@@EllenPitts Oh never again…driving back home to NYC from Fla with family, we got caught in South Carolina during a snow/ice storm in Jan of 2018…couldn’t see, sliding on the road seeing the aftermath of many accidents…waited out the storm and drove out the next day. Never again!…lol
I’m terrified of snakes! Your fellow realtor Sir Ashley, says if you can’t deal with snakes you shouldn’t move there from NJ! I was considering NC, but snakes is a deal breaker for me…
People who hate where they are will often exaggerate everything for validation and to give themselves an excuse for uprooting themselves again while deflecting blame for their decisions.
I’m 71 but my Highschool in Fayetteville NC cared for me as if I had no parents. They were just not capable parents. The school drove me to colleges, applied for loans and academic scholarships. I eventually married my late husband who graduated from Princeton and Michigan and sold jets!
This has nothing to do with real estate but I think it’s fascinating to hear your story. I think the public schools back in the 60s and 70s made themselves out to be able to do the parenting as well as the academics but it just isn’t sustainable on a large scale. It makes so much of what we hear these days make more sense.
Absolutely fantastic video. I have lived in Southern California for 20 years and am ready for a change. Thanks for sharing and providing very balanced perspectives (and not just ranting like other videos tend to do).
I’ve lived in SoCal for 30 years and am ready to move. Been to NC a few times in the last year and I loved most of what I saw and experienced. My son lives in Chattanooga and I really enjoyed SE Tennessee and northern Georgia as well. Good luck with your move!
I can't speak for the entire state, but I lived in the Wilmington area for a year and couldn't handle the in-your-face evangelizing. I would say if you're not a conservative evangelical, think long and hard about going to live there.
It used to be like that in Raleigh but it isn’t so much anymore. I personally have always found the Christian invitations very warm and welcoming. I haven’t encountered rudeness with that. I did encounter some street preachers in Durham that were downright scary.
So tell us why NC DOT has not widened HWY 150 in Mooresvile,NC ! They had plans to start in wait for 1988. Recently they were going to start in 2019. Pre covid!! They still have not started yet. This road was changed in the early 1960's when they made lake Norman. In 60 years the road has not changed!! Terrible traffic every day! Why has the DOT done nothing!! The Raleigh area gets constant road work?
Hi! This video is so helpful in getting some perspective on real life in NC and what to possibly expect depending where we decide to live. Thank You for this!🙏🏼
If you move to NC from CA the folks who prepare your food, give you massages, clear your dishes and create “your experience” are forced to live on the outer end of town in trailers. I don’t plan to move to Asheville because of the above but man’s inhumanity to man is really best exemplified by west coast people moving to cheaper east coast areas. The schools were good. Now the taxes are thru the roof and school quality has declined because teachers are not paid well and either leave or live in the trailers with the guy who washes your dishes or repairs your rear end collision.
Thank you for the review. It's extremely helpful. I have been trying to move to NC for 25 years; but, something always got in the way. The closer I near retirement age, the more I think about finally making it there. As a former New Yorker who traveled way too south to Florida, I've heard about the half-backs (those New Yorkers who realized the error of their ways and made it only half way back to NY) and how they've settled in Cary, NC and surrounding areas. That just might be for me. On your so well reviewed points: Traffic - nothing for a former New Yorker. I went from NYC to upstate NY and ice is the most dangerous thing to navigate. Even in my 30s/40s, I'd opt to stay at home on the forecasted icy days. Schools - thankfully, that time has past for me. Politics, yup I am moderate so that works. Racism. This has been a real issue for me and the children that I expect may follow. We are mixed with 3 different nationalities yet look like two others. Diversity is so important and I am grateful to hear that it's no worse than here in Florida. Religion. A catholic who isn't a fan but I like your perspective on it. I would never turn away a blessing or positive conveyance from any religion. Once I start looking, I will give you a call. :)
Such an honest video! I have lived across the world and I can say for certain there is no perfect place anywhere. i like living smaller cities because i want my commutes to be shorter but at the cost of night life. That's fine with me, but may not be for someone else. It is very important to dig deep into a place where you want to move. Thanks for the video. Not many would dare to tackle these issues like you did. Kudos!
City and state planners should watch as NC, Austin, TX etc... where they incentivize companies to locate in the state without having the infrastructure in place.
I’ve talked about this in a couple videos. It’s just not possible to build all the infrastructure before you have the tax base. Cities will always be in a state of growth. That’s just the nature of cities. I do think that the way companies are moving to areas that are not concentrated in one location will help some. Research Triangle Park still has the majority of our tech and pharma companies but that is changing as biotech moves into holly springs and Sanford and other tech companies move into outlying areas.
Also depends where you live. She was repeating over and over that she understood it was not like this everywhere, but then in the same breath kept generalizing. She was not naming specifically what area she was in.
I too did not like living in North Carolina, but that was because of my problems of my old man and my supposed mom. I loved living and growing up in the hills of North Carolina. I am 63 now and retired, I am downsizing my belongings and moving back to spend the rest of my life where I started out as a kid. Full circle for me.
I can answer the question of is the south racist. No , most people of the south have a hard enough time living and caring for their family, they could care less about your color. As a kid during the riots in California, the crap made its way into our school system. I as well as others I grew up with even fought a few fights side by side with our black friends.
Another concern is usually the lack of strict zoning laws. With the amount of influx from all over the pressure upon land is tremendous. This isn't just a NC concern but includes other southern states. Years ago, when land was cheap and fewer people came here to live, there wasn't really a need for it. Zoning just isn't part of the mindset among people of the south and its slow process at best despite the obvious need.
Oof, that can cause a lot of problems! The quality of your life can be destroyed overnight by what is built next door to your home (which probably cost you your life savings).
We moved to NC from MD about 25 years ago, and a lot of Nurse Liz says is true. I agree with her more than Ellen Pitts ( a realtor, who was probably hurt by the previous post).
Regarding politics and political balance... See articles on the recent NC Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering (political redistricting). I have no doubt that the more metropolitan areas of NC are more progressive (most metro areas are, even in the South), but if the state legislature can redraw the voting districts to counter this, it ensures that the state will be predominantly run by conservatives for the foreseeable future, regardless of how progressive the metro areas become. Heat, humidity, bugs and critters were a significant reason why my wife and I gave up on retiring to NC (Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill area), but this new redistricting nonsense was the final nail in the coffin. I don't mind living somewhere where my preferred politicians are fairly (even regularly) beaten. But we don't want to live where they lose because the opposing party has gamed the rules (a form of vote suppression) in order to do so (like Texas and FL have). Aside from that... Some good info in your video.
I don’t think any of the mentioned here would bother me. Living in FL we have a mix of pretty much everything in all of these areas. Traffic, where I live isn’t bad, it is where I used to live south of me now, but nothing you can’t handle. I’m not a religious person, but I respect those that are. I have no issue living in a diverse community or state. If you respect me I will respect you. It’s a simple concept. Now, if your disrespectful, I will not match that energy, I will just simply leave the situation or conversation respectfully and let you do your thing. We’re looking to move to Western NC (the location, not the city) from where we are now, I don’t see any of these things being an issue for my family. :)
High quality content Ellen. Maybe you missed your true calling. I may never end up moving to NC, but you're videos are full of excellent content and are well put together and delivered.
if you adhere to the polite conversation never includes discussing politics, you'll feel right at home. If you don't mind general evangelical comments in daily conversation you'll feel right at home. If you don't want the government regulating pollution and safety in most of NC, But you do want the government to dictate bathrooms, book bans, and ya know all those non life threatening issues... you'll love it!
NC is a red state. It always has been. Moving to a blue enclave doesn't change that fact. Moving to a red enclave in California doesn't change the fact that it is a blue state. The fact of the matter is that the state is only desirable BECAUSE it is a red state, has red state laws, red state opportunities, and red state culture. In the few blue enclaves people have moved to and brought their politics with them, crime and taxes have soared.
Thank for the video! I watched Nurse Liz's video last week and I really appreciate another perspective! I am trying to convince my husband to trade the dry heat of Arizona for the humidity of NC; it looks so beautiful there!
good video. you get across to people that southerners like to communicate as a two-way street, respecting the opinions of others. California is the opposite - people here don't care about others and don't communicate effectively. yes. North Carolina, no, California.
It is all relative. The traffic is non-existent compared to major cities like LA or DC. I would say it is more conservative overall compared to up north or out west. Good video!
I moved to NC in Nov ‘21 from Seattle,WA and the racial hostility that I experienced in “liberal” Seattle was exponentially more than what I have found in North Carolina. This video is spot-on. Thank you.
