Pros & Cons Of Living In CHARLOTTE, NC | Things You SHOULD KNOW Before Moving Here | TakeaG

[@TakeaG]

Thinking about moving here ? Watch me break down a few Charlotte neighborhoods kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWXVf5Wcf9Org6csi=BXJM6YqwrnjZBNNg

[@geraldine1437]

Please do RESEARCH before you move to any state or city.

[@TakeaG]

Great idea!

[@awatkins8429]

I moved to Charlotte in 2005 (Ballantyne area) and moved right back out within a year. Went back to the Philly area. It was beautiful but so dead and the job market was HORRIBLE at that time. I'm glad its changed.

[@evan1586]

It is BEAUTIFUL THERE the quality of life for me was wonderful,although it seems they didn't particularly like Northerners, it is a new city.

[@ayrussky1673]

$2k for a 1br 1b?! "Kind of" expensive? That is outrageous! Might as well move back to LA with these prices!

[@tonymimi9715]

That's not everywhere though. As a matter of fact I know many places here for a lot less.

[@robins.7034]

For waterfalls go to Shoals Falls, it's further out but worth the drive and you can go and come back within the morning/early afternoon.

[@TakeaG]

I definitely need to visit!

[@lavieichose7095]

I just hit nine years of living out here. Originally from New York I’ll absolutely love it here and love being able to raise my family here, but it is a very different place than nine years ago. My only complaint is the infrastructure of the roads these 2 roads don’t cut it anymore with all the people that live out here. I keep joking that we’re full until they do something about the roads. You do have to put in work to find things to do sometimes but with all the new place is popping up it’s not that hard.

[@keayana]

I’m looking to move from NYC which area is best for families with good schools

[@tonymimi9715]

​@@keayanawe have been here for 5 years and we live in South Charlotte (Waxhaw). The schools here are amazing, but it is pricey. Check Weddington, Wesley Chapel, and Marvin. They all are comparable to Waxhaw and all aren't cheap with this housing market, but the schools are some of the best in the state!

[@swiswach3130]

Tell Charlotte to build a public transportation system

[@mamborena]

​@@tonymimi9715 Outside Charlotte on my radar. I'm from up north. How are these places for POC? Waxhaw, mint hill, matthews, huntersville? Also Marvin I've researched is pricey but that's OK. The issue is I may have received incorrect info, but was told it's not welcoming to POC. Realtors by law can't legally confirm any of these areas are welcoming or not.

[@RoRo-pd7qw]

As a native of the Clt area, there are Clt natives here. We have just been forced to move to the outskirts of the city with influx of transplants that continue to move here. Most transplants move within the city limits of Clt. Us natives have sought out more peaceful areas to live within the metro area, but we’re here:)

[@HoneyBeeNMe2]

What are the best places to move in the outskirts.

[@kayshaunharris1448]

Oh wow! We’re moving to Charlotte from Jacksonville too!

[@TakeaG]

Yay congrats! I hope you love it as much as I do 💖💖

[@mariedeclassified]

Hey girl hey! I’m an hour from Jax! I’m considering moving to CLT so this is helpful ❤

[@TakeaG]

Yay! Make sure you pray and so some research. However I love it !

[@Popperskids]

i stayed in a nice area but sometimes you get hood visiters in the area and hear gun shots. i could tell you where but it was like 5 years ago then i moved to savannah. i road the bus and know a few areas. i really want to move there myself but cant afford it. im with my mom in pc florida where i was raised. i so want to get outta here.

[@TakeaG]

@@Popperskids awww, you will get out of there just trust God♥️

[@Scott-kv7we]

Traffic is irrelevant because everyone says they have the worst traffic, drivers and accidents 😂

[@evan1586]

I moved from Bklyn in 97 and was a mailman there for 21 years, IT IS A LIVING NIGHTMARE the traffic is one thing BUT THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE THERE I got hit twice driving a big postal vehicle.

[@TheBeautifullife04]

Very true.

[@GIRLY4293]

I’m moving from mass to Charlotte next year. Traffic is a mess but it’s always been lol.

[@politicalbrownkid191]

Regarding "free parking", I'm born and raised in DC (still here). I think Charlotte, and other cities (particularly southern cities) are taking a playbook from bigger cities like DC, NY, SF. It's a money grab, aka "covert taxation".

[@Ambi1021]

You're so pretty. I love your eyes.

[@TakeaG]

Thank you ♥️♥️

[@BoogieDwn92]

moving to CLT in 2 months, hella eager. Appreciate the video

[@TakeaG]

Congrats on the move !

[@K.Shandi-fq9uq]

What is CLT??

