Relocation Center
Relocating to the Charlotte Area?
Zillow-(an indicator for markets across the country), has ranked Charlotte's appreciation 3rd fastest growing in the US... In part because in 2006, more than 100,000 people moved to Charlotte. That is the equivalent of the entire Asheville population, moving here... Why? Well there are lots of reason, a few include: good jobs, low taxes, a little slower lifestyle, a politer community and a great climate... This makes moving hear a lot more friendly and comfortable. Parents and kids alike enjoy many activities in the area. We are a mere 3 hours to the beach, or two hours to the mountains, Charlotte is in a central location on the east coast with tons of transplants from Florida to Maine. We've had steady growth for the last 10 years, and most of those have come from the Northeast and Florida. Add to that a growing number of travelers from out west...There are lots of folks who like the look, feel and texture of Charlotte, a large modern city in the New South.
Of course the main reason people move is for jobs or better yet job potential.
Charlotte is a business friendly city in a business friendly state. Charlotte has 8 Fortune 500 companies headquartered here-- making us the 5th largest city by HQ's! These include Bank of America, Wachovia, Lowes, Duke Energy, Nucor, Sonic Automotive, Family Dollar, Goodrich Corp., and SPX. This and other information can be found at http://www.charlottechamber.com. Of course when you add the job growth in our area with the lowest real estate prices of any major city in the US, you have the best potential for Equity. Our home values have risen gradually, but steady, and we don’t foresee a bubble effect either.
Where would you be happy?
These are questions we can help answer for you from the comfort of your home. All you need to do is send me an email of what you are looking for or call my team at 704-756-6318.
You can also check out listings from my website at the Property Search page.
Average Temperatures in Charlotte and Rainfall
|
Month |
Average high |
Average low |
Warmest ever |
Coldest ever |
Average dew point |
Average precipitation |
|
JAN. |
51 |
32 |
78 |
-5 |
29 |
4.0 |
|
FEB. |
56 |
34 |
81 |
5 |
30 |
3.6 |
|
MARCH |
64 |
42 |
87 |
4 |
36 |
4.4 |
|
APRIL |
73 |
49 |
93 |
25 |
44 |
3.0 |
|
MAY |
80 |
58 |
97 |
32 |
55 |
3.7 |
|
JUNE |
87 |
67 |
103 |
45 |
63 |
3.4 |
|
JULY |
90 |
71 |
103 |
53 |
67 |
3.8 |
|
AUG. |
88 |
69 |
103 |
53 |
67 |
3.7 |
|
SEPT. |
82 |
63 |
104 |
39 |
61 |
3.8 |
|
OCT. |
73 |
51 |
98 |
24 |
50 |
3.7 |
|
NOV. |
63 |
42 |
85 |
11 |
39 |
3.4 |
|
DEC. |
54 |
35 |
78 |
2 |
32 |
3.2 |
About the Area
Old Charlotte neighborhoods, like Dilworth, Myers Park and Eastover (similar to Chevy Chase in DC, parts of Long Island in NYC) are just below (south) of the downtown area- (Areas 4 and 5, sub areas 1 for their proximity to Center City. For Example, Dilworth is Area 5, SubArea 1,or simply 5/1. Myers Park, slightly to the east, is 4/1
Some of the best country clubs are just further south from those neighborhoods, Carmel and Quail Hollow in the SouthPark area, (5/3) Piper Glen 5/5, Providence Country Club, in 5/7. Charlotte's newest: Long View, south of 485 off Rea Road,in Union County 10/1 . Down Rt 16 and out into the countryside you will find Weddington, Waxhaw and Marvin (10/1,2 and 3) one of the hottest markets for suburban living. Still rural and serene, most homes are on at least 1/2 acre and the Weddington Schools are some of the best in the state, with lower taxes of Union County.
