If you'll give us an idea as to house size & type, as well as how far away (time wise) I can probably help w/the housing question.

We have good friends at several large real estate brokerages that I could highly recommend to you. You will get the most service quickest by dealing with a realtor who can immediately show you houses in your price range with knowledge of the schools in the areas. There are lots of choices. You might even want to rent for a few months in order to get a feel for the neighborhoods. I would be glad to correspond with you about realtors--I have no vested interest.

This is really a response to CarrieK or other people looking for younger more lively neighborhoods in Charlotte. Check out NODA and Plaza-Midwood, cool shops, great live music bars, plenty of art galleries, NODA usually has street performers on the weekends, and some great (cheaper) places to eat. Uptown and SouthEnd are both great places for younger people to live. For people with families or people looking for quieter neighborhoods I would suggest Dilworth, Elizabeth, or Myers Park. I know after I get a little older that's where I'll be heading, as for right now I have to finish out my 20's.

ttt

Fort Mill SC - just across the border from Charlotte.
You'll save a TON on taxes, my brother lives there, and he has 7 Carolina Panther football players living in just his neighborhood alone...

SanParis, was there a reason for topping this? Just wondering. I haven't seen any others asking about NC except Wanderer.

ttt - for our 23 yr old.