[@katerinac706]

In comparison to NYC and LA our traffic jam is a joke

[@yusufhasaan8781]

Any tips on best areas to move too? I prefer to be near the city. I can’t do any rural country areas. I’m coming from the metro Nyc area.

[@AndTheyCalledHerRita]

This is my exact question too. Following for her response because all I know is NYC.

[@NajahSherrod-Rankins]

@@AndTheyCalledHerRita Following for the same response!

[@robins.7034]

I moved to CLT from NYC last year. It really depends on what your budget is... to be closer to Uptown is more expensive. Me and a few of my friends from NYC moved to the University area in North Charlotte. I also have a couple friends that moved to Steele Creek in South Charlotte. In general it takes 20minutes or less to drive Uptown from either side. There's a dude who's videos I watched a lot before making my move. His YT is LongLiveLangston

[@TakeaG]

Good question! I’ll be dropping an in depth videos on neighborhoods today at 6

[@TakeaG]

Great question , I dropped a few areas in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWXVf5Wcf9Org6csi=BXJM6YqwrnjZBNNg

[@grantrice6360]

Thinking about moving there from Denver Colorado, was born and raised here but nothing is affordable and a 3 bed 2 bath basic house is at least $500,000

[@rodrigoturcios593]

same here, thinking about moving from Long Island, ive been here for 15 years but now that i want to buy a house it just seems impossible anything less than $500k is not decent enough to raise a family

[@tonymimi9715]

Someone from Denver JUST bought a home in our neighborhood. Sadly they overpaid for it. It sold for 849K. We bought ours exactly 5 years ago for 487K and we have 6 beds and 6 baths. The housing market is way off right now! Don't give up, keep looking.

[@patriciajohnson6928]

I know Prophet Carn keep you’ll busy. Like my Pastor Jamal Bryant we always got something going on at my church. I’m come visit soon I’ve been watch him for a while.

[@ForeverDonnaya]

I’m planning to move from the DMV/Baltimore area and I feel pretty confident. However, how easy was it for you to find wholesome community? I think we’re pretty similar (30’s, church girls, somewhat bougie lol, but kind). Community is huge for me. Any things you can share about finding community and getting connected?

[@TakeaG]

Congrats on the move! It’s pretty easy to make friends here I had great experiences. It was pretty easy for me to make friends because I would visit alot for church.

[@ShaLyn-r4u]

That’s what I’m looking for a area ,,it seem all area in Charlotte is high lol everywhere.

[@TakeaG]

Great question , I dropped a few areas in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWXVf5Wcf9Org6csi=BXJM6YqwrnjZBNNg

[@skiiii4444]

water falls are more in the foothills “mountains”

[@bridgettejohnson9085]

So refreshing to hear a positive outlook on Charlotte👏🏾. It’s funny you mentioned that it’s rare to find a person that’s born & raised here lol 😂. I wasn’t born here but might as well been lol, I was born in Florida and been in Charlotte since I was a toddler. I’m in my early thirties and can attest to a lot with what you said. Prices are definitely going up and even certain areas don’t look the same at all. It is definitely a nice place to raise a family being that I’m married & have kids of my own. The nightlife used to be popping back around ‘08-‘14, don’t know how it is now. All around Charlotte is a pretty cool place to live 😊. Glad you’re liking it here! (Crowders Mountain 🏔️ yesss my family love it too even though we have 2 toddlers now so it takes a little while longer 🤣.)

[@swiswach3130]

Great video. Regarding the traffic, Why don't they build a bus system?

[@swiswach3130]

Yes, I was wondering the same thing. I live in very expensive Seattle, but we have a really good public transportation system

[@LaToyaJ.]

Heyyyy ! 😊I just moved here almost 2 months ago definitely looking to network & meet new ppl ! #meet&greet

[@TakeaG]

It’s definitely easy to meet new people here and there’s soo much going on !

[@CHANCEINTUITIVE]

I’m looking but yeah the prices seem the same as MD

[@melmakathi]

Hello, which area is a good middle ground location to stay while visiting for the weekend?

[@TakeaG]

I’d say maybe near the airport it’s close to most things. ♥️

[@melmakathi]

@@TakeaG thank you for the reply. I just left Charlotte yesterday. I stayed in Southpark & really had a good time.

[@rodneycambridge1666]

Hello, my wife and I will be heading to Charlotte in March for our 24 year anniversary to visit do you recommend any great places?

[@TakeaG]

@rodneycambridge1666 I think the grand bohemian is pretty nice for that they always have nice dinners going on or deluxe fun dining..there’s so much to do here so whatever you choose I know it’ll be nice and congrats on the anniversary!

[@rodneycambridge1666]

Thank you

[@georgettavaughn6795]

What about black hair style

[@Razzbme]

Charlotte itself is a bit high but i think the suburbs a little further out are cheaper to live in.

