Moving to Charlotte Chit Chat | Tips, Thoughts, and Review After A Year & A Half

Welcome back to my KZbin channel. Today we're talking about all things moving to Charlotte ranging from preparing to move, exploring different areas, finding a church, building a friend community, dating, pros and cons, and more.
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[@bryanmcgee7522]

And don’t spend $2k plus to rent an apartment uptown, you can rent a 4 bdrm house with lots of space for cheaper in steel creek, I’m just sayin, 🤷🏽‍♂️-“Make a lot of money, but live below your means”😎🤑, you’ll enjoy your money a whole lot better👍🏾🤓, plus you’ll have some left over to invest

[@ngiles23]

I’m so glad I found your video!! I’m also from Delaware and a lot of our sentiments are the same (regarding moving overall and where and how you want to live) You have added to my excitement regarding moving to Charlotte!

[@Christiannmillss]

So glad that you found it helpful!! Good luck with your move!

[@joannepauyo3941]

I visit my best friends every year,i still live in Brooklyn NY

[@bryanmcgee7522]

BALLENTYNE is where the upper class or rich class live in Charlotte, DO NOT LIVE IN BALLENTYNE, save your money and find areas along 485 beltway that are quiet, have bars , restaurants,supermarkets, schools parks and clubs and housing all in the same area, that way you never have to leave your area, live cheaper and enjoy your money, uptown is too expensive even if you can afford it 🤷🏽‍♂️, but find areas along the beltway or Gastonia, concord , fort mill, Indian trail etc, even waxhaw(Audrey kell shopping center area). 😎👍🏾

[@jurneethrulife9050]

what cities on the outskirt of charlotte are good?

[@bryanmcgee7522]

@@jurneethrulife9050 Gastonia has a better school system and is waaay cheaper, about 15 minutes outside of Charlotte, Concord NC right off 485 beltway same distance, Pineville NC , same distance fort mill SC, Trga Cay, SC that's 15 minutes from 485 beltway on the SC side, lake Norman area north of the 485 belt way, Indian trail NC (15 minutes east) and Monroe NC (30 minutes east) are east of the beltway, Mooresville NC is 30 minutes north, shopton NC is west of the beltway, Steele creek area is southwest right on the beltway , Denver NC is northwest of the beltway, bout 20 minutes,

[@bryanmcgee7522]

@@jurneethrulife9050 im originally from Charlotte, people say they don't see us alot but that's because we live in the parts of the city or surrounding places where you don't have to leave your area because everything is right there where your at, most of the people living near uptown are from other places and are paying waaay to much money in my opinion lol 😂, but I get it that the experience is great but if you have kids your gonna want to be somewhere more affordable and less busy and a have a better school. 🤷🏽‍♂️ And areas where you see a heavy police presence are probably not good areas, it may look like a good area but if you notice police everywhere patroling it's most definitely a "Active" area meaning high crime in those areas

[@sherryw9206]

Thanks! I love living in areas that have everything I need. I will look into these places.

[@downsouthhoodbaby]

Lmao now why would u advise someone to move to the Gas house aka Gastonia … awful schools, trailer park central, meth head’s EVERYWHERE, racist ass police, and you 100% will get robbed if you don’t keep ur head on a swivel, cartel stash houses every 5 miles. I’d stay far away from there anyone reading this

[@RichYungKing]

Noda short for North Davidson

[@lakebabrooklyn714]

Welcome ! I Moved here from the DMV & I’m originally from NY. It was rough years ago a bit slow but worth it ! No regrets for me & I went ahead and got a house 🏡 & was blessed to be able to afford it on my own. Praying 🙏🏽 your journey continues to be wonderful ❤I moved near the white water center about 12 min from the airport & I love it ! My house is now worth double 💰

[@KayleneRomero-oz7yz]

Is it in a nice area?

[@Christiannmillss]

Thank you and congrats to you on your move!! Glad things are going great for you here 🙌🏾

[@lakebabrooklyn714]

@@Christiannmillssthank you !

[@lakebabrooklyn714]

@@KayleneRomero-oz7yzI live near the white water center & min away from the airport I would say it’s a nice area . It’s been a lot of people moving here since 2016 & incidents have gone up some but still nice to me .

[@downsouthhoodbaby]

beatties ford, Hoskins, hidden valley beautiful parts to move too 😊

[@MySpokenWord22]

I moved from Boston, MA to Concord, NC as well. Far enough from the city, but still close enough. I love it here as well.

