NC Has Most Folks Moving In, Michigan Has Most Moving Out
03:00 am, January 11, 2008

A study by United Van Lines says Americans are still moving to North Carolina at a higher rate than any other state in the country. The nation's largest mover of household goods has been tracking moves since 1977. United spokeswoman Maya Lunnermann said the study reviewed nearly 213,000 household moves handled by the company last year. North Carolina had the highest inbound moving rate for the second straight year. Nevada was second, followed by the District of Columbia, Oregon and Alabama. Rust belt states are the biggest population losers.


It's no wonder... the state is a true delight. Yes, we have a state income tax, but we also have industry, prosperity, beaches, mountains and so much more. I am one of the ones who "moved in" and I am proud to say, I love it more and more each day! There is so much to do and so many opportunities for all, not to mention the great education with an abundance of top rated colleges and universities. I think I'll be staying for a while, and I hope you join me too.

My husband and I settled in a foothill community called Wilkesboro, located in Wilkes County, the stepping stone to the Blue Ridge Mountains. What a priviledged location... We moved from the metropolis of South FLorida, and wanted a change of life; you know to slow down, take in the greenery, but did not want to lose all of our amenities all together... hence, Wilkes County. Nestled in the beautiful Yadkin Valley in within a 45 minute drive to both skiing (on thw West) and big city life (on the East) and just due South lies Charlotte and the Lake Norman area.

Again, having come from such a tropical state, and having lived there most of our lives, we did not want to contend with the high country weather of high wind gusts and real snow. And we did not want to be IN the city nor in the outskirts, but wanted to have the accessibility within a short and of course scenic drive. Well... we found it, and we are staying. And of course, Wilkes offers everything we need and want on a daily basis: Wilkes Community College, Wilkes Regional Hospital, Hiking, Boating, Golfing, Wineries, Shopping, Theatre...

But of course, there are folks who love and need to be IN THE CITY, in the midst of it all, well consider: Charlotte and the Lake Norman area, the Triad, composed of Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point and th Raleigh-Durham area. All are very pretty and prosperous, and again... not too far away. I have friends that I have helped move to the Charlotte area. Our daughter is planning to attend NC State at Chapel Hill (wow have I got to sell a lot of houses :) ), and we just adore Winston-Salem. But, we get to come home the unspoiled country.. I sound spoiled don't I? I work hard and the peace I get from living here is the payoff!

My website: www.wilkesrealestate.net has a lot of area and community information. Please feel free to visit and either email me or call me with any and all questions.

Sincerely, Shakti.