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Albany ny to the Carolinas 55yrs young starting driving business like airports doc appts take u where u need to go, buying a home some where in up &coming area any thing to say maybe! like area or area for job idea
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My wife is also Asian (Japanese), and we're thinking of moving to Raleigh too. There are a few Japanese NPO's operating in the Raleigh area. My wife has been able to get some info in Japanese, and we plan on meeting the person who's helping us when we visit there later this year. Perhaps there's a similar Thai organization that could help your wife? It's great to network that way.
We're in the same boat as you. We work like crazy only to break even. LOL. And that was before the ACA, which is killer.
We haven't made a final decision yet. Obviously we want to be there and see it in person first. I think it's important to recognize there will be challenges, but the mortgage and health will be much more affordable. I look forward to exploring the area.
Thanks - I'll definitely take this into consideration and take a look at other areas, too. The main reason we were looking at Cary is because various sources on the web rank them very good in relation to cost of living, housing, crime rate, etc.
My family moved down from Massachusetts last summer and we love it down here.
That said, it's been my impression that Cary is one of the most expensive Raleigh suburbs in terms of housing.
Crime rate is low, schools are great and there are lots of Asians there so those care all plusses if your wife is Asian, but you can definitely find cheaper homes in other towns (not sure about the rental market).
I find that part of the triangle (near RTP) to be more crowded and congested, and that's part of the Boston lifestyle that I was only too glad to leave behind. We're living in Garner and I just love the laid-back pace in this area.
Come for a visit. While here go to most any supermarket in Cary or Apex, probably Morrisville as well. Every 5 minutes someone in Patriots or Red Sox garb will walk in. Talk to them, you will get a lot of feedback on the area, my guess is mostly positive.
It's funny. I just looked at my weekly update from realtor.com--I have it set for properties in Durham right now. I'm always amazed at the prices of sf homes--half price, or probably less, than comparable properties in E. Mass. And I don't know if this Winter's the worst one yet (in Mass.), but it has to be close. It's relentless.
I'd like to add a question to what the OP asked, something like: Could a "Massachusetts Liberal" survive in NC? Just meaning, if someone has "Democratic sensibilities", would they feel out of place in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary areas? Not that I go around ranting about Politics or anything, I'd just as soon talk about the Red Sox, or where to get good Bar-B-Que.
For the people who moved to NC from Mass.: count yourselves lucky--this Winter is truly hideous......
You don't want to visit Chapel Hill, then. It has traditionally been more expensive than the rest of the Triangle.
But it also isn't a suburb of Raleigh either. I think that Cary, in terms of suburbs, ranks up there pretty high in comparison. However, it's all relative....you can find many price ranges all over the area.
Could a "Massachusetts Liberal" survive in NC? Just meaning, if someone has "Democratic sensibilities", would they feel out of place in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary areas? Not that I go around ranting about Politics or anything, I'd just as soon talk about the Red Sox, or where to get good Bar-B-Que.
The Triangle is decidedly liberal, especially when compared to the rest of the state. Your general interactions with neighbors and co-workers will be no problem. Many people have a more liberal viewpoint, and almost all take a live-and-let-live approach.
On the other hand, you may have some significant frustrations with our state government. Currently, we have a Republican-controlled legislature and a Republican governor, which has led to some laws and policy changes that are very unpopular in the Triangle.
But it also isn't a suburb of Raleigh either. I think that Cary, in terms of suburbs, ranks up there pretty high in comparison. However, it's all relative....you can find many price ranges all over the area.
True. I'm not convinced Cary is the highest priced area outside of Chapel Hill, but prices in neighborhoods that are in a "better" location do tend to fetch more money than those in a less desirable area.
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