[@HeavenlyProtected_7]

I’m from New Jersey and my family live in Charlotte so I visited a lot but now that I’m grown and on my own I am ready for me and my children to have better just kind of nervous 😬

[@russelladams7134]

I lived in Dover, Delaware for a year as a kid in the first grade. We then moved to Atlanta. I hope to relocate to Charlotte in the next year. I have visited Charlotte like thirteen times since 2018. I fell in love with the city when I first visited the Queen city.

[@Christiannmillss]

See, you get it!! I immediately fell in love with the city when I visited too.

[@tag85777]

Considering moving to NC. Thanks for the information!

[@queent3146]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m looking to move to Charlotte later this year, but I have more questions.

[@Christiannmillss]

You’re welcome! Feel feee to share the questions you have. I’ll probably do a part 2 by or in September when I hit my two year mark 🙂

[@carlamilton2703]

I booked an air bnb for 3 months that's within walking distance to NoDA. I plan to explore where I want to hang my boots. I will also be looking for a church home. So thank you for including some suggestions. I'm excited about embarking into this new chapter and building community. Thanks for the helpful information. This helped me so much and I took notes. ❤️

[@Christiannmillss]

Hope you enjoy your time in Charlotte!

[@tamara3562]

I know this comment is old, but I like the idea of renting an Airbnb for a longer period of time. Any tips/advice?

[@elevatedalexis]

I love how intricate your search was, and that you found a church you loved ! Congratulations, Christian ! You’ve settled in quite nicely 😍🙌🏾

[@Christiannmillss]

Thank you so much! It was worth the detailed work 🙂 I love it here

[@30daysorless8]

I would like to know what neighborhoods to avoid as far as high crime or just questionable.

[@Christiannmillss]

I’m not well versed enough to share that but I would recommend searching high crime neighborhoods and doing some of that kind of research

[@alexisnicole7826]

I know I needed to see this video!! I am unhappy where I live now and always wanted to move to Charlotte !!!!❤

[@Christiannmillss]

@@alexisnicole7826 it’s so worth trying our Charlotte!! I love it here!

[@dfloyd8579]

Thinking about moving to Charlotte so your vid was definitely helpful! Thanks!

[@buzzinbee9463]

I love your vibe. I just watched another video that really advised to relocate there. I am so glad your channel came up. I need a change from where I am for many reasons. Charlotte was on my list to move with my husband before he passed away😢. While circumstances have changed I do believe God can work it out in His way on my behalf. I am prayerfully praying for His direction. Although there are some hurdles...I am convinced it will work out.

[@Christiannmillss]

Thank you! And you’re absolutely right, God can work it out on your behalf.

[@TinkieCreates]

If you’re a person looking for a person… there are people here looking for people. 😂😂 idk but that was funny to me and very well said!

[@Iamstaceek]

Omg this video is for me! I've been wanting to move to Charlotte for years now. I'm always visiting Charlotte and even have a church home when I finally do move there. I'm actually going to Charlotte next month for a few days. I'm hoping to relocate to Charlotte within the coming year. My plan next year is to go house hunting. I'm not sure which part I would move it but I like the city so hopefully some where near uptown Charlotte or even Pineville Charlotte NC 🙏🏿

[@Christiannmillss]

Hope you enjoy your time when you come to visit! Definitely explore different areas and see what feels best for you

[@DariaRivera-go2sl]

Thank you. For your channel. Baby girl when I saw your title. I said oh. I didn't need to see this because that's my chosen destination to move. I'm from Connecticut so I know the abnormal thing that you're talking about Delaware and Jersey. However, I'm down in North Carolina with my mom temporarily until I get my home and Charlotte. Can you tell me what is the safest place for my husband and I to live? I kind of wanna be able to go outside and walk my dog at night dogs. I also carry, so I'm not trying to handle issues. And I don't want to ever have to use my weapon, but that's why you don't move to areas where you might have to help assistablish am I do? I'm 61st time moving away from my family. Khan's about moving away, is I miss my grandbaby's all 4 of them. Plus it plus is finally getting my mind right and living for myself and not everybody else. Oh, it also about the churches. I need a good church, says handcuff. Foot stomping praise and deliver delivering. Tong talking lane of hands on type of church

[@GoddessTee2222]

This video just made me even more excited for my move! I've been looking into the Concord area, I'd love any recommendations.

[@Christiannmillss]

Aww I’m glad to hear that!! I don’t have any specific recommendations but I love the area near/around the concord mills mall. Lots of food, stores, still gives suburbs but doesn’t take too long to get to/from the city

[@kizzymarlene]

Loved this video. Especially the part about building community.