I’m from NYC WE LIVE TOGETHER EVERYONE ITS WAY MORE FRIENDLY HERE IN NC PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SO NICE TO ME BUT IM A RESPECTFUL PERSON AND GET ALONG WIT ALL COLORS AND RELIGIONS SO I FIND IT MUCH BETTER HERE AGAIN I GOT ALONG WIT ALL PEOPLE OF ALL COLOR AND RACE AND RELIGION BEFORE ESPECIALLY PEOPLE OF COLORS AND HAD ZERO ISSUES APONE ARRIVING IN NC TY NC FOR TREATING ME SO NICE I LOVE IT TY
@@jrgerman9231 I'm glad these people are nice to you because I have not experienced it and I work in the medical field as a nurse tech/ medication tech. I tried to get along with everyone too but when they break in your home and invade your privacy is alittle too much especially in your neighborhood. Then nobody does not treat you nicely. Only one neighbor speaks to me. So I'm happy for you that you like NC. I planned on moving to another state soon
Honestly, you rock!!! I really REALLY appreciate this video. After watching Nurse Liz's video I was a bit hesitant since we are not white, but felt like it wasn't entirely accurate based on our research. We are looking to leave CA to Raleigh very soon and can't wait!
I’m so glad it was helpful for you! I really think you will love it here! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with your move. If you’d like to schedule a time to chat, please email me at Ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com. 😊
North Carolina DOES get snow - occasionally. There seems to be a weather line that follows I-85. NORTH of I-85 there will be snow, south of I-85 there will be sleet, freezing rain or just plain rain. When there IS snow south of I-85 - usually only 1-3 inches here in the Triangle area - there will be more snow accumulation north of I-85. But sometimes ... I once worked for a large computer company that has an extensive operation out at RTP. Management all came from upstate New York, and they NEVER closed for a piddlin' 1-3 inches of snow. But they did have an inclement weather plan. You were supposed to tune into a certain radio station who carried the company's PAID announcement. In 2000 there was a storm that was predicted to bring 3 inches to the Triangle Area. Instead it dumped 20+ inches overnight. I looked out my front door that morning and said, "They ARE going to be closed today". Went back in and tuned the radio and sure enough the announcement came through "... closed today, all shifts". Then the announcer went on to say "... and the Governor has called out the National Guard". I swear, no sooner were those words out of the announcer's mouth than my phone rang; my 1SG calling to tell me to come on in. 😏
LOL! Northerners who come down here and decide we don't know what we're doing and make different rules for weather.... not understanding our unique weather patterns. I could tell you SO many stories. One of the funniest was my husband's NY employer who decided everyone was going to work that day...until he got to work and slid his car into the building. LOL!! I remember that snow storm in 2000... well I wasn't here yet but we moved here that summer and people were still talking about it!!
I see North Carolina is one of the states that doesn't tax social security and their property taxes are on the lower side. These would be two big reasons to check it out for me anyway since I'm soon retiring.
Yeah we are kind of middle of the road with taxes. I think the amenities that we get are huge compared to what it costs though. Florida has low taxes but to me the only thing to do is go to the beach or the mall. Not for me. :) I find NC a very happy medium. We’ve actually considered moving to other states for retirement (my husband is about 10 years away and I’m 15) but we have not found anything that compares to NC!! Have you seen kiplingers tax comparison tool? It’s really handy! www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/retirement/t055-s001-state-by-state-guide-to-taxes-on-retirees/index.php
@@EllenPitts haven’t seen that but I’ll check it out! I have a daughter who lives outside of Raleigh and she loves it. She recently moved there and works at Duke University hospital. I’m planning a trip in the fall. Can’t wait!
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help when you visit! I have a google maps tour that I made for visitors. We load neighborhoods that fit your budget onto the tour and it's a really good way to see what areas appeal to you. Just send me an email and I'm glad to set it up! ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com
You don’t live in Bedford. North Raleigh. Each kid on the block went to a different elementary school. Best thing to do - private school if you want your kids to have their friends with them over the years.
God libs love to complain.. I feel like conservatives have to tolerate all the libs that are running from the consequences of their voting habits. They are quick to share their discontent about southern culture or lack of infrastructure built prior to their mass migration. I love NC and the capital city but have definitely noticed political influence in the public schools in recent years. I feel like every other day my kids have to read about how great Obama was but never any mention of non Dem presidents after 1970. Every month is a celebration for some other culture or sub culture but any talk of religion or patriotism and some lib mom with that cringe "coexist" bumper sticker has to complain. And it gets real annoying always hearing about how it's not like this in NY. Most locals don't say anything bc they are too polite.
I see a lot of religon among my friends in rural Nlrth Carolina, and I read once that 85 % of all western North Carolinians express that religion is important or very important to them. It's ok with me though, and I'm sure I could live in North Carolina - where I'm actually visiting for Easter 😀
That NC weather is nothing like Texas. Texas offers scorching hot summers and ugly winters. Constant droughts from June to September. Summer highs of 115 degrees F and winter lows of -10 F…that is a 125 degree variance. In the fall, the leaf changes are minimal and boring. In the winter, grass is brown and trees are bare versus Carolina’s pines but ice storms bring constant power disruptions. Tornados and hail are major threats from February to July. Texas weather is the worst anywhere.
I lived in Texas for a year. I was in Houston so we didn’t get temps that cold but everything else you say is correct. I was shocked at how gray it was during the winter. I expected that the trade off for 120 degrees all summer was cool blue skies in winter. #false We lasted one year and came back to the Triangle.
Thank you for this video, I really appreciate it! I happened to watch Nurse Liz’s video last week and frankly, I didn’t put much stock in it at all because it’s entirely anecdotal to her situation and who she is. While obviously she has every right to feel the way she feels, I could tell after watching her video that I probably don’t share many similarities to her and so the things she wasn’t crazy about would probably not be issues for me or my family. I really liked how you referred to her video and also debunked some of the statements she made, and frankly you gave a much less biased view. I think with researching anything in life, you have to take other people’s opinions with a grain of salt.
Moved from the Boston area to the Charlotte area 5 years ago. My list: LIKES: the people. We are all different. I love people just chat. I'm not religious but it's interesting to listen to others views and beliefs, even concerning politics. I tend to be conservative. The weather. I don't drive in the snow here because other people can't drive to begin with, never mind in adverse conditions! 😁 The cost of living. Double edged sword because lower incomes is a dislike. The critters. Interesting beasts but spiders...big nope. Lack of traffic. It can be bad when I venture into Charlotte but where I am...no complaints. DISLIKES: Summer- 90 degrees and humid, no ocean nearby. There's "beaches" but their muddy ponds with big snakes. Stagnant air. Thank God for a/c! Shopping (local) kind of sucks. Maybe it's just me but shopping in general, don't have the variety. Then again I live in a small city and don't venture to Charlotte often. Restaurants: just not good, fast food or otherwise. See above statement. Economy, cost of living is lower but it seems the wages are much to low. Goods cost the same here or anywhere else in the country. I don't have kids in school so no comment. Will I leave...nope. Just been considering moving closer to the coast. One last point. It seems people here have known each other for generations. Everyone went to school together, go to church together etc. You are new. I will never fit in like a local, because I am not. I'm Ok with that, nor surprised by that.
I do think many of those issues are better here in Raleigh. We’re closer to the coast. I think our shopping options are great and frankly it’s hard to find “locals” who grew up here so I don’t think it’s as cliquey as you’re experiencing. If you do decide to move, my team handles Charlotte and Raleigh and Wilmington!! 😄
Hey Ellen! I'm really glad you called her out on her inaccuracies because I felt she was exaggerating alot and didn't really give the area a shot. I moved here from California and I don't regret it. Yeah it's different and it's been an adjustment but that's life honestly. Glad you spoke out on it!
Welcome to North Carolina!! Thanks for sharing your perspective! Can you tell me what you love most about the area so far? And if you’re brave, what you don’t like?
@@EllenPitts I live in Fuquay- Varina and I really love the small town/ rural vibe and I'm just overly excited seeing this town grow day by day, but also I enjoy driving to the other nearby towns and seeing how much the vibe changes throughout. The people are great and down to earth, the beer scene is amazing and it's constantly growing. I don't regret moving here. Me and my wife did have to adjust ourselves to living in a smaller town and just accepting the fact that we will have to drive more often but regardless we got used to it and we're happy where we are.
Great video. Sounds like you address your list honestly and fairly. My husband and I are retired and my girlfriend and her husband are going to be retiring to Mint Hill area. I have a ton of concerns about moving from So Cal....don't worry we are conservatives and won't be dragging any liberal luggage with us. 😂 I'm curious as I don't see a lot of listings for land. Is NC all full up?
Land is hard to find near the cities but you can definitely find it in more rural areas and outside the triad it’s a little easier than raleigh and Charlotte. Let me know if I can do anything to help!
Rich and retiring people of all races move down here and are buying up country land and building malls and housing developments as fast as they can. Ex-pats have changed the flavor of the South little by little as the years go by. It sometimes feels like the second invasion of the carpet baggers.
@@johnbrady1211 Well you will be happy to know I have no plans on building a housing development or a shopping mall. How are retired people a threat? 🤔 As an American citizen I believe I can live anywhere in the US and do NOT need yours or anyone else's approval. As it is most unlikely that I would ever be your neighbor you sadly will not receive the generosity of my baking skills.
