Popular Post Maynard13 Posted March 4 Popular Post Share Posted March 4 So I've decided to get OUT of NE MA and move down to Raliegh NC this summer and I'd appreciate any insight anyone can offer. So tired of paying out the wazoo for a closet apartment and the people here SUCK and its cold, cold, cold. I moved her since my daughter was here and now, she's got to get out since its just oo expensive for her as well. She's excited about Raliegh since it seems way more affordable for her and her kids. As Bart Scott says "I cant wait"!!! I will miss telling people here wearing Pats jerseys "Partiots SUCK". Thats been the highlight of my 2 years here. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 If my daughter and 2 grand kids didn't buy a house 2 miles up the road, we'd be out of here (Northern NJ). But they are here for a very long time to come. I'm going to probably die in this house. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Good luck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 @Jetsfan80 @SouthernJet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Lived there for 7 years .. what area will you be in ? .. N. Raleigh, Stonhenge area, Strickland , falls of neuse ? Or more toward the center of town ?Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 12 minutes ago, Dcat said: If my daughter and 2 grand kids didn't buy a house 2 miles up the road, we'd be out of here (Northern NJ). But they are here for a very long time to come. I'm going to probably die in this house. God works in mystrerious ways. So I've experienced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maynard13 Posted March 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 4 4 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said: @Jetsfan80 @SouthernJet Yes I've been in concert with @SouthernJet, @Jetsfan80 wants a conference fee for any advice 🤷♂️ 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 7 minutes ago, Dunnie said: Lived there for 7 years .. what area will you be in ? .. N. Raleigh, Stonhenge area, Strickland , falls of neuse ? Or more toward the center of town ? Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk No idea. Never been there. i was in asheville 9 years back for a short spell but never seen Raliegh so hoping for some insight from those who are in the know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 minute ago, Maynard13 said: Yes I've been in concert with @SouthernJet, @Jetsfan80 wants a conference fee for any advice 🤷♂️ wow what a pu$$y! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 1 minute ago, Barry McCockinner said: wow what a pu$$y! Nah he's super cool Just kidding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I know 3 couples that moved from the northeast to the Carolina’s and 2 came back. They both said it was almost impossible to meet people and one had a 45 minute drive to the supermarket. I guess it’s a bigger adjustment than people think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 2 minutes ago, Larz said: I know 3 couples that moved from the northeast to the Carolina’s and 2 came back. They both said it was almost impossible to meet people and one had a 45 minute drive to the supermarket. I guess it’s a bigger adjustment than people think Ridiculous.they didnt plan right. Did the supermarket grow legs and walk 25 miles away? dude your going to love the change moving is always good for the soul 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 27 minutes ago, Larz said: I know 3 couples that moved from the northeast to the Carolina’s and 2 came back. They both said it was almost impossible to meet people and one had a 45 minute drive to the supermarket. I guess it’s a bigger adjustment than people think Probably South Carolina. That's not my experience at all here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, Maynard13 said: So I've decided to get OUT of NE MA and move down to Raliegh NC this summer and I'd appreciate any insight anyone can offer. So tired of paying out the wazoo for a closet apartment and the people here SUCK and its cold, cold, cold. I moved her since my daughter was here and now, she's got to get out since its just oo expensive for her as well. She's excited about Raliegh since it seems way more affordable for her and her kids. As Bart Scott says "I cant wait"!!! I will miss telling people here wearing Pats jerseys "Partiots SUCK". Thats been the highlight of my 2 years here. Have you already found a place? I know the market has been tight with so many people moving down here but if you cast a wide enough net you should be OK. I have friends and family who live everywhere from the Morrisville/Cary/Apex area (west/southwest of Raleigh) to Garner (southeast) to North Raleigh/Wake Forest (northeast) to Chapel Hill/Durham (northwest). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joejet Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I moved between Greensboro and Winston-Salem in 2015 and couldn’t be happier. We can play golf year around and there are 4 seasons without hardly any snow. Raleigh is a beautiful area but the traffic is a bit crazy. Welcome to North Carolina, I think you will love it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, Barry McCockinner said: @Jetsfan80 @SouthernJet @southparkcpa as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 30 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said: Have you already found a place? I know the market has been tight with so many people moving down here but if you cast a wide enough net you should be OK. I have friends and family who live everywhere from the Morrisville/Cary/Apex area (west/southwest of Raleigh) to Garner (southeast) to North Raleigh/Wake Forest (northeast) to Chapel Hill/Durham (northwest). I really do need to stalk you when I visit my brother in Clayton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 My brother was miserable in Cary. My father-in-law loves Greensboro and my cousin likes it too. Traffic in “The Triangle” is supposedly a nightmare. Lots of good Indian food in the area which is my personal favorite btw. I found NC to be quite lovely for a visit, but no way I would leave Florida for it permanently… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilfieldJet Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Great move, love that state: beautiful seasons, ocean, mountains, city, suburban and rural. I'm envious. Best of luck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 My only insight on that town is that it's spelled Raleigh 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKnight83 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Lived there for 7 years .. what area will you be in ? .. N. Raleigh, Stonhenge area, Strickland , falls of neuse ? Or more toward the center of town ?Sent from my Pixel 7 using TapatalkI lived in Cary back in the early 90s. Couple from Buffalo owned a bar there. A Bills bar with a huge Jet banner from a preseason game thereSent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Move to Edmonton Alberta, it was -16 F this morning and windy as hell. