in a mobile home park now a days being this is 2023 ? Wish to be back in the country the woods some farmland for the peace and quiet . One big reason is I’m getting older and it’s getting more difficult to put up with the winter weather and the extreme cold here in New York State . Thanks . Oh if there’s no much to rent than I’ll think about owning
I absolutely love your videos! They are packed full of data and always give me new things to consider. We’re currently debating renting for a year vs. buying while we explore the area a little more. Plus I need to see if we will survive that first year with mold and oak pollen allergies. ;)
Excellent info. Thanks! Would like it if you kept your infographics up a little longer. I couldn't process them in the few seconds they were up and had to keep going back and pausing to look at them.
I lived in Raleigh for 15 years, you can have it, very boring place........you either golf, go to church, or you go to the beach. And I didn't like the summers one bit and I stayed there way too long! But depending upon who you are, you either love it or you leave.
Honestly I think it’s because my brother lives in England and has watched my videos and maybe that started the recommendations over there? TH-cam is funny. I’m glad you enjoyed it though!
North Carolinians do not want to transplant to Florida! That’s not where North Carolinians not all of them most of them do not want to move or vacation to Florida.
Interesting video, but dear Lord, could you please slow down! Your delivery is so fast that it is nerve racking and extremely difficult to follow, especially since you are constantly rattling off statistics.
Thanks for the feedback! I actually get a lot of people who tell me they really appreciate my pace and that I keep it moving instead of dragging. If you prefer it slower you can change the speed… if you’re on your phone, click on the three dots on the top right corner of your screen and select playback speed. Then slow it down to whatever is comfortable to you. Or if you’re on a computer, you can click on the gear icon at the bottom right of the video screen and find playback speed there. I’m glad you liked the content!! And thanks for taking the time to give feedback!
Very informative video. You are spot on with what I know about NC. I am inbound to the state and fit two or three of the catagoies. Thank you and the family actors were awesome. God Bless.
Great reporting! I also believe Power Plants play an important part in living areas! Lot of coal ash released at night from these plants I was told that is causing cancer and breathing issues. 🤔
I think that might be a good topic for another video! I think there is some truth and some myths but it definitely needs to be addressed. Thanks for the thoughts!
Wow... Blown away with the type of intelligent thought going into your vids...Really good info! Any good cities near Mount Olive you can recommend? IF I get the postion there. That area unfortunately did not look very safe.
I am SO glad you are enjoying the videos!! So...Mount Olive is kind of a depressed little town, but the crime rate isn't terrible. That is the first thing to take into account in any North Carolina small town because some of them really do have astronomical crime rates, while others are just lovely and quaint. So Mount Olive isn't terrible, but it also doesn't have much to recommend living there either. You might look into Goldsboro. It is about 25 minutes away and actually the crime rate is a little higher but not *terrible* either, however, it does have some good businesses and things to do. There is a really cute little downtown with some excellent restaurants, a neat old historic movie theatre, a community theatre and irish pub, pizzeria, coffee shop and wine bar and some other neat things. It is also a military town so be aware of that... I have been to the air shows at the base there which are kind of cool. That is probably where I would focus if I were going to be living in that area. Best of luck to you!!
Excellent analysis of the real estate market trends Ellen. Just knowing the numbers doesn't tell the whole story. Your views on why people are moving into or out of the state (at this point in time) gives us a clearer picture of the reasons why. Since I was retired, real estate taxes played a big part in why I wanted to move here. Slower pace, less people, more nature, milder winters, sports galore...
Glad you enjoyed it! I still don’t think I could live anywhere other than North Carolina! Although we did live in Virginia for a while and my husband is a Virginian. It’s just lovely here. :)
I truly think the real estate agents lie to the northerners..NC is not up north .the culture is completely opposite..the only transplant that love it here are the ones who love nature and a slow pace and sick of big city living . other wise move to LA or Chicago
I lived in Raleigh for a couple years and really hated it. Way more smug than I thought/it is in Richmond or Florida even.(If you dared say Raleigh was not perfect people were very intolerant) Also they don't illuminate the roads, which bothers me. Also, the bbq is terrible imo, went to the Pit and Coopers and tasted like my cats food smells like. Lastly, really cant stand the piedmont region (prefer the Pinelands and VA way more for nature), but thats more of a personal preference. Very informative video though!