I know people move to NC for bigger houses and more land but…. I’m interested in any places with nice condo or townhomes. I like to live in a close community where I’m not feeling isolated. I’m an empty nester. Maybe nice new condos in the middle of cities or towns near Raleigh. I’m a new subscriber who grew up in NC and moved to CO and CA.
Feel free to send me an email and I would be glad to walk you through your options! My email address is ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com I have family coming in in a couple hours for the weekend so won’t get back to you right away. :)
I usually keep my opinions to myself when it comes to these YT videos, especially if I don’t have anything nice to say but it’s 2022 so …… I’m not sure if I appreciate the time you took to look up the statics and even getting Sir Ashley's prospective or just offended by it. You basically went out of your downplay Nurse Liz's experiences. She spoke about her experience in Rural NC and Sir Ashley speaks about Charlotte which is a more diverse area and the two areas shouldn’t be compared. I feel like you just tried to sweep some of the blatant racist issues under the rug. And to those saying that Nurse Liz exaggerated her experiences, until you’ve lived through them, you shouldn’t speak on them.
She lives in wake county. And I’m pretty sure everyone who commented about their experience has experienced living in wake county. Do you live in wake county? If you’ve had a different experience feel free to share it!
Also it was apparent by how she shared “her” experience with the school system that she was not talking about her own experience. I showed proof that she made stuff up about the capped schools. The wake county rep I spoke with said that had never happened and yet she said it did.
@@EllenPitts I'm referring to the racism she witnessed. Getting a black man's opinion on racism does not sugarcoat the stuff that she actually had to witness.
My point was that if she’s willing to make up something we know didn’t happen because the school system confirmed it was untrue, we don’t know if we can trust her words on other things. Especially when so many people are in disagreement with her. Again if you have a personal experience that you would like to share I would love to hear it.
Also I didn’t go find a black man to discredit her. Sir Ashley happened to reach out to me and ask to do a collab video. This was information he shared in that video. I used it because it showed a different perspective. I wasn’t setting him up to counter her argument. It just happened to work out that way.
My husband is literally driving to Raleigh right now to start a new job (tech). We will follow in 7 weeks (but luckily we've spent time in the south and I lived in SC for a year long ago so we have some vital insight). I saw that lady's videos when we were originally researching. TY for the vids! We are happy to exit LA
It's funny because I'm from Connecticut and I've gone through my young phase of BS But have found that the one true God Yashua is the only God that being said a lot of people in North Carolina seem to be lapse in their beliefs. I think someone that's an unbeliever will have no problem merging here... There are churches on every corner but it's still hard to find a good church if you're a true believer cause obviously there's a God that created all that you see a nature here.. We must be diligent because satan is like a roaring lion seeking whom he May devour period that will only be understood by believers.
Traffics: Everyone has to deal with traffic. I don’t care where you live. It just depends on what lifestyle you have chosen to have. Example: we live without commuting distances to Spartanburg SC. My husband drove it for 39 years. Because so many people were leaving Spartanburg at the same time, there was heavy traffic for a while. When he retired, he he got a part time job working around the county There were days he complained about the traffic. Days he walked a cross the street. Buses: I drove a bus for 14 years. The only time my kids were ever on a bus more than 60 minutes, was when the snow day wasn’t announced before I left. I arrived at school, I turned around and took them home. The teachers call and let the parents know they were coming home. Politics; RESEARCH BEFORE YOU MOVE!’ Religion: People have a right to live what they believe. That is s basic right. It looks to me like you didn’t research the area you were moving into before you moved. That, or you we’re determined before hand that it wasn’t going to work. Even in Rutherford County, I as I drive to my moms house 11 miles to my moms house, I pass or come within a mile and a half is 15 church’s. Although that’s just in one area and there are many more in the entire county, I know people everywhere you would have been comfortable in the company of. If anything is going to make a big move to another state, they should do their own research based on their own biases. I don’t like people making these UA-cam videos without facts to back it up The guy who said NC DRIVERS Couldn’t drive. Where did he get his facts? Oh, or was that just an opinion. You see I don’t know this new Tar Heel. I know not from whence he came.
I have zero problem with anyone of any religion talking openly or practicing their religion in public. That's a very different thing than conducting a prayer session in a work setting or public school. That would bother me a lot. Is that common?
All this video did was expose even more how messed up it really is there. All kind of 🚩 between the video and comment section. For the real folks, read EVERYTHING. Your gut feeling is accurate.
Many still don't like to admit that what they like so much about NC or any other southern state is the fact that they are people of faith for the most part. Take God out of the picture and bad things happen to even the non-believers.
Politically, most leftists view moderates as extreme right wingers. I’m libertarian but have been called a right winger because of my stances. It really confuses those leftist when they find out I’m a gay Catholic in a same sex marriage but I don’t support the alphabet community.
Run people, get out of NC. You stay, your kids will be dumb. The kids that grow up in PA and go to college in PA will be YOUR grown kids Boss. If you are a teacher, go to Seattle WA where they pay for your CEU credits. I am making a measly 52,000 a year AFTER I worked for TWENTY YEARS in NC. Seattle pays $79,000 for the my CEU credits for those many years. NC took away Masters pay, EOG pay, Longevity pay, step pay. You do not get that 2 1/2% pay raise every year NC used to give. Starting in 2014, they stopped that. Every FIVE years you work, then you get that two and a half percent pay raise. And there is no teacher union like in PA. Get out NOW. Get away from NC, for YOUR sake, for your CHILDREN'S sake.
In wake county the median home price is 485,000. In Seattle the medians home price is 1 million. Seems like Wake pays better as a percent of the cost of living. 🤷♀️
I agree with you the pay for some health care professionals are low wages . And not to mention this state is " At Will " meaning these ruthless employers can terminate you for no reason. I work in the medical field and I had a pretty good job through the medical agencies and they took all of my hours from me and the staff at the nursing home facilities called my employer and told them I was a bad employee that treated the co workers bad that was not true. These employers will tell all kinds of lies on you and you cannot stand up for myself in NC because you will lose everytime . The attorneys here will not help you if you got a Defamation of Character case and I definitely have one. Trust me I'm trying to save my money up so I can move out this state. Once I leave I'm never turning back I'm running like you!!!!!!
@@peggysouther4484 You need to pay attention when people talk. What part of NC did I say isn't great?! The poor pay. Your question was "Have you moved since you dislike NC so much?" NC as well as ANY state is either liked or disliked on so MANY DIFFERENT aspects. The poor pay NC gives teachers against other states does not determine that the state is disliked. ONE, does not determine if the ENTIRE state is awful. That's like complaining about Walmarts clothes and saying "since you don't like the clothes they sell at Walmart, have you thought about never coming back and just shop at Harris Teeter?" when it's the clothes that aren't all that great, but you can buy food. The problem is PAY. Pay attention to the fact that teachers (10,000 of them wearing red t-shirts saying "Red for Ed" and ALL schools in NC were closed because of the march) went to march at Raleigh for better pay. Teachers do not get paid enough compared to other states. NC NEEDS a union just like other states to get better pay. Are you going to get in the face of those 10,000 teachers and ask them the same question?...."since you dislike NC so much." When I said Run from NC, it was because of the pay. I am warning other teachers that if they want better pay, they need to leave to get that to a state that pays better. And when a person warns, it's because they have been there long enough to know that NC is not the place to be for a descent pay but they themselves can't leave because unfortunately the teachers have invested too much time (years) so if they leave, all those years will be taken away for retirement credit for retirement pay, and if they leave with maybe only 5 more years to go to retire but move at that point for better pay, they will have to start at ground zero with better pay but NO retirement pension until they put in at least ANOTHER 20 years. You can't take your years working in one state with you and combine it with the amount of time you put in, in the new state you are in. When a teacher moves, they've lost ALL time towards retirement pension. I am warning newbies to get out now and go to a state that has a Union, better pay, better health benefits, (PA), step pay, CEU credit pay (other states). Who the freak would NOT want that? They took away masters pay, yep, NC did that and took longevity pay away, and the EOG pay. As far as the kids being dumb. Well guessss what? NC is now hiring those that did not finish college, are NOT certified, and THEY are now in the classroom with no experience because teachers are leaving in droves. Yep, NC teachers (younger ones) got wise and DID LEAVE NC, they can, theyre younger. They lost 3-5 years before they woke up and realized pay DOES NOT GO UP every year like it does in other states, it only goes up every FIVE years. NC is now several thousand teachers short and it's going to get worse. You see, people ARE leaving like YOU suggested and that's why when you look it up on internet, you WILL see teachers got wise. Meh, they only lost a few years so it isn't going to hurt them too much to start all over again working on that 20-30 year time for full retirement. It's the ones that have ALREADY put in MANY years and only have a few years left so now they are forced to stay. Don't assume that a person can leave right off the bat when the state pays terrible. It depends on how much was already invested, and, what's wrong with warning those that haven't lost too much time to leave now while the leaving is good?! NOTHING. So, you can take your smart-----answer about "then leave" because you know nothing about the education system because either You Are Not In It, or......you ARE a teacher and the horrid pay is ok with you because you are married so it doesn't matter. Remember, 10,0000 marched one year, we marched again the next year, then the pandemic hit. NC is at the point that that they will let anyone teach now. How's THAT grab you? We are also having to have Resource teachers and teacher assistants to cover classes because schools can't even get a sub a lot of times. PA pays resource teachers, the counselor, the Social Worker, the TA's extra pay when being used as a sub. NOT NC. And here you are acting all high and mighty like you know what you are talking about. You sound like a bully and low cognitive.