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, Creepy Lurker said: I really do need to stalk you when I visit my brother in Clayton. You having a brother who lives in Clayton makes perfect sense. Might want to reach out to me before you get there or else your internet will be spotty. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgivs21 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 My buddy and his wife moved down at the end of 2018 so I've been a few times over the past few years, mostly recently this Jan. And boy has it expaned massively in that area over the past few years. New housing (mostly HOAs) developments and shopping centers everywhere. Everything is a drive though, not too crazy since there are shopping centers everywhere. I enjoyed my time there and they love it there too. They got to a lot of sporting events at NC State and the city of Raliegh itself nice, very clean from what I saw. Tons of bbq and nicro brews 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby816 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 My wife’s best friend moved from Saratoga to Raleigh 2 years ago and she seems to love it. I will say that charlottes airport sucks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, Beerfish said: Move to Edmonton Alberta, it was -16 F this morning and windy as hell. Why do u torture yourself like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntDice Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I lived near Raleigh for a few years. It’s nice. I’d recommend Cary or Durham. Raleigh doesn’t really even feel like a city to me. Now I live in Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 3 hours ago, Larz said: I know 3 couples that moved from the northeast to the Carolina’s and 2 came back. They both said it was almost impossible to meet people and one had a 45 minute drive to the supermarket. I guess it’s a bigger adjustment than people think It’s a big state like most states are big. I’m living in NE Mass about 13 miles from Boston. It takes 50 minutes to drive there. Just pitiful. Depends where you live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalJet2 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 May want to learn how to spell Raleigh first LOL.. j/k. Been down in this area for 13+ yrs now. Love it, still get seasons. Generally Spring starts end Feb, early March. 2.5 hrs for the coast/beach and about 3hrs from mountains. Booming job market here but the area is growing very fast. What specifically you looking for advice on? Housing is still red hot... apartments are even more difficult. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, Jetsfan80 said: You having a brother who lives in Clayton makes perfect sense. Might want to reach out to me before you get there or else your internet will be spotty. 😂 Yeah they moved there like 3 years ago. The community is nice and it’s building up so it’s not desolate. The south is too hot for me so I’ll stay in PA. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 3 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: Have you already found a place? I know the market has been tight with so many people moving down here but if you cast a wide enough net you should be OK. I have friends and family who live everywhere from the Morrisville/Cary/Apex area (west/southwest of Raleigh) to Garner (southeast) to North Raleigh/Wake Forest (northeast) to Chapel Hill/Durham (northwest). Totally unfamiliar with the area. I think you had previously mentioned N Raleigh as did @SouthernJet as a good destination. My daughter is a real estate whiz and she’s already targeting Morrisville/Cary/Apex area. She’s found houses to rent 3 BR for 1800. I’m solo so less picky. First things first though. Have to get my SW license, then land a job, offer letter, then get a place. I’m out of here end of July so have time to get the ducks lined up but time flies so I’m getting busy now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 3 hours ago, Joejet said: I moved between Greensboro and Winston-Salem in 2015 and couldn’t be happier. We can play golf year around and there are 4 seasons without hardly any snow. Raleigh is a beautiful area but the traffic is a bit crazy. Welcome to North Carolina, I think you will love it. Traffic is sick here in MA. Disgusting. And roads are crap and people drive like morons. They call drivers here Massholes. Bingo. So I wouldn’t be bothered by the traffic there. I lived in Asheville for a few months back in 2015. Job market was tough there so I split BUT I was very impressed with a lot of things about NC. Beautiful country, people were pretty hip, women were really nice and tons of NY’ers there. It had a much friendly vibe all around. And weather was so much milder. Big big plus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpain Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 5 hours ago, Maynard13 said: So I've decided to get OUT of NE MA and move down to Raliegh NC this summer and I'd appreciate any insight anyone can offer. So tired of paying out the wazoo for a closet apartment and the people here SUCK and its cold, cold, cold. I moved her since my daughter was here and now, she's got to get out since its just oo expensive for her as well. She's excited about Raliegh since it seems way more affordable for her and her kids. As Bart Scott says "I cant wait"!!! I will miss telling people here wearing Pats jerseys "Partiots SUCK". Thats been the highlight of my 2 years here. Best of luck with your move ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 3 hours ago, Creepy Lurker said: I really do need to stalk you when I visit my brother in Clayton. Do you mean talk? Stalk? That’s creepy. 😯 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Just now, Maynard13 said: That’s creepy. 😯 I’ll visit you too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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