The roads are awful here. Trees cut off visibility, deers jump out everywhere , fall lead cleanup is crazy, pollen coats everything in yellow in the spring, I’ve never seen so many round abouts, drivers so close on your tail and like u said there is miles of no lighting even on expressways. People are very standoffish. I never felt so relieved to put in a 60 day notice to leave a state.
I appreciate the info in your videos but is there a reason you talk so fast? Please breathe and slow down! I thought things were slower down South?! Ty for the content though!
I'm a native North Carolinian. I moved out of state for awhile (8 years) during the 1990s just because I wanted a change but I always knew that I was coming back home. I've been back in my home state for 24 years. When I moved out of state, it was to Grand Junction, CO.
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But my parents don't care when I told them
It’s the worst here crime , healthcare , roads , stupid people
Good info, thanks for the breakdown.
Well, I'm leaving North Carolina because I am tired of smashing my head against a stone wall and turning it into ground round trying to get anything done to better my life. It's impossible to get anything done here in North Carolina!!
I’m sorry you are struggling. :(
I was dead set on moving there until I started watching these videos..
@@sherienichol1580, Since moving to Roanoke Va from Franklin NC on the 5th of November, I've gotten everything I was needing to get done finished before the New Year came in. I am so happy to be home in Roanoke now.
Same.. moved to NC back in 2018 and my only problem is not have many places to rent, apartments are on a 2-7 year wait list. Thinking about moving back to WV, I can get into a 4 bed 2 bath house for 400 a month and still make as much as I do here in NC.
Wished I knew how to make them move out quicker! Please leave and tell everybody NC sucks! Thanks!
Just moved to WNC, I’m in love with it, beats the hell out of Florida heat and traffic! The only thing I’ll miss is the beach. I’m fine if 75% of the people leave! Who would possibly want to live in Ohio!?
Welcome! I’ve never been to Ohio but also haven’t seen anything that would make me want to visit! :)
@@EllenPitts I think there’s some pretty areas closer to border of W. Virginia. But, the winters! I did 57 years in the Midwest winters, never again!
@@scottcalhoun5524 ha! I don't blame you! This Florida girl is not fond of the snow. 😀
@@EllenPitts Actually, I like the snow, it’s the months of cold, gray dreary weather that does me in!
We moved to Durham NC from Silver Spring Maryland a year ego. I can't wait for the next two years to go by so we can get back to Maryland. It's so freaking boring here. Everything is a Mall. Although there is a lot of nature but it's too hot to enjoy is not worth it. From June to October its like 90 degrees outside. People are very nice but the triangle is not great. I miss taking the Metro in DC.
I can totally understand some people not liking it here. I lived in the DC area for awhile and honestly hated it. It’s so crowded and busy. But some people love the energy of it and I get that. I hope you find the perfect place that feels like home!
I was in Sligo Creek way back, ok, had to get back to NC, love it.
You are so right North Carolina is a retirement state. You come here to live when you are ready to retire! Most people moving here and staying are retirees.
North Carolina is a great place to retire. But it’s also a fantastic place to raise a family and a lot of people come here for that reason. It’s also a great place to go to college. It has a lot for many different types of people. It just depends on what’s important to you. The people who don’t like it here are usually used to a lot more night life or very big city amenities. People who are more laid back and enjoy a quieter life, with a focus on nature and community do really well here.
I moved from FL to NC 11 years ago for a job. I enjoy the weather way better than FL (humidity is bad only in July and August, not year round like in FL).
A few things I don't like about NC compared to FL:
1. Too many laws (laws for everything!)
2. State income tax
3. Buying real estate is a painful process (do they really want anybody owning property?)
4. Locals are friendly on the surface, but really don't want you there
5. Good ole boys in the local and state governments
6. People are very religious (not really a bad thing, I am also Christian, but come on, loosen up!)
7. Beach access is limited (beaches only for rich people?). In FL, the beach is for everyone, and access is everywhere.
8. Public boat ramps and waterways are way too busy on weekends. I sold my boat for this reason. Not fun.
This is actually fantastic information. I think it varies so much compared to what you’re used to. For what it’s worth, I disagree about the locals. It just depends on the person. We have been welcomed very warmly by many locals. Others not so much.
Buying real estate is actually MUCH easier here than northern states. Maybe not easier than Florida.
Religiosity is changing in NC. We’re actually going to be doing a video about that.
You definitely have lots of good points. No place is perfect. You’ve just gotta pick based on what is most important to you.
And I’m sorry you had to sell your boat!