Hi I’m trying to move to NC witch place is good, living in NYC almost 30 years so tired of all the traffic, smoke, cost of living, I have my own house but I want a quieter place
It really depends on what’s important to you!! Why don’t you schedule a call with me and I’ll talk through some things with you. Send me an email and I’ll get you on the calendar! Ellen.pitts@compass.com
If people are going to talk about their religion does that mean they are open to debate about it? I love ‘God talk’ but what I say might really piss you off or seem disrespectful if you aren’t open to other views. If you just want me a passively accept what you say, I might tell you to STFU. I have angered Sufis when I didn’t mean to!
Hello :) my husband and I are thinking of moving to NC from MI. We met in Orlando before living here for the last 5 years...and I am physically disabled with spinal cord injury so it has been difficult to be up north again (I'm originally from New England). We are also an interracial couple...he is originally from India. We are looking for that beautiful nature and seasons but not as hot as FL :). I'm curious if you can talk more about what it is like for physical disabilities and diversity...which you have touched on quite a bit. We are very neutral people and love diversity....Also we are vegetarian and I have food restrictions which can be interesting to navigate. I know this is a lot but just wanted to say thank you for your thorough videos
Feel free to send me an email and we can chat about specifics. I’m gluten, corn and dairy free so I can give you lots of info on food sensitivities and how to deal with them here. ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com
Yes I have already seen that woman's (nurse Liz) video and she doesn't like North Carolina but to be honest I really didn't like her at all. She didn't like people who were sociable. So she can go back to California and stay there😂
Moving out of NE, to NC learning the roads is tricky and the schools from what I heard least one had some crazy stuff going on in nc schools, and christian churches are strong here and in Nebraska too. I've grown to learn about NC alot. And I can tell you what you can learn in Nebraska if you move there. First off, roads through the whole state are flat and boring so be prepared to get your electronic devices out, fishing in public places are great but be careful not all ponds and creeks and lakes are public, the roads in towns are sometimes curvy, hilly, woods like, and country roads gravel, highways and construction is a hazard so be on the lookout and follow signs, and watch out for cars who pull out fast. Attraction in omaha nebraska there is alot an old market is a must see, plus the zoo is biggest in usa,. Foods are good but not as good as NC foods. the politics I keep to myself, and race I would say it's everywhere but make friends in ne, and not enemies, be cautious of the drivers as they like to take over the roads there. helping tip is if you go to gravel roads make sure to find rocks and flowers and take a shovel with you but be safe, make sure it's not in a person's property. And that's it. Helpful video and great comments I've read on others about NC. Take care.
As a retired Statistical Analyst, I don’t think this video helps the issues in this nation. There are many layers to this. First, there is no proof whatsoever that racism is an issue in America. The burden of proof is on the accuser, not the accused. Yet no actual proof is given, only personal opinions and conjecture. When you ask individuals to give specific examples of what they claim as racist, they either can give no actual examples or when they do, it has nothing to do with race at all. It has nearly everything to do with personal choices, each of us being born with different abilities and talents, and just having a different view than someone else. Too, to claim that racism only exists only within one race is actually racist in and of itself. Anyone of any race can be racist. My middle son had tremendous racism committed against him in a YMCA basketball league when he was in high school, with all of then racial epithets to go along with it. He actually had to quit when it started becoming physical, and the Director of the facility would do nothing about it because he was afraid of the backlash that they would get from the families of the kids who were bowling our son. We were able to get our money back. Two years ago, unprovoked, I was simply open carrying my pistol in the parking lot of Walmart as I was walking in, and I heard someone in the distance, yelling and screaming about me being a white supremacist. I turned around, and it was a black lady called me that for simply for open carrying my pistol. I just chuckled, and went inside. Our daughter-in-law is black, and she has been called an Uncle Tom, about two or three of her black friends for being a black conservative and for dating/marrying our son. They’ve never had any issues with any white people. “Racism” exists nearly exclusively in the media, entertainment, activists, and politicians. They can’t control people if they keep them, angry, fearful, and dependent. If you look in your every life, and are honest with yourself, you will see that people of different races get along very well. But if you’re in the mindset of chasing phantom s around every corner, you’re going to constantly see it where it doesn’t exist. This is what is absolutely destroying our nation. So this video actually disappoints me because I know in NC race is not an issue. The majority of us see each other as individuals and not what identity group we belong to. So if someone who is wanting to move, here is obsessed with the race, I honestly wish they would not move here and just go somewhere were race is a constant issue like California, New York, and Oregon.
It was ommited the fact that North Carolina is only liberal where the more educated people are, for example, in the Research Triangle. In general, the more educated, the more liberal the person tends to be (of course there are exceptions, but that is what they are: exceptions). The same happens with religion, especially christianity, which goes hand in hand with being more aware of the scheme played by conservatives: shielding their wrongdoings and bigotry under "religious" basis.
But areas to avoid are listed on the internet. THE WORST PLACE TO MOVE IN NC IS ASHEVILLE. I SOLD MY HOUSE AND HAVE DECIDED ID RATHER BE HOUSELESS THAN CONTINUE TO LOOK THERE OR LIVE FHERE. Sorry for the caps. If you like traffic jams, rear end collisions you did not cause, rude sellers, FILTLTHY HOUSES WITH BAD ODOR OVER $800,000 go to Asheville. It’s a nightmare. People from NY and California have overbid each other so that all houses ask $509 a square foot. Most homes are flips or built by builders without scruples who will abandon your build. A couple in the just too cool West Asheville rewrote the HOA’s in a neighborhood where lawns were not allowed, no pesticides were allowed paying for info good stuff like that guess how much? One million in a $700,000 neighborhood. They bid $300,000 over asking. Well their home has mold and most of the home is in dumpsters on their “front lawn.” OTHERS have no lawn and grow food organically and due to the lawns your organic food and kids have to be very near TruGreen ChemLawn spraying infamous toxic chemicals such as Roundup. Yes, avoid this entire ride, what you see is not what you get town.
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Which one of these things would bother you the most?
I would say the traffic would bother us some, but it’s not a deal breaker. We’d manage, and never drive in an ice storm…lol!
Yes!! Never drive in an ice storm!! 😀
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Oh never again…driving back home to NYC from Fla with family, we got caught in South Carolina during a snow/ice storm in Jan of 2018…couldn’t see, sliding on the road seeing the aftermath of many accidents…waited out the storm and drove out the next day. Never again!…lol
I’m glad you made it out safely!!
This nurse lady is a cray cray MOONBAT and I’m glad she took a hike!
I’m terrified of snakes! Your fellow realtor Sir Ashley, says if you can’t deal with snakes you shouldn’t move there from NJ! I was considering NC, but snakes is a deal breaker for me…
I'm terrified as well if snakes so I won't be visiting or moving to North Carolina no time soon.
You do know there are snakes everywhere right? There are no places that don't have snakes. None , they are everywhere. Hope that's helpful.
People who hate where they are will often exaggerate everything for validation and to give themselves an excuse for uprooting themselves again while deflecting blame for their decisions.
I also really believe that we get back what we put into the world.
She didn't exaggerate (Liz)... she was very calm and gentle about it if anything.
I’m 71 but my Highschool in Fayetteville NC cared for me as if I had no parents. They were just not capable parents. The school drove me to colleges, applied for loans and academic scholarships. I eventually married my late husband who graduated from Princeton and Michigan and sold jets!
This has nothing to do with real estate but I think it’s fascinating to hear your story. I think the public schools back in the 60s and 70s made themselves out to be able to do the parenting as well as the academics but it just isn’t sustainable on a large scale. It makes so much of what we hear these days make more sense.
Absolutely fantastic video. I have lived in Southern California for 20 years and am ready for a change. Thanks for sharing and providing very balanced perspectives (and not just ranting like other videos tend to do).
I’ve lived in SoCal for 30 years and am ready to move. Been to NC a few times in the last year and I loved most of what I saw and experienced. My son lives in Chattanooga and I really enjoyed SE Tennessee and northern Georgia as well. Good luck with your move!
Feel free to reach out if you need any help with your move! Ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com
I’m impressed with your assessment of people in general and in the particulars of North Carolina. Well done. Very professional.
Thank you! Real estate negotiations is a lot of summing people up… we get a lot of practice! :)
I can't speak for the entire state, but I lived in the Wilmington area for a year and couldn't handle the in-your-face evangelizing. I would say if you're not a conservative evangelical, think long and hard about going to live there.
It used to be like that in Raleigh but it isn’t so much anymore. I personally have always found the Christian invitations very warm and welcoming. I haven’t encountered rudeness with that. I did encounter some street preachers in Durham that were downright scary.
