Saturday, September 27, 2008

Charlotte Real Estate Suburbs & Fort Mill Real Estate

Charlotte Real Estate continues to mature and the surrounding growth is becoming established especially in Fort Mill Real Estate. Fort Mill SC is 10 miles from center city Charlotte and provides many unique advantages for a person relocating. So what are the benefits for homes in Fort Mill?

Location and Commute: As initially mentioned, Fort Mill is only minutes from Uptown Charlotte. Fort Mill SC is located in York County South Carolina and just south on I-77 so the commute for work is ideal. You will also note the Fort Mill road infrastructure has been well planned and enables you to live in Fort Mill and conveniently work in Charlotte.

Property Taxes: Fort Mill (all of South Carolina) changed the process in which they fund the schools. The schools are now funded via the sales tax and also lottery proceeds. This provides a more equitable means of funding since renters and tourists (not claiming this to be "fair" but it is a benefit for home owners) contribute to one of the most important aspects of life style, the schools.

Fort Mill Schools: One of the great benefits of Fort Mill Real Estate are the Fort Mill Schools. The schools are among the top rated schools in the state and their SAT scores are also highly ranked as compared to the rest of the nation.

Tega Cay Real Estate: Tega Cay as initially a development within Fort Mill but is now a separate city that is surrounded by Fort Mill. Tega Cay still attends all Fort Mill schools so if you find Fort Mill Schools desirable then you will also consider Tega Cay. Tega Cay Real Estate for sale is a great option.

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