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At times, I find myself having to tell her to “dial it down” a notch. If u have any questions I would be happy to answer them. We are also going to Wilmington NC and it’s surrounding communities. Traffic is really awful to go anywhere, whether it’s going up the road to the mall over the border in N.C., or going to work. I highly recommend Mt. Living in the NY metro area can spoil you! Linda L. Wilmington NC. However, in reality, it can be a sizable added expense and will usually entail a second physical move. thank you . We looked at many CCRCs in North Carolina. I am a widow and I am receiving benefits for my current state. There is even a light rail to take you into the city not far from here. Linda, I would love some information on Pinehurst as well. As for moving and storage? We were here for Hurricane Matthew in 2016, and Irma, 2017, and our 4 year old house was fine. Well, don’t come down here looking for full time work unless you’re a Doctor, or can “telecommute”, and…..Property costs. I did not see any blogs above that even mentioned Oak Island as a destination. Pleasantly surprised. Fearrington has nice homes and people and the village center includes some nice shops and a nice restaurant along with the 5-star Fearrington House Inn and restaurant. Having all on the main level would have raised the price substantially. I know it all depends on what you’re looking for, but isn’t Raleigh all that and then some? Their web sites don’t identify this assessment. we went to a VA Clinic and it was very depressing…just a crowded room with folding chairs…loaded with patients on long waits?…. Meanwhile in South Carolina, the Greenville median was $206,200, Spartanburg was $168,200, but in pricier Charleston the median was $273,100. This is why I’ve said to a few of you, who feel compelled to tell me I have too much time on my hands, you can be as busy or not busy as you want to be. Since we no longer have to deal with work or congestion, I worked in NYC and commuted from NJ, we nixed this area. We spent a wonderful half day (noon to about 4:30) driving around the area and having lunch but when it was time to leave. Ron – I’m not questioning the integrity of your statements on the NC “view tax”, but I cannot find anything about it on the Internet. Only issue I have will be medical. Plus, we have grown tired of winter. My problem is DelWebb in Carolina lakes has crazy pricing. I agree Beaufort is somewhat remote, but when I go to Charleston or Savannah I’m glad I don’t live there. But that does take a resolve to probably move again within a relatively short time (months, years). Bernie, Thanks for the tips. They do host lots of events and there are a number of local venues for cultural entertainment, both downtown and at the university. Kate’s message said …A sign went up that another Active Adult community is coming soon across the street from Del Webb Carolina Lakes in Lancaster.. I will be a Federal retiree, and unfortunately, SC does tax federal pensions (I am 59), which is pretty much my main concern. Anyway, here is what I reported to friends back in NY after the one year aniversary of our move. We are a mixed race family and diversity matters a lot. Has anyone moved to Calabash, nc? North Carolina is not a tax friendly state especially for seniors ! Have you researched the central Florida problem of sink holes? Ideas? It’s not a good fit for me. There are locations in Tennessee that I am sure, for some people, are better than some locations in South Carolina; and there are some locations in SC that, for those same folks, are way better than in Tenn. Friendly people, great weather, and the tax climate is terrific – both local property taxes and state income taxes are very favorable for retirees once you reach age 65. Are they building more retail in the area and what about the traffic? I hope this is of help. Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Lake Wylie are some of the towns in SC about 35 minutes to Charlotte. I have heard that one is being considered to feed into Cane Bay (where there is already a Del Webb). North Carolina has become the most popular state for retirees but the developers have not built enough communities to keep up with the people moving. My wife and I are looking at your general area for our retirement. It’s a one time only fee. In my 27 years here, they have never had to spray so generalities about any area of the country are not always true. I’m sure there will be something to find. MCC closed May 24, 2012 and was slated for demolition in 2013. The FEMA flood insurance policy is separate but also annual and is about $450.00. This request is certainly reasonable and it has come up many times before. But it also has a nice “circuit breaker” program for people over 65. Asheville area. Is that Summerville? Chapel hill is really nice to place to live in US and there are lot of real estate agents which are proving these homes. Try using the search