So tell us why NC DOT has not widened HWY 150 in Mooresvile,NC ! They had plans to start in wait for 1988. Recently they were going to start in 2019. Pre covid!! They still have not started yet. This road was changed in the early 1960's when they made lake Norman. In 60 years the road has not changed!! Terrible traffic every day! Why has the DOT done nothing!! The Raleigh area gets constant road work?
Maybe because the state government is in Raleigh? I honestly have no idea…
Hi! This video is so helpful in getting some perspective on real life in NC and what to possibly expect depending where we decide to live. Thank You for this!🙏🏼
I’m so glad it was helpful!! Let me know if there are other questions you have! :)
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Most definitely!
If you move to NC from CA the folks who prepare your food, give you massages, clear your dishes and create “your experience” are forced to live on the outer end of town in trailers. I don’t plan to move to Asheville because of the above but man’s inhumanity to man is really best exemplified by west coast people moving to cheaper east coast areas. The schools were good. Now the taxes are thru the roof and school quality has declined because teachers are not paid well and either leave or live in the trailers with the guy who washes your dishes or repairs your rear end collision.
Thank you for the review. It's extremely helpful. I have been trying to move to NC for 25 years; but, something always got in the way. The closer I near retirement age, the more I think about finally making it there. As a former New Yorker who traveled way too south to Florida, I've heard about the half-backs (those New Yorkers who realized the error of their ways and made it only half way back to NY) and how they've settled in Cary, NC and surrounding areas. That just might be for me. On your so well reviewed points: Traffic - nothing for a former New Yorker. I went from NYC to upstate NY and ice is the most dangerous thing to navigate. Even in my 30s/40s, I'd opt to stay at home on the forecasted icy days. Schools - thankfully, that time has past for me. Politics, yup I am moderate so that works. Racism. This has been a real issue for me and the children that I expect may follow. We are mixed with 3 different nationalities yet look like two others. Diversity is so important and I am grateful to hear that it's no worse than here in Florida. Religion. A catholic who isn't a fan but I like your perspective on it. I would never turn away a blessing or positive conveyance from any religion. Once I start looking, I will give you a call. :)
I’m so glad it was helpful for you!! You would definitely fit in great here and would be very welcome!
@@EllenPitts Thank you!
By chance do you have, or are you planning to make, a YT on retiring in NC?
I really need to!! Give me some time on that one! But it’s a good idea!
Actually can you give me some tips on the types of things you would like included in the video?
Such an honest video! I have lived across the world and I can say for certain there is no perfect place anywhere. i like living smaller cities because i want my commutes to be shorter but at the cost of night life. That's fine with me, but may not be for someone else. It is very important to dig deep into a place where you want to move. Thanks for the video. Not many would dare to tackle these issues like you did. Kudos!
So glad you enjoyed it!! Looking forward to speaking with you soon!
That lady appeared too be woke more then just liberal . Unless she moved to a city proper , she would not be happy there .
Woke means "realizing there are problems in society."
@@pf100andahalf woke means , you are the problem in society .
City and state planners should watch as NC, Austin, TX etc... where they incentivize companies to locate in the state without having the infrastructure in place.
I’ve talked about this in a couple videos. It’s just not possible to build all the infrastructure before you have the tax base. Cities will always be in a state of growth. That’s just the nature of cities.
I do think that the way companies are moving to areas that are not concentrated in one location will help some. Research Triangle Park still has the majority of our tech and pharma companies but that is changing as biotech moves into holly springs and Sanford and other tech companies move into outlying areas.
I remember watching her video....I understand that some people will love it and some will hate it...but it also depends on what type of person you are
So it wasn’t just me, right?
Also depends where you live. She was repeating over and over that she understood it was not like this everywhere, but then in the same breath kept generalizing. She was not naming specifically what area she was in.
I too did not like living in North Carolina, but that was because of my problems of my old man and my supposed mom. I loved living and growing up in the hills of North Carolina. I am 63 now and retired, I am downsizing my belongings and moving back to spend the rest of my life where I started out as a kid. Full circle for me.
I can answer the question of is the south racist. No , most people of the south have a hard enough time living and caring for their family, they could care less about your color. As a kid during the riots in California, the crap made its way into our school system. I as well as others I grew up with even fought a few fights side by side with our black friends.
Thank you such great information as I'm moving to NC this video rocks!
Let me know if you need any help with your move! Ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com
Another concern is usually the lack of strict zoning laws. With the amount of influx from all over the pressure upon land is tremendous. This isn't just a NC concern but includes other southern states. Years ago, when land was cheap and fewer people came here to live, there wasn't really a need for it. Zoning just isn't part of the mindset among people of the south and its slow process at best despite the obvious need.
Oof, that can cause a lot of problems! The quality of your life can be destroyed overnight by what is built next door to your home (which probably cost you your life savings).
We moved to NC from MD about 25 years ago, and a lot of Nurse Liz says is true. I agree with her more than Ellen Pitts ( a realtor, who was probably hurt by the previous post).
Living in upstate NY I've had Christians AND atheists try to push their beliefs on me. It's not anything worth getting upset about. ☮️💞🙏
Regarding politics and political balance... See articles on the recent NC Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering (political redistricting).
I have no doubt that the more metropolitan areas of NC are more progressive (most metro areas are, even in the South), but if the state legislature can redraw the voting districts to counter this, it ensures that the state will be predominantly run by conservatives for the foreseeable future, regardless of how progressive the metro areas become.
Heat, humidity, bugs and critters were a significant reason why my wife and I gave up on retiring to NC (Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill area), but this new redistricting nonsense was the final nail in the coffin.
I don't mind living somewhere where my preferred politicians are fairly (even regularly) beaten. But we don't want to live where they lose because the opposing party has gamed the rules (a form of vote suppression) in order to do so (like Texas and FL have).
Aside from that... Some good info in your video.
Informative and well-balanced video. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed it!!
I don’t think any of the mentioned here would bother me. Living in FL we have a mix of pretty much everything in all of these areas. Traffic, where I live isn’t bad, it is where I used to live south of me now, but nothing you can’t handle. I’m not a religious person, but I respect those that are. I have no issue living in a diverse community or state. If you respect me I will respect you. It’s a simple concept. Now, if your disrespectful, I will not match that energy, I will just simply leave the situation or conversation respectfully and let you do your thing. We’re looking to move to Western NC (the location, not the city) from where we are now, I don’t see any of these things being an issue for my family. :)
You’ll fit right in! I have a couple of agent connections in the mountains so let me know if you would like me to refer you to someone!
You’ll fit right in! I have a couple of agent connections in the mountains so let me know if you would like a referral!
You’ll fit right in! I have a couple of agent connections in the mountains so let me know if you would like a referral!
High quality content Ellen. Maybe you missed your true calling. I may never end up moving to NC, but you're videos are full of excellent content and are well put together and delivered.
Wow, what an amazingly kind and thoughtful comment!! I really do love making videos and particularly researching and writing the scripts
if you adhere to the polite conversation never includes discussing politics, you'll feel right at home. If you don't mind general evangelical comments in daily conversation you'll feel right at home. If you don't want the government regulating pollution and safety in most of NC, But you do want the government to dictate bathrooms, book bans, and ya know all those non life threatening issues... you'll love it!
I’m more concerned about my children, and grandchildren, having clean air and water than reading a banned book.
NC is a red state. It always has been. Moving to a blue enclave doesn't change that fact. Moving to a red enclave in California doesn't change the fact that it is a blue state.
The fact of the matter is that the state is only desirable BECAUSE it is a red state, has red state laws, red state opportunities, and red state culture. In the few blue enclaves people have moved to and brought their politics with them, crime and taxes have soared.
Clean air and water are very important to me. Sacrificing those for better economic opportunity doesn’t benefit me if the kids end up with cancer.
@@aliannarodriguez1581 Nobody is pro-pollution, just differ in their solutions.
Thank for the video! I watched Nurse Liz's video last week and I really appreciate another perspective! I am trying to convince my husband to trade the dry heat of Arizona for the humidity of NC; it looks so beautiful there!
Visit Durham in July a couple of times before you make your decision.
Q. Did NC weather teach Mr. Idaho a lesson?
A. Yes it did.
good video. you get across to people that southerners like to communicate as a two-way street, respecting the opinions of others. California is the opposite - people here don't care about others and don't communicate effectively. yes. North Carolina, no, California.
This was very informative thanks for making this video!
It is all relative. The traffic is non-existent compared to major cities like LA or DC. I would say it is more conservative overall compared to up north or out west. Good video!
It’s definitely relative!
I moved to NC in Nov ‘21 from Seattle,WA and the racial hostility that I experienced in “liberal” Seattle was exponentially more than what I have found in North Carolina. This video is spot-on. Thank you.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! And I’m so glad it has been a positive one!! WELCOME to North Carolina!!
@@EllenPitts Thank you! We love it here. What a great state.
