Considering relocating to NC, perspective from anyone?

[Archi27]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

If you want to continue working in architecture, I would suggest going wherever you find the best job. Since there are probably slim pickings in western NC, I would second the recommendation of Colorado. Perhaps also Idaho, Utah and Oregon, wherever there is growth and money to spend on new buildings.

Yeah first and foremost I have to go where the jobs/money are so Western NC might not be the place to start but maybe eventually move to after getting somewhat used to the state and established.

[Bilbono]

Originally Posted by Archi27

I have really been considering those areas out west as well, they fit my lifestyle perfectly in a lot of ways. I am just concerned about being so far away from family. Colorado worries me for similar reasons as Virginia, I hear its very expensive and just getting more and more expensive. Have you been to Salt Lake City by any chance? It looks like a really cool place.

Yes, I lived in that area for a few years. Great for outdoors enthusiasts, as you have the mountains in one part of the state and the desert and Moab in another. The snow is the best in the world for skiing/snowboarding. And the lift lines aren't long like in Colorado. The people are very live and let live. SLC is a beautiful city and is not crowded or congested like Denver.

[LisaPinCT]

Originally Posted by Archi27

thanks for the responses guys, I really appreciate your input. I have more questions now I do eventually plan on coming down and checking out a few areas at some point before making any move. How about Raleigh and Charlotte, I hear the most about those two as far as being cool places to live. My only concern with NC and the South in general is the heat, I am a cold weather person and I am worried that I would really hate the heat but I also hear the western parts of the state are much cooler temp wise. I would miss the snow too. I am trying to find a state that has the best combo of living cost and fits my lifestyle and NC seems to fit that all except for the heat. Are there any areas down there that are really building a lot? What has really gotten my attention with NC is the real estate. The houses are selling for half and even a quarter of the cost of houses up here and the taxes are sooooo much cheaper.

I'm asking relocating questions, too! Good luck to you. I'll track responses to your questions & can't wait to learn the final results of your relocating. I'll look you up once I find some unrestricted property.....

[Archi27]

Originally Posted by LisaPinCT

I'm asking relocating questions, too! Good luck to you. I'll track responses to your questions & can't wait to learn the final results of your relocating. I'll look you up once I find some unrestricted property.....

Good luck to you as well! Its a big decision!