On more comment on working in NC: Because of my job, at least where I work, locals seem to get preference for promotions and the work culture is somewhat tense, with an old-school style of management, compared to my jobs in FL. It's like the work culture from the days in the tobacco fields is still alive in the modern office. Very strange.
You people are making our state suck because y'all are having our trees cut down because of stupid condo's! We would rather have our trees than you people moving in and taking over our home state.. That's why people are moving out is because of y'all. Our home state doesn't feel like home anymore!
There are actually ordinances that require developers to leave 25% of the trees 🌳 on any new neighborhood in Raleigh. We also have a 30% green space requirement in wake county. And there are tree replanting programs for what we do take down. It’s actually way greener here than it was 50 years ago.
Locals are tired of outsiders moving in is all I'm say. This is our home state and they are teaching it.
I had the pleasure of a vacation to Greenville,NorthCarolina in Pitt county back in may 2013 . Off of U.S.highway 43 and Robertson Drive . I enjoyed my time there . For many reasons I’m thinking of moving there ,so can anyone tell me what is the cost to rent a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom trailer single long single wide in a mobile home park now a days being this is 2023 ? Wish to be back in the country the woods some farmland for the peace and quiet . One big reason is I’m getting older and it’s getting more difficult to put up with the winter weather and the extreme cold here in New York State . Thanks . Oh if there’s no much to rent than I’ll think about owning
I absolutely love your videos! They are packed full of data and always give me new things to consider. We’re currently debating renting for a year vs. buying while we explore the area a little more. Plus I need to see if we will survive that first year with mold and oak pollen allergies. ;)
I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos! That really means a lot! 😀 Feel free to reach out to me if you want to chat with me about the move!
Excellent info. Thanks! Would like it if you kept your infographics up a little longer. I couldn't process them in the few seconds they were up and had to keep going back and pausing to look at them.
Glad you liked it!! I will mention it to the editor!
I lived in Raleigh for 15 years, you can have it, very boring place........you either golf, go to church, or you go to the beach. And I didn't like the summers one bit and I stayed there way too long! But depending upon who you are, you either love it or you leave.
It really is true that you either love it or hate it! Fortunately it’s pretty easy to tell how you’re going to feel about it when you visit. :)
I’m also curious where you live now? Are you in a larger city?
I'm not sure why this video was recommended for me as I live in England - but it's interesting as it tells me a bit about life in the US.
Honestly I think it’s because my brother lives in England and has watched my videos and maybe that started the recommendations over there? TH-cam is funny. I’m glad you enjoyed it though!
@@EllenPitts Yes I did enjoy it thank you
With all the building going on in N.C. it seems there are a lot more people moving into the state than leaving.
There definitely are!
North Carolinians do not want to transplant to Florida! That’s not where North Carolinians not all of them most of them do not want to move or vacation to Florida.
great info.!
Just married in NC, not looking forward to buying a home for my new family over next couple years. Live and work in Raleigh.... 😭
Hopefully the crazy market will calm down by the time you’re ready!! Congrats on the marriage!
Interesting video, but dear Lord, could you please slow down! Your delivery is so fast that it is nerve racking and extremely difficult to follow, especially since you are constantly rattling off statistics.
Thanks for the feedback! I actually get a lot of people who tell me they really appreciate my pace and that I keep it moving instead of dragging. If you prefer it slower you can change the speed… if you’re on your phone, click on the three dots on the top right corner of your screen and select playback speed. Then slow it down to whatever is comfortable to you. Or if you’re on a computer, you can click on the gear icon at the bottom right of the video screen and find playback speed there.
I’m glad you liked the content!! And thanks for taking the time to give feedback!
@@EllenPitts I love the fast paced loveeee ittttt
You’re just from North Carolina and don’t like her facts, shut up Kindly.
You can go to the settings table and chose to Slow down the video if it's hard to understand. I frequently speen mine up 🌟
I watch videos on double time! 😂
Very informative video. You are spot on with what I know about NC. I am inbound to the state and fit two or three of the catagoies. Thank you and the family actors were awesome. God Bless.
Great reporting! I also believe Power Plants play an important part in living areas! Lot of coal ash released at night from these plants I was told that is causing cancer and breathing issues. 🤔
I think that might be a good topic for another video! I think there is some truth and some myths but it definitely needs to be addressed. Thanks for the thoughts!
@@EllenPitts that would be great because we are considering moving to NC and would hate to move somewhere you can catch deseases
Wow... Blown away with the type of intelligent thought going into your vids...Really good info! Any good cities near Mount Olive you can recommend? IF I get the postion there. That area unfortunately did not look very safe.