[@Christiannmillss]

Thank you! Community is so important

[@DrJamiWilliams]

Thanks for this video! I had to postpone my move date to Charlotte, but I can't wait to start a new chapter down there.

[@Christiannmillss]

Absolutely!! Hope it was helpful :) super excited for your new chapter here!

[@pray.lov3.liv3]

Currently in Dover looking to come to Raleigh or Charlotte

[@ericabrown6312]

Aye UNION CHURCH!!! MD member here.

[@Christiannmillss]

Yesss Union fam 🙌🏾

[@awatkins8429]

I lived in the Ballantyne Commons area about 20 years ago. Moved from Philly. It was beautiful but the job market in Charlotte was horrible. I hope that's changed.

[@Christiannmillss]

Ballantyne is definitely a beautiful area. My work isnt based in Charlotte so I can’t say one way or the other

[@myra5542]

Thank you for the video. This was very encouraging. I’m planning to visit a lot before I make the move. I’m so excited ❤

[@Christiannmillss]

You’re so welcome!! I think visiting will show you so much. It did for me. Excited for you!

[@MuslimaJawn]

Girl I’m literally moving from Delaware and I’m ready to move I’m so glad I found this video. You got me packing now.

[@Christiannmillss]

Woww! I wish you all of the best with your move!!

[@brittneys8333]

I heard it’s boring there

[@Christiannmillss]

I’ve learned that Charlotte is what you make it, but there’s definitely something for everybody. There are things happening all of the time, just depends on your interest or looking into things that you like

[@brittneys8333]

I agree

[@brittneys8333]

How is the job market

[@divatemple2245]

Found your channel because I'm thinking about moving to Charlotte. Then hearing you talk about Union made me smile. I joined that church not long ago, I go to the Flowers campus.

[@Christiannmillss]

Definitely visit the Charlotte location!

[@GodFearingGamer]

Thank you so much for this video. My wife and I visited recently and are considering moving to the Charlotte area and finding a good church was one of the top two things on our list. I’ll definitely look into the church you mentioned. Their structure seems similar to our current church.

[@Christiannmillss]

You’re welcome!! Hoping you guys find the right area and the right church as well

[@cassandrasmith9329]

I'm moving to Charlotte July 2024 from Dallas, Tx... I love this video so helpful.. How can we link up?

[@EntertainmentSN24]

I'm moving that same month to Charlotte also

[@sp3357]

❤❤ I love this for all of you Charlotte is my hometown and forever will be I think each and every one of you all would love it. it’s definitely a mini Atlanta

[@Christiannmillss]

Thank you!! ❤❤

[@mtwinm94]

I need help to get there it's so hard 😢

[@cassandra4n4]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@ForeverDonnaya]

This was so good. Thank you for sharing. I’m praying about moving. Excited, but also nervous to start fresh again. But this is encouraging!

[@Christiannmillss]

You’re welcome! Good luck with your move!

[@jujubee90275]

I am looking to move from Los Angeles as a single woman who loves nature, animals, and wants to meet my partner. Where are some desirable cities to live in?

[@ケイ星子]

Have you moved to Charlotte yet? I’ve been considering that city, but I’m so used to larger cities. So I’m not sure. Especially since I had lived in LA for 6 years, and Washington DC for the rest of my life.

[@f.l.y.l.a.6025]

Ballantyne is lovely.

[@joannepauyo3941]

Thank you for your video, yes im still searching Charlotte,i looking for good school for my daughter 9 years old today

[@Christiannmillss]

Good luck with your search! I don’t have kids so unfortunately can’t make any recommendations but hope you find the best school for her

[@eazyyy1]

I’m actually moving to CLT from PA/DE too so I’m glad I found this video. Thank you for the great information!

[@Christiannmillss]

Oh wow! I hope you love it here as much as I do. You’re welcome & good luck with your move!

[@BriNaShae.]

This video helped me so much I literally just came back from charolette, nc to tour some apartments I fell in love with mecklenberg county, we will be back soon to decide❤

[@Christiannmillss]

I’m so happy to hear that!! I really hoped this video would help others looking to move here so that means a lot. Glad that you visited and good luck with making your decision when you come back! 🙂

[@Samone8428]

I can’t wait to relocate there. Thanks for the info.

[@Christiannmillss]

Yesss, so excited for you! Let me know if you have any questions as you plan to relocate. Of course 🫶🏾