Just a little Northwest in Cabarrus County-Area 11 is two suburbs of Charlotte that have been and will continue to grow for many years. Subarea 1 is Concord home to over 60,000 residents now has doubled in size over the last 15 years. It is home to Concord Mills the states largest tourist attraction. With the mills has it is called, Lowes Motor Speedway, a New eleven story Embassy Suites and Convention Center, as well a New Great Wolf Indoor Waterpark Concord will be thriving for many years. Also the newest and biggest news in the area is the New North Carolina Biotech Research Campus being built on 350 acres in the heart of Kannapolis Subarea 6. This is a 1.5 Billion dollar operation that will bring in over 30,000 jobs to this small town over the next 7 years. If you are in the medical field this will be the best opportunity to get your foot in the ground. Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, and NC State University will have endeavors on this campus.
The 3 hottest new communities are located in Southwest Charlotte. This convenient area was long ignored by local developers, but that's a thing of the past! Communities like Berewick (1500 homes) The Sanctuary, waterfront from 10 Million, and the Palisades (2500 homes on LakeWylie) are selling at breathtaking speeds! Yes you can live by the lake and be with 20-30 minute drive to Uptown!
Schools
I know this is the heart of any move for a family looking at new communities. You can find out a lot of information at these sites such as North Carolina Report Cards, School Navigator, as well publicschoolreview.com, schoolmatters.com, and at the private school review.
The different school systems have their website links below, and the main cities in the county.
Cabarrus County - http://www.ccsweb.cabarrus.k12.nc.us – Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg
Mecklenburg County - http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/ - Charlotte, Matthews, Huntersville, Davidson, and Cornelius
Rowan County - http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/ - Salisbury, China Grove
Iredell County - http://iss.schoolwires.com/iss/site/default.asp - Mooresville, Statesville
I do believe that your child has an outstanding chance at receiving a top notch education in our area. The schools in this area strive to put children first. What the child studies is determined by the State Board of Education and you can look at the curricula here: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/
North Carolina
A child entering kindergarten must be
5 years old on or before Oct. 16.
A child entering the first grade must be
6 years old on or before the same date.
A copy of the child’s birth certificate and proof of residency must be taken to the school in order to register the child.
The following basic immunizations are required:
• 5 or more DPT (diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus). 3 doses by age seven months and two booster doses, one dose between 12 and 19 months and the second dose on or after the fourth birthday and before enrolling in school (K-1) for the first time. If the fourth dose was administered on or after the fourth birthday, the fifth dose is not required.
• 3 or more oral polio vaccines. Two doses by age five months, a third dose by 19 months of age and a booster dose on or after the fourth birthday and before enrolling in school (K-1) for the first time. If the third dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday, the 4th dose is not required. Two doses of enhanced-potency inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) may be substituted for two doses of OPV.
• 4 MMR (2 measles, 1 mumps, 1 rubella) for children enrolling in K-1. A child must have two measles vaccines with one dose on or after the first birthday, but before 16 months of age. The second dose must be after the fourth birthday, but before enrolling in school (K-1) for the first time. In addition, a child must have one rubella vaccine and one mumps vaccine occurring on or after the first birthday, but before 16 months of age.
• 4 HiB (not required after fifth birthday) Three doses of HbOC or two doses of PRP-OMP by seven months old and a final dose of any type on or after the first birthday, but before 16 months old. Children who receive the first dose of HiB on or after their first birthday and before 15 months old are required to have only two doses with one dose being after 15 months of age. Children who receive the first dose of HiB vaccine on or after 15 months old are required to have one dose.
• 3 Hepatitis B vaccines with one occurring prior to three months old, a second dose by five months old and a third dose by 19 months old. Persons born before July 1, 1994 are not required to receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
A certificate of immunization must include the following:
• Name of child and date of birth.
• Name of the parent(s) or guardian.
• Address of the parent(s) or guardian.
• Sex of the child.
Kindergarten students must have a health assessment before entering school.
Transfer students should bring their most recent report card or transfer slip to verify grade.
Beginner’s days are held each spring at school to help parents prepare children for entry in the fall.