bar to locate them. When it comes to taxes in NC, SC, TN and most of bordering VA, choose where you want to live — taxes won’t be the issue. Can’t say that I’m aware of any gangs. I thought western Carolinas or eastern Tennessee would be cheaper than urban and costal areas, but I have only seen info on large expensive estates. Yikes! All federal pensions are exempt and fall under the Bailey exclusion PROVIDED the retiree had a minimum of 5 years of federal service prior to August 12, 1989. Anyone have any information? George H, and gheil2973 – not sure who to reply to. During the escape, he wrote down everything that happened minute by minute in his diaries, which were later published in a Norfolk, Virginia newspaper, the Virginian Pilot. That left us only with NC destinations. We ended up moving to Bucks County, Pa because we couldn’t find a place down south that had those things you list. It is about the best organized community I know (and I have been through more than 150 in the southeast). Did you also look at the Del Webb in Hilton Head, and why did you choose Summerville? My only problem is wanting to be closer to downtown and the beach. How has that changed from when you first started out and now, possibly 30-50 years later. Greenville downtown is thriving, noisy, busy and fun. Don I was addressing question to you but also welcomed any responses! I’m trying to figure out which is the better state as far as benefits. Life is full of choices and trade offs. I also did not like the long stem drive to go elsewhere for events, etc. Not Chicago cold and don’t think they get snow at all, but do get ice storms which shut things down for a few hours. But Bill S. makes an excellent point that I was going to state — SC extremely conservative and NC much more progressive (yet also somewhat conservative except less so in the population centers). Overall, I think the weather is great! My husband & I would travel to Maine every year after things quieted down usually middle of Sept. we seldom did interstate but rather took secondary roads through the town etc. I am currently in Beaufort, South Carolina, for the winter. A word about renting. Check out Myrtle beach. There’s a lot of growth in the HH, Bluffton area. Duke Power has put in a fee increase because they are “too poor” to clean up the mess they made in the lakes, but they just paid their CEO the highest salary ever (the articles about this were on 2 facing pages of the business journal). plenty of activities available, from the local senior centers and the YMCA. We cannot afford to own two places nor would we want to travel back and forth. I thought it was a wonderful location right outside of Charleston. http://www.topretirements.com/blog/retirement-planning-2/a-tale-of-3-downsizings.html/. I was never more comfortable when visiting the south. Cherry Grove beach is less than 15 min away. The park Department has a number of things most are free some have a small charge. Of course, the dues and fees at Dataw will be an additional cost, but we are prepared for that and it is in line with most other coastal gated golf communities in the area. Coastal flood and other insurance is soaring out of control as a result of the last hurricane that hit the North East. Any thoughts on Asheville? – Neither state has an inheritance or estate tax I agree that people should check out an area before moving there but don’t think you can change it. Apparently there will be about 800 homes. 90 miles of roads, I’m told, are in the community. Hi, I’m hoping my request is in the correct forum. Just could not give up the beach walks! Racism is a concern for me. I’m also surprised this adorable little town doesn’t get more attention. The one place I regret I haven’t checked out is Wilmington, North Carolina. I have also been told by fellow residents that looked at other Del Webb communities that ours is less expensive than some of their other locations. The island itself is surrounded by tidal waters and Morgan River frontage. The one thing we did not like was the traffic, rush hour in the morning and afternoon are brutal. Easy access to Greenville, SC as well as Hendersonville, NC. It was harder to find skilled people like handymen, landscapers and cleaning services. It is very hard to judge in a short visit. You can email me at debrakiska19@gmail.com. Jean, you make a very good point that “actually living in the area very different from vacationing”. George, It was REALLY hot & humid there, although both are beautiful places to visit. Very handy. You have 16,000 retired people playing and managing everyone else. Those urban advantages are about an hour away in Savannah to the South and Charleston a little over an hour to the North. We are in Monmouth County NJ too so I was very interested in your impressions. Once the six men were free, they crossed into nearby North Carolina. Needing to come East again from the West. They often list real estate tax rates and outline other taxes. Sorry to hear you’re not