I’m from NYC WE LIVE TOGETHER EVERYONE ITS WAY MORE FRIENDLY HERE IN NC PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SO NICE TO ME BUT IM A RESPECTFUL PERSON AND GET ALONG WIT ALL COLORS AND RELIGIONS SO I FIND IT MUCH BETTER HERE AGAIN I GOT ALONG WIT ALL PEOPLE OF ALL COLOR AND RACE AND RELIGION BEFORE ESPECIALLY PEOPLE OF COLORS AND HAD ZERO ISSUES APONE ARRIVING IN NC TY NC FOR TREATING ME SO NICE I LOVE IT TY
@@jrgerman9231 I'm glad these people are nice to you because I have not experienced it and I work in the medical field as a nurse tech/ medication tech. I tried to get along with everyone too but when they break in your home and invade your privacy is alittle too much especially in your neighborhood. Then nobody does not treat you nicely. Only one neighbor speaks to me. So I'm happy for you that you like NC. I planned on moving to another state soon
Honestly, you rock!!! I really REALLY appreciate this video. After watching Nurse Liz's video I was a bit hesitant since we are not white, but felt like it wasn't entirely accurate based on our research. We are looking to leave CA to Raleigh very soon and can't wait!
I’m so glad it was helpful for you! I really think you will love it here! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with your move. If you’d like to schedule a time to chat, please email me at Ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com. 😊
But if you actually listened to Nurse Liz's video, she stated that she lived in RURAL NC and should have moved to Raleigh.
North Carolina DOES get snow - occasionally. There seems to be a weather line that follows I-85. NORTH of I-85 there will be snow, south of I-85 there will be sleet, freezing rain or just plain rain. When there IS snow south of I-85 - usually only 1-3 inches here in the Triangle area - there will be more snow accumulation north of I-85.
But sometimes ...
I once worked for a large computer company that has an extensive operation out at RTP. Management all came from upstate New York, and they NEVER closed for a piddlin' 1-3 inches of snow. But they did have an inclement weather plan. You were supposed to tune into a certain radio station who carried the company's PAID announcement.
In 2000 there was a storm that was predicted to bring 3 inches to the Triangle Area. Instead it dumped 20+ inches overnight. I looked out my front door that morning and said, "They ARE going to be closed today". Went back in and tuned the radio and sure enough the announcement came through "... closed today, all shifts". Then the announcer went on to say "... and the Governor has called out the National Guard".
I swear, no sooner were those words out of the announcer's mouth than my phone rang; my 1SG calling to tell me to come on in. 😏
LOL! Northerners who come down here and decide we don't know what we're doing and make different rules for weather.... not understanding our unique weather patterns. I could tell you SO many stories. One of the funniest was my husband's NY employer who decided everyone was going to work that day...until he got to work and slid his car into the building. LOL!! I remember that snow storm in 2000... well I wasn't here yet but we moved here that summer and people were still talking about it!!
I see North Carolina is one of the states that doesn't tax social security and their property taxes are on the lower side. These would be two big reasons to check it out for me anyway since I'm soon retiring.
Yeah we are kind of middle of the road with taxes. I think the amenities that we get are huge compared to what it costs though. Florida has low taxes but to me the only thing to do is go to the beach or the mall. Not for me. :) I find NC a very happy medium. We’ve actually considered moving to other states for retirement (my husband is about 10 years away and I’m 15) but we have not found anything that compares to NC!!
Have you seen kiplingers tax comparison tool? It’s really handy! www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/retirement/t055-s001-state-by-state-guide-to-taxes-on-retirees/index.php
@@EllenPitts haven’t seen that but I’ll check it out! I have a daughter who lives outside of Raleigh and she loves it. She recently moved there and works at Duke University hospital. I’m planning a trip in the fall. Can’t wait!
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help when you visit! I have a google maps tour that I made for visitors. We load neighborhoods that fit your budget onto the tour and it's a really good way to see what areas appeal to you. Just send me an email and I'm glad to set it up! ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com
You don’t live in Bedford. North Raleigh. Each kid on the block went to a different elementary school. Best thing to do - private school if you want your kids to have their friends with them over the years.
God libs love to complain.. I feel like conservatives have to tolerate all the libs that are running from the consequences of their voting habits. They are quick to share their discontent about southern culture or lack of infrastructure built prior to their mass migration. I love NC and the capital city but have definitely noticed political influence in the public schools in recent years. I feel like every other day my kids have to read about how great Obama was but never any mention of non Dem presidents after 1970. Every month is a celebration for some other culture or sub culture but any talk of religion or patriotism and some lib mom with that cringe "coexist" bumper sticker has to complain. And it gets real annoying always hearing about how it's not like this in NY. Most locals don't say anything bc they are too polite.
I love the old north state
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I'm moving to North Carolina next month that's where I want to call home for myself.
I see a lot of religon among my friends in rural Nlrth Carolina, and I read once that 85 % of all western North Carolinians express that religion is important or very important to them. It's ok with me though, and I'm sure I could live in North Carolina - where I'm actually visiting for Easter 😀
I hope you have a wonderful trip!! It’s a beautiful time of year to visit!!
@@EllenPitts It is and I'm enjoying it.
I think this is why Raleigh is excruciatingly boring...
@@EllenPitts I had a great trip, and I'll be bach if only forca few days in late July, early August.
That NC weather is nothing like Texas. Texas offers scorching hot summers and ugly winters. Constant droughts from June to September. Summer highs of 115 degrees F and winter lows of -10 F…that is a 125 degree variance. In the fall, the leaf changes are minimal and boring. In the winter, grass is brown and trees are bare versus Carolina’s pines but ice storms bring constant power disruptions. Tornados and hail are major threats from February to July.
Texas weather is the worst anywhere.
I lived in Texas for a year. I was in Houston so we didn’t get temps that cold but everything else you say is correct. I was shocked at how gray it was during the winter. I expected that the trade off for 120 degrees all summer was cool blue skies in winter. #false We lasted one year and came back to the Triangle.
@@EllenPitts we’re in DFW.
Good vid. Makes sense.👍🏾
Glad you liked it!
Has this woman lived in any big city with traffic?
The girl complaining is from California, nuff said!
Thank you for this video, I really appreciate it! I happened to watch Nurse Liz’s video last week and frankly, I didn’t put much stock in it at all because it’s entirely anecdotal to her situation and who she is. While obviously she has every right to feel the way she feels, I could tell after watching her video that I probably don’t share many similarities to her and so the things she wasn’t crazy about would probably not be issues for me or my family. I really liked how you referred to her video and also debunked some of the statements she made, and frankly you gave a much less biased view. I think with researching anything in life, you have to take other people’s opinions with a grain of salt.
So glad you enjoyed it!! Feel free to reach out if you need help with your move! Ellen.pitts@compass.com
Moved from the Boston area to the Charlotte area 5 years ago.
My list:
LIKES: the people. We are all different. I love people just chat. I'm not religious but it's interesting to listen to others views and beliefs, even concerning politics. I tend to be conservative.
The weather. I don't drive in the snow here because other people can't drive to begin with, never mind in adverse conditions! 😁
The cost of living. Double edged sword because lower incomes is a dislike.
The critters. Interesting beasts but spiders...big nope.
Lack of traffic. It can be bad when I venture into Charlotte but where I am...no complaints.
DISLIKES:
Summer- 90 degrees and humid, no ocean nearby. There's "beaches" but their muddy ponds with big snakes. Stagnant air. Thank God for a/c!
Shopping (local) kind of sucks. Maybe it's just me but shopping in general, don't have the variety. Then again I live in a small city and don't venture to Charlotte often.
Restaurants: just not good, fast food or otherwise. See above statement.
Economy, cost of living is lower but it seems the wages are much to low. Goods cost the same here or anywhere else in the country.
I don't have kids in school so no comment. Will I leave...nope. Just been considering moving closer to the coast.
One last point. It seems people here have known each other for generations. Everyone went to school together, go to church together etc. You are new. I will never fit in like a local, because I am not. I'm Ok with that, nor surprised by that.
I do think many of those issues are better here in Raleigh. We’re closer to the coast. I think our shopping options are great and frankly it’s hard to find “locals” who grew up here so I don’t think it’s as cliquey as you’re experiencing. If you do decide to move, my team handles Charlotte and Raleigh and Wilmington!! 😄
Winters are too cold here, and living in the Triangle I miss the southern cultural feel of my native state (Alabama). Otherwise it's OK.
Outside the triangle, Charlotte, and Asheville, Southern culture is very real here. I'm sorry you haven't been able to connect.
very lovely presentation..
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Hey Ellen! I'm really glad you called her out on her inaccuracies because I felt she was exaggerating alot and didn't really give the area a shot. I moved here from California and I don't regret it. Yeah it's different and it's been an adjustment but that's life honestly. Glad you spoke out on it!
Welcome to North Carolina!! Thanks for sharing your perspective! Can you tell me what you love most about the area so far? And if you’re brave, what you don’t like?
@@EllenPitts I live in Fuquay- Varina and I really love the small town/ rural vibe and I'm just overly excited seeing this town grow day by day, but also I enjoy driving to the other nearby towns and seeing how much the vibe changes throughout. The people are great and down to earth, the beer scene is amazing and it's constantly growing. I don't regret moving here. Me and my wife did have to adjust ourselves to living in a smaller town and just accepting the fact that we will have to drive more often but regardless we got used to it and we're happy where we are.