I am SO glad you are enjoying the videos!! So...Mount Olive is kind of a depressed little town, but the crime rate isn't terrible. That is the first thing to take into account in any North Carolina small town because some of them really do have astronomical crime rates, while others are just lovely and quaint. So Mount Olive isn't terrible, but it also doesn't have much to recommend living there either. You might look into Goldsboro. It is about 25 minutes away and actually the crime rate is a little higher but not *terrible* either, however, it does have some good businesses and things to do. There is a really cute little downtown with some excellent restaurants, a neat old historic movie theatre, a community theatre and irish pub, pizzeria, coffee shop and wine bar and some other neat things. It is also a military town so be aware of that... I have been to the air shows at the base there which are kind of cool. That is probably where I would focus if I were going to be living in that area. Best of luck to you!!
NC is also not a good place if you don’t like the heat
And heat is relative. I don’t think it’s hot here. It’s cool most of the year except July - September
Excellent analysis of the real estate market trends Ellen. Just knowing the numbers doesn't tell the whole story. Your views on why people are moving into or out of the state (at this point in time) gives us a clearer picture of the reasons why. Since I was retired, real estate taxes played a big part in why I wanted to move here. Slower pace, less people, more nature, milder winters, sports galore...
Glad you enjoyed it! I still don’t think I could live anywhere other than North Carolina! Although we did live in Virginia for a while and my husband is a Virginian. It’s just lovely here. :)
There’s too many people in this state. It used to be great….now it’s absolute garbage. Home prices have tripled….
I truly think the real estate agents lie to the northerners..NC is not up north .the culture is completely opposite..the only transplant that love it here are the ones who love nature and a slow pace and sick of big city living . other wise move to LA or Chicago
You’d have to be dense to not know that NC has a different culture than the rude, mindlessly rushed rat race of the north.
Omg i wish this was true. Wake Forest is growing too fast.
Check Lexington sc very affordable houses and beautiful lake murray
I lived in Raleigh for a couple years and really hated it. Way more smug than I thought/it is in Richmond or Florida even.(If you dared say Raleigh was not perfect people were very intolerant) Also they don't illuminate the roads, which bothers me. Also, the bbq is terrible imo, went to the Pit and Coopers and tasted like my cats food smells like. Lastly, really cant stand the piedmont region (prefer the Pinelands and VA way more for nature), but thats more of a personal preference. Very informative video though!
I’m sorry you had that experience!
@@EllenPitts obviously lots of people feel differently 😂 hope you are reaping the benefits!
The roads are awful here. Trees cut off visibility, deers jump out everywhere , fall lead cleanup is crazy, pollen coats everything in yellow in the spring, I’ve never seen so many round abouts, drivers so close on your tail and like u said there is miles of no lighting even on expressways. People are very standoffish. I never felt so relieved to put in a 60 day notice to leave a state.
People are actually leaving? Just look out your window: construction is everywhere. Why is all this building needed if everybody is leaving?
4:40 / 7:18 to get to the title of the video.
But I'm moving to North Carolina
I appreciate the info in your videos but is there a reason you talk so fast? Please breathe and slow down! I thought things were slower down South?! Ty for the content though!
You talk so so fast - my goodness - your in the south so it down - don’t even have time to take it in - what your saying
My husband is a southern and he talks slow enough for the both of us!! (And I was raised in the south.)
@@EllenPitts Boy you sure wouldn’t know it
Slow down Lady!!
I'm a native North Carolinian. I moved out of state for awhile (8 years) during the 1990s just because I wanted a change but I always knew that I was coming back home. I've been back in my home state for 24 years. When I moved out of state, it was to Grand Junction, CO.
Welcome home!!
A lot of North Carolina are moving to South Carolina. Say WHAT!
Haha, CRAZY!!
@@EllenPitts no wonder my apartment rent is almost a thousand a month for a one-bedroom apartment
It’s getting expensive everywhere! There are so many people relocating!
@@EllenPitts I am seeing it everyday in the Charlotte area
Only people who hate diversity
Where is the link to the full list?
Can you remind me what link? I don’t remember what I said! 😂
Please god build you state better
She talks so fast that a body losses track of the jest of the story!!!
You speak many words, very quicker than other TH-camrs.
It's a blessing and a curse! LOL!
NC sucks I was born here.
Please slow down a bit when you talk...