going to change things (to current posts at the top.) That will be okay for those who prefer to live in the “middle of nowhere,” but most of us would like to be near a few restaurants, a university, quality healthcare and a movie theater. We did just came around DC last week and …oh my ….as you say traffic in Wilmington is nothing compared to that! https://www.topretirements.com/reviews/North_Carolina/Wilmington/Porters_Neck.html Ilene, just because you and your husband are in the ages you are, do not feel that you have to be stuck where you are. Any information anyone would share about taxes, restaurants, weather, things you enjoy or would change would be helpful to me as I prepare for this new adventure. Much more bang for the buck. And I want a rental. Seasons was right near the top of our list. "Plot Warnings Were in Vain", Frank Green and Wes Allison. Also interested in the Brunswick Forest Plantation near Wilmington. Often, if there are amenities, the listing will include photos of them. An extreme example is Princeville, NC. I feel like the cost of food is more, had sticker shock in the grocery stores. The number of inmate-on-CO assaults dropped significantly in the following years. (In 10 years, both my husband and i will be old, and i don’t want to have to face evacuations.) My daughter determined that in general, the real estate taxes are about 2% of the selling price. The builder is indifferent, either way. I need more info about maintaining stucco, and the status of the class action against Del Webb for problems with stucco on homes in the community. We allowed the discussion to go along, probably further than it needed to, because it was a legitimate question. We found Hilton Head Lakes, just down the road from Sun City. I love NC and would love to hear any comments, good or bad, about this beautiful state. Happy Hunting !! SandyZ- Thanks for the information you posted regarding home owners and flood insurance. They got as far north as Vermont, where Tuggle was apprehended in Stamford on June 8 after robbing a souvenir shop for $80. Someone in my office told me that Charlotte had a real estate crash due to a banking industry problem a few years ago, and many Sellers were underwater. Between sales tax (at 8+% depending on what you buy), real estate (which will be going up AGAIN! We have not had any flooding in either communities. Jim, I agree. We love living in DEL WEBB Cane Bay. Right on.. North Carolina is a beautiful state but they will tax you everyway possible. I’m sure my wife and I could have been happy in any number of places in either state. There is so much new building going on there. There are many, many lovely neighborhoods to choose from, and until you live here awhile and experience traffic patterns, learn where you go the most, etc., you won’t know for sure which area is best for you. For John V about real estate taxes in Simpsonville, SC. or can recommend another area in South Carolina that would be a maximum of 20 minutes from Ballantyne. Am I asking for too much? What I found we missed were the mundane daily life things we took for granted and never thought about while on vacation; things like the quality of the libraries, good (non chain) restaurants, easy access to world class medical care and ease of getting appointments with specialists in all fields, better roads / regional planning, and more police who keep petty crime down. Being from Chicago, I am not afraid of snow, but not being accessible or shut in does not sound good to me! Cindy F. My niece and her family moved to Rock Hill over 10 years ago. Otherwise, I would suggest the Conway area – very reasonable, close to the beach, but not close enough to be threatened by hurricanes. Also, there has been a drought this spring and summer and all are hoping for more rain. I understand there are casino boats there year-round, does that take away from the community, making it more busy and not so quiet ? We have been through several model homes that are specifically targeted for 55+ age group that are lovely. While many (especially “sub-division” builders) will assure you of a 3-4 month build, many quality builders won’t guarantee that. Ehhh – maybe it doesn’t matter so much, since when I’m in my 70s or 80s I won’t be able to see the problems LOL. Brunswick Forest is not gated, but does have HOA fees. I do see little geckos sometimes. I would suggest looking in Black Mountain. The SC Golf Rating Panel (I am a member) rated The Reserve the 30th best course in South Carolina which is loaded with top courses; I personally put it in the top 25. It’s not that I’ve given up complaining, I just don’t find as many reasons to do so. We got intrigued by its proximity to Charlotte, it’s college connection, the gorgeous lake, and the fact that its billed as being “pedestrian and bike friendly”. Trying to narrow our search down with some more trips this summer. My outdoor activities are more spring & summer. We are not ready to make a decision yet as to what we want