Before You Move Here | PRO & CONS Of Living In Winston-Salem,NC

Hey everyone!! Thank you so much for watching my video!! Today I want to discuss 5 pros and 5 cons that I think are important to know before you move to Winston-Salem.
*During editing I realized that I made an error. Charlotte is the largest city in NC by population. Statics may not all be correct but the point of the video is to show the difference of Winston-Salem compared to other NC cities.
Pros:
1. low traffic
2. great food options
3. affordable housing
4. good weather year round
5. Education/Great High Schools and Colleges
Cons:
1. Pollen /Allergies
2. Boring Nightlife / Family Oriented/ Not the best city for singles or couples with no children
3. Not a huge city - No major airport or stadium/arena size space for major artist concerts in 2023
4. Construction
5.Need a car
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools:
www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/
Book a trolley tour of Winston Salem: www.triadecoadventures.com/
Chamber Of Commerce/ Reloccation Guides: www.winstonsalem.com/
Yolanda Hayes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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[@Foodfood1970]

I have been living in Winston-Salem North Carolina all my life and you did a great job describing it.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Thank you so much for watching 💖 Things will get better here!

[@jtw79]

"Winston Salem is boring" SO TRUE. We live within a community of old grouches that lean too heavily into the "quiet family community" to the point that it feels like you are judged for wanting to do anything more than sit around, do nothing, and be nosy. So annoying. Ready to move simply because of that factor.

[@SoldByYolanda]

I live in a very quiet community so when I'm planning a party or cookout my neighbors are notified. Either leave the neighborhood that day or come party with us bc we about to get loud 😂😂

[@candypietravels]

Very but I made some good friends

[@SoldByYolanda]

Same! I've made some good friends as well.

[@HamptonFamily1722]

Great information plan on moving my family to Winston-Salem this summer

[@SoldByYolanda]

Glad it was helpful! Reach out when you arrive 🙂

[@SoldByYolanda]

Thank you so much for watching!!! If you're thinking about relocating to NC, think of me 😁. Video correction: Charlotte is the largest city in NC

[@newpilgrim]

Thank you!

[@SoldByYolanda]

You're welcome!

[@thelook4me]

Great broadcast! I 'm from Illinois originally and I lived in both Raleigh and Charlotte, Nc and it's okay in comparison to Chicago. Especially the weather. I'm thinking about moving to Greensboro, Nc in the next year or two. I'm living in Greenville, Sc now. I do like the weather and literally no snow. Keep up the great videos. I would say I liked it Charlotte better than Raleigh. Charlotte was more of a city feel compared to Raleigh was more an Surburban feel.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Thank you for watching!! I have more videos coming and I'm interviewing a friend that lives in Greensboro. She will be giving us the pros and cons of that city so definitely STAY TUNED! 😊

[@xavierwhitlock8784]

Great video!! I’m a new follower, do you have any videos for safety/crime rates? I’ll be moving to North Carolina Soon from Louisville, KY. Compared to my city, I’m hoping Winston-Salem/Greensboro will bring a sigh of relief.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Make sure you give me a call when you're ready to buy a house 😉

[@GoldPhish300]

Good info, I'm still looking around but have a few 2b and 1b houses save in Winston. I don't need a huge place just me and my dog. I still have a little time left for everything here in Naples FL to get processed, I can't wait to move. Been in Naples since 83' when I was a kid and I hate it here.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Congratulations on your decision to move!!

[@johnettahuntley2478]

Thank you Yolanda for this up front, funny and true comparison of my home town. I agree that Winston is boring lol! We used to be a happy hour town, lots of social events and movement around getting together. We lost that feeling years ago and I believe it relates to losing many of our affluent businesses. We went into a funky slump. City leadership didn't dig in to find out exactly what direction they city would grow and invest funds to make us more attractive. . Charlotte used to be the pits, yep several years back...but now "Charlottes Got a Lot" because they wanted a change, engaged the citizenry and now.....

[@SoldByYolanda]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I do feel that Winston-Salem will be growing over the next few years bc the more popular cities are becoming over populated and high cost of living. Are you still living in Winston-Salem?

[@TheSuckyMUA]

I think missing the “grown and sexy” night life is a good thing. I live in a small town now in ct, and everything is closed and shut down in the evening. Gives a sense of security but I could see why some would miss it but I think it’s just a lifestyle thing. I’m glad you mentioned that because that makes Winston-Salem more appealing to me. A little sad there isn’t too much diversity but if the city is growing, maybe it will change. That’s a con. So glad to know there’s a lot of medical care. That’s a big deal. Although I don’t work in it, it means a lot to me. Thanks for this video. Definitely helps me decide where to go.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Thank you so much for watching! If I want that grown and sexy nightlife I just go to Greensboro or Charlotte. Winston-Salem is definitely up and coming as the population is growing every month. It's a lot of diversity overall just not a lot of diversity social or networking events. I personally enjoy living here now and I know that this around is on the rise.

[@TheSuckyMUA]

@@SoldByYolanda I will definitely keep you in mind if I plan to purchase there. I’m planning a trip to come visit and see what this little city offers ☺️

[@SoldByYolanda]

Let me know before you come so that we can plan to link up 🤗

[@bikeyclown4669]

This has been my experience overall with Winston-Salem. It has what you need with some extras, but not much beyond the essentials. Overall I like it, but, if you want a city of fireworks, move to the Raleigh-Durham area or Charlotte. Many people from here appear to view this place like people from small towns view their communities, not a city.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Thanks for watching 💕

[@yolandaholmes7943]

Hello Yolanda! I'm Yolanda, who also relocted from Ohio. I recently bought a home here after living in Charlotte for 15 years! 😊. Id like to do more socializing here as well.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Let's definitely connect soon!

