Thursday, April 10, 2008

Charlotte Relocation Advice

I was recently asked about the latest North Carolina "scare" technique publicized by the media. The media found a New Yorker that recently moved to Raleigh. The home is stunning and the neighborhood "appears" great. She then discovered that the school was full of "gangs" and her children were in danger. The media is amazing but fortunately, most of America sees right through them.

Yes, tax dollars are leaving the Northeast in droves and this is placing additional burdens on the Northeast. Most people are relocating to escape both the weather and the high cost of living. One of the largest burdens on the home owner is the taxes. Much of the northeast unjustly "punishes" the hard working and successful citizen to subsidize their government programs. We all want to help; helping is one thing; supporting other able bodied adults is another.

There are many things to consider before you relocate. A good Realtor can help focus on what is important to you. I am a Charlotte Realtor and know our greater area very well. Each Real Estate market is local. For example, if you were to find the largest home in New York for the least amount of money, would you feel safe living there? Apply this concept to the Charlotte Real Estate Market. Why is one area of Charlotte Houses so much cheaper than another part of Charlotte? There is always a reason.

Be careful buying new construction. The builder agents can be very helpful and always very nice. There is always a reason. There are so many factors that affect your Charlotte home investment and the builder agent will "spin" the facts the way they were trained.

For Charlotte Real Estate help, contact a professional. The commission is paid by the seller and you do not want your family on one of these TV shows. Your family is too important to sacrifice.