Great video. Sounds like you address your list honestly and fairly. My husband and I are retired and my girlfriend and her husband are going to be retiring to Mint Hill area. I have a ton of concerns about moving from So Cal....don't worry we are conservatives and won't be dragging any liberal luggage with us. 😂 I'm curious as I don't see a lot of listings for land. Is NC all full up?
Land is hard to find near the cities but you can definitely find it in more rural areas and outside the triad it’s a little easier than raleigh and Charlotte. Let me know if I can do anything to help!
Rich and retiring people of all races move down here and are buying up country land and building malls and housing developments as fast as they can. Ex-pats have changed the flavor of the South little by little as the years go by. It sometimes feels like the second invasion of the carpet baggers.
@@johnbrady1211 Well you will be happy to know I have no plans on building a housing development or a shopping mall. How are retired people a threat? 🤔 As an American citizen I believe I can live anywhere in the US and do NOT need yours or anyone else's approval. As it is most unlikely that I would ever be your neighbor you sadly will not receive the generosity of my baking skills.
We moved from middle East it’s really funny when people talk bout traffic in northcarolina 🙄it’s a great state y’all chill out
Everything is relative!! Glad you’re enjoying it here!
I know people move to NC for bigger houses and more land but…. I’m interested in any places with nice condo or townhomes. I like to live in a close community where I’m not feeling isolated. I’m an empty nester. Maybe nice new condos in the middle of cities or towns near Raleigh. I’m a new subscriber who grew up in NC and moved to CO and CA.
Feel free to send me an email and I would be glad to walk you through your options! My email address is ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com
I have family coming in in a couple hours for the weekend so won’t get back to you right away. :)
I hope you found what you are looking for. I am in the process of buying a townhouse in Mebane and excited about moving to N.C.
I have found that NC is more liberal than I would like.
I usually keep my opinions to myself when it comes to these YT videos, especially if I don’t have anything nice to say but it’s 2022 so ……
I’m not sure if I appreciate the time you took to look up the statics and even getting Sir Ashley's prospective or just offended by it. You basically went out of your downplay Nurse Liz's experiences. She spoke about her experience in Rural NC and Sir Ashley speaks about Charlotte which is a more diverse area and the two areas shouldn’t be compared. I feel like you just tried to sweep some of the blatant racist issues under the rug. And to those saying that Nurse Liz exaggerated her experiences, until you’ve lived through them, you shouldn’t speak on them.
She lives in wake county. And I’m pretty sure everyone who commented about their experience has experienced living in wake county. Do you live in wake county? If you’ve had a different experience feel free to share it!
Also it was apparent by how she shared “her” experience with the school system that she was not talking about her own experience. I showed proof that she made stuff up about the capped schools. The wake county rep I spoke with said that had never happened and yet she said it did.
@@EllenPitts I'm referring to the racism she witnessed. Getting a black man's opinion on racism does not sugarcoat the stuff that she actually had to witness.
My point was that if she’s willing to make up something we know didn’t happen because the school system confirmed it was untrue, we don’t know if we can trust her words on other things. Especially when so many people are in disagreement with her. Again if you have a personal experience that you would like to share I would love to hear it.
Also I didn’t go find a black man to discredit her. Sir Ashley happened to reach out to me and ask to do a collab video. This was information he shared in that video. I used it because it showed a different perspective. I wasn’t setting him up to counter her argument. It just happened to work out that way.
My husband is literally driving to Raleigh right now to start a new job (tech). We will follow in 7 weeks (but luckily we've spent time in the south and I lived in SC for a year long ago so we have some vital insight). I saw that lady's videos when we were originally researching.
TY for the vids! We are happy to exit LA
Exciting!! Welcome to North Carolina! If you need any help with your move don’t hesitate to reach out!
It's funny because I'm from Connecticut and I've gone through my young phase of BS But have found that the one true God Yashua is the only God that being said a lot of people in North Carolina seem to be lapse in their beliefs. I think someone that's an unbeliever will have no problem merging here... There are churches on every corner but it's still hard to find a good church if you're a true believer cause obviously there's a God that created all that you see a nature here.. We must be diligent because satan is like a roaring lion seeking whom he May devour period that will only be understood by believers.
Traffics: Everyone has to deal with traffic. I don’t care where you live. It just depends on what lifestyle you have chosen to have.
Example: we live without commuting distances to Spartanburg SC. My husband drove it for 39 years. Because so many people were leaving Spartanburg at the same time, there was heavy traffic for a while.
When he retired, he he got a part time job working around the county There were days he complained about the traffic. Days he walked a cross the street.
Buses: I drove a bus for 14 years. The only time my kids were ever on a bus more than 60 minutes, was when the snow day wasn’t announced before I left. I arrived at school, I turned around and took them home. The teachers call and let the parents know they were coming home.
Politics; RESEARCH BEFORE YOU MOVE!’
Religion: People have a right to live what they believe. That is s basic right.
It looks to me like you didn’t research the area you were moving into before you moved. That, or you we’re determined before hand that it wasn’t going to work.
Even in Rutherford County, I as I drive to my moms house 11
miles to my moms house, I pass or come within a mile and a half is 15 church’s. Although that’s just in one area and there are many more in the entire county, I know people everywhere you would have been comfortable in the company of.
If anything is going to make a big move to another state, they should do their own research based on their own biases.
I don’t like people making these UA-cam videos without facts to back it up
The guy who said NC DRIVERS Couldn’t drive. Where did he get his facts? Oh, or was that just an opinion. You see I don’t know this new Tar Heel. I know not from whence he came.
Good vedeo thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
That woman looks like she would be miserable any where she goes.
The Wake County School system is a mess. They used to. Change schools frequently.
I have zero problem with anyone of any religion talking openly or practicing their religion in public. That's a very different thing than conducting a prayer session in a work setting or public school. That would bother me a lot. Is that common?
All this video did was expose even more how messed up it really is there. All kind of 🚩 between the video and comment section. For the real folks, read EVERYTHING. Your gut feeling is accurate.
Many still don't like to admit that what they like so much about NC or any other southern state is the fact that they are people of faith for the most part. Take God out of the picture and bad things happen to even the non-believers.
Great video. I’m afraid of extreme liberalism
Politically, most leftists view moderates as extreme right wingers. I’m libertarian but have been called a right winger because of my stances. It really confuses those leftist when they find out I’m a gay Catholic in a same sex marriage but I don’t support the alphabet community.
Huh?
I guess you haven’t listened to the Lieutenant Governor.
Run people, get out of NC. You stay, your kids will be dumb. The kids that grow up in PA and go to college in PA will be YOUR grown kids Boss. If you are a teacher, go to Seattle WA where they pay for your CEU credits. I am making a measly 52,000 a year AFTER I worked for TWENTY YEARS in NC. Seattle pays $79,000 for the my CEU credits for those many years. NC took away Masters pay, EOG pay, Longevity pay, step pay. You do not get that 2 1/2% pay raise every year NC used to give. Starting in 2014, they stopped that. Every FIVE years you work, then you get that two and a half percent pay raise. And there is no teacher union like in PA. Get out NOW. Get away from NC, for YOUR sake, for your CHILDREN'S sake.
In wake county the median home price is 485,000. In Seattle the medians home price is 1 million. Seems like Wake pays better as a percent of the cost of living. 🤷♀️
I agree with you the pay for some health care professionals are low wages . And not to mention this state is " At Will " meaning these ruthless employers can terminate you for no reason. I work in the medical field and I had a pretty good job through the medical agencies and they took all of my hours from me and the staff at the nursing home facilities called my employer and told them I was a bad employee that treated the co workers bad that was not true. These employers will tell all kinds of lies on you and you cannot stand up for myself in NC because you will lose everytime . The attorneys here will not help you if you got a Defamation of Character case and I definitely have one. Trust me I'm trying to save my money up so I can move out this state. Once I leave I'm never turning back I'm running like you!!!!!!
Yeah, that’s why people who can afford it send their kids to private school-quality of education.
Have you moved… since you dislike North Carolina so much?