to do but we board a plan for home in about 14 hours with a wealth of knowledge, ideas of where we may want to live and some great connections for making the process easier. Southport is a sweet little town with cute shops and plenty of places for dining out at different price points. We are escaping the cold NW Indiana winter, and exploring two places for relo. Ron, I think the so-called “view tax” is a figment of your perhaps overzealous quest to “prove” SC is better than NC. If built after 1987 you reflect the lower rates. Never thought of myself as a beach person, but think from what I read on the ENCORE and SALT magazines that there is plenty to get involved in, and the beach is there if you want it. AARP’s The Single Woman’s Guide to Retirement (John Wiley & Sons) It was beautifully written and did the area justice! Wilmington (NC) I agree with Alexmac that these builders charge a premium (don’t trust the base prices.) Charleston gets down to about the 50’s in the winter, while Greenville gets snow and ice in the winter. I am still fact-finding, but this location is on my list of finalists. However would highly recommend doing a tour of Seasons. I suspect this is the case wherever the Baby Boomers relocate, bringing different views (and their votes) to other states! We now live in Florida and wanted to move a little more North. If your State taxes, city taxes seem high, ask yourself what you get “extra” by having taxes in place. I looked at 2 places…The Legends in Myrtle Beach, and Brunswick Plantation in Calabash NC. I’ve no skin in the game but recommend contacting Carolina One as realtors because they list and sell a lot of homes in the area. Both states have college towns, such as Chapel Hill and Durham in NC and Clemson in South Carolina. Education and literacy levels are low in Asheville, and there is a significant xenophobic loathing of “outsiders” from exotic places such as NY, FL, CA. Rob, why the big move to SC? a good experience to share would be when on a trip to North Charleston..I visited the VA Hospital (a 35 year veteran ) and was told that once on Medicare I was no longer eligable to be treated at the hospital.. I am considering relocating to Fort Mill, SC from New York. My wife has been in communication with a realtor here for about 6 months through email discussing different homes we may be interested in. Tuggle and Jones planned to continue north into Canada, as they knew that Canadian authorities would not extradite fugitives facing execution. Summers here, inland from HH, are hotter and as humid as FL and both places were affected by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. We love the outdoors and like to hike everyday with our dogs, good restaurants, a nice downtown with a “small” town feel, eclectic little shops – concerts, festivals, etc. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.). It could prove to be a start over that will be very much to your favor and give you lots of uplifts. We have a single home and find this very fair. Is there any advice, pros or cons from anyone? How wonderful that you’ve found the best place for you. So please take this as it was meant — just a suggestion. HHW may be taken to any of the Full-Service Drop-Off Centers: North Mecklenburg Recycling Center, Hickory Grove Recycling Center, Compost Central Recycling Center, and Foxhole Recycling Center where it is properly handled. And we will do the’ stay and play’ options when we narrow down our choices. Check out The Villages in Motts Landing, Wilmington, NC. I think if anyone visits here they will feel the same way. This is a good area, the Triangle if you are going to raise kids, or your kids or here with your grandchildren. We don’t know more about it than what you can find on this site. Kay We looked at Brunswick Forest and Compass Pointe and ‘hands down’ Brunswick Forest, locations, landscaping, overall appearance. Mayfaire is a very nice shopping center they have condos and a very small area of private homes, not sure you would get the same community feel as Brunswick Forest. Dick, and any others in the Wilmington NC and Brunswick County areas. We still have a bea ch condo in FL. I, too, have a home in Oak Island although I do not live there full-time. But we have done this, found what we like and don’t and yet always when vacationing there is the special feeling of “being away”. Alice, you made me smile with your “bless your heart” expression! There is a Community Development District (CDD) within Nocatee which provides major roadway, parks and recreational facilities (they just completed phase two on the water park). Tuggle and Jones were housed at Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland, pending extradition back to Virginia. [4], The first warden at Mecklenburg was Gene Johnson. I was, of course, talking generalities, averages. We are planning on visiting in a few days and would appreciate any tips/information that anyone has.

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