[@TakeaG]

It’s definitely expensive but I really love it here♥️

[@nikkilumsden9332]

I’m thinking of moving to NC from Florida South Florida is so expensive now that Charlotte looks cheap lol Any Areas to live near or church suggestions please?

[@demarabaker9290]

Charlotte is getting expensive beyond its self. Been here 8 yrs. Many people are moving outside of Charlotte. They think they atl with nothing to do. The inflation is ridiculous

[@TakeaG]

Great question I’ll be dropping a video on neighborhoods today at 6♥️

[@moments2adore500]

What about city services? do the police come fast and do they bring their friends ambulance and firetrucks

[@TakeaG]

Thankfully I never had to call them so I’m not really sure

[@CooknCypher]

2K for a 1 bedroom in charlotte is not even close the norm yet...lol You might be too fancy. 1200-1300 is the norm in charlotte right now for a NICE 1br apartment

[@TakeaG]

Oh wow ! I thought this was normal I’m embarrassed 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CooknCypher]

@@TakeaG no. I'm embarrassed....I need to make money like you 😂

[@Malligue]

Do they have good job opportunities for taxes (international and indirect taxes)?

[@brittneys8333]

Not really

[@Malligue]

@brittneys8333 do you have an idea in which cities there are more job opportunities in taxes?

[@kristalliiite6408]

What’s the vibe in Charlotte? My cousin said it gives east coast vibes? Like people don’t smile at you walking down the street?

[@TakeaG]

I’ve experienced tons of friendly people so I’m shocked lol

[@camtv5505]

Charlotte skyline is going to grow within the next 3 years but they will be getting a lot of south park land to build more skyscrapers which means higher rent 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tonyrashad8283]

Talk about the nightlife in Charlotte!

[@DeanNrown129]

The nightlife is not bad but then again im not a clubber lol

[@TakeaG]

Lol I barely do night life because I’m always in church 🤣

[@glennjenkins7907]

@@TakeaG what some good churches. Esp AME churches

[@demarabaker9290]

There isn't one. Been here 8 yrs

[@spidermanb1286]

I jus clicked the video cause of the pretty lady ❤I'm sorry lol

[@reglook1]

The public defication and urinating has gotten so nasty down town. You have to watch where you walk. It smells so bad in the alleyways.

[@TakeaG]

Yikes I’m not down there much

[@TheInsuranceAndTaxGuy]

I knew You were the tax lady!

[@clean_rene]

Girl $2k IS very expensive for a 1 bedroom.

[@Lmiller83]

Parking is the worst , traffic ,cost of living. I avoid uptown . I like Southpark area .

[@Viewsfromjoe]

Is south park cheaper I’m moving next year and trying see more affordable areas

[@Lmiller83]

@@Viewsfromjoe Southpark is expensive too. I would suggest Concord ,Gastonia or Fort Mill,Rock Hill,SC if you want cheaper living. Uptown Charlotte is very expensive. But I guess it would depend where you moving from. It's high compared to the rest of the Carolina's

[@tamikochaka8]

Don’t move to Gastonia!

[@brittneys8333]

Charlotte is expensive for no reason, it’s boring there

[@angeladay1534]

It was hard to watch this with the disrespectful low cut top. Please wear something appropriate. You listed a Bible verse at the beginning, so I thought this was going to be from a Christian prospective. I am chesty and cover myself.

[@gianazandi3070]

Commenting on someone's body/outfit choice is disrespectful. You act like showing cleavage is the same as full nudity. People are free to wear whatever they like, and I didn't even notice until you pointed it out, so maybe you should work on your attention span :)

[@TakeaG]

Respectfully to each is to own. God accepts us as we are. Have a blessed day.

[@angeladay1534]

@TakeaG Sharing this in love: When we become new creations in Christ, the church should be explaining what born again actually means. Prayer, fasting, faithful and regular Bible studies and church attendance, should teach how to come out of the worldly behaviors and desires, that are contrary to GOD. Deliverance from the worldly desires means: the fleshly lives are transformed into holiness. A lifestyle of clean speech, wholesome music & movies and dressing.

[@angeladay1534]

@TakeaG Rebelliousness is an enemy against the Holy Scriptures. GOD is a GOD of order. Not a GOD of lust. Satan is using sexualized dressing in all of Hollywood. Yes, people who don't trust GOD and his standards definitely think provocative dressing will get them noticed. No "Real" Godly man wants a future wife showing their cleavage, navel, thighs etc.

[@mrslundy9496]

Find you some business. Why watch or bother even replying

[@MiaChica]

You are so right: I just moved from Charlotte back to Ohio: the apartments are expensive & the salary is not equivalent to the price of living: depending on your field & your degree. 🥹

[@shawnj124]

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