@@peggysouther4484 You need to pay attention when people talk. What part of NC did I say isn't great?! The poor pay. Your question was "Have you moved since you dislike NC so much?" NC as well as ANY state is either liked or disliked on so MANY DIFFERENT aspects. The poor pay NC gives teachers against other states does not determine that the state is disliked. ONE, does not determine if the ENTIRE state is awful. That's like complaining about Walmarts clothes and saying "since you don't like the clothes they sell at Walmart, have you thought about never coming back and just shop at Harris Teeter?" when it's the clothes that aren't all that great, but you can buy food. The problem is PAY. Pay attention to the fact that teachers (10,000 of them wearing red t-shirts saying "Red for Ed" and ALL schools in NC were closed because of the march) went to march at Raleigh for better pay. Teachers do not get paid enough compared to other states. NC NEEDS a union just like other states to get better pay. Are you going to get in the face of those 10,000 teachers and ask them the same question?...."since you dislike NC so much." When I said Run from NC, it was because of the pay. I am warning other teachers that if they want better pay, they need to leave to get that to a state that pays better. And when a person warns, it's because they have been there long enough to know that NC is not the place to be for a descent pay but they themselves can't leave because unfortunately the teachers have invested too much time (years) so if they leave, all those years will be taken away for retirement credit for retirement pay, and if they leave with maybe only 5 more years to go to retire but move at that point for better pay, they will have to start at ground zero with better pay but NO retirement pension until they put in at least ANOTHER 20 years. You can't take your years working in one state with you and combine it with the amount of time you put in, in the new state you are in. When a teacher moves, they've lost ALL time towards retirement pension. I am warning newbies to get out now and go to a state that has a Union, better pay, better health benefits, (PA), step pay, CEU credit pay (other states). Who the freak would NOT want that? They took away masters pay, yep, NC did that and took longevity pay away, and the EOG pay. As far as the kids being dumb. Well guessss what? NC is now hiring those that did not finish college, are NOT certified, and THEY are now in the classroom with no experience because teachers are leaving in droves. Yep, NC teachers (younger ones) got wise and DID LEAVE NC, they can, theyre younger. They lost 3-5 years before they woke up and realized pay DOES NOT GO UP every year like it does in other states, it only goes up every FIVE years. NC is now several thousand teachers short and it's going to get worse. You see, people ARE leaving like YOU suggested and that's why when you look it up on internet, you WILL see teachers got wise. Meh, they only lost a few years so it isn't going to hurt them too much to start all over again working on that 20-30 year time for full retirement. It's the ones that have ALREADY put in MANY years and only have a few years left so now they are forced to stay. Don't assume that a person can leave right off the bat when the state pays terrible. It depends on how much was already invested, and, what's wrong with warning those that haven't lost too much time to leave now while the leaving is good?! NOTHING. So, you can take your smart-----answer about "then leave" because you know nothing about the education system because either You Are Not In It, or......you ARE a teacher and the horrid pay is ok with you because you are married so it doesn't matter. Remember, 10,0000 marched one year, we marched again the next year, then the pandemic hit. NC is at the point that that they will let anyone teach now. How's THAT grab you? We are also having to have Resource teachers and teacher assistants to cover classes because schools can't even get a sub a lot of times. PA pays resource teachers, the counselor, the Social Worker, the TA's extra pay when being used as a sub. NOT NC. And here you are acting all high and mighty like you know what you are talking about. You sound like a bully and low cognitive.
Hi I’m trying to move to NC witch place is good, living in NYC almost 30 years so tired of all the traffic, smoke, cost of living, I have my own house but I want a quieter place
It really depends on what’s important to you!! Why don’t you schedule a call with me and I’ll talk through some things with you. Send me an email and I’ll get you on the calendar! Ellen.pitts@compass.com
Yeah, Christian in church, but outside? Try letting someone merge into traffic: They speed up.
If people are going to talk about their religion does that mean they are open to debate about it? I love ‘God talk’ but what I say might really piss you off or seem disrespectful if you aren’t open to other views. If you just want me a passively accept what you say, I might tell you to STFU. I have angered Sufis when I didn’t mean to!
Please don't move to NC, I hear California is nice 😝
Yes California is very nice alittle expensive but if you have an degree or work in the medical field you probably can make it.
Nothing like using a Karen to drive a point. LOL
I was thinking of moving there until the lady in red the one about the kids in this video said it’s very very racist that changed my mind !!
Hello :) my husband and I are thinking of moving to NC from MI. We met in Orlando before living here for the last 5 years...and I am physically disabled with spinal cord injury so it has been difficult to be up north again (I'm originally from New England). We are also an interracial couple...he is originally from India. We are looking for that beautiful nature and seasons but not as hot as FL :). I'm curious if you can talk more about what it is like for physical disabilities and diversity...which you have touched on quite a bit. We are very neutral people and love diversity....Also we are vegetarian and I have food restrictions which can be interesting to navigate. I know this is a lot but just wanted to say thank you for your thorough videos
Feel free to send me an email and we can chat about specifics. I’m gluten, corn and dairy free so I can give you lots of info on food sensitivities and how to deal with them here. ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com
Yes I have already seen that woman's (nurse Liz) video and she doesn't like North Carolina but to be honest I really didn't like her at all. She didn't like people who were sociable. So she can go back to California and stay there😂
Moving out of NE, to NC learning the roads is tricky and the schools from what I heard least one had some crazy stuff going on in nc schools, and christian churches are strong here and in Nebraska too. I've grown to learn about NC alot. And I can tell you what you can learn in Nebraska if you move there.
First off, roads through the whole state are flat and boring so be prepared to get your electronic devices out, fishing in public places are great but be careful not all ponds and creeks and lakes are public, the roads in towns are sometimes curvy, hilly, woods like, and country roads gravel, highways and construction is a hazard so be on the lookout and follow signs, and watch out for cars who pull out fast. Attraction in omaha nebraska there is alot an old market is a must see, plus the zoo is biggest in usa,. Foods are good but not as good as NC foods. the politics I keep to myself, and race I would say it's everywhere but make friends in ne, and not enemies, be cautious of the drivers as they like to take over the roads there. helping tip is if you go to gravel roads make sure to find rocks and flowers and take a shovel with you but be safe, make sure it's not in a person's property. And that's it. Helpful video and great comments I've read on others about NC. Take care.
You are completely bias and you downplayed racism smh
Sir Ashley sounds educated!
He has that intelligent look in his eyes for sure!
You talk way too much
As a retired Statistical Analyst, I don’t think this video helps the issues in this nation. There are many layers to this.
First, there is no proof whatsoever that racism is an issue in America. The burden of proof is on the accuser, not the accused. Yet no actual proof is given, only personal opinions and conjecture. When you ask individuals to give specific examples of what they claim as racist, they either can give no actual examples or when they do, it has nothing to do with race at all. It has nearly everything to do with personal choices, each of us being born with different abilities and talents, and just having a different view than someone else.
Too, to claim that racism only exists only within one race is actually racist in and of itself. Anyone of any race can be racist. My middle son had tremendous racism committed against him in a YMCA basketball league when he was in high school, with all of then racial epithets to go along with it. He actually had to quit when it started becoming physical, and the Director of the facility would do nothing about it because he was afraid of the backlash that they would get from the families of the kids who were bowling our son. We were able to get our money back. Two years ago, unprovoked, I was simply open carrying my pistol in the parking lot of Walmart as I was walking in, and I heard someone in the distance, yelling and screaming about me being a white supremacist. I turned around, and it was a black lady called me that for simply for open carrying my pistol. I just chuckled, and went inside. Our daughter-in-law is black, and she has been called an Uncle Tom, about two or three of her black friends for being a black conservative and for dating/marrying our son. They’ve never had any issues with any white people.
“Racism” exists nearly exclusively in the media, entertainment, activists, and politicians. They can’t control people if they keep them, angry, fearful, and dependent. If you look in your every life, and are honest with yourself, you will see that people of different races get along very well. But if you’re in the mindset of chasing phantom s around every corner, you’re going to constantly see it where it doesn’t exist. This is what is absolutely destroying our nation. So this video actually disappoints me because I know in NC race is not an issue. The majority of us see each other as individuals and not what identity group we belong to. So if someone who is wanting to move, here is obsessed with the race, I honestly wish they would not move here and just go somewhere were race is a constant issue like California, New York, and Oregon.
Sounds like a lot of Christian cringe.
Does that mean it would be uncomfortable for you?
It was ommited the fact that North Carolina is only liberal where the more educated people are, for example, in the Research Triangle. In general, the more educated, the more liberal the person tends to be (of course there are exceptions, but that is what they are: exceptions). The same happens with religion, especially christianity, which goes hand in hand with being more aware of the scheme played by conservatives: shielding their wrongdoings and bigotry under "religious" basis.
But areas to avoid are listed on the internet. THE WORST PLACE TO MOVE IN NC IS ASHEVILLE. I SOLD MY HOUSE AND HAVE DECIDED ID RATHER BE HOUSELESS THAN CONTINUE TO LOOK THERE OR LIVE FHERE. Sorry for the caps. If you like traffic jams, rear end collisions you did not cause, rude sellers, FILTLTHY HOUSES WITH BAD ODOR OVER $800,000 go to Asheville. It’s a nightmare. People from NY and California have overbid each other so that all houses ask $509 a square foot. Most homes are flips or built by builders without scruples who will abandon your build. A couple in the just too cool West Asheville rewrote the HOA’s in a neighborhood where lawns were not allowed, no pesticides were allowed paying for info good stuff like that guess how much? One million in a $700,000 neighborhood. They bid $300,000 over asking. Well their home has mold and most of the home is in dumpsters on their “front lawn.” OTHERS have no lawn and grow food organically and due to the lawns your organic food and kids have to be very near TruGreen ChemLawn spraying infamous toxic chemicals such as Roundup. Yes, avoid this entire ride, what you see is not what you get town.