[@chrispope3777]

Just wanted to correct you that Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and Greensboro is the 3rd. Winston Salem is the 5th largest in North Carolina and Raleigh is the second largest. Great video and good to know about the pros and cons.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Hi! I am aware and corrected myself in the description box. Since that was not the focus of the video I was not going to re-record just to correct that but thanks for watching 🥰

[@aidanj96]

Hey Yolanda not sure if see this, My work place in Ireland are opening new factory in Winston Salem in the summer and they have asked me if I would like to move out temporary that may lead to permanently, how would you recommend there for someone with no family, not buying a home etc and I don’t have a license lol

[@SoldByYolanda]

Hi!! Hope that you're well. I would recommend finding an apartment in downtown Winston-Salem that is walking distance to dining, coffee shops, grocery store etc

[@jasmineh8213]

What are your thoughts on Winston-Salem surrounding areas like Clemmons and Pfafftown?

[@SoldByYolanda]

I'm actually planning to record a video on the topic of the surrounding cities bc I live in Lexington myself. Lexington is right next to Clemmons so it's great bc of the shopping, restaurants and highway access. Clemmons is an "in demand living" city so the home prices are a bit higher than Winston-Salem...it's a highly desired area. Be on the look out for that video! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@jasmineh8213]

@@SoldByYolanda Thank you, I'll be sure to look out for your video!

[@naomiv7133]

Can you do a video on north carolina cities where you don't need a car

[@SoldByYolanda]

Unfortunately there are not a lot of cities in NC where you don't need a car. The downtown area within the popular cities like Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Raleigh have walkable housing however those areas come with a much higher living price.

[@tina8796]

First of all, you're stunningly beautiful. We were just over there last weekend to visit Mrs. Hanes' cookie shop. We also went by Hanging Rock State Park. North Carolina is lovely by I prefer my home state of Tennessee. My husband was raised in the Moravian church in Wisconsin so he's very interested in Moravian history which Winston-Salem is rich in

[@SoldByYolanda]

Awhhh thank you so much!! I actually live about 7 mins from the Hanes cookie store...love those cookies especially around the holidays 🤗

[@tina8796]

@@SoldByYolanda Wow, you can drop by there any time for cookies 🌞

[@SoldByYolanda]

And I do lol! The last time that I was there they were sold out of my favorite flavor cookies 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@tina8796]

@@SoldByYolanda The ginger spice are my favorite. The lemon are good, too

[@bjames3605]

I think you meant to say that Charlotte is the "largest" city in North Carolina. :) but great video!

[@SoldByYolanda]

Yes you're right...I did mean to say Charlotte so I corrected myself in the description when I uploaded the video. Thanks for watching!

[@cynthiaalford2967]

Winston-Salem is a retirement community that’s why I left and move to Raleigh.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Hilarious and very true!! 😂But I don't mind the lower housing prices and cost of living. I drive to Raleigh and Charlotte for a great weekend of fun.

[@Classy4514]

​@SoldByYolanda You can't be serious Raleigh and Charlotte are both Country as Fuck all North Carolina cities are boring and slow as hell and absolutely nothing to do.

[@brendastewart1135]

So if you work in Winston-Salem but want to live in a livelier city, where should you look?

[@SoldByYolanda]

Hi!!! I would look at Greensboro.

[@user-dg4hg2mk8b]

I agree with you Winston Salem is boring I was born and raised here but entertainment wise we don't have that anymore cause I think it's because of the crime rate here. A lot of times these young people or teens from neighborhoods there are tearing down to make room for new housing or apartments. Sometimes it makes things bad for others to take Hanes Mall for instance you can't go shopping any more without someone bringing a gun just to fight somebody. And that kind of ruining things for everybody exciting stuff that we use to have like the street scene or alive after five we can't have that anymore without somebody acting stupid. And to me that's my con all these young kids hanging out no programs to help these young people from getting into trouble nothing to keep them level headed.

[@stevefox898]

Winston-Salem is a two class town. The sippers and servers. The town that time forgot.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Ya know...I never thought of it that way but you are correct. I hope that one day this view will change.

[@josueroman3109]

I need you help to see how i can buy at house when i sell my home in florida i going over there next week on vacation cause my wife and i want to move over there with my kids how i can get on contact with u please help us thank you

[@SoldByYolanda]

Hi!!! Yes please email me [e-mail] to schedule a meeting.

[@user-iw9hh2ws8z]

hi, i will be relocating with my 2 kids by early next year in Winston-Salem. I will be working in Forsyth Medical Center. I would like to ask if you can possibly send me the best place to live in just closer to my work place and like how much is a 2 bedroom apartment? thank you

[@SoldByYolanda]

Hi!! Congratulations on your new job! The Hanes Mall area or the 27103 & 27127 zip codes are near Forsyth Medical. 2 bedroom apartments for that area would be between $1300-$1400 monthly but you maybe able to find a "move in" special.

[@Godsvessel28]

I'm moving soon also and will be at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Coming with my 3 kids. Looking for a safe area with a good school district.

[@kwebb4078bn]

Charlotte is actually the largest city in north carolina. I have been here most of my life.

[@SoldByYolanda]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on the video. I actually corrected myself in the description box 4 months ago 🙂.

[@nko5666]

Im a black women from Chicago, both my daughters are in college in NC. How is the area for black professionals? What is the best for single black female empty nester

[@SoldByYolanda]

Hi!! Which city of NC are you thinking about moving to?

[@miataylor1201]

I just moved to Clemmons from San Antonio TX. Big mistake

[@SoldByYolanda]

Really!! I'd love to meet you in person if possible.

[@seonjamie3059]

Watching this video from SA, why do you say?

[@SoldByYolanda]

I'm wondering the same question...why was it a big mistake??